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Casa De Cuentos-MidTerm Rental: Available December-April/For Sale May 2026-MAGIC

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Open Living-Dining-Kitchen area-one of four living areas for you.
Incredible views out the expansive windows.
SUCH COLOR!
Comfortable, cozy leather furniture-new as of May 2020.
Open, open, open for all to enjoy!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 63400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Taos, NM
  • Taos Plaza
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Kit Carson Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa De Cuentos-MidTerm Rental: Available December-April/For Sale May 2026-MAGIC

Casa de Cuentos - House of Stories -3400-square feet COZY and LUXURIOUS home-loved vacation rental since 2007-- a picture-perfect place to BE to find your 'story.' Tranquil and mystical, your daydreams and night dreams here will delight you.

Located halfway between the town of Taos and the Taos Ski Valley, our adobe 'home-away-from-home' is private YET close to everything you may want to do while in the Taos area... IF you feel like leaving. (15 minutes to town and 20-25 minutes to TSV to ski.) You are also close to FOUR different ski areas and a snowshoeing/cross-county park when you stay at Casa de Cuentos, too! Over 500+ 5-STAR Reviews on combined platforms! NM SAFE CERTIFIED.

We currently live in this, our home, and are building two new houses. We plan on putting this property up for sale Spring of 2026. This is available for three-five month rental for a family of two-five people OR up to three roommates. There are just three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Maximum of three cars allowed at this rental. No parties allowed.

We are convinced you will love our home as much as we do and not care to leave the premises often, yet you could choose to do so with ease. Our hot tub, den-bar area, art studio, and game/movie and book library will provide lots of entertainment. Sit by one of the fireplaces to dream stories, tell stories or write stories.

Wood-beamed ceilings, wood and saltillo tiles throughout add to the warmth and tenderness of Casa de Cuentos. There is a separate recreation room area with additional living room and Kiva if one needs space from others while visiting. Our kitchen has just been remodeled and new pictures with knotty alder cabinets and granite countertops will be posted soon. Hallway bathroom is currently undergoing a partial remodel, also.

CASA de Cuentos: The main house has 3 bedrooms (a KING bed in master and a King bed in the den bedroom and a single bed in the hallway bedroom--there is a living area upstairs with 360 views. There are 2 bathrooms (one with a large shower and the master bathroom has a deep, soaking tub with handheld shower attachment) and a HUGE den with a BAR and beer fridge. There are four living areas and three bedrooms : King(2) and twin (1). You have fabulous views of the mountains out the north-side: large windows frame the mountains perfectly and let them into the living/dining area. To the south - you have expansive views of the valley and hot air balloons can be viewed floating eye-level or below in the distance. Daytime: Taos-turquoise blue skies during the day and STARS in the night-sky are so close you can touch them while sitting in the hot tub in the courtyard. (I just got out of the hot tub and I need to report there are more stars here than I ever knew existed...it is 'plum' full of stars--as my Grandma used to say.)

The views from the second-story art-studio-living-area are THEE best in Taos--360 degrees of turquoise skies and mountains and sunrises and sunsets. Watch the moon rise, watch the sun rise and sun set..from the art studio-heaven! (Dave designed this 1000-square foot addition and has done all of the remodeling.)

Pinons and sagebrush are the native plants that blanket the grounds of Casa de Cuentos and their sweet smells are all of the aromatherapy you will need while at this tranquil adobe. Two outdoor living areas: a deck with a hot tub in N.E. courtyard with new flagstone patio with a built-in firepit facing the mountains and a new patio on the South-side facing the valley. The NorthEast courtyard has a huge fenced in area (fence is 6-ft. tall) for one dog’s pleasure and well-being. We will consider two well - behaved dogs. Please ask. The Northwest yard (where we parked our camper) also has it's own patio and a huge fenced in area for pets and play.

Casa de Cuentos - the perfect place for a few people to have solitude and/or for a small family.

We have a fabulous fenced in courtyard for a dog. Pet fee for one dog for a long stay: $350. We may accept two well-behaved dogs. Please contact us before booking to ask. We would need to know breed ahead of rental agreement.

Furnishings-decorations may be a bit different than the pictures; alas, they will be clean, attractive and cozy.

40 minutes from Red River/55 minutes from Angel Fire/1 hour from Ojo Caliente/1.5 hours from Santa Fe/2.5 hours from Albuquerque/3.5 hours from Colorado Springs/4.5 hours from Denver/Right next to your heart!

Casa de Cuentos - House of Stories - Live your story!

Exterior camera for security on driveway and parking area.

You will love our home: Casa de Cuentos in Taos, New Mexico

Guest comment : My husband and I, our two grown daughters, son-in-law and grandson had the best vacation ever at Casa de Cuentos! The home is cozy and warm -- very relaxing and peaceful, comfortably furnished and well maintained. Our family could not have been made to feel more at home. The views from the living room and dining room windows are spectacular. The location is secluded but also convenient to both town and the ski valley. We will absolutely stay here again.

Guest Comment: A magical place! The photos do not do it justice -- it is serene, romantic, beautiful, peaceful, idyllic... My boyfriend and I were so inspired we decided to get married while we were there! My Mom and brother were so inspired at what we did, they mended relations after years! The magic continues....Thanks to Tammi and Dave!

We live in a neighborhood with a dead-end dirt-graveled shared easement-driveway. Two other neighbors share our long, dirt driveway; and, our house is very private with lots of trees, open space and a tall, privacy fence. 10 MPH is max. speed on our driveway. Exterior camera on Driveway-Parking area. We provide floors and bathroom cleaning every two weeks. We provide hot tub maintenance and cleaning, as well, every few days. Dave will pick up your trash from the garage once a week and take it to the dump.

Our property also houses a casita that is a short-term rental--which we will be taking care of while you rent this home...the "big" house. We will be moving into the NEW casita that Dave is currently finishing building. From there, he will start our new BIG house...after we sell this property next summer. Casita Ave Maria is a totally separate property across the driveway...with its own patio, hot tub and parking area that cannot be seen from the "big" house. Both houses have lots of privacy.

Keywords: Casa de Cuentos, home, house, adobe, paradise, vacation, dream, romantic, peaceful, solitude, rest, lodging, FUN, enchanted vacation rental, home away from home.
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Paid for before arrival.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside on patio/deck but not inside the house.
Cancellation policy between Strict and Moderate: Booking $ refunded minus a 20 percent cancel fee--if we can rebook. Travel insurance recommended.
6-person maximum-including children/2-dog maximum. Pet fee must be paid ahead of time. $150 minimum fee for one dog--two dogs-ask-based on breed
No "day" guests. Casita Ave Maria is available if your group has more than 6. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HO-25-2018

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Taos

Located in Taos, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. John Dunn Bridge and Río Grande del Norte National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Travelling with kids? Consider Red River Fish Hatchery, or check out an event or a game at KTAOS Solar Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Taos, NM

What's nearby

  • Earthships - 23 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Taos Plaza - 24 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 24 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Taos Pueblo - 26 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 27 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Midtown Market and Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KTAOS Solar Center - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aceq - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taos Cow - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa De Cuentos-MidTerm Rental: Available December-April/For Sale May 2026-MAGIC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Casa De Cuentos-MidTerm Rental: Available December-April/For Sale May 2026-MAGIC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa De Cuentos-MidTerm Rental: Available December-April/For Sale May 2026-MAGIC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa De Cuentos-MidTerm Rental: Available December-April/For Sale May 2026-MAGIC located?

This family-friendly Taos holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Carson National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Manby Hot Springs and Rottenstone Pottery. Río Grande del Norte National Monument and KTAOS Solar Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Tammi or Dave Clancy

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We currently live in this-our home. We are building a new home and will rent this out until May 2026. At that time, we plan on putting this property up for sale.

We, the Clancys, purchased our vacation/future retirement home property in 2007. We had often visited Taos and enjoyed our short stays. It was during the filming of a short, indie-film for a friend, with Taos as the location, that Tammi declared she wanted to retire in Taos. The Taos Magic blessed that statement. We have had the most amazing guests and they have all added to the charm of our home. Casa de Cuentos-our original home first purchased in 2007-and, now there is a second home on the property that Dave built--Casita Ave Maria, too. Tammi is a retired English/Theater teacher and Dave was a house inspector for the state of New Mexico. Now, he is building houses. We both clean and maintain and manage our rentals.

We have a short-term casita on the same property which we also manage and clean. It has its own yard, parking space and hot tub. It is completely private and separate from the “ big” house.

Why they chose this property

Welcome to Casa de Cuentos in Taos! We, the Clancys, purchased our vacation/future retirement home in 2007. We had often visited Taos and enjoyed our short stays. It was during the filming of a short, indie-film for a friend, with Taos as the location, that Tammi declared she wanted to retire in Taos. The Taos magic blessed that statement.

After a bit of remodeling, we decided to try the vacation rental business and we have loved renting our home out for others to enjoy! We have had the most amazing guests and they have all added to the charm of our home. We moved here full-time in 2012 and have purchased two other homes since 2007. Dave maintains and cleans our vacation rentals and keeps the home fires burning! Tammi is in charge of booking and guest communications and is Dave's cleaning assistant. Our homes are sparkling clean.

What makes this property unique

Views, privacy, luxury and coziness above all! Oh, and enchantment-fancy word for magic.

We will clean this house during your rental period, every two weeks. We will clean the floors and bathrooms and do a wipe down of the kitchen.

Dave will maintain your hot tub with cleanings and chemical balancing during your stay. He will also pick up your trash from the garage once a week.

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