Outstanding Private Estate. Best Location. Special Rates!

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Residence, driveway, and gated parking area.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

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Taos, NM

Kit Carson Park
‪13 min walk‬
Taos Plaza
‪15 min walk‬
Taos Historic Museums
‪16 min walk‬
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Guest

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This lovely one story, 3 bedroom home is conveniently located a half mile from the center of Taos and 20 miles from Taos Ski Area.

It is an historic adobe home which has been extensively expanded and remodeled. Additions include a large living room with Kiva fireplace, huge master suite, sun room, and a large den.

It is located within a half mile ewalking distance of the town plaza on a quiet cul-de-sac street with private parking and entry behind a remote control gate.

It has three bedrooms including a huge master suite. There are two private patios, one with gazebo, and the other with a 5 person hot tub.

There is a separate casita in back of the property that is currently occupied by a responsible, mature, quiet couple.

Keywords: Outstanding, private home, quite, cul-de-sac, gated, private parking, walk downtown, Resort and Spa close by, 20 miles to Taos Ski Valley!

Property manager

Jim McBrayer

Languages

English

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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

Please, no more than 8 people total

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Please request. Fee $100. Large walled courtyard.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only!

Please respect the peace and quiet of our neighbors. Loud music, fireworks, and glitter are not allowed.

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

Note from host: Please, no more than 8 people total

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

Property Registration Number STR2018-00103

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Taos

Located in Taos, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Kit Carson Home and Museum and D.H. Lawrence Ranch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carson National Forest and Río Grande del Norte National Monument. Twirl Toystore and Playspace and Kakawa Chocolate House are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Taos, NM

What's nearby

Kit Carson Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Taos Plaza - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Taos Historic Museums - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Taos Art Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Earthships - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
‪Michael's Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
‪The Coffee Apothecary - ‬3 min drive
‪Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Outstanding Private Estate. Best Location. Special Rates! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Outstanding Private Estate. Best Location. Special Rates!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outstanding Private Estate. Best Location. Special Rates!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Outstanding Private Estate. Best Location. Special Rates! located?

Located in the heart of Taos, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kit Carson Home and Museum, Kit Carson Park and D.H. Lawrence Ranch. Taos Center for the Arts and Historic Ledoux Street are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Nov 2023

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

Pleasant Taos stay.

We were pleased with the property and location. It was quiet, cozy and provided easy access to everywhere we wanted to go.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri O.

27 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful and comfortable house

This is a beautiful house original artwork, a layout with privacy in mind, a great hot tub and kiva fireplace. The property manager and owner responded were responsive and gracious. We highly recommend this property!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S., Durango, Colorado

31 Mar 2023

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

Everything you need

Loved the location, set back at the end of the road and very peaceful. The distance from the square was perfect; one could go on a longer walk to square or, if the weather is not great, there is a convenient free lot next to the square to park in. The house is well stocked with a kitchen that has all the appliances and utensils one needs, 2 living areas, and a lovely courtyard. We'd definitely stay here again and again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

13 Feb 2023

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

ski trip

3 couples stayed 3 nights. The kitchen was supplied sufficiently for light cooking. Beds were comfy, but pillows too tall for some. Yard and details of the house were stylish and uniquely Southwest! Driving to Taos Valley was no problem and we had opportunity to explore Taos easily.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

7 Jan 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat!

This beautiful home, with all the amenities, in a great location, was absolutely perfect for our family over the Holidays!!This home has large spaces with courtyards, hot tub and the authentic Taos atmosphere! Well outfitted for cooking, family gatherings and relaxing! Honestly, we didn’t want to leave! The owner was welcoming and quick to respond to my inquiries , though we never saw him. We will definitely be coming back! I highly recommend!! Thank you for sharing your home! ❤️

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liv S.

14 Mar 2021

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

Perfect way to relax and restore

This is one the best houses I've rented on VBRO - the unique layout gives the family or guests lots of room to spread out so that everyone can have alone time and gather together. Which is especially needed when you have been cooped up with your family for a year. I especially loved the decor, the art, the tile - all special touches that make this house special. The house was stocked with everything we needed (except food of course) which made our stay very easy to relax and feel at home. The location is great - 5 min from grocery stores, restaurants and shopping.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haley B., Lubbock

9 Dec 2020

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

Taos Getaway

Very nice we enjoyed the house so much! 100% recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in Taos.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F., Eagle River, AK, USA

14 Jan 2020

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

Quiet, great location

I can't say enough good about Jim's home. It's a great location, easily walkable to downtown, and also very close to some great hiking trails. The house was very well appointed, with good skillets and knives (something I've never seen in any other rental I've used). You can't go wrong renting this place.

Stayed 56 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shawna W.

25 Mar 2019

Beautiful, funky house for a great ski weekend!

We had a great time! Enjoyed the space-especially the hot tub! Really nice stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margie P.

14 Mar 2019

Beautiful!

Wonderful house! Beautiful setting. Well worth it!

10/10 Excellent

Harriet B.

13 Mar 2019

This is a lovely house. Plenty of room, lots of sun, hot tub. Nice patio, but it was winter.

Wonderful

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

29 Nov 2018

Perfect getaway in Taos! Spacious, private, easy walk to town

Our family of six adults and dog had an awesome long weekend in Taos to celebrate thanksgiving. This home exceeded our expectations. The private outdoor spaces, hottub and kiva fireplace were the highlights of our trip. It was an easy walk to town and the kitchen was well stocked to prepare a thanksgiving dinner. Would definitely recommend and stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T., Vacaville, CA

28 May 2018

Lovely home and great location

We enjoyed our recent Taos stay immensely! The house is roomy with lots of places to sit/lounge comfortably, inside and outside. The beds are very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, utensils, pots, pans and appliances. There were five in our group and we were all well pleased with our stay. The location is convenient to the old plaza with its galleries and shops and places to eat. The weather was great during our stay, so we did not need to use heating or cooling. We did enjoy using the hot tub! Everything was in working order and clean. We could have used more bath towels, hand towels and washcloths. There is a washer and a dryer available, but it would be nice to have enough bath linens to not need to do laundry during a one-week stay. We did NOT contact the property manager or the owner about this issue, though, so I guess we shouldn't complain! It really is a lovely, private house and garden with everything you need for a great vacation. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it to family and friends and anyone else looking for a great rental.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Tom B.

2 Apr 2018

Enjoyed our stay.

Very much as advertised. Roomy and well equipped. Clean. Seemed further from town center than 0.3 Miles. Quiet location. Owner very responsive to questions and calls. Family enjoyed table games available by owner. About 30 minute drive to Ski Valley. Worked out great for our family of 6, would recommend for others.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

john w.

3 Feb 2018

Everything you need

Close to town,spacious,very Taos-like decor,private,comfortable.

Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., Santa Fe, New Mexico

12 Dec 2017

Spacious Family Getaway

This is a lovely, well-maintained and spacious home, in the heart of Taos! We celebrated Thanksgiving there this year and had plenty of room for 3 couples and 4 young children (who slept in a heap on the floor of the den). It is within walking distance to Taos plaza and several restaurants. The house had a fully equipped kitchen (including coffee maker), 2 separate bathrooms, and working wi-fi. The master suite is gorgeous- with a large bath tub and walk-in shower. Also, the owner/manager of the property promptly responded to questions and messages. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

21 Aug 2017

Wonderful! Very comfortable and great location.

We booked this property last minute to come visit our daughter who was doing an internship at the Taos Ski Valley Resort so I did not have high expectations. The house turned out to be one of the highlights of our short time in Taos. It is charming and feels so comfortable like being at home. Very clean and well appointed with everything we needed. It is a very pleasant walk into town to shop and dine. Truly enjoyed our visit to the Taos Treasure and highly recommend it. Hope to return to both Taos and this home again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

amy b., San Diego, California

19 Aug 2017

Magical Family Weekend at this artfully appointed Taos retreat

We enjoyed another magical weekend with family at this wonderful home. Even though this house is just a walk away from downtown - and also just around the corner from a wonderful spa/restaurant - it feels like it's worlds away. The space has many areas to settle with a book or maybe enjoy a morning yoga routine - we found a yoga mat which made it easier to do on the tile - all while surrounded by fun pieces of art, stained glass, decorative tiles and other knick-knacks that gave us a taste of Taos decor. This was our second year visiting this particular VRBO property. We have several family members with special dietary needs and therefore made all of our meals here during our stay - the fully stocked kitchen is one of our favorite aspects of this property. There is a large dining room table inside. We chose to use this as a buffet serving area during dinner so that everyone could take their meal outside and dine by candlelight in the enclosed courtyard. We spent many hours laughing over dinner and dessert at the table in that beautifully landscaped area! This location is ideal for those who like to spend their days enjoying the many art galleries and festivals that are along the main street through town. We also visited the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge outside of town for hiking. We stopped by Cid's Food Market on the way back to pick up gluten free/organic groceries. We appreciated having the laundry onsite so we could clean our hiking clothes before the next part of our trip. We also appreciated the quality of the beds - everybody got a good night's sleep (and a few naps!) after our hike. Thanks, Jim for another wonderful year at your lovely space in Taos!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

24 July 2017

Great home for family get together.

Three generations of our family enjoyed our week in this comfortable Taos house. There is ample room (inside and out) for 6 people (and dogs) to be together and also enjoy some private space. When we told the owner that we had some persistent bees or hornets, he had them sprayed within hours. It was quite warm during our visit, so we especially appreciated the efficient evap cooler. We would definitely consider staying at this house again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

14 Jan 2017

The house is wonderful-spacious and beautiful and honey!

Would definitely stay here again. Home Away let us down, however. I never received arrival information and had to contact the homeowner directly. Also they got our dates wrong and almost rented the place a day early! Host is lovely-It all worked out, but Home Away needs improvement!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

amy b., San Diego, California

15 Oct 2016

Fabulous family time in Taos

Several members of our family stayed here during a wonderful weekend in Taos. This space was even better than advertised! We had plenty of room and bathrooms, yet it also felt cozy, with several places where people could gather for a conversation or a meal. Dining out or dining in were both stellar options here. We enjoyed making meals in the generously-stocked and well-equipped kitchen (ex: blue corn pancakes one morning from a delicious mix we found in the cupboard). The large dining table just off the kitchen was a perfect place for family to gather. We also enjoyed eating out at a beautiful spa just down the street (we stumbled onto it while walking). Like so many other reviewers, we enjoyed spending time out in the beautiful, shaded courtyard. The house was tastefully decorated and there were interesting art details and pieces to delight in every direction. The location was ideal - downtown is just around the corner, yet we felt a world away when we came home. We appreciated the excellent communication from both the owner and manager - we would definitely recommend and stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

13 June 2016

Wonderful place to relax and to enjoy the area!

The house was very comfortable for 5 women to share. It was tidy, spacious, and in a nice location. We especially enjoyed having breakfast in the private courtyard, surrounded by lovely flowers. The property has a cozy, welcoming feel. We didn't end up cooking any meals since there were so many options for dining out, but the kitchen and dining room were inviting. We also didn't use the hot tub, but it looked very clean! The owner and manager were very accessible and quick to respond to our request of turning on the evaporative cooler. Both of them contacted us to make sure we were satisfied. We enjoyed our short stay in Taos and this home certainly is a gem!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

2 Apr 2016

Beautiful and very comfortable home

The home was better than advertised! Located very close to downtown but at the end of a quiet street, it provided the perfect balance. The home was very comfortable for our group of five (including a 3 year old). The decor was very much northern New Mexico/Taos. It was the perfect home and location for our 4 day trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hi Jolie R.

10 Jan 2016

Annual Family Ski Trip

Our family of 5 were completely satisfied with the facilities. The house is very spacious. Master bedroom very roomy and bathroom was good. Second and third bedrooms plenty of room as well. Two living areas with comfortable seating. Kitchen and dining room met our needs. The house was warm and cozy. Our ski strip was complete but wish we had another day just to lounge around the house. We hope to return. Thank you Jim for the accomodations.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rhonda B.

12 Sept 2015

Labor Day Weekend

Absolutely wonderful property. Very comfortable, private, relaxing, and a very warm feeling. Just the Taos feeling you would expect. Home is very clean and so nicely decorated. Nice courtyard with crab apple trees, native plants, and tables and chairs for seating 10-12 people. Caretakers are very nice and kept a very low profile. About 1/2 mile from the main shopping district.

About the host

Hosted by Jim McBrayer

The owner is a retired park ranger currently engaged in adventure travel, sailing, and fine art painting. He has invested considerable time and resources into improving and expanding this lovely property which was originally a small historic adobe cottage.

Why they chose this property

This property was purchased as a private home for the owner who takes great pride in it and wants to make it available to others. He has a second home in Colorado where he lives when not in Taos.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful, quiet location within walking distance to town with private off-street parking, fireplace and hot tub. Only 20 miles to the Taos Ski Valley!

Languages:

English

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