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Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way

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A room with a tiled floor, a chair with a blanket, a heater, a wooden wall with a clock, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A rustic building with a stone pathway leading to a wooden bench and a plastic chair.
A wooden gate with a metal gate, surrounded by a stone pathway and colorful flowers.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Taos Plaza

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Taos, NM
  • Place, Taos Historic Museums
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Taos Plaza
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kit Carson Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Taos

Located in Taos, this holiday home is in the city centre. Blumenschein Home and Museum and D.H. Lawrence Ranch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rio Grande Gorge State Park and Kit Carson Park. Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center and Twirl Toystore and Playspace are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Taos, NM

What's nearby

  • Historic Ledoux Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taos Historic Museums - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Taos Plaza - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith's Fuel Center - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mantes Chow Cart - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way located?

Located in the heart of Taos, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Historic Ledoux Street and Taos Plaza. Blumenschein Home and Museum and Harwood Museum of Art are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 92 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Place, Wonderful Town

Just a "Special" place.....on a quiet street, nicely decorated and just plain comfortable.... Hosts were wonderful - helpful but not invasive at all... Taos is great....will be back again....
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Very nice and personable. Took great interest in our little Town. Hope to see them again. Would highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite and comfortable house

A fantastic place to stay while in Taos. The house is in a very quite street and is in easy walking distance to Taos Plaza. The house has everything that you need as is a very relaxing home. If we come back to Taos, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
A very lovely couple! It was a treat hosting these two, they came with the intention of familiarizing themselves with Taos and they did. Would definitely host them again. Left the place in good order and communication was great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My month-long stay at Casita Rael

I rented this property for just over a month to enjoy the skiing and art scene in Taos. It was everything I wanted. Close to all the locations I was interested in, but also secluded & private.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

David and Petra

David and Petra were wonderful property owners, and attentive to every need. The location of the casita was very convenient and within walking distance to all I needed. The casita was well stocked and definitely included everything you needed.
Stayed 44 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little Casita suited me perfectly for an extended stay in Taos. It had plenty of room for me and easily accomodated 2 people when i had a guest. Its a 10 minute walk to the downtown square and a 30 minute drive to Taos Ski Valley. The photos in the listing do not do it justice. For example the little kitchen was clean, well stocked with appliances and dishes, and i really enjoyed cooking in it. The casita has large windows facing south and west allowing a flood of warm winter sun in and at the same time were shielded from view of any neighbors (of which there are few.) The Taos sunsets in winter were a beautiful almost spiritual experience most nights. The nighttime sky was dark and full of stars and planets. I truly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 167 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Stay

The casita is quiet and feels like you are staying in the country even though it is very close to the plaza. I loved my walk every morning down the dead end road. The casita is clean and decorated nicely. Thanks to the owners for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 36 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Casita in Taos

We had a wonderful time at this casita. Nice space close to town but in the country. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Casita in Taos

This was the perfect location for my 2-week stay in Taos, reconnecting with an area I love but which I hadn't the opportunity to enjoy in 35 years. Very conveniently located in a quiet, lovely neighborhood and only a 15 minute walk to the plaza, I couldn't have asked for a better location, a more comfortable lodging, or more accommodating hosts!! Thank you Dave & Petra; I look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Taos Getaway

Casita Rael was perfect for a weeklong getaway. The house itself is very Taos traditional - adobe outside, and painted in traditional southwestern colors and art patterns within. The furniture isn't fancy, but neither are my wife and I. It is quite comfortable and very clean; that's what counts. Outside, the front yard is well gardened, shaded with several cottonwood trees, and very comfortable to sit in and read in the heat of the day. The house is on a tiny dead-end street with a large field directly behind it. Thus, there are practically no city or traffic noises; blissfully quiet. The house is located near several major art galleries and about 10 minutes walk from Taos Plaza. You can enjoy the arts district without even starting your car. Dave and Petra, the owners, live next door. They're not in your business all the time, but are there if you need them. And they are delightfully friendly and helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very convenient location.

Owner, David, was very helpful in giving us suggestions of places to eat or stay. Home was comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved watching the Magpies build a nest near the casita!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sweet casita!

Lovely little 3 room spot with a sunny private garden in front and sunset views in back, ona quiet dead end road away from the touristy bustle of the plaza. Wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Perfect location, no nonsense and great value.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great casita near downtown Taos.

We had a wonderful stay at this cute, clean casita. Kitchen has everything you need to cook your dinners. Bed was comfy. Cable and internet. Friendly owners are next door and responsive if you need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved Casita Rael!!

We had a wonderful stay at Casita Rael. David and Petra met us at the casita as soon as we arrived, even though we were later than expected due to the weather. The casita was large and well furnished. We felt at home right away. We had snow for several days and David would come over in the mornings and clean off our sidewalk. He was also very helpful with sightseeing ideas. We fell in love with Taos and are already planning another trip back. When we go, we will definitely try to stay at Casita Rael!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Lovely couple, they were very good with communication and left Casita in very good order. We would highly recommend and would definitely host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great!

Great stay, convenient location although not quite an easy walk to the plaza in cold weather, Dave was a great host, nice cozy casita at a fair price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Very friendly couple. Great communication. Casita was left very clean, which is always appreciated. Would highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casita has everything you need. Dave and Petra were warm, welcoming and very helpful.

Charming location with a view. Casita kitchen is well equipped. TV, DVD and internet worked even during a snow storm. Our visit was cut short by medical, but we will hope to stay again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Lovely couple. Communication was great. Would highly recommend as guests, would love the opportunity to host again. Wish them all the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Getaway

Lovely quiet location and convenient to everything in Taos. The casita was clean and has a bright cozy feel with lots of plants, books, and local magazines for sight seeing. Dave and Petra were also wonderful and I enjoyed our chats.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

A rustic gym.

The owners are very nice and responsive to communication. This property is centrally located and close to the plaza. It is a rustic gym, well equipped and met all our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

Quiet location, nicely decorated. David and Petra were wonderful to work with. We'd stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Wonderful couple. Great communication, left Casita in good order. Would highly recommend and would welcome as guests again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

a delightful casita

the owner created a little art piece ... a hidden treasure in taos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Lisa and her Family were very respectful of our Casita, left place in good order. Would recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay within walking distance to town

cute and cozy, rhis little casita is a great place to stay and won't eat your budget. The hosts are wonderful and will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
It was a delight hosting Beatrice, we had many interesting conversations. She hit the ground running, she definitely wasted no time in touring Taos! Left Casita in very good order. Would recommend as guest and would gladly welcome back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place, great sunsets!

This is a very cozy place in a quiet setting. It has its own parking area, it's own yard, it was perfect for our getaway. Close to everything, very centralized.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sweet Casita, steal of a deal

We were in Taos celebrating my 60th birthday and wanted a place close enough to walk around town but still have some private outdoor space. This Casita was perfect...very charming and romantic with a beautiful well cared for front yard with flower beds and numerous sitting areas. The Casita and neighborhood felt safe and welcoming....in fact this Casita had the same homey feel of our house 30 years ago. The host lives next door and was available when we arrived and extremely considerate and thoughtful in asking when it was convenient for him to access the water in the yard. The Casita was very clean and you could feel the care and pride the owners took in their property. Walking to the plaza was very convenient....you do have to be careful for the few blocks there isn't a sidewalk but there is plenty of room on the side of the road to walk. What a terrific find! I hesitate to write such a good review as we definitely plan to stay here again. In the evenings we sat out front til the house cooled down (it was a bit warm in the Casita in the late afternoons as Taos was unusually hot while we were there...a fan in the bedroom was all that was needed to sleep as Taos gets very cool at night.) While sitting outside you could hear a rooster crowing, cows mooing, many birds chirping and swooping down from the massive old trees on the property to splash in the birdbath. You could hear children in the distance playing and family/friends gathered for BBQ...really a nice little neighborhood on a dead end street but only 1/2 mile to the plaza. This place is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

one of the best of Taos

comfortable and cozy with ample room and furnishings
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
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