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Close to Taos but a world away from tourists! Come home to authentic New Mexico

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Living area
Room
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Dixon, NM
  • Vivac Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lowlows Lowrider Art Place
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Santuario de Chimayo
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Dining room

1 Double Futon

Living room with two spacious sofas

2 Double Futons

Living room with two spacious sofas

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Close to Taos but a world away from tourists! Come home to authentic New Mexico

Charming, roomy home in Dixon, one of the last True New Mexico small towns. Relax into small-town life in the comfy one bedroom, one office home. Sleeping arrangements include master bedroom with king-sized Temperpedic, second bedroom with queen bed, and two living room sofas that could be made into beds. Enjoy the deep quiet of this stretch of the Embudo Valley, with its wineries, farms, and Embudo Creek. This home has everything you need. A spacious kitchen with island seating for four; living room with multiple sitting areas; dining room with room for six or more, and a second bedroom you can use as an office. Relax on the deck with outdoor dining seating and grill. The house has views from mesa to mesa with fantastic perspectives on both sunrises and sunsets. Dixon provides small-town living at its best and has everything you need. The famous Dixon Co-op grocery store is fully stocked and there’s a library, second-hand store and radio station. The local elementary school reminds you that real families are still enjoying the best countryside living. You can too! 30 minutes from Taos, 30 minutes to skiing in Sipapu (where the locals go), 50 minutes to both Santa Fe and Los Alamos. Biking, hiking, river rafting on the Rio Grande, artists and studio tours. Under 2 hours from the Albuquerque airport but a world away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dixon

Located in Dixon, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Vivac Winery and Black Mesa Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carson National Forest and Rio Grande Gorge State Park.
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Dixon, NM

What's nearby

  • Vivac Winery - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Taos Plaza - 38 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Sipapu Ski Area - 39 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Lowlows Lowrider Art Place - 47 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Santuario de Chimayo - 47 min drive - 51.1 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivac Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Heron Brewing Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪New Mexico River Adventures - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Chiripada Winery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sugar's BBQ & Hamburgers - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to Taos but a world away from tourists! Come home to authentic New Mexico pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Close to Taos but a world away from tourists! Come home to authentic New Mexico?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to Taos but a world away from tourists! Come home to authentic New Mexico?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close to Taos but a world away from tourists! Come home to authentic New Mexico located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Embudo Valley Library and Embudo Valley Community Library. Vivac Winery and Carson National Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rohith S.

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

Amazing house and host

Very responsive. House has top of the line appliances. Fire place is amazing. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeRenda L.

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

Quiet little get away.

Such a wonderful little spot to get away from all the distractions of life.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Rafting Weekend

Met our needs, more spacious than expected. Remote location, easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callie S.

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

So quaint and peaceful!

It was so out of the way and beautiful down here, super cute area but definitely out of service and kind of far from things but I personally enjoyed that aspect! They have an awesome record player to enjoy some old tunes, tons of books for a wake up, drink coffee and read type of vibe! The host was kind and helpful, the beds were super comfy, the showers are so nice and everything is so colorful and cute! Just loved it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Exceeded expectations

Enjoyed 4 night stay while in town to attend a family wedding. Kitchen was great for high volume cooking. Large fridge/freezer and 5 burner stove very helpful. Great collection of books and games, comfortable beds, ample hot water, quiet location. Nice furnishings in spacious living room. Even played some vinyl on retro suitcase turntable. Loved that there was no tv. Thought it was closer to Embudo; instead there is a channel through lot that likely flows just durng high water and rain noff periods. House nondescript from outside and the floors creak, but interior exceeded my expectations. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joezy C.

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

Great little slice of heaven

This property was perfect for our family ski trip to Sipapu. A secluded location but we enjoyed the local shops and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N.

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

Pleasant, peaceful time in Dixon

Nicely stocked house, easy to find. Stayed about 5 days with my partner. Spacious, well stocked kitchen, fast internet. It had snowed before we arrived - we were fine getting up the driveway hill with an all wheel drive vehicle. we kept warm in the house with the baseboard heat and wood stove
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefany G.

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

Perfect Getaway

Everything was exactly as described, we found the home stocked with everything we needed! We felt at home immediately and loved the proximity to so many things. Beds were comfortable, kitchen well stocked with everything we needed to cook. Rainfall shower head was nice after a day exploring on the trails. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jewell R.

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

Keep this FABULOUS place a secret!

This casa was the ideal for my visit to NM. The wonderful community of Dixon is just down the road - Santa Fe & Taos are close by too. It was so peaceful, I spent one entire day enjoying the deck and view. The place is beautifully appointed & comfortable, I felt immediately at home. This will be my go to accommodations whenever I’m in Dixon. BONUS for me - turns out the host’s hometown is my adopted home of 40 years, we discovered we had MANY friends & acquaintances in common. This is an awesome Vbro!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Savanna B.

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

Okay To Sleep In

The house was extremely dirty and dusty. There were cobwebs with dead spiders in them everywhere, and stains on all the curtains. I couldn’t place the smell when I was there but after returning home I’ve had to wash EVERYTHING including my bag because it all smelled like cigarette smoke. Very odd that there was no TV (although not a deal breaker). We really only used the house to sleep in as we traveled to Santa Fe and Taos during the days. It definitely needs some TLC and renovations but it was pleasant otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Pretty place but no coffee or host response

The location was lovely and stunning, the nearby town quaint and the interior lovely with so many beautiful, artistic touches. We were dismayed to see there was no coffee and we arrived late at night looking forward to a morning with coffee on the porch. We had to drive a ways for coffee. As people who stay at airbnbs and Vrbos often this is a staple I would recommend for any Airbnb. The hostess was also unresponsive to our messages. Otherwise, the stay was lovely and the location and views majestic. We also loved listening to the records on the record player.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

My Chimayo NM trip

The house is absolutely adorable 🥰 the area was so peaceful I loved everything about my trip 🙏 I definitely will recommend this property to all my family and friends ♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN K.

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

Dixon, NM

It was a very nice house and we had a wonderful time once we found the Wifi code. Thanks much, Jon
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Lovely Month long stay

I enjoyed my stay during the month of April and found the location quite perfect for exploring northern New Mexico and southern Colorado as well. The house is nicely layout and has an easy flow to it. Dixon is a quiet, quaint town with a nicely stocked food coop, extensive library and the wonderful Metier Studio Gallery. There are endless adventures to be had in the area of New Mexico!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Good family rental

We stayed for a week while visiting family nearby. It was a great spot to use as a home base as we visited Taos, Santa Fe, and Bandelier.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Ski trip

We enjoyed our stay and skiing in Sipapu.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ajay P.

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

Great home in a quiet town

This home was the perfect spot for our trip to sipapu. Its central to everything we needed but far enough out to enjoy a quiet time away. Eleanor was great to communicate with and quickly responded to any questions we had. Everything was clean and tidy. We loved having the record player to listen to while unwinding from a day on the mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Perfect location for visiting northern NM!!

We are so happy we stayed here for the month! It was super comfortable and clean, and within easy reach (30 min - 1.5 hrs) of nature, restaurants, history and more! Eleanor was great to communicate and work with, and even available to do a Facetime tutorial with us so we could run the woodstove and keep warm! We felt so accomplished after learning the NM ropes. :) Dixon is amazing, too! This little town has done so much as a community, creating a co-op market, library, wineries, a thrift store... and everyone is friendly, too. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend it 100%!
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Stuart J.

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

Great Place For Families

What a great time. Clean place, 30-60 minutes away from everything, and the owner was awesome Highly recommend this place for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dee L.

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

Perfect Quiet Home

The house was in great condition - renovated, clean, and fully functional. Plenty of space in the house, good proximity between Taos and Santa Fe. Perfect for a quiet getaway in a quaint small town - absolutely loved my time in Dixon, hoping to be back one day!
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Beautiful house, great base location

We used this property as our base to explore Santa Fe, Taos, Bandelier National Monument and for rest and relaxation in between our adventures. One of the nicest (if not *the* nicest) vacation rentals I’ve stayed in! Comfortable beds, wonderful showers, very nicely decorated. Everything was great. The host was incredibly responsive and informative. Will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Glynnis O.

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

Quiet Restorative Stay

Peaceful getaway that was the perfect distance for everything we wanted to do. Loved that there is no TV, and listened to records most nights while eating and chatting. Had everything we needed, and was a good base camp for all the adventures we packed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Summer L.

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

Clean- NICE- comfortable- helpful owners

Upscale decor, very clean, very nice. Amazing king size tempurpedic mattress in bedroom (not queen!) slept wonderfully. The owner is super helpful and friendly. Office is the size of second bedroom. Can put blow up mattress in there. And we had one teenager sleep in leather sofa in living room also. (None of the couches fold out) Neighborhood is not one to take a walk or hike around or anything. Steep driveway (consider vehicle if it’s snowing). But was great location to ski the slopes at sipapu. Then Come back, build a fire and have dinner. It took us 30 minutes from cabin to sipapu. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

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