Living Room with Queen Sofabed. Mmm, that wood fire smells good.
Location: Taos, New Mexico, USA (In Historical Plaza District, Near Skiing, Rafting, Hiking) View Map
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: House
You will love it here! Casa Montoya is a very romantic, charming adobe vacation rental house 3 blocks from historic Taos Plaza. The tall cottonwood trees in the backyard keep the house cool in summer and provide a graceful backdrop for the private hot tub. Watch the stars in the private hot tub - there's a tall fence surrounding it.
The high-end furniture is a suave mixing of old country charm and sophisticated comfortable furnishings designed by an award-winning designer from Paris. Cook a great meal in the big kitchen which is fully equipped, and let the dishwasher do the dishes - or walk to the wonderful restaurants nearby. The bathroom (tub and shower) has Mexican tile and hand-painted sink. The floors in the house are wood and Saltillo tile and the ceilings are wood. You'll sleep well in the King bed in the bedroom with four big pillows and three small ones. For more than two guests, there's a Queen sofa bed in the living room. The brick patio is for outdoor eating or relaxing in summertime. The gas BBQ grill is easy to use.
You can enjoy a romantic weekend or longer vacation and delight in all the amenities of home in this 'magical, enchanting abode' (words of a guest.) There's a small casita in the back of the property which I sometimes rent out, but so far only fabulous people have been drawn to this property on Montoya Street.
And Ahhhh. A massage feels good anytime, but it’s especially good after a day on the slopes. My friend Christina is a licensed massage therapist, one of the best in Taos County. It's $70 for a one-hour massage and Christina will bring her massage table so you don’t even have to leave Casa Montoya. Just enjoy the massage, then take a snooze in your bed. Stay 7 nights or longer and a one-hour massage is free (this cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts).
Bring your laptop: we have DSL and wireless internet connection. If your favorite TV show is on while you'll be gone, just record it. We have DirecTV with TiVo, HBO & Starz. VCR & DVD player, CD & stereo, dishwasher, gas grill, humidifier, yoga mat, 8 & 10 lb. weights. Cooking utensils, linens, towels (thick L.L. Bean ones) and firewood provided. There's a water filter on the kitchen faucet for pure drinking water (Taos water tastes unpleasant.) The laundry room has a washer and dryer and laundry detergent is supplied.
This is a non-smoking rental. And sorry, Casa Montoya is not suitable for small children. Pets are welcome, but there is an additional pet fee.
Considered 'sacred' by many of the residents, Taos Mountain is a world-class ski resort. Taos has a rich history and cultural heritage, with numerous galleries, museums and festivals you can walk to from Casa Montoya. You'll love this place - only fabulous people have stayed here!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : There is a separate room just for the washer, dryer and furnace.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : We provide thick L.L. Bean towels for our guests.
- Off Street Parking : Park your car in the gravel driveway. If you have guests, they can park in the empty lot on the corner of the street.
- Wood Fireplace : There's a charming Kiva fireplace in the living room and all the firewood is supplied.
- Beds
- King Bed : This is a REALLY comfy bed, and guests often ask where we got the covers.
- Convertible Bed : The red suede sofa in the living room turns into a queen bed. Sheets and blankets are in the trunk coffee table.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : It's surrounded by a tall fence (with a lock on the gate) in the backyard, so it's just you and the two plum trees.
- Cable/Satellite TV : We have DirecTV with TiVo. Enjoy all the regular channels plus HBO and Starz.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Lots of cupboard space in this large kitchen, with a full-size refrigerator/freezer, stove with oven, table and 2 chairs, microwave, toaster-oven, blender, pots & pans & utensils, spices, teas, sugar, salt, pepper etc. There's also a water filter on the faucet. The water is perfectly safe but tastes yucky.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- All New Upscale Furniture, Kiva Fireplace with Firewood provided, DirecTV with TiVo, HBO and Starz, Laundry room with Washer & Dryer, Private Hot Tub in back yard with tall cottonwood trees, Brick Outdoor Patio with Gas Grill (BBQ), Humidifier, Yoga Mat, 8 & 10 lbs, weights, Water filter on faucet in kitchen for good, clean, pure drinking water, (Taos water tastes unpleasant, ) In the winter you can enjoy world-class skiing at Taos Mountain, then relax your muscles in the private hot tub while looking at the stars, enjoy a cozy fire, and then sleep well in the King bed. If you are looking for 2 bedrooms, we have a lovely rental you can see at vrbo.com/262087
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children : Please contact us about the age of your children - the house is not suited for young children.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Ski nearby at Taos Mountain, visit the museums, galleries, shops and casinos, and stroll around historic Taos Plaza. Enjoy good, healthy organic foods from Cid's, a large health good supermarket. Visit one of the world's highest bridges, which spans the Rio Grande. Also must see: Wild Rivers Recreation Area, a deep canyon where the Rio Grande meets Red River and is great for hikers with lots of energy. Great Sand Dunes National Park is just over the border in Colorado.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$110-$150/night(excluding New Years / Christmas) + $75 cleaning fee, all inclusive
2 night minimum. Based on 2 person occupancy.Ask about weekly or longer-term rates
Thanks!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Romantic Adobe,Historic District,Hot Tub, Fireplace, Internet
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Taos
There's no place more magical or inspiring than Taos! I live 35 miles north of Taos in the boonies but I get to Taos at least once a week - usually to babysit Winton's two precious little girls and go to the supermarket.
The Unique Benefits at this House
In the summer it's always cool and toasty warm in winter!
Owner's Map of Taos
Since I began writing and giving inspirational talks (about growing younger!), I turned over management of Casa Montoya and Casita Montoya to my wonderful, beautiful daughter Winton. Guests love her, especially because she's an artist and pays attention to detail and makes sure the place is super clean. And if she knows it's your birthday or anniversary, she'll have flowers waiting for you..
I'm not totally out of the picture - Winton still gives me chores to do, like buy butter or extra virgin olive oil or cereal for guests. All our guests remark that it's a well-stocked house and they LOVE Winton. I am so blessed.
Property Photos
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- Living Room with Queen Sofabed. Mmm, that wood fire smells good. - Taos, New Mexico Rental
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- You'll sleep well in this massive King bed - Taos, New Mexico Rental
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- New colorful ceramic dishes make the food taste better. : ) - Taos, New Mexico Rental
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- A joyful place to eat. Solid wood dining table seats 4.
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- After a day of skiing, relax in this private hot tub. Ahhhhh.
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- Hand-painted Mexican sink in the bathroom makes it pleasant to brush your teeth.
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- Enjoy breakfast in the kitchen
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- Eat on the patio in the summertime (granddaughter not included)
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- After skiing and the hot tub, enjoy a cozy fire - firewood supplied
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- All new furniture including 2 red leather chairs
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- Iron moose lamp enjoys his corner of the large kitchen. : )
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- Microwave, toaster-oven, blender, elec. kettle, faucet filter, etc. in kitchen
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- This large bedroom chest of drawers has lots of room.
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- view from the other side of the bed
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- We spruced up the hot tub area. And there are chairs to lounge in, too.
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- Hallway between living room and bedroom, bath & laundry room has videos, too.
Traveler Reviews (53)
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Guest: Louise K
(Dublin, Ireland)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07
Review Submitted: 11/04/07
Fantastic place and equally fantastic service. I would happily recomment Casa Montoya to friends and family - in fact we are hoping to get back again in 2008. Very central to Taos and the ski valley, Casa Montoya has everything we needed for our ski trip - the hot tub was the icing on the cake! Thanks again for your attention to detail and your warm welcome.
Recommended for:
Quick trip to Taos
Guest: Betty and Tom
(Kent Island MD)
Date of Stay: 10/27/11
Review Submitted: 11/03/11
When we decided to come to Taos at the last minute, little did we know we would be so blessed to find ourselves in Casa Montoya - we are grateful! Had a wonderful, albeit short, visit. Hiked the Traders Trail to the Rio Grande in the morning - a great warm-up for the Devisadero Loop Trail in the Carson Nat'l Forest - beautiful perfect hike!! The hot tub was much appreciated after a total of 9 miles today! Thank you, from the bottom of our heart - for the comfortable respite.
Recommended for:
Casa Montoya - Home Away From Home
Guest: Chris
(Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11
Review Submitted: 09/28/11
I have stayed here twice and just love it. It is such a comfortable home - so clean, cozy and nicely appointed. I also love the new couch (great place to nap - and fold out for a serious snooze). Also, the owners are super-friendly and easy to communicate with. I always feel like a special guest. Everything is sooooo nice and great to have that pleasant short walk to everything in old town. Can't wait to return!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Must Love Dogs.......barking, barking
Guest: Kate
(Santa Fe)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
A neighbor's dog barked all day and all night. The owner of this house is aware of this, calling animal control and even talking to the mayor to no avail. She advised me to call the police/animal control which I did, 3x, not what I wanted to do on vacation and it didn't help anyway. The owner was very apologetic. Before I agreed to take the place I asked if it was quiet and told 'just the normal living noises,( I don't consider constant barking 'normal') Ear plugs didn't help. On saturday night the neighbors were yelling and hitting each other and more dogs barking. Didn't use the hot tub b/c it wasn't clean (cloudy) Other than those 2 problems, the cottage was every bit as charming as people have said. They thought of everything to make it comfortable. I would love to stay there again IF it was in a different location. Lovely inside.. problems outside. I left early and felt like I had wasted my money
Owner response:First I would like to say: please read our other guest reviews. This is the first negative guest review we have ever had and we've been renting our lovely Casa for almost 10 years now. Our guests love our Casa and the fact that we are family owned (not an anonymous property rental agency) and that we take good care of our guests. Many come back and make it there vacation home in Taos. This incident was a rare occurrence and could have happened anywhere in Taos. Unfortunately, the neighbor's dog did bark while our guest was there. However, it has since been removed as there were many complaints from all over the neighborhood. I did speak with the neighbor at the time and asked them to take better care of their dog. I did visit with the guests as well and tried to find an immediate solution. Unfortunately, also when close to the historic Plaza, the neighborhoods are more closely knit and there are thus neighborhood noises, though dogs barking is NOT a constant occurrence and it certainly is NOT in our neighborhood. Guests have given us great reviews. I'm sorry that this guest had the unfortunate experience that she had. Also - we clean our hot tub after every single guest and we clean it thoroughly. Thank you. Winton Wood, property manager (and daughter to the owner).
Recommended for:Pet owners.
The perfect getaway...
Guest: Bill & Janet M.
(Palmer Lake, CO)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11
Review Submitted: 04/01/11
All we can say is... if you want to experience Taos at its' best and experience total relaxation, then Casa Montoya is the place.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Amazing high standards
Guest: Louise K
(Dublin, Ireland)
Date of Stay: 03/05/10
Review Submitted: 03/30/10
Our second visit to Casa Montoya - unfortunately 3 years apart. Walking in the door was like coming home, so warm and welcoming. The very high standards we found on our first visit have been maintained and we were very happy we had decided to return. The hot tub after a tough day on the slopes is highly recommended, the kiva fire is geat for quiet evenings in but the casa is within walking distance of town if you do get the energy to go out!! Hopefully it wont be another 3 years before we get back again:)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
Casa Montoya
Guest: D&SH
(Lubbock, TX)
Date of Stay: 02/19/10
Review Submitted: 03/02/10
This home was perfect! A home away from home with absolutely everything anyone could need. We spent our honeymoon there. It was romantic and cozy! We definately will be telling everyone we know about it and will return many more times! Can't say enough nice things about it. Only bad thing to say is that we did not have near enough time there! The hot tub is awesome as is the fireplace. Truly wonderful memories! Thankful that someone would share such an amazing place with us!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Tim Webster and Jennie Sparks
(Amarillo, Texas)
Date of Stay: 02/19/10
Review Submitted: 02/19/10
We stayed at Casa Montoya a year ago and had such a happy visit that we went back for a long weekend birthday celebration. The house is a delight - beautifully furnished, well-maintained and full of unexpected and generous touches. We felt at home as soon as we arrived. The location is ideal, very quiet but within easy walking distance of Taos restaurants, galleries and museums. It is a lovely and relaxing place to stay, and we are already looking forward to our next visit.
Recommended for:
Home away from Home
Guest: Winterwonderful
(Rockwall, Texas)
Date of Stay: 12/23/09
Review Submitted: 01/05/10
Casa Montoya is a fabulous place to stay. The accommodations were incredible. Our family felt at home as we were very comfortable with the size and quietness of the neighborhood. We loved the location as being so close to the many shops and eating establishments. If you are looking for a Home away from Home, I would highly recommend Casa Montoya. Our family will definitely be coming back to our “Now” new favorite place to stay. Thank you Casa Montoya for making us feel so comfortable.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Warm and Cozy Winter Retreat
Guest: Annie, Thomas, and Sophia
(San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/17/09
Review Submitted: 12/29/09
Casa Montoya was very conveniently located within the town of Taos and all that it has to offer. The inside of the home is attractively decorated and very comfortable to stay in. There was something for everyone! We especially enjoyed the hot tub after long days of skiing. The drive to the Taos Ski Valley doesn't take too long, and you won't mind the time in the car with the scenic view of the mountains on the way there. Casa Montoya is a perfect soultion for a family that doesn't want to be cooped up in a hotel room and wants the comforts of home! This house has everything and then some! The best part...we saved a ton of money staying at Casa Montoya compared to a tiny hotel room in the Taos Ski Valley. Anytime we come to Taos we will be staying at Casa Montoya!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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