NE View from Casa de Luz to Wheeler Peak - Tallest Mountain in New Mexico!
Location: Taos, New Mexico, USA (Convenient Location to Town of Taos & Taos Ski Valley) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: Taos vacation rental home, lodging
1.3 ACRE WITH FENCED YARD - MOUNTAIN VIEWS - HOT TUB - FREE WIFI
Casa de Luz ("House of Light") is a private retreat with views in a location in a quiet/private/sunny setting with 2 bedrooms, each with their own bath, in a 1400 square feet 1-level home situated on 1 and 1/3+ acre including a large area enclosed by an 8' latilla fence for guests seeking privacy.
Casa de Luz is nestled in a sunny high-desert meadow a short distance from the Town of Taos & below Taos Ski Valley with panoramic views of Wheeler Peak (the tallest point in New Mexico), Taos Mountain & the Sangre de Cristo ("Blood of Christ") Mountains. You will enjoy a location away from the Town of Taos's traffic noise/congestion & night light pollution yet convenient to both the Town of Taos & Taos Ski Valley while staying in a home furnished with local artists' works & modern living comforts yet with the feel of Old Taos.
INSIDE: Fully furnished open living, dining, bar & kitchen area with floor to ceiling windows for mountain views, radiant brick floor heating throughout, high ceilings graced by beautiful unpeeled vigas & recessed lighting, a cozy free-standing gas log stove, a surround sound stereo system with speakers in all main rooms & MP3 player connection & alcove with desk with high-speed Internet/DSL connection & high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the house.
LIVING AREA AND KITCHEN: Open living, dining & kitchen area include a hide-a-bed sofa, Spanish trastero with satellite TV(including digital video recorder "TiVo") wired through stereo speakers in the Grand Room and bedrooms, DVD/VCR & full stereo system including MP3 player connection. The kitchen, with its custom tile countertops & hand-carved cabinets, is fully equipped with dishware/silverware/cookware/glassware/modern appliances, including microwave/toaster oven/crockpot/blender/food processor/steamer/coffee pot & grinder,etc.
BED/BATH: Each bedroom has its own separate radiant floor heating system, ceiling fan, mountain views, a queen-size bed, phone, & private entrance to the covered portal where the hot tub is located. The master suite has its own satellite TV with digital video recorder ("Tivo"). Each bathroom, one with a bathtub/shower & one with a shower, is furnished with a hairdryer, hand-carved cabinets, ceramic-tiled vanities, talavera sinks & brass fixtures.
OUTSIDE: FABULOUS VIEWS! 8' LATILLA FENCED BACK YARD for privacy with open-air bricked patio with charcoal grill (bring your own briquettes & lighter fluid), seasonal hummingbirds & songbirds & year-round cottontail rabbits & birds, separate covered & latilla fenced portal area with entrances from each bedroom to the hot tub. This is truly a place to retreat for privacy & serenity to enjoy & relax with magnificent mountain views by day & enchanting stargazing by night.
NEARBY: 15 minutes to Taos Ski Valley; 5+ minutes to Town of Taos. Wonderful restaurants, wine store, live music & dancing only 1 mile away.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Washer & Dryer
- Dryer : Washer & Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace : Free standing gas log stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Queen bed in each bedroom
- Convertible Bed : Double sleeper sofa in living room
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Private hot tub under covered portal with mountain views (for guests 12 years and older)
- Cable/Satellite TV : Dish Network with Sirius and XM Music Channels
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Please bring your own briquettes & lighter fluid
- Deck/Patio : Open air patio with patio table & chairs
- Lanai : Covered portal with hot tub & small bistro table & chairs
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Views of Wheeler Peak (tallest peak in New Mexico) and sacred Taos Mountain on Taos Pueblo land
- Communications
- Telephone : Private land line (long distance calling not provided)
- Broadband Internet : Free DSL ethernet hook-up and wireless throughout the house
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Free wireless internet throughout the house
- Other Amenities
- Casa de Luz is a Non-Smoking property, Amenities include Free Wireless and Wired Hi-Speed Internet Service, Phone with Answering Machine, Satellite TV (with digital video recorder), DVD/VCR & CD Player in main living area, Satellite TV in Master Bedroom, Washer/Dryer, Iron/Ironing Board, Cookware, Utensils, Dishware, Linens, & Towels are provided. Children are subject to pre-approval and some restrictions apply. Pet Friendly (no cats, please) subject to pre-approval, $25-$100 nonrefundable pet cleaning fee per pet & refundable damage deposit.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Good dogs upon approval (no cats, please)
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Children upon approval, and some restrictions apply (hot tub use for guests 12 years and older)
- Smoking Not Allowed : No Smoking Policy - No Smoking Allowed Indoors or Outdoors
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Taos Pueblo, Historic Churches, Art Galleries & Smoke-Free Taos Mountain Casino
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Minimum 3-night stay and maximum 4-5 guests, including children* (no exceptions)
*5th guest subject to prior approval and $25/night additional during all dates
*Children subject to some restrictions; please provide ages in your request
$175-$225/night with some exceptions** + tax (up to 4 guests)
**03/10/12-3/24/12 $225-$275/night + tax (up to 4 guests)
**12/17/12-12/31/12 $350-$400/night + tax (up to 4 guests)
$25-$100 per pet non-refundable pet cleaning fee (upon prior approval)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Casa De Luz-1.3+ Acre-Fenced Yard-Hot Tub-Free Wifi-Mtn Views
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Taos
Taos & its surrounding area known as "the Enchanted Circle" offer so many gifts -- arts, entertainment, Southwestern cuisine, multi-cultural events, historic sites, Pueblo dances, a casino & of course, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, kayaking & much more.
The Unique Benefits at this House
A beautiful location with a beautiful home and unobstructed views of Wheeler Peak & Taos Pueblo's sacred Taos Mountain. The Town of Taos has traffic noise & limited mountain views & star-gazing. Casa de Luz is only a short drive to Taos Plaza yet offers quietude, mountain views with incredible sunrises, sunsets & night sky stargazing from your own private hot tub with nearby dining, entertainment & outdoor activities -- Taos Ski Valley, hiking & trout fishing. Casa de Luz a private retreat from the hustle/bustle of urban life or for anyone looking for personal space.
Owner's Map of Taos
Nature, music & arts lover inspired by the endless joy & balance they bring. Casa de Luz is my Taos home offered for your own private retreat in this magical place known as "The Land of Enchantment."
Property Photos
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- NE View from Casa de Luz to Wheeler Peak - Tallest Mountain in New Mexico! - Taos Lodging
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- NE View From Patio in Latilla Fenced Yard with Wheeler Peak & Taos Mountain - Taos Lodging
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- NE View From Latilla Privacy Fenced Yard - Taos Lodging
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- Open Kitchen, Dining & Living Area with Bar & Alcove with Hi-Speed WiFi
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- Open Kitchen, Bar, Dining & Great Room, Covered Portal & Hot Tub-All With Views
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- Great Room With Gas Log Stove & Views of Wheeler Peak & Taos Mountain
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- Satellite TV/DVD/VCR & Stereo/CD/MP3 Connection & Surround Sound & Sleeper Sofa
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- Bedroom 1 With Bath & Wheeler Peak & Taos Mountain Views
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- 2nd View of Bedroom 1 With Private Bath & Entrance to Hot Tub (not shown)
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- Bedroom 2 With Bath & Wheeler Peak & Taos Mountain Views
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- 2nd View of Bedroom 2 With Bath & Private Entrance to Hot Tub
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- Covered Portal with Hot Tub, Privacy Fence & Wheeler Peak & Taos Mountain Views
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- SW View Toward Mesa of Patio in Latilla Fenced Yard
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- Custom Home - Designed, Built & Furnished by Local Artisans
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- SW View Toward Bedroom Suites & Privacy Fenced Portal With Hot Tub
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- Wintertime at Casa de Luz
Traveler Reviews (46)
Great Ski Weekend
Guest: TJ
(Baltimore)
Date of Stay: 01/05/12
Review Submitted: 01/09/12
Had a quick three-day stay in the area to ski with my wife and son. Casa is conveniently located between Taos ski slopes and downtown Taos. Spectacular views of the mountains from the enclosed backyard and hot tub. Comfortably decorated. Very welcoming owners.
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Should be the model for all VRBO rentals
Guest: Mutt99
(Boulder, CO)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11
Review Submitted: 11/27/11
This was our second Thanksgiving week-end, in two years, at Casa de Luz. The house is beautiful and exactly as represented in the ad. It is spotlessly clean and well cared with high quality furnishings, bedding and art. It is in a great location, about a 10 minute drive from the Taos plaza, in a peaceful and serence setting. We have been using VRBO for several years and have found some properties to be not even close to what was advertised. I realize that you pay your money and take your chances but with Casa de Luz you can't go wrong. Sharon is a delight to work with and very accomodating. The house is dog friendly but even if you don't have canine pals, you'll be happy here. Yes, I highly recommend Casa de Luz and no, Sharon is not one of my relatives!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, age 55+.
Perfect!
Guest: Jen D
(Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 09/15/11
Review Submitted: 09/22/11
This is a perfect place with a super owner. We had rented another place which we discovered, upon our arrival in Taos, was not at all suitable. We submitted a late afternoon inquiry about this property for lodging the same night. The owner promptly responded to our inquiry and arranged for the caretaker to get the property ready for us in just a few hours. She called back the next day to make sure everything was okay. The place is beautiful. The pictures do not do it justice. The beds are comfortable and the hot tub is lovely and very private. The stereo system is great and is set up to operate through an iPod. The kitchen is well appoined. All of the bathrooms are stocked with plenty of towels, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion. The bedrooms are separated by a courtyard to provide privacy to the parties in each room. The place is sunny and private but at the same time a very short drive to groceries and restaurants. We loved soaking in the hot tub, driving the enchanted circle, hiking the gorge trail, and eating breakfast burritos at the Taos Diner. We recommend Casa De Luz without reservation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Quiet and Private Retreat Near Taos
Guest: Cynthia
(Long Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/04/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
If you're looking for serenity, privacy, quiet, and a gorgeous rural setting not far from Taos, New Mexico, Casa de Luz is the house you've been looking for. The home is beautifully maintained, clean, comfortable, and has every amenity. A few miles away, explore the town of Taos with its many galleries, cafes, and shops. Enjoy the majestic scenic loop drive through the moutains and nearby national forests. Don't miss the Taos Pueblo. Sharon, our host, gave us wonderful and personalized suggestions to help us to enjoy our stay and is a gracious and kind host.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Casa de :Luz is Lovely
Guest: Elizabeth
(Crusius)
Date of Stay: 07/13/11
Review Submitted: 07/22/11
My husband, daughter and I visited in July and Casa de Luz was a wonderful place to stay. It was close enough to Taos but far enough away to enjoy the quiet and peacefulness of teh surrounding mountains. The house is lovely and quite spacious. Sharon was the perfect hostess - leaving a bottle of wine, crackers and cheese for us. The hot tub was great in the evening. We'll definitely want to return.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A little slice of heaven..........
Guest: Love birds
(Albuquerque, NM)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/01/11
This property is perfect if you want to be close-in to Taos, yet maintain privacy. It has gorgeous mountain views and the starzzz at night are unbelieveable! We've never seen so many - it was almost magical. The owner was extremely easy to work with and very accommodating. We decided on a very last minute anniversary trip and wanted privacy and a hot tub. We got that and more! Numerous books, games, spices, coffee, popcorn, wine, cheese, dark chocolates in almost every room. Night lights in the bathrooms (especially helpful the first night in a strange place), kleenix, large size shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The house is flooded with natural light - no need for additional lighting, except at night. Oh, and candles too! Our visit was too early in the year to see the perennials in bloom. :( But there were 2 beautiful red flower baskets hanging near the hot tub. I could go on and on, but you really need to see this property for yourself. I can guarantee you won't be disappointed. Just pack your clothes and food if you feel like cooking in. We had a marvelous breakfast at Michael's. We golfed one day, hiked up to Williams Lake another (but had to turn around due to the snow). There are many more activities in the area - we could have spent a month in this location, but things like work interfer. We hope to visit again real soon. Oh, one last item to mention, this home would be perfect for two couples as both bedrooms/baths are on opposite sides of the house to ensure complete privacy. Thanks SO much Sharon and Alfred for thinking of every little detail. You made our 34th anniversary trip very special. :)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great Winter getaway
Guest: Jeff and Julie
(Ada, Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 02/12/11
Review Submitted: 03/04/11
This was our second winter visit to Casa De Luz. Both Sharon and Alfred are very accomodating and available to answer questions and provide suggestions about activities and sights throughout the area. We love the comfy home and there is a spacious kitchen fully equipped for all of our cooking. The hottub is relaxing after snowshoe or ski tours. Casa De Luz is perfectly situated to reach Taos ski valley or many trails for other activities. We will hopefully return next year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers.
WOW! Did we luck out!
Guest: Montanagal
(AZ)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11
Review Submitted: 01/22/11
We have used VRBO for a few years and are generally happy with the results, but this time, we were thrilled! Casa De Luz is everything it says it is and more! The place is easily accessible to skiing, has everything you need for a great weekend and is darn cute, to boot! We skied for 3 days and the hot tub was a joy to come 'home' to. The owners are very responsive and easy to work with and we had an absolutely wonderful time! We would return in a heartbeat! Thanks so much for the terrific time!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Aubrey & Family
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Date of Stay: 05/21/10
Review Submitted: 01/04/11
What’s not to love! We love this place. Such an easy, relaxing stay! Accommodations were way more than we expected. The hot tub was a nice perk. Thanks for everything. We'd love to come back this winter for a ski vacation. We'll be in touch.
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