Location: Taos, New Mexico, USA
Accommodations: Guesthouse, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 3)
THE PERFECT COUNTRY ADOBE: HANDCRAFTED SOUTHWEST GUEST HOUSE,JUST A FIVE MINUTE WALK TO THE HISTORIC SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS CHURCH AND RANCHOS DE TAOS PLAZA.THIS IS THE CHURCH AND PLAZA PAINTED BY GEORGIA O'KEEFFE AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY ANSEL ADAMS. IT'S A MERE FIVE MINUTE DRIVE TO TAOS ART GALLERIES.
THIS INTIMATE AND COZY HOUSE IS SITUATED ON FIVE ACRES, SLOPING DOWN TO ITS OWN TROUT STREAM. THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE HOUSE ARE PLANTED WITH VARIOUS FRUIT TREES: APPLE,PEACH,PEAR,CHERRY,AND APRICOT ALONG WITH MANY GROOMED FLOWER GARDENS. FOUR OF THE FIVE ACRES ARE DEVOTED TO ORGANIC FARMING IN WHICH WE GRAZE BLACK ANGUS CATTLE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS AND GROW AN ALFALFA CROP DURING SPRING, SUMMER,AND EARLY FALL MONTHS. IN ADDITION, WE PARTICIPATE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD ACEQUIA,IRRIGATION DITCH ASSOCIATION
HANDCRAFTED, ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS IN THE HOUSE INCLUDE: SALTILLO TILE FLOORING; EXPOSED VIGAS CEILING BEAMS AND COVED, PLASTER CEILINGS IN LIVING ROOM, DINING AREA,AND KITCHEN; KIVA FIREPLACE; HAND-CARVED DECORATIVE DOORS; DECORATIVE,COLORFUL MEXICAN TILES; AND CUSTOMFITTED CELLULAR SHADES ON WINDOWS AND DOORS.
THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE HOUSE IS COVERED BY A TRADITIONAL SOUTHWEST PORTAL; A LATILLA, FENCED COURTYARD LOOKS TO THE WEST AND RIO GRANDE PLATEAU,GREAT FOR VIEWING OUR MAGNIFICANT SUNSETS! THERE IS ALWAYS A PLENTIFUL SUPPLY OF AROMATIC PINON FIREWOOD.
The views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and lush green valley make this the ultimate Taos retreat.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$100-$225/night
Rates Depend On Time of Year, Length of Stay, and Number of Guests
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Guesthouse in summer months - Taos Lodging
- Overall View - Taos Lodging
- Kitchen, Cooking Area - Taos Lodging
- Master Bedroom
- Spacious Bathroom
- Dining Room
- Living Room Area
- Woodburning Fireplace
- Winter Fields
- Landscaped Garden Area
- Baling Alfalfa Crop
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #171267
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