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

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Location
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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2650 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Valdez, NM

Taos Plaza
‪21 min drive‬
Kit Carson Park
‪21 min drive‬
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
‪25 min drive‬
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
‪21 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.

Property manager

Jun Greathouse

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 Carson National Forest and Río Grande del Norte National Monument, 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

Earthships - 21 min drive - 18.5 km
Taos Plaza - 21 min drive - 19.6 km
Kit Carson Park - 21 min drive - 19.3 km
Taos Pueblo - 24 min drive - 20.0 km
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 25 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Midtown Market and Lounge - ‬10 min drive
‪KTAOS Solar Center - ‬10 min drive
‪Toribios - ‬11 min drive
‪Saltos - ‬6 min drive
‪Golden Piñon - ‬9 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.

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. KTAOS Solar Center and Millicent Rogers Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

11 Aug, 2025

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

Herberto L.

21 Aug, 2025

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

Wallace W.

14 Aug, 2025

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

20 Aug, 2025

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

Patricia A.

25 Jul, 2025

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

Pamela S.

1 Jul, 2025

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

Phyllis S.

14 May, 2025

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

Christine J.

8 Jul, 2025

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

Kirk N.

20 Feb, 2025

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

Judy E.

24 Jun, 2025

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

Kara F.

2 Apr, 2025

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

LINDA H.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Christopher R.

28 Apr, 2025

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

Hidden gem

This property is nestled down in a valley of trees and absolute tranquility. A small river runs along the edge of the property and a pond is just outside the door. The quietness of the house is only one of its many charms. While the bed was a bit firmer than we like, the quaint and rustic settings more than made up for it. Would truly stay here many times over!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

17 Oct, 2023

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

joan b.

10 Oct, 2024

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

Great experiences

Beautiful place. Wonderful caring host

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

25 Nov, 2023

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 V.

31 Jul, 2025

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

The cottage and grounds were amazing! Jun was there to greet us when we arrived and walked us through the cottage and explained the farm. We were disappointed that the alpacas were no longer there but were please that they had been donated to an organization that helps autistic children. We booked this property for our trip to the Taos area because we wanted to experience how well adobe construction maintained the inside temperature. Even though there is no air conditioning, the cottage was always very comfortable inside while it was in the high 80s outside. On each morning, we were greeted by a hummingbird hovering above the onsite pond, along with wild ducks and an owl calling. This cottage is very close to both the city of Taos and Taos Ski Valley and would make and excellent place to stay to access either one.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

22 Mar, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Shanti C.

12 May, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

28 Sept, 2024

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

gracious escape

We had a wonderful visit here in Valdez. We really enjoyed meeting our hosts and loving on their animals. What a lovely place to be

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jett T.

15 Jan, 2024

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

Good location!

Loved this place and would stay here again in a heartbeat. It was located perfectly between Taos and Taos ski valley. The cabin was cozy.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth L.

8 Mar, 2023

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

Perfect place for our ski trip

Such a unique place and we really enjoyed our stay. Hosts were very friendly. Easy drive to Taos Ski Valley and to town.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

14 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful getaway

Close enough to town for any necessities but secluded enough to feel like you’re getting away.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

6 Jan, 2023

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

Perfect getaway and close to the slopes

Wish I could have stayed longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramona B.

9 Jan, 2024

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

Wonderful stay

The cabin was cozy, spacious, and very clean. The host is wonderful and welcoming. We enjoyed every minute.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jun Greathouse

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.