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Mountains in Your Face

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Rainbow view, Luna Vista
Luna Vista and winter view
Comfortable living space
Kitchen
Vigas and tile throughout

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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El Prado, NM
  • Earthships
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kit Carson Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Taos Plaza
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mountains in Your Face

Come enjoy the glorious views of Taos Mountain and the Sangre de Cristo Range from Luna Vista just outside Taos.. Summer is coming on so book for this popular season of warm days and cool nights. There is lots to do in the area. Visit Taos Pueblo, eat at any number of excellent restaurants or shop around the Plaza. Or, stay home and relax in attractive Southwestern surroundings and comfort. The house, patio and hot tub all have stunning views. The kitchen is large and well-equipped. The house sleeps five, depending on family/friends preferences. Sleeping features are a bedroom with a massive king sleigh bed and another room with two queens. The sofa pulls out to a queen in the living room as well. The house is built with traditional viga (beam) ceilings and tile floors, and sports furniture built for comfort. There is original Southwestern art work on the walls and a cozy TV nook with recliners off the living room. The banquet-style dining room table is great for entertaining but the home encourages intimate get-aways as well. Keep us in mind and we hope to see you soon. Please note that the $160 per night rental fee covers two people. Additional guests are $20 per person per night.

Property manager

Sally Ooms
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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 allowed: in designated areas
Please be sure to read, sign and send the contract we provide below to complete your reservation. Thanks.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

El Prado

Located in El Prado, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. KTAOS Solar Center and Millicent Rogers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include San Francisco de Asís Church and La Hacienda del los Martinez. Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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El Prado, NM

What's nearby

  • Earthships - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Taos Mountain Casino - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Taos Plaza - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Taos Pueblo - 13 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KTAOS Solar Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Michael's Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Orlando's New Mexican Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountains in Your Face pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Mountains in Your Face?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountains in Your Face?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountains in Your Face located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Earthships, San Francisco de Asís Church and KTAOS Solar Center. Millicent Rogers Museum and La Hacienda del los Martinez are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 188 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alana B.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Wonderful Week at Luna Vista!

Everything about our stay at Luna Vista was wonderful!From the reservation process to the check-out process, everything went smoothly!Sally and Madrona were quick to respond to questions or concerns.The house was well equipped, and the location is perfect.I strongly encourage this property as a VRBO!We wil return
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gay M.

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

Taos with Mountain Views

House with wonderful mountain views in two directions. Once we got our bearings, location was easy to get to and to get to downtown Taos area. House was very comfortable with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Ample space to relax in living and dining rooms. Kitchen had all appliances one would need. Since we stayed a full month, we settled in nicely. Property manager greeted us upon arrival and showed us around the property. Would stay again.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

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

Great location and great house! Had everything we needed.

Wonderful VRBO! We were greeted upon arrival and had a lovely tour. We cooked several dinners in, and the kitchen had every amenity we needed. Living, dining and bedtooms are huge and spacious, plenty of towels, and the hot tub was a great treat after skiing. We would definitely stay again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Winter in El Prado

Property was great. Beware of the aggressive dog on the corner of Lower Las Colonias. Easy drive to skiing. Enjoyed the hot tub in the sub zero temps outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian S.

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

Short getaway

The home is really cute! We really enjoyed the fireplace and hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Family Getaway

Such a relaxing place and perfectly located . The booking process was super easy and the owner was quick to answer any questions I had before arriving. 10/10 recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

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

Perfect

My husband and I wanted to get away for alittle R&R. House had beautiful views, had everything we needed. Very quiet area and don’t be put off by speed bumps(not a big deal) and the little bit of gravel road is smooth and not an issue.Love the southwestern vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK G.

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

Terrific Stay at Luna Vista

Check-in to check-out was really easy. The kitchen has nearly everything you need. All appliances worked. Bed was comfortable. Hot tub was relaxing. Was there for a week and served our family well.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

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

Repeat customer

We've stayed here 3 or 4 times and hope to come back again in the future. The house is pefect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan K.

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

Great Decorations

The property was decorated very nicely. Enjoyed the hot tub. The bathrooms are a little old, but clean and still great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Base camp to explore area

Comfortable, everything we needed, sweet spot, house is awesome. We didn't stay long, nice in evening. For Taos, this was a sweet place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack Y.

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

Taos Retreat

It is a Taos appropriate home. We were looking for a vacation stay that would let us get a local flavor of how locals live. This home did that for us, we were never in a big hurry to leave because the home is comfortable & appointed nicely. We’d walk to the end of the road each night to watch the spectacular sunsets. The area is quiet & peaceful. There are some funky homes in the area but that’s Taos, the area did feel safe. We’d definitely stay here again. Getting to the Taos Plaza or Arroyo Seco is easy.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terese C.

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

Great spot!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house had everything we needed and the view from the porch was lovely. Very relaxing and enjoyable weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Relaxing time

Great Mountain View’s from all directions Even during record setting heat this adobe home was extremely comfortable with only a fan. Madrona was there if we needed and the location was great for day trips
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsea C.

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

Perfect Family Stay

My family frequents Taos and this has been one of our favorite stays! Perfect for families who want their own space. Suggest a car that is capable of off-roading for the dirt road
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan T.

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

Luna Vista

We really enjoyed our stay. The property was clean and functional. Centrally located between Taos and the ski area. We definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

Easy Place to Stay

It was a lovely property and close to skiing and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Great house, great views of mountains in the day, and Taos lights at night. Fairly easy access to most everything from here. My only whiney complaint which has nothing to do with the house are the unavoidable, numerous, randomly spaced speed bumps on the last mile of pavement to the area. If you don't pay attention, just going 25mph down to road will put your head to the roof of your vehicle. A bit overdone.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Remote review!

So I didn’t get to stay at this property- my husband and young adult son stayed here while on a short ski trip. They loved it. Husband said the house was amazing- beds comfy- clean- house even had some coffee in freezer!! Maybe I can go next year and we can get this place again! First hand, communication with the house manager, Madrona, was great! She was extremely responsive and helpful throughout my hubs and kid’s stay. Recommend 💯!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

T M.

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

The perfect Taos house

My family loved staying in this beautiful home. Spectacular views, private, gracious and comfortable and full of books and art. Easy distance to everything we wanted to do in town. Dark skies for stargazing, windows on all sides to watch the light changing and snow falling and birds appearing everywhere after the storm. The perfect place to enjoy everything we love about spending time in Taos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Brush CreekTennessee

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

Lovely home

Home was beautiful and fully stocked with everything you could possibly need for an extended stay. It is a bit far from the center of town and with snow it was at times challenging but the kiva fireplace and hot tub made the commute over the unpaved road worth it. Thank you to Madrona for being a great caretaker and available when you need information.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Taos

Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger H.

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

Quiet and Comfy Stay

Quiet and lovely 4-day stay. The house was clean, had comfy furniture, open floor plan, and the kitchen had everything I needed. The property manager lives in a casita next door and was very accommodating and helpful. I was solo on this trip and enjoyed the stars, views of Taos Mountain out the kitchen and living room windows, and the hot tub under the car port. To access the bathroom for the master bedroom you go out to the hall. There are 8 speed bumps depending which way you go to town, but it slows traffic down. The dirt road is a dead end and you can’t really hear the main road. Thanks for your helpfulness and quick responses. I will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sally Ooms

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After a career as a print journalist, I wrote a non-fiction book at the casita on the property I now call home. The book is called Finding Home: How Americans Prevail. A native of Kansas City, I have lived in New Mexico for almost 25 years. I moved briefly to San Francisco in 2011, and then to the California Delta 2013, after an extensive book tour. I owned and ran an art gallery and store in Isleton, CA, for four years. Now, when my husband, dog and I are not at 30A Valerio Rd. North in Taos, we are traveling the country in our retro Winnebago Brave.
At home and during travels, I am working on a novel, and sketching and painting the countryside we pass through.



























Why they chose this property

The mountains and quality of light found in and around Taos have become part of my soul. I love the organic feel of an adobe house. Plus I am a sucker for a view. That's why I chose my particular viewing spot. The sunrises and sunsets always delight. Watching the moon rise from the portal is magic.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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