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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Taos Ski Valley, NM

Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area1 min walk
Al's Run Ski Lift8 min drive
Taos Ski Valley18 min drive
Angel Fire, NM (AXX)60 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rustic? Yes. Great Location? Yes. Affordable? Yes. Ours was a group of three old men who have been coming to ski at TSV ...

Tim A.

Mar 18, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Taos Ski Valley Mountain Retreat

This rustic A-frame features large picture windows, wood-burning stove and bamboo flooring (carpet in bedrooms). Surround yourself with crisp mountain air, the gentle sounds of the Arroyo Hondo stream and magnificent starry nights.

A mountain cabin that is a perfect place to escape and enjoy staying in the forest surrounded by aspens, pines, and a wide variety of wild flowers.

If birding is of interest to you, there are bird feeders on the property that will invite wildlife for your viewing right out the front window.

Keywords: Cabin

Property manager

Mindy Jones

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

One pet allowed at a time under 40lbs

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Taos Ski Valley

Located in Taos Ski Valley, this cabin is in the mountains. Taos Ski Valley and Red River Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Taos Ski Valley, NM

What's nearby

Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area - 1 min walk
Manzanita Canyon Trailhead - 5 min walk
Al's Run Ski Lift - 8 min drive
Horseshoe Lake - 13 min drive
Taos Ski Valley - 18 min drive

Getting around

Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Aceq - ‬10 min drive
‪Sabroso - ‬12 min drive
‪Taos Ale House - ‬7 min drive
‪Taos Cow - ‬13 min drive
‪The Bavarian Inn And Chalets Taos Ski Valley - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Taos Ski Valley Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Taos Ski Valley Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Taos Ski Valley Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Taos Ski Valley Mountain Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps away from Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area and Carson National Forest. Manzanita Canyon Trailhead is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

SCOTT W.

17 Apr 2024

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

Enjoyed our Stay

Overall, the cabin suited our stay. The cabin lacks central heating and has a lot of glass windows, so the first morning was freezing cold, but it took us a couple of days to figure out how to balance out all of the space heaters to fully heat the place. After that the place was cozy and comfortable. We lost our Wi-Fi for a few hours one morning, but it came back somehow. There's no cell service, so the Wi-Fi is essential.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

18 Mar 2024

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

Enjoyed the Rustic A-Frame

Rustic? Yes. Great Location? Yes. Affordable? Yes. Ours was a group of three old men who have been coming to ski at TSV for over 25+ years. We've stayed at prob 10 -15 locations throughout the valley (at base, in valley, in town). Based on my experience, for the proximity to the resort, this is good affordable option. Everything in the cabin worked as advertised. Previous reviews mentioned issues with hot water. We had zero issues with the hot water. Plenty of hot water (on demand) during our stay. This was an enjoyable experience for us and the other old dudes in the group said they would be happy to stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Logan S.

6 Feb 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Issues

TLDR: good location but issues with water and owner so better off staying anywhere else I’ll start by saying that we accidentally booked the wrong weekend. Owner said no cancel + refund because it was too close to the dates. That was understandable, and our problem, so we decided to come anyways and took the time off. The owner seems to believe our water issues were part of a grand conspiracy to get a refund. Upon arriving late at night, we had no water in the cabin. This was problematic because the closest store still open was around 30 mins away. We tried messaging the owner through the app to no avail. The next morning we awoke to a message from her stating that we had to flip the switch on the breaker to turn on the water pump. She had apparently left a voicemail earlier in the day prior, but I did not see it because I don’t answer calls from numbers I don’t recognize as I am constantly bombarded with sales calls - I also did not see her voicemail. She did not communicate through the app or leave any indication at the house that this pump needed to be turned on. So we turned on the pump - it worked for all of 10 minutes before stopping. This was not fixed until later that day. Then, once the pump started working, there was no hot water. 2 in our group took cold showers. The next day the owner called us liars and that the water worked fine. We decided to check out 1 day early as a result as we wanted to take hot showers and didn’t want to deal with her.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Zea F.

22 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Overpriced underwhelming

Looking for a overpriced place without hot water? This is the place for you. This was our rough experience in January of 2024, no working water the first 2 nights of our stay and no hot water the remainder. The host's response was "boil water for a tub" no thank you that'd take 6 hours. Very disappointed with the hospitality of the host. Luckily we're used to dry cabins backcountry skiing which was what our trip amounted to. You can probably do better, elsewhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

James B.

20 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what I expected

To start they don’t mention the narrow small bridge turn off highway. The place was grown OVER like a jungle and had NOT been taken care off. Pic depicted a nice cabin by the stream. I would say its just a little less than that. Window in/on loft where we had wanted to sleep and listen to the creek was sealed over so you could not let any heat out of the shack/cabin or listen to the outside stream. Front or side or both entry are a little sketchy on the build. I have pic if anyone wants to see the truth of if it all. Bbrad3 at ya hoo!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

26 June 2023

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

Perfect getaway

We enjoyed our second stay at Mindy's cabin, with perfect weather to enjoy the scenery and unwind.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C., Denver

30 Mar 2023

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

Such an amazing place to stay for hitting up the slopes everyday!!!

We loved staying here. The location is great for skiing and the creek next to the house just makes the property more beautiful. There were four of us (2 couples) and having the three rooms for options gave everyone a choice.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

31 Jan 2023

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

Great Ski Cabin

If you are heading to New Mexico to ski Taos this is the perfect place to stay. The A-frame has all the basics in the kitchen to cook meals, a wood burning stove to stay warm, 3 comfy queen size beds and a short drive to the resort. The owner was great at communication and responded immediately to answer any of my questions. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Megan F.

26 Dec 2022

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

Christmas Family Getaway

We had a good experience at the cabin for the Christmas holiday. We were expecting a somewhat rustic experience, and the cabin delivered (read the information manual upon check in, it will fill you in). We loved how close it was to the ski slopes and to town, and the cabin had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael L., Austin, Texas USA

20 Dec 2022

Rustic, a little basic

Wood burning oven heat was difficult to regulate. Electrical system in house looked retrofitted, some sockets didn’t work or were intermittent. TV very basic, you better have a streaming service. The house had a lot of flies & dead flies under upstairs bed. It could use an upgrade to the heating system given the cold weather in Taos Ski Valley. I was disappointed and uncomfortable, I looked forward to leaving. I’d give it a 4/10

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devin H.

31 Aug 2022

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

Nice place!

This was everything we were looking for! Really appreciated the children’s books, as we had our toddler along!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith McCann M.

26 Aug 2022

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

Absolute Paradise!

This was our 4th or 5th stay at Mindy's A frame cabin and again it was a wonderful experience! The location is beautiful and the cabin was so comfy and clean. We hated to leave and hope we can return again next summer. Thank you, Mindy for making your property available to us. We love it so much! 💕💕

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

2 Aug 2022

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

Great get away!

This is a beautiful location. The cabin is very comfortable and a great place to kick back and relax!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney A., Kansas City, MO

29 Apr 2022

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

Cozy Cabin

We have stayed here twice and have enjoyed our both our stays. We love sitting outside next to the Rio Hondo. The cabin is great but not a lot of seating for a group - it was perfect for just the two of us. The location is great, lots of hikes and we love grabbing food and popping into the shops of the Village of Arroyo Seco.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

28 Mar 2022

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

Very cute cabin in the woods just 3 miles from the ski area base.

Excellent stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseff J.

17 Mar 2022

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

Great little cabin in great location

Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Gustavo G.

6 Mar 2022

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

Everything was excellent but

The place it’s perfect but they need to take care better with the cleaning is not the worst but for us it’s 7 out of 10

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

26 Feb 2022

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

Awesome place

Close to the ski valley and Taos

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

23 Feb 2022

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

Cozy home close to Taos Ski Valley

Amazing place! Plenty of sleeping space for the four of us, could've fit a couple more in. The wood stuff keeps the place nice and toasty! Very close to Taos Ski Valley. Comfy beds, good shower. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the house!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie W., Nederland

13 Jan 2022

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

Wonderful little cabin close to the ski mountain

Enjoyed this little cabin this past Christmas. Very quaint and well equipped. A few things you should know 1) If you come in winter make sure you have 4Wheel Drive and potentially chains. We got stuck several times and also helped dig the neighbors out. The highway plow socked us in the driveway on a powder day and it took us over an hour to get out to the road. 2) There are neighbors right across the street and as a rental, they often leave the lights on all night long. Additionally the hot tub off their deck is nearest to the cabin and you can hear them partying. So, if you are looking for a secluded quiet place, it might not be as off the beaten path as you had hoped. If you want to hang with the neighbors-- then great!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M., Kempner Tx USA

26 Nov 2021

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

The cutest cabin, at the perfect spot in the mountains!

We had the BEST time in New Mexico! The cabin was perfect, and had everything that we needed and more! We loved the the Rio Hondo that ran right by the cabin! Getting to hear it run was the highlight of the trip! It was so relaxing! We couldn’t have gotten a better spot! So much to see! The views are breathtaking! We will definitely be back! Thank you Mindy for sharing your home with us! You were awesome!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney A., Kansas City, MO

17 Oct 2021

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

Great cabin!

We loved our stay. The location was beautiful and the cabin was very cozy. Host was very helpful with local recommendations.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maddie T.

28 Sept 2021

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

Charming Cabin

We stayed in this cabin for three nights with our dog and really enjoyed our stay! It’s in a great location and we especially enjoyed the sounds of the water right outside our window. I will say, I can’t imagine coming with a group of people—it’s a bit tight inside and only seating for 2 in the living room. Would definitely stay here again though.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lew R.

24 Sept 2021

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

Reminds me of Camp when I was a kid.

As mentioned in several of the reviews for this cabin, it is in an excellent location to enjoy what this part of New Mexico has to offer. “Rustic” is the operative word. (It is even used as part of the wi-fi password! Which works fine by the way). The pictures accurately show the place. Think more like what camp was like as a kid, than glamor camping. The bed my wife and I used was very comfortable, and better than some we found in other Vbro home rentals. The kitchen was not lacking anything, if cooking is your thing. We visited from Dallas Texas, off-season, so “Secluded” is the second word that comes to mind. With almost no one around, the nice well stocked fire pit, with stacking Adirondack chairs, next to a babbling stream is either cozy and private, or spooky depending on your perspective. Exploring at this altitude was a little more challenging than I was prepared for. Should have followed hostess Mindy’s suggested direction to a panoramic overlook that was a bit more Senior Friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

12 Sept 2021

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

Great getaway location

This cabin was perfect for a quiet family getaway (four adults). Close enough to Taos Ski Valley and town for easy hiking access and amenities, but secluded enough to feel like a peaceful retreat. Internet speed was great when we needed to do some work, the kitchen was well-equipped with spices and a variety of cooking vessels, and we really enjoyed the fire pit above the creek. Would happily stay again when we return to the area!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mindy Jones

This property has been in my family since I was a baby. I've enjoyed many holidays in it over the years. It's one of my favorite places on the planet because of how peaceful it is.