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The Sloping Porch Guest Cottage @ Rio Hondo Vally Alpacas-No Cleaning Fee

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Private kitchen
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Valdez, NM
  • Place, Rottenstone Pottery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Manzanita Canyon Trailhead
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Taos Ski Valley
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Sloping Porch Guest Cottage @ Rio Hondo Vally Alpacas-No Cleaning Fee

Take a trip back in time when life was much simpler. There is nothing but silence, the sound of the Rio Hondo River and the rustling of the century old cottonwoods. You can sit by a 100' pond and watch the friendly Mr. Goose and the wild Mallard Ducks or you can set by the River Hondo and watch it make it's way to the Rio Grand.
A short walking distance to the other side of the property is the working part of the farm, consisting of Alpacas, Chickens and of course the gentle Great Pyrenees who watch over all. You can learn the history of the Alpaca and visit out studio to see what we do with the Alpaca fiber.
We are located on a 13 acre private estate half between Taos and Taos Ski Valley.
The cottage has a full kitchen, bathroom with tub shower combo and a living room bedroom combo area.
Please visit our other guest house and read the reviews. Listing #304504.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Valdez

Located in Valdez, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Río Grande del Norte National Monument and Carson National Forest, while Rottenstone Pottery and KTAOS Solar Center are cultural highlights. Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Valdez, NM

What's nearby

  • Rottenstone Pottery - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Manzanita Canyon Trailhead - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • KTAOS Solar Center - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Taos Ski Valley - 14 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Al's Run Ski Lift - 15 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Midtown Market and Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizanos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taos Cow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aceq Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sloping Porch Guest Cottage @ Rio Hondo Vally Alpacas-No Cleaning Fee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sloping Porch Guest Cottage @ Rio Hondo Vally Alpacas-No Cleaning Fee?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sloping Porch Guest Cottage @ Rio Hondo Vally Alpacas-No Cleaning Fee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sloping Porch Guest Cottage @ Rio Hondo Vally Alpacas-No Cleaning Fee?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sloping Porch Guest Cottage @ Rio Hondo Vally Alpacas-No Cleaning Fee located?

Located in the heart of Valdez, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Carson National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rottenstone Pottery and Manzanita Canyon Trailhead. Salto Del Agua Cave & Waterfall and KTAOS Solar Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 211 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lora H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Beautiful and Peaceful Vacation!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

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

Awesome Stay

Great accomodation, great hosts, and a great area to explore.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet space to stay at. Has the necessities to cook good meals and enjoy the serenity.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the Sloping Porch. The host was attentive, the cottage was clean, and it was in a beautiful, peaceful setting. The location was perfect and just15 min to town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herberto L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gladys p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful, relaxing and enjoyable place. Highly recommended. June and Jim, the owners very friendly and nice people,We are planning to comeback this year for another vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wallace W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place! An oasis in the desert. My wife and I so enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A most beautiful and enjoyable stay. Our second time here and would come back more often if the distance was closer. Very clean and restful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean. Great access for what I needed. I fished all the surrounding rivers although Rio Hondo didn’t have much flow nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

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

Peace and Tranquility

Beautiful location. The Sloping Porch is a small adobe structure that had everything we needed. It was nicely decorated with 3 separate outdoor porch sitting areas to enjoy the scenery. The hosts were helpful and kind. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis S.

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

Tranquil cottage

Enjoyed our stay-cottage has a good vibe and was very comfortable and clean. The owners live on the property yet offer privacy to their guests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk N.

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

Cozy and tucked away on a charming property!

Wonderful stay, with helpful and responsive hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Paradise

A magnificent property in a classic New Mexico ancient village setting. Superb attention to detail and comfort. Thank you for a delightful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Another Visit to a Happy Place

The second visit to this little piece of heaven did not disappoint! It's the perfect setting with the perfect hosts, and perfect accommodations for two adults.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

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

Beautiful grounds

This house is on a beautiful property on both a stream and a pond. We enjoyed sitting outside in the evening and watching the fish jump. The house is made of thick adobe and stayed cool even on hot days. The owners are friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was disappointing that the alpacas had been relocated. Otherwise, the property was very serene and lent itself to a wonderful place for inner reflection. Rooms were immaculate. June and Jim were so cordial. I would like to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara F.

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

Amazing serene setting

We absolutely loved our stay. The cottage and the grounds were so beautiful and peaceful. June was such a kind host. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

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

Gorgeous 13 acres.

As others have said, the pictures dont do it justice. We so enjoyed just resting and relaxing on this beautiful, well landscaped property. Jun and Jim were so accommodating. We were celebrating our 60th Anniversary and are so happy we found this secluded jewel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

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

Great valley stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LINDA H.

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

Peaceful and beautiful..

Great Host and beautiful property!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

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

Great Place!

Cool place and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Everything as advertised and a wonderful location and hosts. We’d be happy to stay here again. Not far from Taos and just a wonderful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Hope M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The issue I had was getting to and from the property, at all times. I could not come and go during evening hours because the property is so difficult to find in the day time, let alone after dark. Roads are poorly marked in that rural area and there is no signage to help guide that related to the property. It's a simple fix but not a single sign to help locate the property. Once there, it is a lovely property but maybe as a single female traveler I would be more thoughtful about access for future bookings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

joan b.

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

Great experiences

Beautiful place. Wonderful caring host
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanti C.

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

Peaceful, beautiful oasis in a great location

This was the perfect, secluded spot for us. Quiet, peaceful, relaxing, but close enough to Taos and surrounding areas to be convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jun Greathouse

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Jim and June Greathouse moved to the Taos area from South West Kansas for health reasons so Jim could pursue his metal art sculpture and Jun could practice holistic medicine.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because of the beauty of the Valdez Valley, the ability the raise animals and being able to start a hospitality business.

What makes this property unique

The guest cottage has just been newly remodeled and redecorated.
We are located 6 miles from the north side of Taos and at the base of Ski Mountain. 8 scenic miles to the lifts.

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English
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