Peaceful New Mexican Charm. Natural Light. Hot Tub, Walk To Arroyo Seco!
| Sleeps | 7 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 1,100 sq ft |
| Property type | lodge |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
2 BR. Lodge & 2 BR. Historic Adobe. Finely furnished. Stocked Kitchen & Bath
Welcome to the beautiful Enchanted Circle and the quaint, artsy village of Arroyo Seco. In true 1880's territorial style, we're offering our peaceful 2 story lodge as a rest stop and guest house for tourists, skiers, hikers, couples or small groups on vacation.
Clean furnished living with outdoor 2nd story deck hot-tub, Wi-fi, 130 channels of Direct TV satellite! Gas cooking & fireplace, also a vintage wood stove with plenty of Pinon & Aspen Firewood to stay warm and cozy on those cold, snowy winter nights.
Pet Friendly! Acequia stream running thru the property, spend time in the gardens.
Steps away is the artsy old-tyme village of Arroyo Seco. Founded in 1804, this place is like the old west, with excellent modern eateries, like Abe's Cocina - best breakfast burritos
Also booking daytime healing music and arts space for positive, professional practicioners, LMT, body energy work, and more.
When the lodge is full, or our guests have more than four people in their party, we have a second home that's next door to offer. A 1930's historic adobe, also with two bedrooms, stocked laundry room, kitchen and bathroom.
We welcome campers, RV'ers & travelers! Plenty of off street parkingl, for 3 vehicles or 1- 2 RV's.
As adventure travelers ourselves, we're always willing to do our best to work with people on multiple night deals and weekly specials. For the best rates, simply shoot us a message via Facebook page: /SecoLodge
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About Property Manager/Owner
I'm a farmer's son, grew up both in the city, and worked on the farm with Dad, and did some farming with my Uncle as well. Both Mom and Dad's grandparents homesteaded our family farms in Northern Oklahoma in 1893. After serving six years in the US ARMY 101st Airborne in communications, I settled in Nashville working a big boy job in electronics as technician and engineer while being active full time in the Nashville live music circuit. Toured, booking festivals, concerts across 20 cities - I achieved all I ever wanted to in the big city, and was ready to get back to my roots, and a simpler life where I could spend more time with family and be apart of the things that are most important in our life.
Property Manager/Owner purchased this lodge in 2014
Why Property Manager/Owner chose Arroyo Seco
There's two homes, plus a small adobe "Shop" all on the property, which we call "Seco Trading Post" - though by appointment only, the main prize is the rustic decor, and historic New Mexican look of both furnished homes. Royal Bear is the best value vacation homes closest to Arroyo Seco, New Mexico.
What makes this lodge unique
Good, clean water. Everything is all inclusive. Firewood provided, and both homes
also have gas heater fireplaces as well. A variety of pinon, aspen, and cedar provided, as well as stocked kitchen with basic foods & cooking supplies for our gusts.
We are Pet Friendly! Fast Wi-Fi, Big screen TV, Hot Tub in the Lodge, Free Long distance, a full laundry room in the Adobe.
Guestbook comments from the owner
"We absolutely loved our stay in the Adobe home at the Royal Bear Lodge! The owner was incredibly kind and helpful and offered some really great recommendations for us that helped turn our trip into an even more memorable one. The place itself was clean, beautiful, charming, and had plenty of space. It was also peaceful quiet to sleep there at night. If you are looking for an absolutely stunning part of New Mexico to visit, Arroyo Seco is definitely the place to go, and Royal Bear is in the heart of it all! Everything's so green, including the mountains that seem to encircle the entire area. Taos also is only a short drive away and offers a lot of great things to see and do. If you're looking for a relaxing stay, this place is it!"
Amenities
Arroyo Seco Lodge Accommodation and Amenities
- lodge
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1100 sq ft
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: Noon
- Max. occupancy: 7
- pets considered
- Events Allowed
- children welcome
- non smoking only ...
- Downtown ...
- Monument View ...
- Mountain View ...
- Rural ...
- Village ...
- Water View ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace ...
- Garage ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Stove ...
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen ...
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Royal Bath -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
tub
,
shower
- Full bath & shower. Double wall mirrors with plenty of warm lighting. Stocked with local hand crafted soaps from Soap Emporium in Taos, NM. Also extra clean large bath towels, face cloths, new soaps, kleenex, tlssue and the basic comforts.
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
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Upstairs Suite. Hot Tub Deck -
1 queen
,
Optional queen blow up bed for additional guests.
Murphy Bed in Den - 1 queen , 1 sleep sofa /futon , 1 murphy bed , Optional Queen Blow up bed for additional guests
- Master bedroom has a comfort queen bed. Downstairs has a queen murphy bed. Additional sleeping available with optional blow up mattress if needed.
- Books ...
- DVD Player ...
- Games ...
- Music Library ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- Video Library ...
- Bicycles ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Ski & Snowboard ...
- 4 bicycles
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair accessible
- Hot Tub ...
- Chauffeur
- Staff
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- duty free shops
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- museums
- restaurants
- ruins
- synagogues
- water parks
- winery tours
- antiquing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- hunting
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- parasailing
- rafting
- rock climbing
- roller blading
- ski lift privileges
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Excellent!
4.6/5 -
(10 traveler reviews)
Rustic charm with friendly host and ideal location for skiing Taos
18 minute drive to Taos Ski Valley
Plentiful firewood for powerful woodstove
Great wide-screen TV with satellite.
2 minute walk to Sol organic grocery store
3 minute walk to Taos Cow (ice cream and coffee)
Only complaint was that wifi was too slow for music streaming.
A surprise hidden gem!
This is a hidden gem found where you least expect it. The inside is very clean and well maintained and adorable. It’s a quiet, little retreat and the second floor has a deck and a hot tub for viewing sunsets. We felt so peaceful and safe tucked away in the sweet little lodge.
Super Cute, clean and charming
We had a great stay. Loved the charm, and the owner is a very nice guy. Also, the drive to the mountain is cut in half staying in Arroyo Seco vs Taos. We'll definitely be back. Thanks for the hospitality.
Enchantment in Seco
Lovely property in downtown Arroyo Seco! Wonderful space, upstairs bedroom loft, sleeps 6-8 with Murphy bed & inflatable bed. 1block from downtown Seco. Both gas & wood burning fireplaces. 1 bathroom downstairs. Spiral staircase may be difficult to navigate for small children & those with disabilities or coordination issues.
There is a roof top terrace off the upstairs bedroom with a small hot tub & great views!
Only issues were the lack of dishwashing soap to wash dishes - when we asked about it Bradley informed us that we could purchase that at the local store. I have no problem buying certain things for a home away stay but certain items should come with home. We also almost ran out of TP, and figured that would be our responsibility too.
All in all it was a wonderful stay & I would stay there again!
Home Away from Home
Staying at the Black Bear Lodge was AMAZING! I was looking for something specific and I found it with lots of bonuses. The home is absolutely charming, feels like a hug as soon as you walk in the front door. The property owner was so nice and helpful in anything asked, very personal and kind. Watching sunsets in the hot tub (priceless). The little cute town is at the end of the street, so cool, close to good food and fun. Swam in the Rio Grande because it is so close. The majestic mountains surrounding this little town and this home are just that, majestic and breath taking. I highly recommend this amazing town, home and home owner. We WILL be BACK (hated to leave). Shout out to Bradley and Brandy (miss you guys, thanks for the memories!)
Everything you would expect in a mountain cabin
We enjoyed our experience at the Royal Bear. The two-story cabin was charmingly rustic, well-appointed and in a lovely location. The huge windows on the second floor let in expansive views of the valley and lots of beautiful Taos light. Owner Bradley kept us well-stocked with firewood for the wood-burning stove that heated the cabin. Despite our visit being at the end of April/first days of May, we had several inches of snow on Friday and on Sunday. We were expecting cooler temperatures at elevation but the snow was surprise. The valley and the mountain town were just beautiful in the snow and it didn't last more than a day either time. We were able to walk into Arroyo Seco for shopping and restaurants frequently. Love the ice cream at Taos Cow and the breakfast burrito at Abe's Cocina. We were looking forward to those addictive New Mexico cheese curds at Aceq, but unfortunately they were remodeling when we visited. The spiral staircase up to the second floor doesn't have a railing, so might not be a great choice for a family with young children, but couples looking for a romantic getaway or a group of friends interested in a hiking, whitewater rafting or ski weekend would like this place. It's just steps away from the famous Arroyo Seco Fourth of July parade, too, so no worries about parking!
Map
Located just steps away from the Village of Arroyo Seco, everything you need is just a few minute walk away.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Pet Fee | $35 |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- Service Fee fully refunded on cancellations that qualify for 100% refund.
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