artist's adobe casita in Taos

Located between Taos and Ski Valley on the Valdez Rim Road, this is
1000 square feet of charm! An authentic old adobe casita, it's quiet
and private. It has a beautiful view. Only 20 minutes to the ski lift
and 20 minutes to town!

Adjacent to an artist's home, the casita features TWO kiva fireplaces,
skylights, saltillo tile floors, and an old viga beam ceiling - a
typical Taos adobe! And a large portal (porch) to enjoy the cool
breezes and the awesome view. It has it's own laundry room and it's
own, fully-equipped kitchen. Honestly, you can pay a lot more and not
find a place as wonderful!

The living room has a banco (a large window seat) with a wonderful
view of the valley and mountains, a signed kiva fireplace built by a
local legend (this 73-year-old Hispanic genius - a grandmother -
climbed on the roof with a chainsaw to cut the hole for the chimney!),
and a satellite TV with over 100 channels. A single futon in the
living room is available for sleeping, as is the couch and a large
window seat (banco).

A complete laundry room comes with washer and dryer, a fullly equipped
kitchen with colorful Mexican tiles, a romantic bedroom with down
comforters, a queen-sized bed and a kiva (traditional New Mexican
fireplace). The casita has it's own entrance and a separate telephone
line so you can be very quiet and private.

This old home is a local landmark with a wonderful view out over the
Valdez Valley to the Sangre de Cristo mountains from two covered
porches.. wonderful for writing, painting, or simply getting away from
it all.

Pets: The casita has a private entrance and separate fenced yard -- we
welcome one or two good dogs. Sorry, no cats (our good dog will eat them).

Amenities

* Washer

* Dryer

* Linens Provided

* Off Street Parking - private fenced yard

* Wood Fireplace (2)

Beds

* Queen Bed

* Convertible Bed: single futon in living room plus additional
single sleeping on "banco."

Entertainment

* Cable/Satellite TV

Kitchen

* Full Kitchen

* Cooking Utensils Provided

* Refrigerator: Refrigerator/freezer in kitchen and additional
refrigerator in laundry room.

* Microwave

Outdoor Features

* Deck/Patio: We have two covered porches ("portals") at the
casita with great views!

View/Location

* Mountain View: Stunning views across the valley to adjacent
mountains, and beautiful sunsets.

Communications

* Telephone

* WiFi (Wireless Internet): Check with us on this!

Other Amenities

* TWO wood burning kiva fireplaces, flowers, candles, private
Phone/wireless computer access, lots of books, freezer, private fenced
yard, private entrance.

Suitability

* Pet Friendly: Good dogs are welcome. No cats, please.

* Not Suitable for Children

* Smoking Not Allowed

Activities (on site and nearby):

Golf, Tennis, Shopping, Sightseeing, Restaurants, Rafting,
Swimming, Biking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Skiing,
Downhill/Alpine Skiing, Snowmobiling, Sledding/Tubing, Wildlife
Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Fitness Center/Gym, Health/Beauty
Spa, Cinemas/Movie Theaters, Live Theatre, Museums, Horseback Riding.

Other Activities:

5 Museums, ovber 100 Art Galleries, great restaurants, historic
homes, Taos Pueblo. Beautiful scenery. Great for artists,
photographers, writers, poets..

Winter: September 29 to ski valley closing (near Easter), $95/night.
4-night minimum stay.

Spring/summer: Ski Valley closing through Sept 28, $85/night. 4-night
minimum stay.

Holiday rates: $120/night: for any part of holiday weeks including
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year. $35 cleaning fee.

We ask a 50% deposit to book the casita.

Please check our website for cancellation policy.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.