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Bright Star Casa in Arroyo Seco half way between Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley

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A spacious hallway with a tiled floor, wooden beams, and a large galaxy-themed painting on the wall.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A cozy living room with leather furniture, a fireplace, and a large window.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a large window.
A spacious living room with leather furniture, a television, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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El Prado, NM
  • Place, Carson National Forest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, KTAOS Solar Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Millicent Rogers Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

House Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Third Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Taos

Located in Taos, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Rottenstone Pottery and KTAOS Solar Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Taos Ski Valley and Rueggli Beginner's Hill. Travelling with kids? Consider Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
El Prado, NM

What's nearby

  • Rottenstone Pottery - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Carson National Forest - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • KTAOS Solar Center - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Millicent Rogers Museum - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Taos Mountain Casino - 15 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizanos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Midtown Market and Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hunter Tom's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Piñon - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Star Casa in Arroyo Seco half way between Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bright Star Casa in Arroyo Seco half way between Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright Star Casa in Arroyo Seco half way between Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Star Casa in Arroyo Seco half way between Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright Star Casa in Arroyo Seco half way between Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley located?

This family-friendly Taos holiday home is located in the mountains, 1.8 mi (3 km) from Rottenstone Pottery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carson National Forest and Salto Del Agua Cave & Waterfall. KTAOS Solar Center and Millicent Rogers Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Place! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot

We had such a great time and loved the house! Especially loved the night sky views and Jerry’s photography on the walls. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2021
Thank you Rakia for staying with us at Bright Star. It was our pleasure hosting you. Please come again. Stay safe. Jerry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent home!

This property was amazing!! Beautiful location and very comfortable beds. Communication with the owner was fantastic and he even showed us his telescope when he was there for a few days. Would highly recommend this property if you will be in the Taos area.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to explore north of Taos

4 adults stayed in the house, which was in a very quite neighborhood (great for sleeping!) Very convenient for exploring and hiking north of Taos. Nice hot tub, large and well equipped kitchen, comfortable living room for watching a movie.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2021
Steve's group were fine guests to have. We look forward to seeing them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!!

This is perhaps the best VRBO accomodation I have ever stayed. Very well provisioned and all needs are thought out to include firewood, cookware, gas grill, reading material, Amazon Prime and Netflix. Ideally situated between Taos and Taos Ski Valley making for easy drives (15-20 minutes). Highlight for us was sitting outside enjoying fire in Kiva fireplace listening to the coyotes howl under the star-lit sky. Thanks Jerry!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Andrew, for your very fine review. We have worked very hard to make our home a great vacation location. It is really satisfying to have folks appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Our week at Bright Star Casa was nothing short of wonderful.

We have stayed in a number of great properties over the years, and can heartily endorse Bright Star Casa. The four bedroom, four bathroom layout was perfect for our party of eight, but would be great for much larger groups. We would like to thank Jerry for allowing us to use the home. With two kitchens and two living areas, it had all of the necessary equipment for a very comfortable stay. We particularly enjoyed the outdoor patios, second floor deck, and the hot tub. The rural location of the home was perfect for avoiding larger crowds in Taos itself, but was an easy drive to all of our destinations. This really was a great home away from home. Sincerely, the Hodgsons
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
I am very pleased that you had a great time during your visit to Bright Star and the Taos area. You were wonderful guests and we really appreciate your taking such good care of our property. Please come again any time. NOTE; Nancy's review mentions 4 bedrooms. Please note that this original booking was for the House only, which this listing covers. She later added the Casita to the booking, but the listing stayed as the House only listing which is why the review shows up here, and not on the listing for the House & Casita which is listing # 4634634.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

I wouldn't hesitate to stay at Jerry's place again. It is clean, well stocked, and spacious. Highly recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Star Gazing and Mountain Views!

The views of the mountains and night skies make this home unforgettable. It is conveniently located away from the hustle and bustle of Taos, but not too far out. Everything was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. We loved the pictures of the galaxy from the owners observatory on the property - so cool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Experience!!

Location : The property is located in a very scenic backdrop with close access to amenities. Aesthetic: House decor is absolutely gorgeous and so very well planned . Interiors are just what you need for a vacation with friends and family. We loved it . Host : Jerry was super kind and always a ping /call away and ready to help and accommodate in best way possible. Thank you so much Jerry for having us . We had a great time and created memories of lifetime . A great start to 2022 . Happy New Year !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Interstellar Paradise

Words cannot adequately describe the experience we had Jerry's property. The location couldn't have been better for starters. The house itself was gorgeous, spacious, immaculate and equipped with anything you could possibly need. The fireplace was stocked with wood and the hot tub was a perfect temperature. The pictures of the stars/galaxies/solar system from the observatory on the property was right up our alley as well. I look forward to booking again when I am in Taos for a luxurious getaway! Thank you so. much for making my birthday extra special, Probably the best rental I've ever stayed in.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan, 2021
We are very pleased that you had a very enjoyable stay at Bright Star. We appreciate very much how well you respected our property and left everything in great shape. Please do come again when you can.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Taos

Beautiful location, lovely home. Great kitchen for cooking. My child loved the swing out back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great girls trip

Kitchen was well appointed, bedrooms were spacious, the property is quiet and beautiful. Easy access to Taos and instructions getting there were clear. We all enjoyed staying there and would rent again should we be in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

This house is beautiful and the photos/description accurately describe it. We were able to check in early after speaking with the property manager, and the house was in tip-top shape! The space was great for my family - each couple had their own bedroom + the casita. It's beautifully decorated; you can tell a lot of thought went into the design. Jerry's photos from his observatory were awesome and so fun to look at too! The location was very convenient to get to Arroyo Seco, Taos Ski Valley and Taos. We would highly recommend this home and hope to be back one day! New Mexico is such a hidden gem with so much beauty and nature!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bright Star

The photos do not do the property justice. Every conceivable amenity is in the house not only in the kitchen but throughout. Thanks Jerry for providing such a special venue for our celebration.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Such a wonderful casa and casita !! It had everything we needed, and more, so fully equipped. My daughter used this as a base for her wedding, and the place was perfect. The photographer got so many wonderful photos in the house and grounds. Jerry was very super responsive whenever we had a question, and even sent a plumber over on the saturday when we had a water issue, that was sorted out. I would recommend Bright Star without any reservations at all
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Unbelievable Property, Perfect Location

I stayed here with 12 other people and there was more than enough space. Everybody had a bed or cot to sleep in (all extremely comfortable) as well as personal space to unwind and get away for a moment or two. All surfaces were impeccable and the design and layout was attractive. The exterior and space around the property was stunning, particularly at sunset. The kitchen was fully stocked with dinnerware and we cooked several excellent meals. Plenty of seating for lounging and dining. Amazing outdoor spaces, including a large courtyard and an elevated patio. All-in-all, an outstanding spot for large groups. We skied two days and went out for dinner and drinks in Taos one night. Highly recommend and hope to be back soon. Thank you Jerry!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great home! Very nice for large groups.

This was a beautiful home with a lot of space. We had 4 families stay comfortably.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

UNM Intern Retreat

Everything was great our interns really loved your home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spacious, Gracious, Bodacious

Wonderful place for a family reunion. Slept 16 easily. Lots of space. Lovely and comfortable home with well-stocked kitchen. Plus spectacular astrophotography on the walls.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walking into the house you felt that you came home

I am trying to find enough superlatives to describe the casa and casita and the joy and happiness we experienced during our stay. I rented both for our yearly family reunion because our nuclear family lives in so many different parts of the world. These two weeks together in the summer help the grand children to get to know each other and the adults to reconnect. The house and casita are simply magnificent. Even if you are a large group there are so many spaces to be peaceful, have private talks and then the living room is family time. We were watching the World Cup together - a first in so many years. Jerry and Carol are wonderful hosts and Sondra is incredibly helpful. We encountered a few problems and talked to Jerry even though he was traveling in Europe and were able to resolve everything expeditiously. Being able to talk to the owner of a house you rent is simply invaluable. I hope to come back in the future and am praying for rain, as I promised when we visited Taos Pueblo and talked to residents there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
I am so pleased that you had a wonderful family reunion at Bright Star. Thank you so much for the nice review. Please come again at a future date. You took great care of our home as if it were your own, much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing property!

The house was perfect for accommodating a large group. Everyone enjoyed their stay! The house was open/roomy, and the views were amazing! We hope to go back in the summer to enjoy the outdoor space. The cabin actually had enough parking for how big it was! This is usually a problem when we take a group somewhere. The owner is easy to work with and very responsive. Overall, we loved the property and hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you Courtney for the nice review. We are pleased you enjoyed our property. You took very good care of Bright Star and we welcome you to return.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best stocked house we have ever rented!

We were totally happy here! This was a great place and the housekeepers do a great job! This was the best stocked house we have ever rented! It was also awesome that the owner called to check on us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

First class

Spacious and comfortable adobe house on one floor with adjoining 2 story casita. Beautifully furnished and equipped with everything one could want or need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The absolute best house I've ever stayed at!

I sought out this property for a girls weekend, and I could not be more pleased with absolutely everything with this house. Any inquiry (very few) I had, I emailed with the host and he was VERY responsive. Everything that we needed, the house had. The decor is absolutely beautiful and the multitude of common areas makes for a fantastic weekend friends or family getaway. The locations is great, you're off the beaten trail while still being close to everything you need. I could not speak higher of my experience here! We all gushed the entire weekend of how perfect it was. Highly HIGHLY recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you Lydia, for your kind words. We have worked very hard over the past 2 years to make our house as good as we can. It's great that you have appreciated it.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

NICEST vacation rental we have ever stayed at!!

This was the nicest vacation rental that we have ever stayed at. Our family of ten had ample room with 3 king-sized bedrooms w/bathrooms for all of the adults. The house is well-stocked with everything you could possibly need for a stay. We enjoyed the hot tub and 3 outdoor patio spaces with incredible views. The location was a short drive to Taos and also Taos Mountain. The house was beautifully decorated and the beds were super comfortable. We will definitely be back for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
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