Location: Taos, New Mexico, USA
Accommodations: Adobe House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 7-10)
Alto Salto, a 3300 sq. ft. luxury adobe home situated on 3.5 private acres in prestigeous El Salto, is easily accessible between downtown Taos and the Ski Valley. The home has stunning 360 degree views, crowned by magnificent mountains, colorful western sunsets, and mountains behind the house reached by crossing a romantic "bridge to the hills".
Luxurious and private, Alto Salto is furnished for our guest's enjoyment in elegant southwestern style. The home has plenty of windows opening to the spectaular views, a large gourmet kitchen, radiant floor heating and original art. Alto Salto has a large living room with a cathedral ceiling, kiva fireplace and an entertainment center as well as a den with a ping-pong table and entertainment center.
There are two bedrooms on the main level; one with a queen bed, twin daybed, and doors opening onto the patio with hot tub; the second bedroom has lovely wooded views and a king bed. Upstairs, there is an 900 sq. ft. master suite with a wrap-around porch, and a king bed with enormous skylight where you can fall asleep viewing the stars overhead. The master suite has a large sunken jetted tub with separate walk-in shower, and a seating area with a twin sofa bed facing the wood-burning fireplace. The home also has a queen sofa bed, a versitile rollaway single bed, and a baby crib.
Alto Salto amenities include a well-equipped kitchen, three satellite TVs (two of which are large flat screens), three VCRs and DVD players, two stereo systems, and a washer and dryer. The home has a large patio with splendid views where you can enjoy outdoor dining, and sit at sunset in the jetted hot tub that seats six. Alto Salto has an open floor plan, comfortable and luxurious furnishings, and unique setting that make this home perfect for family parties or friends gatherings.
The owners regularly visit the home and make continuous improvements to the house and property.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Luxury high-thread count sheets, fine towels, down comforters
- Off Street Parking: Parking available next to the house at the top of the private driveway.
- Wood Fireplace (2) : The home has two handsome kiva wood burning fireplaces; one in the living room and one in the master bedroom.
- Beds
- King Bed: There are two king size beds; one in the master bedroom upstairs suite and one in a downstairs bedroom.
- Queen Bed: There is a queen bed in the downstairs bedroom that walks-out to the patio and hot tub.
- Twin/Single Bed: There is a full twin bed (presented as a daybed) in one of the downstairs bedrooms (in the room with the queen bed).
- Convertible Bed: There is a comfortable, new queen size sofa sleeper in the family room with fresh, high thread count sheets.
- Crib: There is a portable crib that can be used in any bedroom.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3)
- DVD (2)
- VCR (3)
- Video Library: There are videos and DVDs at the house for guests enjoyment.
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System (2)
- Jetted Tub in Bath: There is a sunken jetted tub in the upstairs master suite. There is also a steam shower.
- Private Hot Tub: There is an outdoor hot-tub seating 6 on the patio facing breathtaking views.
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: There is a subzero refrigerator, professional gas stove, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker and bean grinder, cooking and baking pans, spices, laundered table linens, handsome dishes, breakfast bar, extra bar sink.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: The patio has two oversized shade umbrellas, lounge chairs, benches, outdoor eating tables and chairs facing unparalleled views.
- Balcony: The master suite has a wrap-around balcony.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: There are incredible 360 degree views of mountains and no houses nearby. There is always a fresh breeze gently blowing though the pinon pines on the property.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): WiFi is available throughout the house and outdoor patio.
- Other Amenities
- Kiva fireplace, Wood-burning fireplace, an oversize plasma flat-screen TV in the living room, Three TVs with VCRs, Two DVD players, Two stereos, Two CD players, 1000 Books, Movies and games, Ping-pong, Full gourment kitchen with breakfast bar, Sub-zero refrigerator, Blender, Mixer, Crock pot, Grill, Coffee maker and bean grinder, Luxury linens provided, Outdoor private jetted hot tub, Steam bath and sunken tub with jets, Romantic bridge and walking sticks, Outdoor Gas Grill (BBQ), Pets allowed on approval
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is fine out of doors!
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- River Rafting through canyons, swimming and fishing in the Rio Grande, Natural Hot Springs, World-class downhill skiing, Excellent restaurants, Artist community and galleries, Hiking in National Forest out the door, Biking and Mountain Biking, Horseback riding, Casino.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates vary from $250/night (low season) to $650/night (holidays)
January 2 - March 12, 2009, $325/night
March 13 - March 23, 2009, $375/night
March 24 - April 15, 2009, $300/night
April 16 - May 20, 2009, $250/night
May 21 - August 31st, 2009, $325/night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Alto Salto with partial view of mountains behind the house - Taos Vacation
- Luxurious Patio with Hot Tub - Taos Vacation
- Taos Mountain view from the Hot Tub - Taos Vacation
- Spacious Living Room with kiva fireplace, flat screen TV, books and stereo
- Dining Room
- Alto Salto Den with ping pong and second entertainment center
- Master Bedroom View -- this room has a fireplace and wrap-around porch
- Master bath with sunken tub
- Downstairs Bedroom -- walks out to the patio
- Downstairs Bedroom facing woods
- Downstairs bathroom with dual sinks and bathtub/shower
- Alto Salto Gourmet Kitchen
- Cozy Alcove facing oversized view windows
- Magestic view from patio
- The neigh-bors
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #64978
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