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Las Posadas El Salto, above the town of Arroyo Seco, 8 mi To TSV, 8 m to Taos.

Riverside holiday home with private hot tub and kitchen

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Southern elevation with glimpse of the huge upper view deck
Winter afternoon with El Salto peak shimmering in the background
Dinner time on the lower 800 sq ft deck
Northern New Mexicos famous evening light from the upper view deck
The north elevation of the house with the master suite and huge sunset view deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Taos Ski Valley
  • Place, Taos Plaza
  • Place, Taos Pueblo
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Las Posadas El Salto, above the town of Arroyo Seco, 8 mi To TSV, 8 m to Taos.


We know our fellow travelers have a lot of vacation rental options in and around Taos. We believe all they need to do is watch our beautifully shot video tour of the house and the property with its private forested surroundings and read our guest reviews and they can picture themselves in one of the best family vacation getaways in winter, spring, summer or fall in Taos New Mexico.
Safe travels everyone and Happy vacationing.

Sitting on several wooded acres and nestled at the foot of the majestic Sangre De Cristo mountain range, Las Posadas El Salto is Northern New Mexico’s ultimate vacation home. This architect designed custom built mountain adobe chalet boasts an incredible view of Taos Valley to the West, and to the East an awe inspiring view of Taos Mountain and El Salto peak normally reserved for the pages of your favorite travel magazine!

Imagine waking up in the morning to fresh mountain air, while taking in your “100 mile” view of the Taos Valley from your 800 square foot balcony, located just outside the master bedroom. Soak away stress in your private hot-tub or settle into a plush sofa and watch your favorite movie on one of 2 flat-screen televisions fully connected to Direct TV Satellite. The house has a fine DVD collection for guests to watch and movie streaming capability from your smart phone. (please bring your appropriate cable/adapter for your smartphone iPhone or Android to hook up to the TV HDMI cables provided) to watch any movies, photos or other media content from your smartphone.
Cook your meals and entertain guests using your spacious and fully equipped gourmet kitchen or head 2 miles down the road for dinner in the quaint mountain village of Arroyo Seco. Your home comes with high speed broadband Wi-Fi internet access and even a small business center so that you take care of your clients and get right back to enjoying your mountain getaway.
Conveniently located 8 miles from downtown Taos, and 8 miles from the world renowned slopes of Taos Ski Valley; you will not find a better place to serve as a hub for the endless wonders of Taos New Mexico and the surrounding areas. It doesn’t matter if you are a first time visitor, or a seasoned traveler to Taos. Los Posadas El Salto will provide you with the vacation experience of a lifetime.


We hear over and over again that when guests arrive and relax at the house, they feel the weight of hectic life schedules and stress and demands lifted. This is one of the most peaceful and quiet settings in Taos. Most properties here have the noise of some road or highway or other city type sounds. At Las Posadas El Salto all you hear is the wind singing through the tall pines and snow falling on cedars in winter.

We hope this description of travel information to our property and all of Northern New Mexico in the winter months from October through April is helpful in answering vehicle and access questions.
Las Posadas El Salto is located in the Southern Rocky Mountain region. We see snow and variable winter weather from late October to late spring (April) as well as does the rest of Northern New Mexico. We stay on top of the job of snow removal of the driveway and walk ways at the property with our own snow removal equipment, including using our own snowplow to keep the road to the house/property plowed as well.
Our neighborhood also hires a private snow removal contractor for the main road that the property is located on. We also spread small gravel for traction as much as possible. We have learned this from 25 years of skiing at Taos Ski Valley which has similar road and walkway winter maintenance. We have always advised our guests on the websites to use good judgement when embarking on a winter getaway to all of Northern New Mexico and other nearby states that experience winter weather that can make traveling by car a little tricky. We suggest the following options for vehicles.
1) 4 wheel drive or AWD is strongly recommended. (But there are other options that our guests and friends can take.)
2) For front wheel drive vehicles and rear wheel drive vehicles only. We suggest buying two inexpensive snow tires, that are non studded for the front wheels or drive wheels and we also suggest purchasing a set of good snow chains for the car as well.
We have never had a vehicle problem in 25 years of living in Taos that we couldn't take care of without any mishap.We extend that help and advice to our traveling friends and guests coming into the area in Winter time to avoid any problems. We wish all our guests very safe travels on all their excursions. Happy vacationing.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
200.00 per dog pet fee. Please disclose how many.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Absolutely no outside fires. Please No early check ins please, we need until 4pm to finish all of our cleaning & sanitizing protocols. No exceptions.

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arroyo Seco

Located in Arroyo Seco, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Río Grande del Norte National Monument and Salto Del Agua Cave & Waterfall reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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El Salto, NM

What's nearby

  • Taos Mountain Casino - 23 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Taos Plaza - 24 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 24 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Taos Pueblo - 26 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 28 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizanos - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taos Cow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Aí-Thloo’s Café - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Las Posadas El Salto, above the town of Arroyo Seco, 8 mi To TSV, 8 m to Taos. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Las Posadas El Salto, above the town of Arroyo Seco, 8 mi To TSV, 8 m to Taos.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Las Posadas El Salto, above the town of Arroyo Seco, 8 mi To TSV, 8 m to Taos.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Las Posadas El Salto, above the town of Arroyo Seco, 8 mi To TSV, 8 m to Taos. located?

This family-friendly Arroyo Seco holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Salto Del Agua Cave & Waterfall and Rottenstone Pottery. Carson National Forest and Manzanita Canyon Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

peaceful, starry, and relaxing stay at Las Posadas

Always a nice place to stay. Great hot tub, nice hot fire! This is our forth visit. Best place to stay in Arroyo Seco and Taos.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christmas family ski trip

Jamie's place is absolutely wonderful - we spent Christmas there and were able to enjoy the Taos skiing - Jamie is a great host with lots of local knowledge and insight - the house was very well maintained and is a very private cozy home - we will definitely return and highly recommend this home
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful getaway!

Second time staying at this property. Owner is knowledgeable and friendly. Love the kitchen, great center focus of the house and easy to cook and bake meals all week. Living Room fireplace keeps the house nice and toasty in the winter and the hot tub is excellent after a long day skiing the steeps of Taos. Will be back again!

10/10 Excellent

John H., Mckinney

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

Peaceful Stay in Arroyo Seco

We had a great time and the location is quiet and peaceful in the mountains near Arroyo Seco. The flexible living arrangement of a 2-story house with basement apartment made for flexibility, privacy, and a good fit for extended family. Overall, gracious hosts and a warm and cozy cabin to base all of our activities from. The kitchen has everything you could think of in it and the beds were extremely comfortable. The place really grows on you and overall, I give it 5 stars for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Christmas stay

Enjoyed our week over Christmas. Jamie went out of her way to make us feel welcomed. There was one minor issue and Jamie was all over it. Extremely professional! Highly recommended this house. Hope to come back again. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marshall B.

Secluded, comfortable, with plenty to do inside.

A bit of maintenence going on toward the rear of the property but not a big deal. Home owner welcomed our party on a chilly rainy night with a warm fire which was much appreciated, owner was also very friendly and accommodating. I would give another half of star if the option existed. May come back for a snowbording trip next season.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robert F., Sarasota, Florida

peaceful and pleasant retreat within reach of Taos

Our June stay at this property was relaxing and very pleasant. The house is tucked away on a private lane that was isolated from other residents and provided a great view. There was plenty of space for everyone, and Jamie was a very accommodating host. He directed us to local hikes very near the property that we really enjoyed-especially one to the towering cliffs of El Salto- truly spectacular! It was very hot (record breaking hot) during our stay, and the house struggled a bit to stay cool, but Jamie provided fans that were quite effective. The only negative I would mention is that the 20-25 minute trip back and forth to Taos was a bit of a barrier to shopping and dining.

10/10 Excellent

Brent L.

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

Views for ages

Overall, I really enjoyed my time at Las Posadas El Salto.The property is spectacular; quiet, great views, private, and peaceful. In addition, the property is well supplied (blankets, kitchen utensils, laundry, etc.) and comfortable. Connectivity (broadband/wi-fi and wireless) is good and supported my remote work needs.I was in Taos for skiing and snowboarding, so this was a near perfect setting and location. I think it would be equally great in the summer as well.The owners are very responsive. In addition, they took care of aspects I expected to be responsible for during a long stay, such as trash removal from the property.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denita M.

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

Beautiful Property

What an amazing property, great location. Communication was amazing. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maleah J.

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

Magical

We loved our stay at El Salto! The location is magical, the home is spacious, and the hosts replied quickly to any questions we had. Do not miss a hike on the Canoncito trail! Bring cash and check out alltrails app before going. Will be back!! Can’t wait!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Experience

The house had everything we needed. We cooked every night and there were plenty of spices and all the cookware we needed. The house was clean, and very cute. We got a foot of snow, and the property owner came over and plowed the road and driveway. He even cleared the snow from the jeep and deck area. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles S., Philadelphia area

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

Lovely house, excellent location

Our group of five adult skiers stayed at Jaimie's house as part of a ski vacation to Taos, a short 8 mile drive away. The house is bright & airy, well-equipped and in a rustic but accessible setting. We had our adolescent Welsh Springer with us, and she very much enjoyed romping through the lovely woodland adjacent to the property. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K., LAWTON

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

Ski trip

Family ski trip, with enough room for us all, including pets. Kitchen well stocked, convenient. Plenty of towels, comfortable furniture, pretty scenery, to name a few things we enjoyed. Beautiful view from upstairs bedroom. Plenty hot water. Only downfall is if we hadn’t had 4 wheel drive, we couldn’t have got up to the house after snow.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Incredible Chalet on the Mountainside!

We absolutely loved our stay at Las Posadas! It looked exactly like the pictures, if not better! The chalet was incredibly comfortable and had everything we needed provided. We arrived just before a snow storm, and unfortunately had a loss of power, but Jamie, the owner, came over and hooked up a generator to help until power returned. His communication and assistance was amazing! The location is close to Taos, close to the Ski Valley, but really in the "middle of nowhere" which is exactly what we were looking for! The views were amazing no matter where you look. We cannot wait to return to Las Posadas with family or friends for a summer vacation! Thank you Jamie for sharing your incredible home!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael P.

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

Quiet Thanksgiving Get Away

This is the second time we have stayed at Jamie's place, enjoyed it just as much this time. Quiet with great hiking right outside the door! The sunsets were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blake Z., San Antonio

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

Great times at Las Posadas El Salto

We really enjoyed Jamie's home. It is a great location near all the activities in the Taos area. The views from the upper deck were incredible. The house was clean and well appointed. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim & Becky M., Kalamazoo

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

House in the mountains of Arroyo Seco, NM

This was our 4th visit to the Taos, NM area. We've stayed at different locations each time. This was by far our favorite. Pretty much hiking right out your backdoor. There are several varieties of hiking trails all over the Taos area. Many we wish to still get to one day. We've now been here in the spring, fall (2 times), and winter holiday time once. Love the dry heat, cool nights, and so many warm sunny days, and the AMAZING Snowcapped Mountain Views . Jaime is an excellent host. Always quick to reply to questions we had. Thanks for the outstanding week in your beautiful, casual, mountain home. Jim & Becky from MI
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great place to stay in El Salto area!

Fun place to stay with terrific views of El Salto, Taos Mountain, and the valley area from the upper deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael P.

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

Beautiful property, the location cannot be beat.

We loved our time at Las Posadas El Salto. Great host, great views, all around great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

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

Unforgettable!

We loved everything about this place! It was perfect for our group. It ranged in age from 6 months to 60. You can’t beat the location and the view from the balcony. We cooked most all of our meals here and the kitchen is well equipped with everything I needed. We spent some time outside hiking around and entertained ourselves with the sleds and practice snowboard that were provided. The hot tub was just what we needed after a long day at the slopes. Taos Ski Valley is about a 15 minute drive. Overall we couldn’t have asked for anything more and we definitely plan to come again in the future! Thanks so much for extending your home to us❤️

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T., Chicago

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

Great place

Beautiful home in a great location! We had a wonderful time and Mother Nature blessed us with plenty of snow. Great hot tub, cozy fire and very responsive owner for any needs. But all was well. Would love to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E.

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

Amazing Property in great location

House was very clean and instructions/labels were very helpful; kitchen was well stocked which was helpful for quarantine. Three of us worked remotely and didn’t really have issues with the internet; sometimes you need to log back in so just type “168.192.1.1” into the browser and the login should pop back up. Location was great - 20mins from Taos, Taos Ski Valley, and Carson Natl Forest, 15mins from Rio Grande National Monument, and 7 mins from the small town of Arroyo Seco. Would love to come back hopefully in more normal times

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

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

Better than expected

I wasn’t sure about the property’s location when I booked it as I am I was unfamiliar with the Taos area. I just knew I did not want to be in town. I wanted someplace quiet,, but not too far from Taos. We wanted to be close to the mountains, hiking and gorgeous scenery . We got all of this in Arroyo Seco. Loved the little village right outside of Taos. It is about a 15 minute drive. This place has a 3rd level deck that is so cool to hang out in and to just chill watching the sunset while drinking wine. It is accessible Only from the huge master bedroom and I felt very safe from any critters that might be wandering about. The main area of the house With another bedroom off of the kitchen , is very comfortable, nothing fancy, kind of rustic but the kitchen and open living room had all the amenities one would need. It is stocked very well. There is no a grocery store except for an small organic one which is pricey so I suggest getting essentials before you head out of Taos. We did not cook a whole lot . The cooktop and oven probably could use alittle love but it seemed to function okay for our needs. There is a BBQ grill on the lower deck that works beautifully. The internet is kind of spotty but my husband was able to work from there. We did not use the hot tub that was situated in its own little hut off of the main deck. We had some minor issues but Had no problems getting them resolved as the communication with the owner was superb. We loved our time there this summer and hope to be back. It is a good place to relax , take in the gorgeous surroundings and walks and just reconnect with nature. It is also dog friendly which was important to us,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Incredible Views

3rd time here and that should tell you something. Great summer weather and beautiful sunset veiws. Home has lots of space for 3 couples. Love being in Taos!

10/10 Excellent

john H.

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

Great property in an perfect location.

The property is great for anyone especially a family. The house is well maintained with everything one could need. The host was excellent and very responsive. I highly recommend the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jamie Baldonado & Jenna Allen

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As designers and builders from California and New Mexico. We finally found a place where we could create and build the Green/Eco type of structure that would compliment the beauty of the land. New mexico is so famous for allowing artisans to choose different materials and construction types. It just made sense to make this home in El Salto.

Why they chose this property

If you have the chance to read our reviews or if you are a seasoned Taos local, you will already know that this area of Taos called El Salto is the best place to live in the Taos valley. It is the most desirable and expensive real estate in Taos County.

What makes this property unique

As we have said.' El Salto is the best area in Taos'. The forest, the quiet, the deep snows in the winter and cool temps in the Summer make it so magical any time of year. Just ask any local about El Salto.

Languages:

English, Spanish