El Nido Del Rio--a River Home in the Orchard, 20 Mi S of Taos

• Perfect!

  Perfect!

  • Guest Martha L.
  • Date of stay 03/10/13
  • Review Submitted 03/17/13
  We had a wonderful experience. We were greeted promptly with personal attention to our questions. The house and grounds are immaculate. The location was close to many attractions and ski resorts. Very roomy and spacious-absolutely perfect. We made great use out of the kitchen and laundry/mud room. We will definitely be back!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great spot

  Great spot

  • Guest Saundretions
  • Date of stay 09/27/12
  • Review Submitted 10/10/12
  Excellent spot - Highly recommend it. Only recommendation is to get a tv with actual cable service.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful Adobe in the Orchard

  Wonderful Adobe in the Orchard

  • Guest bananners
  • Date of stay 09/12/12
  • Review Submitted 09/19/12
  We spent 6 wonderful days here in September. The house sits in the middle of an apple orchard and all the trees were laden with apples begging to be enjoyed. It was a short walk down to the river where there were stone steps leading down into the Rio Grande. The house itself is lovely, comfortable and hard to leave. It has all the amenities and is beautiful and warm. If you are vacationing in this part of New Mexico, I highly recommend choosing El Nido Del Rio Grande as your landing place. It is a 25 minute drive up to Taos, there is a white water rafting company, New Mexico River Adventures, almost across the street which offers half day, full day and over night rafting trips, two wineries Vivac and La Chirapada, Blue Heron, a great brewery, and in Dixon, don't miss eating breakfast at Zuly's. Beautiful house in beautiful surroundings - can't wait to go back.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Texas Enjoy the Rio Grande/Dixon area

  Texas Enjoy the Rio Grande/Dixon area

  • Guest Tejas
  • Date of stay 08/04/12
  • Review Submitted 08/25/12
  Excellent accommodations for our family of six. Our two grandchildren loved swimming in the Rio Grande a short walk through the apple orchid. The location allowed short easy field trips to interesting places like Penasco, High Road to Taos, Angel Fire, Los Alamos, and Bandalier National Park. The house is well furnished especially the kitchen, both bathroom with large soaking tubs and the upstair bathroom has large shower in a spacious bathroom. The porches upstairs and downstairs provide outdoor enjoyment watching apples drop, hummingbirds flit, approaching storms and stars twinkle, We did not mind being without TV. There is a library of games , music and videos to enjoy after dinner in a comfortable living room. A restful hideaway right off HWY 68 ; traffic becomes quieter at night as the coyotes begin to howl.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

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• Great location and a beautiful home

  Great location and a beautiful home

  • Guest Lisa
  • Date of stay 07/29/12
  • Review Submitted 08/11/12
  This house was a wonderful location for our New Mexico stay. We were close enough to both Taos and Santa Fe for day trips. There is a little brewery just down the road where we convened each afternooon for happy hour on the patio. Also a winery close. Fishing, float trips, and hiking all within a short distance. We scheduled a float trip on a gentle section of the river that worked great for the 3-year-old and the 88 year-old in our party. Picked apples from the orchard and fried them for breakfast. One day we made an apple gallette to celebrate a birthday and anniversary. The kitchen was great for cooking and sharing meals. Everything we needed was ready and waiting for us whether we needed a base for adventuring or a comfortable, quiet place to relax. Excellent place for a group but it would also be nice for a romantic weekend for a couple.Highly recommended. Eat at Jully's in Dixon and then at the Sugar Nymphs in Penasco. Guadalajara Grill in Taos is always good. For a special night head up to Arroyo Seco for dinner at Sabrosos or ice cream at the Taos Cow. Take the back road along the Rio Grande and then up onto the mesa crossing the Rio Grande bridge from west to east and into Taos for an incredible drive - partly dirt road but very drivable. Watching the sky at night from the deck is pretty amazing as well.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful place, right on rio grande

  Beautiful place, right on rio grande

  • Guest Tessa W.
  • Date of stay 07/01/12
  • Review Submitted 07/20/12
  We stayed here 3 weeks and loved every minute. The house is beautiful, well stocked and very private. Great kitchen and comfy bedroom, beautiful bathrooms. Great property to walk to the river and drive to tons of hiking. Our 11 year old son had a blast with all the activities. Our dog fit right in and loved the area as well. We would recommend this place to anyone seeking relaxation and plenty of options for exercise and things to do. The best hike we found was near the santa barbara campground, within 35 min from the house. We also took advantage of the enchanted circle this is beautiful country. We frequently went into Taos and Santa Fe and enjoyed the drive. The owner happened to be there during our stay and he is great, so accommodating and kind.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Very nice accomodations and great area!

  Very nice accomodations and great area!

  • Guest Laurie P.
  • Date of stay 06/25/12
  • Review Submitted 07/11/12
  This house was just beautiful and private! We had everything we needed for cooking and laundry and plenty of linens. the patio was lovely and relaxing. The master bath upstairs makes this great for a pair of couples who want privacy or families. The location is 20-25 minutes from Taos or Espanola for groceries. Other sightseeing experiences are close as well as whitewater rafting within a mile. A couple of wineries and a brewery are close too! The house location at the river is good for fishing and bird watching and teenagers for swimming. We took our toddler grandkids upriver 1 mile to the rafting take-out for playing in the shallows. Gene (the owner) was hospitable and great to work with. A good time was had by all!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Pictures and description right on!

  Pictures and description right on!

  • Guest Laurie P.
  • Date of stay 06/25/12
  • Review Submitted 07/05/12
  The house is beautiful and well cared for. The layout is very convenient for families and couples traveling together. Good location...easy access to the main highway. House had everything we needed and only 20 minutes from town to Walmart grocery or 25 to Taos for touristy stuff. Went bird watching along the river...lots of activity! Bank section of river on the property was not good for small children but it was only 1 mile to a rafting take-out where the kids were safe and had fun in the shallow. Fishing was decent although the "big one" got away! My transactions with Gene (the owner) were very professional. A good time was had by all of us...4 adults and 2 toddlers.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Our favorite New Mexico getaway.

  Our favorite New Mexico getaway.

  • Guest Robin
  • Date of stay 06/17/11
  • Review Submitted 07/04/11
  The El Nido rental is our favorite place to go for a getaway from Santa Fe. It is special to have a private beach and slice of the Rio Grande River to enjoy in the beautiful high desert of New Mexico. We especially enjoy all of the wild life we’ve seen along the river including eagles, otters, fireflies, bullfrogs, coyotes, hawks, ducks, swifts, bats and more. It is all magical whether we’re swimming, rafting or fishing during the day or telling good stories and cooking by fire at night. Our dogs have taken to the water like natural born swimmers. They and we love to ride the current downstream – kind of like surfing. The house is a well-designed new home that is spacious and cozy at the same time. It comes equipped with all of the amenities of home including a beautiful kitchen open to the living room and porch, fireplace, spacious bedrooms, bathrooms and laundry room. Taos and Santa Fe are an easy drive for anyone wanting to experience our enchanting New Mexico culture. We highly recommend this house for anyone coming to visit Northern New Mexico.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Enchanted Housee by the River

  Enchanted Housee by the River

  • Guest ggsantafe
  • Date of stay 06/04/11
  • Review Submitted 06/08/11
  The El Nido property is a wonderful opportunity to explore the beauty of Northern New Mexico. Nestled in an apple orchard alongside the Rio Grande, you can kick back and listen to the birds as you relax in the hammock by the river, explore trails alongside the river, swim in the river, watch the river - you get the idea - a perfect retreat from the stress of daily routines. If you feel the urge to actually leave the property you can explore nearby Taos or Santa Fe as well as points in between. The house has everything you need - from a well equipped kitchen, to a spacious master bedroom with jacuzzi, outdoor grill, lounge chairs, and a river ambiance that's hard to beat. We had a wonderful visit and heartily recommend the property - it is suitable for everyone from a couple looking for a secluded romantic weekend to a large family gathering & your dogs will have an unforgettable time swimming in the river!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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2013 RATES (nightly rate based on double occupanc, add $25/person over 12 yrs old)
Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day)                 $175/night
Spring/Fall                                        $150/night
Winter Holidays                                    $250/night
Reduced Weekly and Monthly Rates available         Email for Quote
PLUS  $75 Cleaning Fee/NM State Tax/$50 Pet Fee/ $200 refundable damage deposit
Full Payment due in advance in order to confirm and secure reservation
VISA/Mastercard/e-checks/personal checks accepted

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.