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Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court

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Living area
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A snow-covered building with a traditional architectural style, surrounded by snow-laden trees and mountains in the background.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Indoor pool
    Enjoy year-round relaxation in the indoor pool — a rare find in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Arroyo Seco, NM
  • Place, Rottenstone Pottery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Taos Plaza
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Den

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court

Arroyo Seco - Los Altos - Half way between Town of Taos and Taos Ski Valley - 8 miles either direction

Delight in this beautifully designed custom built Taos adobe vacation rental with spectacular east/west mountain views and access to the Los Altos Club House with indoor pool and tennis court. This 3 bedroom + sleeping den offers 4 private sleeping areas for less dollars than the full 4 bedroom options.

The large flagstone patio with "Outdoor Kiva Fireplace" extends your living space and offers grand outdoor evenings summer and winter. Light up the fire, have lively campfire conversations or simply stargaze and be warmed by your "Kiva". Slip into the steamy hot tub at day's end after skiing, hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, shopping, sight seeing and stargaze some more in this upscale Taos vacation rental offered exclusively by Premiere Properties.

STR# 2025-0059 Business License #9891

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-2025-0072
Property # 619052vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Arroyo Seco

Located in Arroyo Seco, this holiday home is in the mountains. Río Grande del Norte National Monument and Carson National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Taos Center for the Arts and Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Arroyo Seco, NM

What's nearby

  • Rottenstone Pottery - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Taos Plaza - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Taos Pueblo - 20 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 20 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Midtown Market and Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hunter Tom's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Medley. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizanos - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Rottenstone Pottery and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Carson National Forest. Salto Del Agua Cave & Waterfall and Manzanita Canyon Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had two families and had a wonderful week. Property was ready early and very clean. Property manager was easy to reach for checkin instrustions and all was as expected. Kids got to swim in the club pool and play basketball during our off times from skiing. Its a perfect distance between Taos and Taos Ski Valley. The house layout had plenty of room and was great for our families. The hot tub under the NM stars was incredible. We would definitley stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay at this property. It was perfect for our family of 4 and our friends' family of 4. Comfortable and convenient location to hiking, Arroyo Seco, and Taos.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

April lyn R.

Wonderful Home !!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to stay..
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Autumn H.

PERFECT TAOS STAY!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I could not possibly say enough good things about this place. Everything was perfect. Location is great - 1/2 way in between ski & town. Kitchen was fully stocked with anything you would need. Back yard views were beautiful! Hot tub was amazing. The subdivision was quiet and perfect for nice walks. House caretaker was easy to get ahold of if we needed anything. 10 billion stars on this vrbo!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

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

Great 2-family ski house

Just finished a 5-night stay (March 2024) with 2 families skiing at Taos. The house is very clean, comfortable and convenient, located in a quiet neighborhood close to the ski mountain road and a 15-minute drive to Taos ski village. The house has great views towards the mountains and lots of windows. Furniture, linens, etc were very comfortable but not so fancy as to induce anxiety. Kitchen was very functional and fairly well stocked. The house was the perfect size for 2 families of four. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca C.

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

Homey

The property had adequate amount of space for our visit and was very homey feeling. Sunrise and sunset views were breathtaking. There was plenty of kitchen supplies, blankets, towels and TP. We enjoyed making dinner and sitting at the dining room table as a family everynight. My kids liked playing in the snow. We especially liked that its very close to the main road up to Taos Ski Valley. I think the only slight downfall was the beds were hard and somewhat uncomfortable, but overall we would recommend this home and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Miguel S.

Fly Fishing Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, we loved the house and the setting. Some of the pillows are a bit dated from use and could use some upgrades, especially on the daybed. Since the front of the house gets the most sun and wind, consider providing a blower to remove rocks and debris. The TV could be bigger and newer. The house was very comfortable and we enjoyed it otherwise and would like to return in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

A very merry christmas!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed in Los Altos 5 times and this was the best house we've stayed in. The view is incredible and we were able to cook and enjoy our Christmas meal in the kitchen. Problems: Living room furniture could use an update. Water pressure in kitchen sink and master shower was bad. We contacted our local contact about replenishing supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, and laundry detergent. She never responded.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Vive G.

Beautiful House that Needs Some Updating

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second month-long stay at Casa Illuminada. The house is in an ideal location, and nothing beats the gorgeous El Salto mountain right outside the window. Nice, quiet street, and spacious and lovely house. The property manager does a great job in preparing a clean and ready house, and the house is well appointed. However, the appliances are older and often don't work properly--dishwasher leaves grit on everything, washing machine stops mid-cycle and has to have the lid weighted to keep working. These kinds of things detract from the overall experience, as do loose tiles on the floors and peeling stucco out back. For the price, these types of things should be repaired and this type of updating is essential. It's a gorgeous spot and overall a comfortable house, but its due for some TLC.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Suzanne F.

Fun Girls Trip to Taos/Arroyo Seco

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean, large home in the unique village of Arroyo Seco. We needed 4 bedrooms, so this home fit our space requirements...2 bathrooms worked fine for us. The kitchen was well stocked and large enough for meal prep and relaxation around the dining table to chat and enjoy a glass of wine. There was great communication between our group and Kristi the care taker of the home! Big kudos to her for cleanliness of the home as well. The hot tub was extremely clean and fresh. The bed sheets and towels were of good quality and plentiful. The Den is advertised as a bedroom and could be improved by the addition of a wardrobe to hang and store clothing. The home, although adequate, requires routine maintenance on the window shades, the Saltillo tile, and the stucco on the patio. There are many loose tiles throughout the home and patio wall stucco crumbling. Additionally, the addition of window shades on the windows in the kitchen would allow better, more comfortable use of the kitchen table in the mornings. The umbrella on the patio could not be used safely as there was no umbrella stand to secure the umbrella in place. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and recommend, however it is time for maintenance. For that reason we gave 4 stars.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vive G.

A Beautiful Spot Beside the Mountains

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We fully enjoyed our stay at Casa Illuminada and look forward to being back in the future. The house is spacious and comfortable, with staggering views of the mountains. We enjoyed having access to the community pool and tennis courts and the convenience of being just a few minutes from the ski valley and downtown Arroyo Seco. Each night we'd walk out to Rim Road to watch the sunset and meet neighbors--some residents, some visitors. The house manager was very responsive, and the house is stocked for a comfortable stay. I will say that its years of being rented are starting to show--there are some loose tiles in the floors and the patio could use a paint job. But overall it's thoughtfully outfitted and a beautiful place to settle in for a stay in the Taos area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mercedes C.

Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Returning guest!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gene s.

Review of stay at Casa Illuminada

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Started out with issues with the requirements for pets, required that they be keep in cages when we were not at the house. Reason was the furniture and cleaning issue. It should be pet friendly or no pets. Once there the furniture was not at a level of I consider very new....but we managed with well trained dogs not to allow them on the furniture. Overall stay was good had a couple of issues the infloor heating had an issue before we arrived... it took a day to catch up... space heaters made it comfortable till it caught up.Did have a smoke issue with the main fireplace after a heavy snow, I think that was do to the chimney cap being off the (sitting on the deck), it cleared . Location was good, neighborhood was nice and quiet. Not a very big TV for watching any sports... but you should be outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Betsy N.

Best of the Southwest!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a great place! Easy access to ski area, Arroyo Secco, and Taos. Well appointed, super clean, excellent support and info from property company and manager. Made the combo of ski trip for husband's birthday and time with our Albuquerque family just SUBLIME.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

Very nice house, 10/10 views.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great stay for families. Hot tub is very clean and in working condition. Housekeeper is very nice as she sent something we had forgotten. Only complaint is the beds were very hard. I had to sleep on the couch which was no fun. If your going to ski, the location is 10/10. Will stay again in future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Lovely home in a great neighborhood

I had stayed at Los Altos previously but found this home to have a better location as it backs to the mountains. The sunrises are spectacular. The home is great for a family…I was joined by my daughters and their husbands and my two young grandsons. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a little or a lot. The bedrooms are spacious and the property manager was highly responsive. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Ski trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Casa Illuminada was fabulous!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Casa Illuminada was the perfect place to stay! Close to ski area, nice walking distance to Arroyo township etc. Everything was perfect and we plan on coming back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Christmas in Toas

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Entire family had a great time and the house was perfect
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bernice M.

Awesome view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed the views, hot tub and outdoor fire. The kitchen was well stocked with necessities, the beds were comfy and we had plenty of space for 8 people. We would stay there again for sure. Only improvement I would suggest is some new kitchen knives- other than that a perfect set up.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jason H.

Family getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We looked for home to best house our 4 young adult children during their winter break. We generally go to Colorado, but wanted to go somewhere new and likely less crowded during the pandemic. We wanted something convenient to the local attractions but also somewhat secluded and private, at least 3 BR, 2 BA, a private hot tub and a kitchen to prepare and enjoy meals. Casa Illuminada filled our needs. The location of the home was awesome to get to Taos Ski Valley while also being reasonably convenient to get to Taos Plaza, restaurants, and grocery stores. There was a mix up with the local caretaker of the property. She was unable to properly clean the home before our arrival. The management company helped us immediately and she was able to return to the home in an effort to properly prepare the property for our stay. That said, the first impression wasn’t what you would like and tarnished our opinion of the properties cleanliness and overall fit and finish relative to a luxury vacation rental. The location and layout of the home are magnificent, but it could use a few updates before I would recommend it’s as a luxury rental (e.g., fixtures, furnishing, bedding, and a few other maintenance items).We were happy with Premier Properties response to our concerns during and after our stay. They were responsive,understanding, and professional.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Judy N.

Do Not Rent This House!

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We came in Sunday evening and Monday evening saw signs of mice. The caretaker was called Tuesday but no help was offered . We found droppings on the floor, furniture and beds. We left Wednesday but had paid for three more nights. The owner and Premier Properties refunded less than 1/5 our payment.. We left Wednesday.We had paid for 3 additional nights.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Barb L.

Great Views and Location, Property Needs Updates

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The views from Casa Illuminada were great and the layout of the house was comfortable. Unfortunately the house itself needs updating and had the following issues: non functional blinds on several windows, screws all over the front and back patios (we had to pick them up so we did not step on them), wasp nest in the fascia with lots of wasps (we had to spray it to enjoy the outside patio safely), loose floor tiles throughout the house, gas grill was not hooked up properly (we hooked it up correctly so we could use it), furniture well used (not the cleanest or comfortable), old appliances (functional, just old), exterior wood was rotting (needs to be fixed and resealed), front doors had a large crack (you could see daylight). We still enjoyed our stay, but for the cost we expected the property to be in better condition. We have stayed at other properties for a similar cost and they were in way better condition.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ellinor F.

Family reunion at Arroyo Seco

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were happy with the house which met our needs well. Beds were comfortable. dKitchen well supplied. We were concerned about the condition of the patio but enjoyed using it anyway.

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