Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Hot tub on site
Porch or lanai
Toys
Barbecue grill
Free WiFi
Kitchen
Explore the area
el prado, NM
KTAOS Solar Center
Place, KTAOS Solar Center
4 min drive
Millicent Rogers Museum
Place, Millicent Rogers Museum
6 min drive
La Hacienda del los Martinez
Place, La Hacienda del los Martinez
6 min drive
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
10 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds
Master Suite 1
1 King Bed
Master Suite 1
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom Master Suite 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom Master Suite 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spectacular Adobe! 3 Bed 3 Bath 3 acre. 2 Master Suites.Hot tub & views galore!
The Rusty Truck Adobe is a truly memorable family vacation or romantic get-away. Come and enjoy luxurious comforts in our 3 bedroom, 3 bath art-filled adobe situated on 3 acres with breathtaking views of Taos Mountain and the Sangre de Cristo range. Our home is New Mexico Safe Certified to help create a safe responsible environment for all our guests. We have 3 different outdoor spaces to enjoy the 360 Views, magnificent sunrises, sunsets and stargazing. Relax in our soothing new hot tub with expansive views and spectacular night time panoramic skies. We are centrally located and only a 10 min drive to Taos Plaza and 20 mins to Taos Ski Valley.
The Space: The Rusty Truck Adobe has been lovingly furnished with handmade doors and furniture, Trips all over the world have yielded a treasure trove of unique folk art, Americana antiques, rust collectibles, nature-treasures and of course, our own sculptures and paintings. We hope you feel instantly welcome and at home as you enter the house. Each room is filled with natural light, spectacular views and designed with love and your comfort in mind.
Bedrooms- Sleeps 6 (only): Master Suite 1: King bed, wood-burning fireplace, private bathroom, walk in closet, patio doors leading to the backyard with beautiful sunrise views from bed. Master Suite#2: Queen bed, bathroom with bathtub, walk in closet and Taos Mountain Views. Twin Bedroom: 2 twin size beds, walk in closet with sunset views.
Open Kitchen with Island Seating: equipped with appliances and provides all sorts of cookware, cooking utensils and serving dishes for any size meal sharing.
Dining Area: Southwest Style with seating for 9 people (including the island)
Living Room: Adobe-cool gathering place and so comfortable to sit by the fireplace, or enjoy the entertainment system and music streaming. Big windows overlooking Taos mountains to the north on the and the south views of Taos valley and the Pecos mountains.
We take all the extra precautions to make our Adobe extra clean, sanitized and ready for a safe visit!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Important information
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Property Registration Number HomeOCC-24-074
Property # 1479688
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
El Prado
El Prado is home to this vacation home. KTAOS Solar Center and La Hacienda del los Martinez are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Taos Center for the Arts and Kakawa Chocolate House are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding.
La Hacienda del los Martinez - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Taos Historic Museums - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
Taos Plaza - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Tomorrow and Tomorrow - 11 min drive
Elevation Coffee - 9 min drive
Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - 11 min drive
Gutiz - 10 min drive
The Alley Cantina - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spectacular Adobe! 3 Bed 3 Bath 3 acre. 2 Master Suites.Hot tub & views galore! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular Adobe! 3 Bed 3 Bath 3 acre. 2 Master Suites.Hot tub & views galore!?
As of Jun 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular Adobe! 3 Bed 3 Bath 3 acre. 2 Master Suites.Hot tub & views galore! on Sep 27, 2026 start from $587, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spectacular Adobe! 3 Bed 3 Bath 3 acre. 2 Master Suites.Hot tub & views galore!?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spectacular Adobe! 3 Bed 3 Bath 3 acre. 2 Master Suites.Hot tub & views galore!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spectacular Adobe! 3 Bed 3 Bath 3 acre. 2 Master Suites.Hot tub & views galore! located?
Situated in El Prado, this vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from KTAOS Solar Center and within 6 mi (10 km) of La Hacienda del los Martinez and Millicent Rogers Museum. Historic Ledoux Street and Taos Historic Museums are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Our stay was great! House was even more beautiful than the pictures! We enjoyed the views and hot tub! Loved the thoughtful art through the place. And what a lovely kitchen!
Great place to relax and unwind! Views are awesome. Kitchen was well stocked and easy to use. Check in and out were a breeze. Would stay here again!
Josh S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2025
Thank you, Josh. Glad you enjoyed!
Come visit again!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy G.
Jan 13, 2019
Loved the house!
We loved the house and had a very comfortable and relaxing stay! I would highly recommend to anyone staying in Taos especially one with a large family.
Amy G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you Amy. Enjoyed having you and your family. Please come back and enjoy again!
Beautiful and comfortable adobe house outside Taos
There were 6 of us from all over the country! We loved the house..It was clean, very well stocked with everything we needed! We loved the patio and the hot tub and all the kitchy antiques spread throughout property. We had lots of privacy too! If you are looking for a fun and interesting place to stay in fun and interesting Taos, this place is it!!!
We really enjoyed the week at this wonderful property. Amazing views of mountains from the front and back outdoor gathering spaces, spent much time sitting outdoor and enjoying the views (and birds and bunnies). . Well positioned for getting to glorious hiking along the road to Taos Ski Valley.
Comfortable beds in separate master suites. Accommodating well stocked kitchen. I’d stay here again!!
L S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2020
Lynn...thanks so much and so glad you had a great time. Come again!
Our stay in Taos was everything we hoped. The house is in a convenient location to Taos and an easy drive to the ski resort. The kitchen had everything we needed...except I might have made homemade pizza if it had a mixer. As it was, we enjoyed great takeout pizza from Pizano’s, and I soaked in the hot tub while my husband drove to pick it up. No complaints here. Thanks, Carmi, for sharing your space.
Cara H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2020
Thank you Cara...glad you enjoyed and please come again!
Our extended family really enjoyed staying at Carmi’s place in El Prado. There is a ton of space, including two bedrooms with en suite baths. The kitchen was very well equipped, but pots and pans seemed to have been put away dirty, so we had to wash everything out before using it. Our bed was comfortable with nice linens. The shower in the largest bathroom took a long time to heat up, but the other showers warmed up much more quickly. The house was toasty warm, even when it was quite cold outside. We loved the hot tub! The area is beautiful and there are great views from all the windows. It’s about a 10 minute drive to the Plaza and a half hour to the Ski Valley. We found it to be a good home base for our time in Taos!
Three of us had a great time at Carmi's place. The property is beautiful inside & out; we loved finding new art around every corner. The kitchen was well-stocked above & beyond the basics--we especially appreciated the coffee & tea selection the first morning before we got to the grocery story. The hot tub was great and the cover was SO easy for one person to open & close--made sunrise + late night dips possible since some of us are early birds while others are night owls. We loved having privacy & views on every side while being just a short drive to food, the plaza, hiking, etc. We reached out to the property manager George once when power went out during a storm; he was super helpful & confirmed it was a general blackout in the area & nothing in the house itself.
Overall it was a fantastic stay & we are already talking about possibly returning. Thanks so much!
We had a wonderful stay at the Rusty Truck in late June through mid-July. What a gorgeous setting, very private, with amazing views throughout the day! It was a perfect, spacious place for my husband and me and one of our adult children, with three bedrooms. Even better, the master suite (huge, with walk-in closet and fabulous bathroom) is separated from the other bedrooms and bathrooms by the living/dining/kitchen, so you really can get some privacy when you need it. We had everything we needed in the kitchen -- pots, pans, utensils, etc -- for cooking and really enjoyed using the new grill. The Internet was amazing -- we have stayed in Taos during the summer off and on for 15 years and have never had such good Internet. That was a huge plus, since we both had to do a little work. And Sondra, the property manager, was terrific, very helpful and available when we needed her to help us solve a Dish TV issue. She did so with a smile on her face -- thank you! Can't say enough good things about the Rusty Truck, from the space to the view to the privacy to the amenities to sitting out on the patio and enjoying a star-filled sky. It's truly a wonderful place to spend any vacation, in this case our first since COVID hit. It was magical! We can't wait to go back!
Our family enjoyed the property, accommodations, and location. It has everything you need and more for relaxing, or as a home base for exploring all of northern New Mexico. We would book again with excitement!
Cole P.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2021
Thks Cole
Glad you had a great time…. And visit anytime! Have a great rest of the summer and thanks again for coming
My Whole Family Congratulated Me For Finding This Place!
Carmi's house is not only beautiful, spacious, and well planned to accommodate a whole family very comfortably, but there are details around every corner that make this place ultra special. There are tastefully selected art pieces and antiques placed in just the right spots both inside and outdoors that lend a whimsical ambience to the experience.
My favorite part was sitting in the awesome hot tub at night and looking at the incredible night sky-- so full of stars that you never got bored of looking. The whole family was impressed by how well equipped the kitchen was and we couldn't stop marveling over it every time we made a meal together.
The grounds are stunning and extensive, and Carmi's house is surrounded by really healthy trees of all kinds-- we even noticed a pear tree in one corner and would love to come back in the late summer/fall to see/sample the fruit!
Carmi communicated with us just the right amount-- giving us some dining and activity suggestions before our arrival and then a very relaxed, no pressure check-in about the gardeners doing a really quick planting while we were there. It was a pleasure to stay in this home, and we felt utterly free AND well taken care of the whole time. Thank you, Carmi!
The property was charming, with lots of pieces of funky and interesting art, both outside and inside. Easy access to Taos and the ski area, and beautiful views of mountains and countryside.
The house itself is quite spacious and beautiful but it’s the location that sets it into an amazing experience. Few houses around with almost zero sound except the wind. Morning views of the sunrise over the mountains. Stellar night sky views while relaxing in the hot tub. Family games by the wood burning Kiva. We all enjoyed it so much.
Very nice home with everything you would need and more. Comfortable beds. Beautiful view of the mountains. Lots of wildlife to see. Near many attractions. The owner is very helpful. Highly recommend.
The process of renting this property was so easy. Both owner and property manager were easy to contact and quick to respond. We loved the lay out of the home. Spent a lot of our time on the patio with great views.
Beautiful heated-floor property with hot tub which were both important as it reached the negative numbers! Cozy house perfect for us- 2 teens, 2 parents and 2 grandparents. The kids enjoyed sledding on nearby hills and making a snowman in the back yard. The house is complete for families like ours with board games and satellite TV- Disney and other movie channels. Quiet location. Max 15 min. to anywhere in town and max 30 min to the ski valley during “rush hour” (ie to get the kids to ski school by 9). Perfect location for everything we wanted to do. We had a wonderful stay.
Marlo S.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Hi Marlo. So happy you had a great vacation. Please please come again. All the best and happy new year!
Five of us stayed here for a ski vacation to Taos Ski Valley. We loved the location of the house -- within 30 minutes of Taos Ski Valley and 10 minutes of downtown Taos. Great views of the mountains all around!
The home is spacious and nicely furnished. We appreciate that it was well equipped with kitchen and bathroom supplies. The hot tub was warm and waiting for us!
Carmi communicated promptly with us before and during our stay.
Overall this home contributed to an outstanding vacation for us. Highly recommended!
We absolutely loved our stay. Perfect for 2 couples traveling together. Well-equipped — and the views were amazing. Highly recommended— we hope to come back!!
Had a wonderful relaxing time. No hassles with check in. Great location with good privacy in back yard. No homes to interrupt your Mountain View. House is very comfortable. Might need a few more details about how to use TV, but we were not there to watch TV anyway.
Ricky S.
About the host
Hosted by Carmi
We welcome you to our special Rusty Truck Adobe and hope you having an amazing magical and relaxing visit. Tasenos artist, world trekker and storyteller extraordinaire. Originally from the Midwest, our family have resided on and off in Taos for over 25 years. We first came here for the winter sports and arts and now hooked on all the magic of Taos, enchanted New Mexico and our special adobe home.
Why they chose this property
Over many years we visited Taos and always knew this would be our special place. We found the combination of all things good here in Taos. Wonderful community mixed with awesome natural beauty and authentic indigenous culture and traditions.
What makes this property unique
There is something so special about our home. The warmth and beauty are everywhere. The sky, the stars, the trees, the sounds of quiet and nature. We have put our artist touches in all places, inside the adobe and the exterior artist rust.