Vacation Rentals by Owner

An excellent place to stay

Guest: Beth (Tulsa, OK)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 09/29/11

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Slaughterhouse. It is a comfortable, lovely place. We really liked the wide open spaces with mountain views and great sunsets. Since you are on a ranch there are very few houses in your way. We took walks down the dirt road, enjoyed reading and relaxing on the patio, and cooked meals in the spacious kitchen. There were only two of us, but there is plenty of room for another couple or kids. We will probably stay here again and would recommend it to friends. It is very centrally located to Taos, the Ski Valley, Questa, hiking, John Dunn Bridge and Rio Grande. The listing photos are very accurate.

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

Texans in Taos

Guest: Texans in Taos (Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/15/11 Review Submitted: 03/28/11

Our family loved the Slaughterhouse and can't wait to return!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Loved the slaughter House

Guest: Rob (Houston)
Date of Stay: 12/29/10 Review Submitted: 01/11/11

Dear Vee: Ted, Tracy and I all loved the Slaughter House. We spent the whole time skiing and loved the fact we could be home from the ski valley within 15 minutes to catch the sunsets. The Slaughter House was well insulated and provided all the amenities of home plus it was extremely quiet & relaxing. I can't wait to come up in the summer for some trail rides. Thanks so much. Rob

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

Christmas 2010

Guest: Lee (Kona,Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 12/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

We would like to first say thank you (MAHALO) for making our Christmas Holiday truly lasting. We live in Hawaii and felt the ALOHA spirt at the Slaughterhouse and on the ranch. It is perfect, warm,and convenient to all activites you choose to enjoy. Twenty minutes away from the ski valley. The kitchen was used for a great Christmas dinner with friends, along with the kids making ginger bread houses. Breakfast before the early ski day everyday. Dish TV for the football games, and Holiday songs were played daily.( Heated floors nice touch). Horse's,Lama's,dog's and even the skidish coyote were welcome. We truly look forward to next Cristmas in Taos. Mahalo, all Our ALOHA!!

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

Birthday Dream Weekend!

Guest: Jules (Santa Fe, NM)
Date of Stay: 10/29/10 Review Submitted: 11/07/10

Spent a lovely Halloween Weekend at the Slaughter House with my partner and two close friends. First, let me say the space is just beautiful both inside and out! The beds, linens, piano, and QUIET, are all unsurpassed. The views, the stars, just lovely. Vee and her family were quite helpful and welcoming. The horses, lamas, and cows enhance the pastoral experience. My partner is a gourmet cook, and she was beyond delighted with the high quality kitchen and its wonderful, high quality, pots, pans, dishes, and various utensils. If you want to have a truly memorable experience, book the Slaughterhouse.

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

Paridise Found!

Guest: Tina (Missouri)
Date of Stay: 10/07/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/10

The Slaughter House is unbelievable! Everything has been done first class in the remodeling this one of a kind home.The owners should be featured on HGTV! We felt lucky to have found this treasure just outside of Taos. Perfect location, if you ever want to leave, your just 10 minutes to town, 10 minutes to the mountians. It is truely a delightful warm home with the most unbelievable views from every window or every room. The owners are WONDERFUL to rent from, we did so last minute and Vee took such good care of making sure we had everything we needed. Luxury designer linens, bedding and towels...the pillows and down comforter are heavenly. Wake up to the most beautiful sunrise with the horses in view, and build a fire in the kiva fireplace and enjoy a spectalar sunset. We choose to grill out and enjoy this fabulous unique kitchen, which had everything and more that you will need. We loved walking the property and enjoyed the added bonus,a great pond to catch and release huge trout! We left our boot heals dragging in the road with only one thing in mind, how fast can we return and rent the "Slaughter House". We found everything about this home to be first class, starting with the owners. Thanks for sharing your slice of paridise, we will be back...soon! LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR RANCH! Also we enjoyed the best beef Nachos and wonderful beers at the "Old Blinking Light", just down the road from home. Thanks again Vee and Mike, Tina and Mike

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

Guest: K and DJ
Date of Stay: 09/09/10 Review Submitted: 10/18/10

Remarkable stay!! Super, Super Fantastic...Thanx for having the heat on!

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So Cool!!!

Guest: Martha (Albuquerque, NM)
Date of Stay: 07/26/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

We went in the summer with our three children (6, 5, & 3) - what a wonderful experience. The owners have thought of everything - there's not much for wanting here. And are always happy to answer any question. The property has a fishing pond, horses, and tons of room to breathe. The views are spectacular inside & out. We will DEFINITELY be back for more next year. Thank you for a wonderful vacation.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Nancy and Tom
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 08/01/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation here. The house was designed with style and humor in a setting that is spectacular. Everyday brought new appreciation of this beautiful area. Hopefully many others will relax and find happy days here, too. Many thanks, Nancy and Tom "It's private but not isolated." Nancy

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Guest: Diane
Date of Stay: 02/26/10 Review Submitted: 04/29/10

Dear Nat and Connie, Thank you so much for your kind hospitality AGAIN-the Slaughterhouse is so cozy and charming and cool! We hit two amazing, perfect ski days. Diane ( La Jolla, CA)

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wonderful, relaxing stay

Guest: Denvereli (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 02/19/10 Review Submitted: 05/26/10

We have stayed in the Slaughter House several times and every time it has been exceptional. The house is so stylish and the location is outstanding. Our kids LOVE staying on the ranch, feeding the goats and horses, fishing in the pond, and playing with the barn cats. They have even found ancient Indian pottery shards and a perfect arrowhead on the property! My husband and I love the peace and quiet, but also the easy access to town and the ski mountain. Sunsets truly are spectacular from the porch, looking out over the valley. This is our number one favorite destination, summer and winter. The Slaughter House makes our visits to Taos unforgettable.

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