Vacation Rentals by Owner

beautiful, comfortable, great views, great price, close enough for exploration & town

Guest: shelley (Marin County)
Date of Stay: 04/06/12 Review Submitted: 04/25/12

The Owners are 100% respectful, full of integrity, and so helpful/supportive in also providing suggestions and written information on area and places to go etc. The home is exactly as portrayed, and the ambiance and decor beautiful and filled with wonderful art pieces/pictures. I rented the home completely for my own retreat and it was well worth it! Before deciding I had researched a lot of homes also in Santa Fe area. I am so happy I chose, " Tierra Madre" The views of the mountains and endless sky. I loved the home and area so much and by a miracle I was able to stay one more night, I would have stayed longer....however the next guests were due to arrive. It's no wonder, "Tierre Madre" is booked so far in advance! I will return as soon as I can and....as soon as I can book myself and this time some of my friends won't take no for an answer as they too want to come and enjoy the home. Oh yes the home is equipped with everything you need and also a closet of board games etc..for friends and families, plenty of great books too, it's hard once at Tierre Madre to want to go out and enjoy the sites, hikes as it's truly beautiful and..relaxing! Thank you to the Owners!

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

Amazing Home

Guest: Mary (PA, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/02/12 Review Submitted: 04/07/12

This spacious, gracious and beautiful home is one you will wish was your own. The interior is well designed for comfort and practicality. All linens and beds were high quality. There are no close neighbors such as on a city street, yet it is only a few minutes drive to the city center. Everything was clean and functional. Everything you could wish is already here, just pack your clothes and toiletries and enjoy the beautiful southwest flavor.

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

Group of 10, skied spring break march 2012.

Guest: Ski Bumb ? (Broken Arrow, OK)
Date of Stay: 03/21/12 Review Submitted: 03/28/12

Oh wow! Beautiful views. Accomodations were fantastic. Just like home away from home. Everything was just as described, didn't have any problems finding the home.Thanks to the property manager and owners, we had a great time. Thanks! Would recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Toas!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great location and Great home

Guest: Dan and Bonnie (West Linn, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 02/11/12 Review Submitted: 02/19/12

We came to Taos, looking for a place to homebase for snowshoeing. Didn't know exactly where the home was until we got there, but it was so convenient to both the Taos Ski Vally and Red River (and Taos itself) that we would come back. The home is great, a must rent. Hot tub was great, after long snowshoe hikes!

Owner response:Thank you for staying at Tierra madre

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

NYE in NM

Guest: Jules (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/05/12

Tierra Madre was absolutely fabulous and exceeded our expectations! Every room is clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated with stunning views. The house is spacious and comes equipped with everything you would need...it was perfect for our group. We had a wonderful time ringing in the new year and definitely enjoyed watching the stars at night from the hot tub. It is secluded, but close to town and about 20 min. from the ski resort. I highly recommend Tierra Madre for anyone planning to visit Taos. You will not be let down!

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

Christmas Home

Guest: Randy (Robstown, Texas)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/28/11

We absolutely fell in love with your home. We had plenty of space for family activities and also quiet times. The view from all sides was breathtaking. Anything and everything we needed was here =-) We would highly recomend this home for your family getaway or vacation.

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

Taos getaway

Guest: Nancy (Colorado springs, co)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11 Review Submitted: 11/08/11

The house was very nice. We really enjoyed our girls weekend getaway. We loved the hot tub too! Thanks for sharing your home with us.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Wonderful Stay at Tierra Madre

Guest: Dale (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/19/11

My family and I just spent a wonderful Taos vacation at Tierra Madre. We loved the accommodations; the house is spacious, beautiful, and in a perfect location. Set high on the mesa north of Taos, from Tierra Madre’s patio you can look to the west past the Rio Grande Gorge to the mountains beyond, and its large, expansive living room windows look directly out to the east onto Taos Mountain. Beautiful views in all directions. At night, the patio is a perfect spot to sit and watch the night sky, and the twinkling lights of Taos in the valley below; incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Tierra Madre is just five minutes away by car from Taos’s main shopping districts, the Plaza and Bent Street, and even closer to the array of art and history museums along the Paseo del Pueblo Norte, the main thoroughfare leading into town. The Taos Pueblo is only minutes away to the southeast, and five miles to the east is the village of Arroyo Seco, with lots of fun shops and one of the best ice cream parlors ever, the Taos Cow. A daily mid-afternoon stop there quickly became a family favorite! Our vacation in Taos was enhanced tremendously by our stay at Tierra Madre. We look forward to returning.

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

Stunning Vacation Home!

Guest: Annette (Boston)
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

We absolutely loved our stay at Tierra Madre. Everything we needed was provided for us. The house is in a great location - close to sightseeing, shops, grocery. The layout of the house is perfect and it feels so spacious with the high ceilings and back patio. Enjoyed the views, beautiful sunset and stars. We would definitely return. My only negative comment was that there were a lot of spiders, but no other bugs :) .

Recommended for:Families with young children

Breathtaking view, very spacious home

Guest: Robin (Mount Vernon, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/08/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

This rental was everything we could have asked for and more. The house and view was absolutely breathtaking and very close to Taos. The kitchen had everything you could imagine needing. Beds very very comfortable and the decor was amazing making it very homey and spacious. The hot tub was very clean and the sunsets were incredible as well. I would highly recommend this rental. I stayed with two other couples so there were six of us in total and we had more than enough room. The atmosphere could not have been more relaxing. Thanks so much!!!

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

Superb

Guest: Tricia (Maryland)
Date of Stay: 04/29/11 Review Submitted: 04/30/11

Wish we could stay longer. Wonderful big well-designed house. Taos is fantastic. Will definitely want to return.(Bring your own hair dryer if you need one)!

Owner response:We appreciate it when customers love Tierra madre (and Taos)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Awesome stay

Guest: Desiree (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

Jim & Anne, We loved our stay at your home. The views are amazing. It was so nice to leave Taos and come to such a quiet retreat. We also appreciated all the little things like coffee if you didn't bring any, soap, spices etc. I'm a New Mexico native and was very home sick. This visit was the perfect cure. The smell of the sage and the rain. The warmth of an adobe home. We can't wait to come back.

Owner response:You are welcome . We love New Mexico and since we live overseas we miss the smell of the sage after a rain also.

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

Simply the best-it is a 2nd home that I wished I owned so I could retire here

Guest: James (Overland Park Ks)
Date of Stay: 04/12/11 Review Submitted: 04/15/11

I have stayed in lots of Hotels, B&B, and houses including several in Taos, but Tierra Madre is the first place that I felt at home. Tastefully decorated with items that were collected on the the owners travels around the world so there are interesting paintings, wood carvings, ceramics, and textiles from all corners of the World. Each bedroom has a unique feeling to them but they were all very comforting and relaxing. We spent every evening on the back patio watching the sunset over the vast BIA land behind the house, and the views of the mountain out the front window was breathtaking. I truly wish I owned this home so I could retire here.

Owner response:Thank you . It is always nice to have someone appreciate the care that we took in designing and furnishing the house to make guests feel at home.

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

Fabulous in Taos

Guest: Jeffrey Dame (Winter Park, FL)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/11

Stayed for a week of spring break skiing with wife, two teenagers and two dogs. Wonderful and recommended. Outside of town in open space, but :15 minutes away from everything. Views from every window are spectacular, skiing at Taos is :25 minutes up the valley. Central living space which is very nice, good kitchen, clean, tasteful and comfortable. Owner responsive and house manager available when needed. Olguin's Firewood is just down the road, order a cord and kick back. Solid wifi signal, only caveat is this house and the whole town of Taos operate on satellite and large file downloads are very slow, but hey, you're not there to work.

Owner response:Tierra madre is a wonderful vacation destination

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

Wow. A truely fantastic place to stay!!!

Guest: Tom (Prairie Village Ks)
Date of Stay: 02/27/11 Review Submitted: 04/18/11

Wow is what we said when we entered the house and saw the views out the front window of the mountains. After we settled in we continued to be impressed. This house was designed and decorated for maxamum comfort and viewing pleasure of the guests. I will return time and time again..

Owner response:The views of the mountains are special and watching the sunset over the vast BIA land behind the home makes for a wonderful way to relax after a busy day.

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

Taos Beauty

Guest: Peter (Maine)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 02/22/11

I have rented houses, condos, and apartments all over Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States, and this is one of the nicest places I have ever rented. The pictures do not do it justice; the rooms all look better than the pictures, and the views from each of the rooms of the mountains or the plateau are stunning. It is just a few minutes north of town, so it is convenient to town, and an easy drive to the Taos Ski Valley. The house feels much larger than three bedrooms, and it is beautifully, and lovingly, decorated. I don't think you could do better than renting this house if you come to Taos.

Owner response:We strive to make Tierra madre feel like a home away from home vs. a vacation rental so we always love it when people let us know how much they enjoyed staying here.

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

Great place to stay

Guest: Kansas Family (Overland Park, KS)
Date of Stay: 10/04/10 Review Submitted: 04/18/11

This was a great rental place to stay at. The kitchen had several small appliances and plenty of pots/pans etc to cook with. All of the rooms were spacious, the beds were comfortable, and it was clean. It was also minutes from Taos, but out of the high traffic areas. We stayed with 6 adults and two kids and had plenty of space.

Owner response:The house has been designed for maximum privacy for the guests with the master bedroom isolated on one side of the house and the other 2 bedrooms on the other side.

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

Fabulous fall get-a-way

Guest: Rawhide (Fredericksburg Ts)
Date of Stay: 09/24/10 Review Submitted: 09/30/10

Tierra Madre is exceptional in every way. Being in the hospitality business ourselves makes us appreciate all the nuances of a well thought out and executed vacation rental. Every need for our stay not only was met, but graciously exceeded all our expectations. The proximity to world class fly fishing, gorgeous fall color and the eclectic culture of Taos and especially Arroyo Seco was stimulating as well. The Whatleys of Quiet Hill Ranch will be back many times over and encourage all who truly desire a quality stay to do so as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Great place.

Guest: Jim and Suzanne (Dallas, Texas)
Date of Stay: 09/19/10 Review Submitted: 10/11/10

Unobstructed views of mountains and desert, east and west; peaceful and quiet; very comfortable home; accommodating ownerl Hard to imagine abetter base from which to enjoy the Taos country. We've visited the area many times over the years and our Sept. stay at Tierra Madre was two thumbs up.

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

Beautiful Home

Guest: JB (Fort Worth, Texas )
Date of Stay: 08/12/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

This home is absolutely beautiful and we had an amazing time. My husband and I, my daughter and her friend, and my son and his friend, plus two dogs all had plenty of room to relax and enjoy our vacation together. We loved the patio and hot tub at night. It was so relaxing after a long day of hiking! And the sunsets and the stars were spectacular! The large dining room table was perfect for family card games, and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals at home. We used the barbeque grill as well. The home is situated close to the town, but far enough away to stay out of the high traffic area. We will definitely let our family and friends know about this wonderful rental home when they are heading that way, and we would definitely love to stay there again in the future. Everything was perfect!

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

Best VRBO Ever

Guest: Oklahoma Guests (Oklahoma City, OK)
Date of Stay: 06/25/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

If you are looking for a place with the best stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, a huge living area with ample seating for all your friends or family, beautiful vistas, and a very easy to cantact, involved and informative owner, this is the place for you. Of the many homes we have rented, both domestic and foreign, this was the best organized, cleanest, and most interestingly decorated one of all. The owner was even available by e-mail during our trip to respond to such questions as, where to shop for local furniture, where to take hikes, or even, "where did that cool peice of furniture in the living room come from?" He was wonderfully informative and easy to contact. We would definitely recommend this property to family and friends. It is located far enough out of the hustle and bustle of Taos to be peaceful and quiet, but near enough to visit all the wonderful shops and restaurants this great little town has to offer. The mountains are a beautiful backdrop out the front window and vast indian land with incredible sunsets make up the view out back. Sitting in the hot tub at the end of a long day of fishing, hiking, biking, or just shopping was a special treat. If your are planning a trip to northern New Mexico, we highly recommend this incredible place. You'll arive back home with warm memories and a desire to return soon to this great location

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Tierra Madre - Mother Land - was the perfect family gathering place for our son's wedding week!

Guest: Reagin & Sid (Carrollton, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/09/10 Review Submitted: 06/15/10

Tierra Madre is more than a rental property - it is a home. The gentle spirit of this house welcomed us and infused our week with a peacefulness that I didn't think possible. Anne and Jim have filled their home with artwork, books and green, growing plants - the photos can't do it justice, for every room is comfortably perfect. We all enjoyed napping on the wonderfully inviting sofas! The kitchen is fully stocked with china, glasses, silverware and fun appliances - don't miss the coffee machine under the island counter. Each bedroom is lovingly decorated with mementos of Anne and Jim's travels, too. Many of the wedding guests who passed through commented that the house is ideally situated for sunrise and sunset viewing - and the cross-ventilation is excellent. Of course, we enjoyed unwinding in the hot tub after rather hectic days - the inky silence, the sage and the stars above Taos provided the perfect nightcap. Do I have to leave? Specifically, though, we chose Tierra Madre because of our correspondence with Jim. Unlike several other property owners, Jim responded to our request for a post-wedding family get-together with a simple "no problem, just please don't leave dirty dishes in the sink!" answer. What a relief! His suggestion of Taos Out Back Pizza was helpful, too - after several days of "wedding food", we all enjoyed gathering for a casual dinner of pizza and beer. I could not have been more comfortable had I hosted the evening in my own home. Although we've spent most of our time involved with the wedding activities, we have had the opportunity to visit the Pueblo - and I highly encourage that trip. Not only did I appreciate the history of the Pueblo, but we also found it far more satisfying to purchase from artisans and craftsmen at the Pueblo - they're forthcoming about the personal attachment that they have for their work and their stories are marvelous! Would I recommend this property to a friend or relative? Only if they promise that I can come, too!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Memorial day weekend

Guest: Doug & Darlene (Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 05/27/10 Review Submitted: 05/31/10

Very, very nice place. Very clean**, nice amenities, very convenient for access to Taos and Hiways. We will most definately be back. **The only thing I can comment on is the Hot Tub. The water was cloudy even though we only used it once and shocked it as requested in the hot tub instructions.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Terre Madre

Guest: zigzagcat (Golden, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 05/24/10 Review Submitted: 05/27/10

HIghly recommend Tierre Madre. The house is beautiful and has all the little touches and amenities that make it super special. We especially enjoyed the back patio in the cool evenings.

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

Spring Vacation Skiing

Guest: Ken R (Bentonville, AR)
Date of Stay: 03/22/10 Review Submitted: 04/04/10

Tierra Madre is an excellent place to stay when in the Taos area. The pictures do not do justice to the beauty of this home. Some of the great touches include every kitchen appliance and utensil known to man, a`gas stove, a great and clean hot tub, a kiva fireplace, plenty of firewood, large spacious rooms, very comfortable beds and an outstanding view of the Kachina Peak mountain ranges The house was incredibly clean and it is private and yet very convenient to town and the Ski Valley. Another must see is the bridge over the Rio Grande gorge which is only few miles away.

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/10

As lovely as these photographs are - they do not do justice to the majesty of the views afforded by this spectacular home. I have rented other homes in the Taos area and this was my favourite by far. It is convenient to town and the ski valley and is luxurious without being pretentious. Highly recommend!

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Beautiful Home Away From Home!

Guest: Jenn (Kansas City )
Date of Stay: 02/26/10 Review Submitted: 05/07/11

My fiancee and I stayed at this property during a Taos vacation. The house was beautiful! Very spacious, clean, and comfortable. It felt like home away from home! We loved the easy access to the mountains and to town. I would recommend this property for a group...or a special couple's get away.

Owner response:It is a great house to stay in year round.

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/18/10 Review Submitted: 01/18/10

Tierra Madre far exceeded our expectations! It was warm, clean, and welcoming; far nicer than the pictures imply. The best part about staying at Tierra Madre, however, was the little touches (such as free tea and firewood) that made this place feel like home. While it wasn't very visible from the road, its location on the junction between the main road to town and the road to the ski valley is ideal. I will definitely stay there again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/10

We sort of knew what to expect from our stay at this home after looking at all the great photos online when we made our reservation, but it was even more perfect than we thought. Gorgeous views in every direction, plenty of sleeping and living space for our family of 6 adults, and a well-stocked kitchen that ended up saving us a lot of money by allowing us to "eat in." There is an Albertson's a couple miles up the road so we just stocked up on breakfast and dinner items plus stuff to make sandwiches we could take out on the slopes in our ski jackets. The kitchen had every utensil and pan we could possibly need, plus a cabinet full of spices and other dry ingredients, so all we had to buy were the perishable items. There's even a charcoal grill outside so two of those meals were burgers and steaks! The hot tub was clean and relaxing, especially after a long day skiing on tired legs. Another cool thing about the house is its radiant heating system through the floors. The gorgeous Mexican tile is a normal room temperature when you get out of bed in the morning instead of freezing cold, like you'd expect! A coffee pot for morning coffee, roaring fire in the living room, satellite TV, puzzles and games, clean bed linens ... I can't imagine coming home to a hotel room when you could stay here for less money!! My husband and I are already talking about how much fun it would be to come back here with friends. We highly recommend it to any future guests.

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Guest: Ken Hopper (Albuquerque, NM)
Date of Stay: 12/31/09 Review Submitted: 12/31/09

The home absolutely lived up to our expectations - beautiful, roomy, well-situated to take advantage of the many things to do in the Taos area, well-appointed kitchen, and warm, with the radiant heat from the flooring. We were very satisfied.

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Guest: Chuck & Gay Porter (Wailea, Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 12/30/09 Review Submitted: 12/30/09

We had the privilege of staying in your lovely home at the end of September. It was beautiful, peaceful and convenient. The hot tub under the stars in the evening, enjoying the cows as they traversed the fields, a thunderstorm for excitement. The house was clean, comfortable, airy and light. Thank you so much for making our visit to Taos a wonderful one!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/15/09 Review Submitted: 12/15/09

The house was warm and wonderful and we will stay there again in the future. The kitchen is stocked with every imaginable cookware item one can think of. The dog loved it too. The cows next door were very entertaining and the hot tub was clean and private. It was nice to have so much room for just the two of us and the dog. Thanks again and we look forward to visiting again!

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Guest: Mark in KC (Kansas City. MO)
Date of Stay: 12/10/09 Review Submitted: 12/10/09

We chose this home to celebrate a wedding anniversary in Taos and we were certainly not let down. The views of the mountains to the East and sunsets to the West are simply incredible. There are few places better to relax and refresh than northern New Mexico. This exceptionally clean, nicely appointed home absolutely completes the experience. Private, peaceful and very, very comfortable. Thank you for providing such a warm and and inviting oasis.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/06/09 Review Submitted: 12/06/09

We loved the house and the Taos area. The house is better than the pictures.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/20/09 Review Submitted: 10/20/09

Our stay at your "home" was delightful. Indeed it's a home rather than just a rental space. The setting is unique and i takes days to get ones orientation because the views from each window are spectacular and different. In your home one lives on the Mesa as well as in the mountains with the universe above. "Home" because not only is your house spacious and thoughtfully and artfully designed but you select delightful art and objects that represent your respect and care for the home as well as your guests. My wife and I have rented many houses and we would rate yours not only at the top of the list but in a class of its own- I have one important unanswered question. During one night I happened to open my eyes to enjoy the night sky that slowly travels by your large bedroom window. I was startled to see a meteorite travel across the sky and then burn up in a flash of fire. It was spectacular- But I have no idea what it meant

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/31/09 Review Submitted: 07/31/09

When we entered Tierra Madre, we were simply stunned by the views and the incredible design of this home. It didn't hurt that there was a double rainbow just outside the living room window! It is apparent that a great deal of time was spent planning everything about the house. From the orientation of the oversized windows to a gourmet equipped kitchen, it was all wonderful. Our week stay with four adults and an 8 year old was one that set the mark for our future vacation rentals. In fact, if it had been available, we would have returned two months later for a month long stay. Tierra Madre is also a great value with all the amenities anyone could need. Thanks to our owner/host for a memorable visit.

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Guest: Eldridge-Khalsa family (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/05/09 Review Submitted: 07/05/09

Staying at Tierra Madre was magical. We arrived to a view of a double rainbow spanning the mountain view which fills the living room window. The house is perfectly appointed with lots of things for cooking, plenty of (comfy) beds, and bedding and a sweet outdoor garden of daisies which my daughter adored playing in (I would guess there would not be daisies when it is snowing.) Tierra Madre seems to have been laid out to take great advantage of several views... we saw hot air balloons and gorgeous sunsets out of the dining room windows which are opposite the living room. The owners and caretaker were helpful when we needed them and absent when we wanted our space. We loved it so much we are looking at going again very soon and staying longer! I could say so many more wonderful things, but to be simple, you will enjoy staying at Tierra Madre.

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Guest: audrie1 (austin, texas)
Date of Stay: 03/04/09 Review Submitted: 03/04/09

our vacation was so relaxing and fun, we added an extra day to stay just a little bit longer! this house has every modern convenience and it's decorated to suit it's surroundings. the linens and beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was stocked with tools to bake and cook large meals, and the property is private with a relaxing hot tub. we watched cable, played dvds, and read through the collection of travel books and local lore. this is the best place i have ever stayed through vrbo, and i hope to return every year!

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Guest: Tracey Smith1 (Arlington, Texas)
Date of Stay: 02/04/09 Review Submitted: 02/04/09

Absolutely wonderful place to stay! Great family room and kitchen for entertaining. We would highly recommend this home to friends and family.

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Guest: Karen90 (Cross Plains, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/21/09 Review Submitted: 01/21/09

Wow!! What a beautiful place to stay. Our family celebrated Christmas, skied, soaked in the hot tub & relaxed in your beautiful home. Thanks for sharing...hope to be back some day!

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Guest: Ginny K (Little Rock, AR)
Date of Stay: 01/20/09 Review Submitted: 01/20/09

We loved this home - the mountain views were indeed unbeatable and the layout of the home is perfect for a family or several couples traveling together. Very well furnished, conveniently located, the hot tub was wonderful. We highly recommend Tierra Madre if you are traveling to Taos!

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Guest: Andrea & Kevin Carey (Shawnee, KS)
Date of Stay: 01/20/09 Review Submitted: 01/20/09

Our family came to Taos for our annual ski trip. We drove from Shawnee, KS with my finace, his 2 kids and our 2 dogs. The house was absolutely amazing. It was so relaxing and peaceful and had everything we could ask for. The hot tub was a huge hit. After a long day of skiing, sitting out in the hot tub watching the sun set was priceless. We started a fire in the kiva fire place in the living room and relaxed as a family and enjoyed each others company. We will definitely be back next year to stay at Tierra Madre. Andrea & Kevin

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Guest: Ann Briscall (Kansas City)
Date of Stay: 10/17/08 Review Submitted: 10/17/08

I have been visiting Taos for many years. This house was the best place I have ever stayed at. It was comfortable,it had a great location and was very relaxing. I will return again and again. It was so well thought out and set up. It was a wonderful place to spend my vacation. I highly recommend it.

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Guest: Amy45 (Denver CO)
Date of Stay: 03/03/08 Review Submitted: 03/03/08

Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your beautiful home! It truly was spectacular and we couldn't have picked a better home to stay in. Your home had everything we were looking for and MORE! We absolutley plan on staying there again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/24/08 Review Submitted: 01/24/08

This house was great. We stayed for a long weekend in January 2008. The location is perfect for easy access to the ski area - and a great home to come home to relax after wearing ourselves out on the mountain! The views were fantastic and the layout was great as well. Thanks for a great time!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/14/07 Review Submitted: 10/14/07

We spent the entire month of Sept'07 at your lovely home and enjoyed every minute of it. The rooms, views, hot tub were all as advertised and more. We especially enjoyed the great location of this home which was just one mile from the Taos Ski valley highway and only 20 minutes to the Taos Ski valley village and lifts. We are avid hikers and found this location to be convenient to more than 20 great hikes in the area. We hope to revisit Tierra Madre this coming winter for some cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Bob and Gail

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Guest: linda thomas1 (park city, ut)
Date of Stay: 10/14/07 Review Submitted: 10/14/07

Your Tierra Madre home is beautiful and fully equipped with all possible amenities. The sunrises over the mountains and sunsets over the expanse to the west are magnificent. We found It is only a few minutes drive to Taos and convenient to Pueblos and the Taos Ski Resort. We had a great time and would like to visit again. Thanks, Linda, Mike & family

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Guest: Emily Gloekler (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 10/09/07 Review Submitted: 10/09/07

My friends and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect or picturesque place to stay. You have the feeling of seclusion although you are still very close to town and the ski valley. The house was clean and I was especially surprised at the wonderful bed linens, not to mention the hot tub is fantastic. I have never seen so many stars! I would definitely recommend this rental. We are making this a yearly trip. Thanks!

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