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Bright Star Compound in Arroyo Seco ~ Halfway Between Taos Plaza and Ski Valley

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A spacious hallway with a tiled floor, wooden beams, and a large galaxy-themed painting on the wall.
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.
A cozy living room with leather furniture, a fireplace, and a large window.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

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

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Casita Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

House Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Casita Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Middle Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Twin Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Taos

Located in Taos, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Taos Ski Valley and Rueggli Beginner's Hill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Río Grande del Norte National Monument and Carson National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting, horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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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 Compound in Arroyo Seco ~ Halfway Between Taos Plaza and Ski Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bright Star Compound in Arroyo Seco ~ Halfway Between Taos Plaza and Ski Valley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright Star Compound in Arroyo Seco ~ Halfway Between Taos Plaza and Ski Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Star Compound in Arroyo Seco ~ Halfway Between Taos Plaza and Ski Valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright Star Compound in Arroyo Seco ~ Halfway Between Taos Plaza and Ski Valley located?

This family-friendly Taos holiday home is located on a river, 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. 110 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over all the house was very nice. Plenty of space for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Having these separate, Casita was nice. It accommodated 14 of us. We also enjoyed the upper deck coming off of the Casita’s main bedroom from which we were able to watch the sunsets. The location to Arroyo Secco and downtown Taos was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very beautiful and well equipped. The grounds were somewhat neglected, weeds in the rocks and beds and flowers in the pots in the courtyard were dried out and dead. Both kitchens were well equipped and had very nice appliances, the home was clean and spacious and our family enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good quality rental

Outstanding place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a stunning property, with authentic southwestern detail. My siblings and I rented the entire place for five nights and thoroughly enjoyed the space. We had one small issue arise early on and Jerry, the host was very fast to respond. The kitchen is very well stocked and a pleasure to cook in. We had a lot of fun playing croquet outside on the rustic lawn.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Nice place to stay. Beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb property, as listed, great communication. Truly enjoyed every aspect of Bright Star.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy home away from home

Enjoyed our stay in this wonderful home! Warm, cozy and clean. Close to Red River ski resort as well as Taos and sipapu ski mountain .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very enchanted vacation home

The sunsets were stunning, the house was one of a kind beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2023
I am very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Bright Star. Please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and mainly stayed in doors when “home”. The outdoor space is not large enough for 10 at the same time to eat but inside is. We had everything we needed. Space around is not mowed currently and not really easily used for games or such. Neighbors are closer than I thought and house is on a road with various housing. We did enjoy our stay and views are beautiful and fireplaces were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was everything we needed it to be. One couple had to drop out because of a medical issue, but the remaining 5 of us had a great stay at Brightstar. Close to the Ski slopes and the town of Taos. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, and we were able to watch the Olympic Games each evening after soaking in the Hot Tub. Would recommend for large groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Taos Weekend

Great house, great location between Taos and Taos Ski Valley. Would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend for families

We stayed here with three small families and a grandmother. Having the Casita along with the main house was awesome. We were there to see concerts at Kit Carson Park. Location is great, less than 20 minutes from downtown Taos.We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bright Star gets 5 Stars

Wonderfully appointed property, king beds and bathrooms for each couple. This was ideal for our group of four couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Beautiful home with outstanding accommodations made we want to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property in a great location

This house was wonderful for our two families (4 adults and 5 kids) with plenty of space and comfortable furniture and amenities. The location is perfect for heading to the ski hill or town, and we enjoyed spending most evenings cooking at the house and stargazing. We would love to make this an annual trip and hope to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

This was a beautiful house in a great area. Jerry was very responsive and was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation rental

This was an amazing rental and was so well appointed. There were 3 families consisting of 8 adults and 3 kids and we had enough room to spread out. The kids loved playing in the snow and we cooked almost every meal @ the house. Amazing vacation for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot For Families and Friends

The home is fantastic - large rooms, plenty of space. comfortable all around. Backyard was big enough to place Frisby. Morning Coffee on the back porch and evenings in the hot tub and see the stars.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Wonderful property! The kitchen was fully stocked and there was not anything that we needed that we couldn’t find! Would definitely recommend this property if you are visiting Taos
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski Trip.

Everything was great. Especially house being warm and inviting.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best of the best

A fabulous house with great views and spotless when you arrive. Host is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

Large and plenty of room for all of us. We had daily dinners that included many family members locally and there was plenty of room for all. The bedrooms were large and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ski Trip 2023

We love BrightStar‼️ It’s our second time to stay at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous house

Bright Star was the best place we’ve ever stayed. The owner provided everything needed for our very large group, including sledding saucers for the kids in the snow. The setting was lovely, the home so beautifully furnished, and sleeping for our16 family members. We hope to return
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2022
Guest sent me this message, after posting the review: "Can I change my review? I’m so sorry. It show one star and should show 5. I did it late at night. I’m so sorry. How can I edit it. "
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