Incredible mountain getaway to renew the spirit all year round!

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Enjoy views of the Valdez Valley! Photo taken in October

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Amenities
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Host

9.4

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10269 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

El Prado, NM

Kit Carson Park19 min drive
Taos Pueblo21 min drive
Taos Plaza21 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Loft

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Experience our mountain retreat we call Deer Mesa. Whether you are a couple looking for a romantic getaway, an outdoor enthusiast looking for adventure, or looking for fun for the whole family, Deer Mesa will rekindle your spirit. Nestled on 3 acres between Taos and Taos Ski Valley, the house overlooks the Valdez Valley and the Sangre de Christo mountains. Two decks off the house, allows for individual private time to read, write or paint or for gatherings with the whole family. Sit in our hot tub overlooking the valley or stare into the most star lit sky in the Southwest. The house has a full kitchen for cooking, and a large dining table for 8. There is a back mudroom with card table and extra frig for more beverages, Washer, Dryer. 3 bedrooms down, 1 bedroom up with loft. Hiking from house is amazing. Ski in the winter. Golf, whitewater rafting, or horseback riding in the summer. Come see stars of all kinds in Taos, N.M.!

Ski Three Different Parks : Deer Mesa is located 9 miles from Taos Ski Valley. Learn more about TSV at our website. Located 38 miles from Red River ski area and 35 miles from Angel Fire.
TSV is a pure skiers mountain with more intermediate runs than beginner runs. Angel Fire and Red River boast easier skiing and also allow snow boarding.

Taos Country Club: Located in the desert just South of Taos town, TCC offers incredible views and challenging holes. Open to the public.

Experience the Rio Grande Gorge: Whitewater the Rio Grande in Taos from May 1st to July. When the snow melts, it creates anywhere from a class 3 to class 4+ white water. Lower rapids offer fun and safe canoing for the whole family. Ask for information from us if you have an interest.

Property manager

Sandy Wells

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Four wheel drive and/or tire chains needed during winter months

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Valdez

Located in Valdez, this holiday home is in the mountains. Taos Ski Valley and Manzanita Canyon Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

El Prado, NM

What's nearby

Kit Carson Park - 19 min drive
Taos Pueblo - 21 min drive
Taos Plaza - 21 min drive
Earthships - 22 min drive
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 26 min drive

Getting around

Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Aceq - ‬8 min drive
‪Toribios - ‬14 min drive
‪Sabroso - ‬9 min drive
‪Taos Mesa Brewing - ‬19 min drive
‪KTAOS Solar Center - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Incredible mountain getaway to renew the spirit all year round! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Incredible mountain getaway to renew the spirit all year round!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Incredible mountain getaway to renew the spirit all year round!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Incredible mountain getaway to renew the spirit all year round! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Carson National Forest. Rottenstone Pottery and Manzanita Canyon Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

12 Feb 2024

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

The Perfect Ski Vacation

We stay here every time we come to Taos, and it never disappoints. The process from start to end is always very easy, and it's such a cool place.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis D., Idaho Springs

11 Sept 2023

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

Great Property

The kitchen, dining room and living room were all great spaces for enjoying friends. The beds were all very comfortable. The deck and the hot tub were very nice!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed T.

7 Aug 2023

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

Golf Trip

Nice place with a great view from the back deck. Saw several black bears.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard J.

24 July 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great view but serious problems with the house

Some aspects of this place were great. There was plenty of space in the house and outside. Our kids had a great time exploring the yard and the deck was spacious. The view was gorgeous. Each lower floor bedroom has a ceiling fan. We were allowed to check in a couple hours early, which was very nice. Unfortunately, there were multiple issues that greatly took away from the vacation. The house is in need of many repairs that are obviously being ignored. It was hot while we were there, and the place doesn't have AC. We knew and expected this. However, we did not anticipate that multiple of the windows were broken and missing screens, so that we could not open them and get ventilation into the house. This included the loft with 4 single beds, making it very hard for the children to sleep. The screen on the deck sliding door as well. Also the upstairs deck is apparently unsafe. There was a note to simply not use the deck and on one of the windows saying it was broken by a previous renter. If that's the case, fix it-don't just leave a note. The second bathroom had a tub that did not drain, resulting in standing in ankle deep water while showering. All the burners in the gas grill have completely rusted out and need to be replaced. There is a mouse problem. We found multiple dead mice, including one in the dining room with maggots. We tried to use the washer for some towels, but it only filled with water and never drained.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gene n.

11 May 2023

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

A nice stay for a group

Beautiful property, nice amenities. Nature and beautiful views up close. We all enjoyed it. Only hitch was cell phone service not available in area, except through the wifi. Sleeps 9, need more bowls and sliverware to match.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly H.

29 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing and poorly managed

The house was just "ok." We traveled with 6 teens and thought that there was a second hangout space for them, which turned out to be more of a storage/mud room. Not a huge issue, except the only other living space was cramped and uncomfortable (seating for 6 if you huddle close together.) Additionally the upstairs bathroom situation was terrible. The shower/sink was in one room, while the toilet was in a "hobbit hole" around the corner. One of our teens was over 6 ft (granted not everyone is that tall) and he literally couldn't stand in the room. The toilet was on an elevated thrown thing...You have to see to believe. The other showers had mold and could use some TLC. Again, we made the best of it. Unfortunately, the real reason for my poor review is much more serious. On the 3rd day of our stay the entire house ran out of propane. This meant that we had no central floor heating (they provided electric space heaters as alternative) no oven, no stove and NO HOT WATER. We contacted the house manager, who was very sweet and promptly replied. She explained that they have had prolonged issues with the supplier. She tried to arrange for them to refill the next day, but no one arrived. All told, we were without the necessities for 48 hours total, which accounted for 6 meals we were unable to easily prepare and 10 stinky people. We had purchased groceries that required oven/stove which we ended up not being able to make. We made due with eggs in the microwave (gross and hard to clean up) one morning but had to eat out 2 meals unexpectedly, after a long day of skiing. The last thing you want to do after a long day on the slopes is find a place to accommodate a table of 10 for dinner! This, and the loss of the wasted groceries involved a large extra expense for our group, not to mention the incredible inconvenience and discomfort. The owner of the house messaged us on the first day of no propane to say she would give us a $200 discount, which she never returned. However, IMO 48 hours was beyond a "minor inconvenience" and we requested she refund us the daily rate for 2 of the 6 days that we were there. She NEVER responded or offered counter offer and completely ignored me, which is simply rude. Lastly, if you plan to visit in the warmer times, there is a den of garter snakes that live under the deck who hang out in the day time (I'm told they are frequently there.) I know they are harmless, but I didn't love it. You can do better.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

4 Mar 2023

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

Cozy, beautiful, and unique

This house is definitely off the beaten path (literally), but the house is worth the 20 minute drive from the ski resort! Hot tub has great views, bedrooms are cozy, kitchen is updated and beautiful, and the house itself is very spacious. The attic having 4 beds is also great for a big group stay. We had 9 in our group and it was perfect size. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake P.

16 Feb 2023

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

Loved it!

Perfect location and accomodations!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenna T.

28 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful stay for a group of skiers and snowboarders

This place was perfect for my friends and I being about equal distance from the mountain and the town. We enjoyed the snow and the hot tub afterwards was perfect :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Joe F.

23 Jan 2023

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

Family (3 generation) Ski Trip

Property had a great view. We really enjoyed the heated floors and the hot tub. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were comfortable, good gathering areas and the home was clean. The owner and property manager were very responsive to our questions and requests. The home was a bit off the beaten path with a winding one lane dirt road for about one mile. The dryer was very loud which was annoying since the washer/dryer is on main hallway by the bedrooms.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirby G.

18 Jan 2023

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

fun

some hot tub trouble , but overall much fun and great place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

6 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful home with even better views

The home was perfect and the location was secluded. Bring your telescope for some star gazing!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

19 Aug 2022

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

Remote Mountain Getaway

The house was great! Upon arrival, the key box was difficult to find and door and key box were difficult to open. The kids loved the quirky upstairs area. The downstairs beds were a little squeaky, but the sheets were nice and warm and cozy. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked with towels. The double shower in the primary bedroom was glorious. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, etc. The view was beautiful and it was lovely sitting out on the deck at night looking up at all of the stars. Overall, we had a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Amy C.

12 July 2022

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

Very nice

House was perfect for our family of 10. Photos are a little dated but all and all a great stay. Well equipped kitchen and we enjoyed the deck.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Mandy M.

15 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Needs TLC and AC

We had four adults and four younger children staying here in June. No one was able to sleep upstairs in the bedroom for kids since it was over 90* up there and only a few windows were able to be open with screens. The fans didn't do much if anything to help the situation. We had to bring a mattress from upstairs and put it on the floor of the living room where the kids slept, as well as on the couch and with the parents. They would have liked to use this area but couldn't. The hot tub was a huge plus, but the deck is in great need of repair as are the table, chairs and lounges. In one area the rotted boards on the deck had nail heads sticking up, and one grandson had multiple splinters in his hand from the chairs which really need to be sanded or replaced. No cushions come with the chaise lounges making them unusable again due to needing sanding or replacing. The view is gorgeous from the deck and was wonderful and appreciated. The living area, bedrooms and kitchen are really nice, but due to high temps while we visited, it was difficult to sleep due to how hot it was in the bedrooms. I know this isn't an area where air conditioning is common, but we didn't get a lot of sleep. The house was clean with the exception of one toilet that was missed, but the situation was remedied by the housekeeper who was very nice and helpful. If repairs are made, we would recommend this house, but as it is now, we wouldn't. It's location makes visiting Taos convenient, and it is remote and peaceful for those who are looking to get away in a lovely area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael A.

6 June 2022

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

Great place and location. Had a lovely time with family.

No AC, so it was a little too warm at night, but overall we had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

10 May 2022

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

Beautiful home super peaceful and lovely views.

We had a girls weekend. Went for a soak at ojo caliente then enjoyed our stay at the house! Kitchen had everything we needed but a tea kettle! A pan works too :) The rooms were great sizes. Some of us shared, others got their own space. And the view! So beautiful! The hot tub was a great addition.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Dani P.

23 Mar 2022

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

Taos NM

We had a great stay and loved using the hot tub after the ski day! Would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R., Breckenridge, CO

21 Mar 2022

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

Perfect Group Get away for skiing or summer

All of us would put this as a top VRBO we've stayed at. Great for group gathering. Hot tub and views were incredible. Kitchen / social area was wonderful. Comfortable beds. Double shower heads in the master. 10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

6 Feb 2022

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

Nice spot

Nice spot, close to Taos. Recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camille A.

31 Jan 2022

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

Amazing views, incredible location

A large group of us booked this vrbo for a weekend ski trip to Taos from Denver. The hot tub on the deck was AMAZING; wait 'til you see the view of the mountains. The water was the perfect temperature and the stars at night were beautiful. There were ample towels for our large group to use, the kitchen was well stocked, and the heating of the house worked wonderfully. Fireplaces were also a great plus. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Davona J.

24 Jan 2022

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

Great cabin for all ages!

This cabin was perfect for our family of 9. Only 10-15 minutes to Taos slopes!! The hot tub was perfect for the long ski days. Everything we needed for cooking was available as well. Quiet and beautiful view from deck and of the stars at night in the hot tub. Would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yasine A.

9 Jan 2022

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

Great location and beautiful property

My family of five and my parents stayed at this house for a wonderful ski weekend! The house was a perfect setup for families with kids with an upstairs loft the kids loved. The property was beautiful and it was so close to Taos mountain for skiing. The owner, Sandy, was wonderful to communicate with and the check in and check out process were a breeze. Highly recommend this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

26 Dec 2021

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

Great Taos Ski Trip

The property was perfect for our ski trip. Plenty of room for our family of six. The location made it an easy trip to the mountain each morning. The property is very secluded and the road to the house is narrow and only partially paved. The view off the back deck is beautiful. The kitchen was fully stocked and the great room has seating for the whole family. Kevin S. Austin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven L., Bloomington IL USA

26 Dec 2021

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

It could not have been any better

This is a magnificent vacation home in an isolated and stunning setting. The decor was impressive and anything needed by guests was readily available. We arrived with high expectations but these were exceeded by a lot. We would gladly return in a heartbeat.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021