Iâve been doing vrbo long enough to realize places like this are why I choose vrbo. Itâs a private, curated, shared, personal space. The owner has chosen to share his special place, sure, to make money, but itâs a second home and there is some level of shared magic. Heâs opting to say âhere is a magical place.â So you feel like youâve been granted anccess and the view is spectacular.
Property and location was just as described providing a quiet, calming scenic place to base our Taos area stay. Location was about 20 minute easy drive to Taos which we knew but the beautiful views compensated for that. Great restaurants within 10-20 minutes as well as hiking, museums and shopping in Taos. The home was quite comfortable with all things you might need for your stay.
Outstanding stars, wonderful king bed, great amenities and easy check in & out. Convenient location for what we prefer to do, some shopping, eating out and hiking. The views are great - rolling hills, mountains & valley area! Woke up to a hot air balloon onthe horizon every morning!!
My stay here was comfortable and very peaceful; the views are incredible and I enjoyed having my morning coffee watching mule deer and many varieties of birds. Sky watching was most enjoyable, too ⊠loved the afternoon storms and observing the stars. The home itself is clean, simple and has most everything youâll need (I loved the well-stocked kitchen). This will be a very happy memory for me.
Breathtaking Views and Great Base Camp for Exploring the Taos Area
For starters, the pictures are accurate. The house sits on a ridge overlooking the Arroyo Hondo valley, with stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and south. On clear nights, the stargazing was fantastic. You have a lot of privacy there. While there are other houses close by on the road, but I donât think we ever saw another person around during our five days there.
The location was great for exploring the area. We enjoyed the hot spring resorts in Ojo Caliente and Jemez Springs (the latter is substantially farther though). There are a ton of hiking options nearby for almost any level of interest/ability. We had a great day hike along the Rio Grande Canyon.
Restaurant choices were really good- especially for a relatively rural area. There were several great restaurants in Taos and the little towns on the way to Taos. Arroyo Seco- about 15 minutes away- has a couple of fancier, chef-driven type places.
Overall, we were really pleased. The only drawback that comes to mind is that- like a lot of houses around there- it does not have AC. Of course, being in the high desert, nights were very cool and the days were relatively mild in late April.
Light snow began to fall on the my last night. Looking out through the windows at the powdery landscape, there was a peaceful silence that filled the air. A great getaway from the city.
This home is simple and comfortable. Its peaceful location and stellar views make it extra special.
The host was extremely helpful, and his restaurant recommendations were spot-on.
Note that during summer weather, the home can get stuffy and warm, especially towards late afternoon and evening (highs were in the 80s when I stayed there). Even with doors and windows open, there isn't much cross-ventilation, so plan to be out enjoying the mountains until the sun goes down, when the cool night breezes blow in.
The house was simple, clean, comfortable, and affordable. We loved the gorgeous views from every room and amazing sunsets and sunrises of the quiet arroyo area. We would love to stay here again!
This place is amazing. Very simple and minimalist home with everything you would need. Incredible views and a very secluded and peaceful neighborhood. Easy access to Taos and all sorts of other areas. Dan was easy to communicate with and I'm looking forward to staying again!
Clean, minimal, comfortable with a well supplied, properly gatdget-ted kitchen. But, looking out at sunrise over Wheeler Peak youâre so distracted you burn breakfast.
Great place, we hope to stay again
I just spent a week at this home, and I would just echo what other reviewers said about this place: very comfortable home, well provisioned and great location close to all that Taos has to offer. The views are really just spectacular--the way the house is set up around the vistas is perfect, and it makes it a great place to spend time in, or to come home to after a day exploring the area. Communication with the host was excellent. Would highly recommend this spot.
Perfect place for my wife and me to enjoy our anniversary. Everything just as described and shown in pictures. Amazing view! Wonderful experience, highly recommend.
Absolutely loved our stay here! The house was warm and welcoming, while also being minimalist and letting the natural landscape be the star. The views from the walls of windows are incredible -- we made sure to be back in time for sunset every afternoon, and to catch the sunrise in the mornings. Plus the balcony was great for stargazing! Plus Dan was a great host, and replied to any questions immediately. Can't wait to stay here again!
Close to both Taos and the Ski Valley, this home is as beautiful as the photos show. In the winter, be aware that it can be chilly, bit the wood burning stove does the trick if you purchase the extra wood. Dan was helpful for the few questions