A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Taos, NM
Río Grande del Norte National Monument
Place, Río Grande del Norte National Monument
17 min drive
John Dunn Bridge
Place, John Dunn Bridge
18 min drive
Taos Plaza
Place, Taos Plaza
29 min drive
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
27 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double 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-Spectacular Views-Charming and Cozy.
Casa de Cuentos - House of Stories -3400-square feet COZY and LUXURIOUS home-Back on the vacation rental market! It had been a much loved vacation rental since 2007-2021. We moved in full-time in 2021 and built a new house. Now, since June of 2026, it is ready for you to BE HERE 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. HO Permit #
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 2 bedrooms (a KING bed in master and a full bed in the hallway bedroom. There is a living area upstairs with 360 views. There are two built-in extra long singles upstairs-but there are NO curtains. So, it is bright up there, on purpose. 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. 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 is $150. We may accept two well-behaved dogs. Please contact us before booking to ask.
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 hot tub maintenance every few days. Dave will pick up your trash from the garage once a week and take it to the dump. We do water the flowers every few days, also.
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. 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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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
Property Registration Number HO-25-2018
Property # 129625vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Taos Center for the Arts, or check out an event or a game at KTAOS Solar Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
Río Grande del Norte National Monument - 17 min drive - 7.8 km
John Dunn Bridge - 18 min drive - 8.9 km
Kit Carson Park - 29 min drive - 23.7 km
Taos Plaza - 29 min drive - 24.8 km
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 30 min drive - 29.0 km
Getting around
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Medley. - 10 min drive
Toribios - 12 min drive
Golden Piñon - 11 min drive
Aceq Restaurant - 7 min drive
Torbios Mexican Restaurant - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Casa De Cuentos-Spectacular Views-Charming and Cozy. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Casa De Cuentos-Spectacular Views-Charming and Cozy.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casa De Cuentos-Spectacular Views-Charming and Cozy.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa De Cuentos-Spectacular Views-Charming and Cozy.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Casa De Cuentos-Spectacular Views-Charming and Cozy. 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 Black Rock Hot Springs and Manby Hot Springs. Rottenstone Pottery and John Dunn Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Tammi or Dave Clancy
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.
Languages:
English
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