Eastern Star Retreat - Beautiful "Open Plan" Adobe, 360 Mountain Views, Hot Tub
About the property
- House
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay3 - 5 nights
House, 3 Bedrooms, 3 full Baths, (Sleeps 2-8)
Beautiful Adobe-style home with magnificent panoramic view of Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Slow down. Take in the scenery. Enjoy the crimson hues of the mountain range at every sunrise and sunset from our unique second-story gazebo and spacious portals, or just stay cozy inside and gaze at nature from our walls of windows. After a hard day on the ski slope or from hiking, relax in the bubbly hot tub, read your favorite book by the fireplace, or sip your favorite drink on east-facing portals equipped with exterior speakers.
This well-appointed, comfortable home tastefully displays a collection of southwest potteries, paintings, lightings, custom stained glass artwork and other collectables in every room. It offers 3 bedrooms. The first master bedroom is complete with a wood-burning fireplace and an en suite bath with a whirlpool tub and double sinks. The 2nd master bedroom also sports an en suite full bath with double sinks and a spacious shower. The 3rd bedroom comes with a full bath next door. The house is equipped with a chef's kitchen, a laundry room with state of the art washer and dryer, and luxurious linens and towels. The spacious 21' x 25' great room truly speaks to quality family time as it provides multiple seating areas, a surround sound entertainment system and a collection of table games for the young and old.
You will feel instantly welcome and pleased as you enter the house and are presented with a foyer with a fireplace and majestic mountain view. A true family get-away vacation. In the event you find the need to stay connected with the information highway, the wireless internet is in place for you.
Eastern Star Retreat is located 5.5 miles to Taos Plaza and 15 miles to Taos Ski Valley. Only a short drive to shopping, restaurants, museums, and all outdoor recreational activities including fly fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, snow boarding, white water rafting, and golfing.
Eastern Star is the perfect retreat for ALL seasons.
Eastern Star Retreat special offer: book for 7 nights and get one night free!
Owner
Trinh Le
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 15, 2018
About Trinh Le
Kent and I are from Texas and we love to go to Taos and be away from the humid weather for a few days. We have also been in awe with the New Mexico landscape. After a few trips to Taos, we decided to buy a home here. As one of the Taos locals told us, "The mountain is calling!" and, yes, we responded heartily by claiming it as our second home.
Why Trinh Le chose El Prado
If you like nature, you will love it at Eastern Star Retreat! The house is located just outside of town where you can truly appreciate the wide open spaces of Taos. At Eastern Star Retreat, you'll enjoy the 360 unhindered view of the Taos mountains. The Taos county, itself, stretches over 50 square miles. The average number of sunny days is 300/365. It has a mixture of diverse cultures that include that of Native Americans, Spanish and Anglo. Taos offers all kinds of outdoor activities all year round. The options are endless: e.g., skiing, snow boarding, snow shoeing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, golfing, horseback riding, biking, and hot air ballooning. Even if you are not as much of an outdoor sport enthusiast as you would like to be (i.e., like some of us), you'd still enjoy sitting back on the porch and soaking in the beautiful weather, pristine setting, and majestic mountain views. Personally, I feel blessed whenever I am there.
What makes this House unique
Guests frequently tell us they love our 2nd story gazebo! It provides a truly unique view of the Taos' mountains and valleys. They also love our large hot tub ...such a wonderful way to get a massage, pain relief, or simply relaxing entertainment .
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Hot Tub
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Bedroom 11 king, MBR: King bed, wood fireplace, large windows, step-out porch
- Bedroom 21 king, 2nd MBR with King bed, large windows, step-out porch.
- Bedroom 31 king, 1 twin/ single, 3rd bedroom with King and Twin beds side by side
- King size beds (3), Twin Bed (1) and optional high-rise twin air mattress
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower, jetted tub
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower
- Bathroom 3toilet, tub, shower
- All 3 bathrooms are full size. Both master bedrooms have en-suite baths with double sinks. The third full bath in hall, next to 3rd bedroom.
Location Type
- Mountain View
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Living RoomLarge great room - 21' x 25' with banks of windows and mountain view
- Air ConditioningIn this region, evaporative coolers (aka swamp coolers) are used instead of traditional air conditioning due to its dry climate. Eastern Star Retreat utilizes evaporative cooler.
- FireplaceWood burning, dual-facing fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingRadiant floor system heats rooms gradually from ground up, instead of forced air sporadically blasting from ceiling vents.
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens ProvidedLuxury hotel grade
- Clothes DryerTop of the line, energy efficient, front-load, full size
- Parkingin driveway
- Parking for RV/Boat/TrailerAmple parking- room for multiple vehicles
- Telephone
- Towels ProvidedLuxurious, thick, thirsty towels
- Washing MachineSlick, modern, front-load, full size
- Wireless Internet
- Wood FireplaceDouble facing, wood fireplace.
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- KitchenEquipped with a full refrigerator, gas range, full oven, full size dishwasher, microwave oven, dinner wares for 12+, cutleries, pots/pans all sizes
- Cooking Utensils
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- StoveGas range
- ToasterToaster oven
Dining
- DiningComfortably sits 6 at dining room table. Seven additional seatings at kitchen counter, on bar stools.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 13 people
Entertainment
- Satellite / Cable(2)
- Books
- DVD Player2 DVDs, Blu-Rays
- GamesVariety of tables games, card games, jigsaw puzzles for good old in-person entertainment in real time!
- Music Library
- CD Player
- Stereo
- Television2 flat screen TVs
- ToysIn addition to table games, snow sleds available in the winter months
- VCR
- Video Libraryand DVDs
Outside
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio3 porches (portals)
- GazeboUnique second story gazebo
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor GrillElectric grill
- Ski & SnowboardSleds
Pool / Spa
- Hot TubLarge hot tub for 6 available year round
- jetted tub
Attractions
- churches
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- museums
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountain climbing
- cross country skiing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- mountain biking
- cycling
- mountaineering
- rafting
- rock climbing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- tennis
- whitewater rafting
Notes
- Home is 1-story and has no steps throughout home. Convenient and safe for the young and old. No split-level. No sunken-living room - a common feature in many homes in this area. One of the en suite baths has a walk-in shower, the other has a large jetted Whirlpool. The 3rd separate bath has a full size tub. Perfect for everyone's needs.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
39 Reviews
Latest reviews
Great Taos get away
Beautiful home, very comfortable, clean and well appointed. Stayed with my kids and parents. Loved having two “masters”.
Beautiful home in a beautiful location.
The house was absolutely beautiful. Was about 30 minutes from anywhere we wanted to be. Was equipped with all the necessities. Didn't need anything. Would book it again!
Perfect summer get-away or winter retreat!
What a wonderful property, just a short drive from Taos pueblo and the plaza shops yet secluded with a great view of the mountains. Impeccable furnishings, comfortable bedding, and more than enough kitchen ware to cook if you prefer to eat in. The ski village is fairly close, and the runs looked top-notch. We hiked the gorge and visited Puye Cliffs, which were about 40 minutes away but worth the travel time. There is so much to see and do in the area, but the home is so cozy you will be tempted to relax in the hot tub or read a book by the fire. We will definitely visit again!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. There are indeed so many sights to see and things do in, around, and nearby Taos. Yet, it is just as wonderful to never leave the house and relax/decompress by soaking in the scenery. The mountain is calling! Come back anytime!
Trinh
Beautiful Setting, Beautiful Home
We stayed for the week of Thanksgiving and the house was not only beautiful it worked perfectly for our group of 5. We did a fair amount of cooking and the kitchen was perfect - lovely that we had a gas stove. The view out the front of the home is stunning. We had wished the view from the tower would have been as stunning looking west, but neighbors on the other side of the road have some rail cars there for construction. It didn't diminish our enjoyment of the home and I would highly recommend it. It is tastefully designed with just the right artistic touches to make it feel so special. Thanks to Trinh for such an amazing place and making it available to the rest of us to enjoy. Don't hesitate to book this beauty!
Thank you for your positive review. We are glad that you and your companions enjoyed your stay. From our previous communication, we very much agree with your statement that "Rising to the mountains each morning was a true blessing" as we feel the same way everytime we are there.
Eastern Star Retreat is located on 3 acres of land and it provides vast and unobstructed views of the Taos mountains. The tower offers a 360 degree view of the home's surrounding area. At least 270 of the view from the tower is the view of the Taos mountain range which is primarily situated to the east of home. At ground level, the home has banks of windows and portals (patios) facing east, hence, they also provides the best views of the mountain range.
The few neighbors that are visible from the home are several hundred feet away. The neighbor that is closest to Eastern Star Retreat is across the street, in the opposite direction of the Taos mountain range. This is the neighbor that has the storage containers behind their fence, on their property. This neighbor faces the valley below, Lower Las Colonias, which is well over 1000 ft drop from Eastern Star Retreat's street level.
From our tower, a view of the Lower Las Colonias valley can be seen at a distance. Views of Taos mountains from Eastern Star Retreat are unhindered.
Another Visit, Another Great Stay
We continue to come back to Eastern Star Retreat, and continue to love being there. For us, this is a place to heal and relax and take in all that is Taos. It is close to everything, but not in the middle of any of it. Thanks for another great stay.
Beautiful interior, views and great location
We greatly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home and hope to stay again in the future
Location
HOT AIR BALLOONING Hot Air Balloons in Taos offer a unique experience where you can enjoy the view of the vast and mountainous landscape, and the rugged earth and winding water ways of the Rio Grande below. When inflating, it is noisy. But, once aloft, you'll be at awe with nature as you glide in the air. You'll feel the serenity, calmness that is uncommon in our busy daily lives and so refreshing! At the same time, a hot air balloon ride can be an exhilarating experience as you float high in the air and then dip down into the Rio Grande Gorge. Flights usually take off in the early morning, at sunrise. Dress warm. Taos ballooning companies offer balloon safety and flight lesson, including firing off the burners and flying the balloon. If you wish, you can take the lesson. But, most just enjoy letting the pilot have the control and are there just for the ride.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Book for a 7 nights stay, get 1 night free! Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed.