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Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza

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BLUE ELK CASA
Lush southwest ambiance with traditional woodburning kiva fireplace & viga ceilings throughout
Picturesque dining with views to landscaped private patio
Full modern kitchen with all the trimmings including dishwasher
1st Floor Kitchen view to Living room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Taos, New Mexico
  • Taos Historic Museums
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Taos Plaza
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kit Carson Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Master 1

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Master 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza

Town - Walk to Taos Plaza 1/2 block - 18 miles to Taos Ski Valley

Welcome to the true feel of 'Old Taos' in the 100 year old 'Historic' private airconditioned compound of 'Blue Elk Casa'. In the owner's words she tells us why this home may be just the one you are searching for to enjoy your valuable vacation time:

'In our mini-hacienda you are one block from the down town central plaza with all the wonderful food, art, shopping and museums you could wish for. At the same time your home base is nestled in a totally contained private home that has been hand-painted and crafted with love and which just 'feels good' to be in. We also offer to those family or friends traveling or celebrating together the choice of staying close but of having separate complete spaces when the need or desire arises. The second story unit (Blue Elk Up) has its own private entrance, private open deck, kitchenette, large living room and full bathroom with tub/shower combo. Blue Elk Down has two master bedrooms one with tub/shower combo & the other with walk in shower only. Both units have large enough living rooms for the entire group to gather for meals and visiting. This unique Up and Down separation is ideal for members needing quiet get-away time and space from the hustle and bustle of group activity. Please note these units do not have an interior flight of stairs connecting one to the other. From the downstairs patio you walk up an exterior flight of stairs to the upper unit.

In the afternoon and evening you are footsteps away from some of the locals favorite restaurants and cafe's. At 'Blue Elk Casa' you will be staying in one of the most authentic historic Taos vacation rentals offered in Taos, New Mexico. Come and experience true Southwest charm and architecture with adobe walls, viga ceilings, kiva fireplaces, bancos and nichos! Most important - you are a two minute walk from Taos Plaza and able to enjoy total and absolute privacy from neighbors or passers-by in this serene adobe walled compound.

Town of Taos STR permit number STR2019-00131

Property manager

Premiere Properties
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Taos

Located in Taos, this holiday home is in the mountains. Taos Country Club and El Valle Escondido Golf Course 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 Kit Carson Park. Twirl Toystore and Playspace and Kakawa Chocolate House are also worth visiting.
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Taos, New Mexico

What's nearby

  • Taos Historic Museums - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taos Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Taos Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Earthships - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Michael's Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Apothecary - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps away from Navajo Gallery, Historic Ledoux Street and Taos Historic Museums. Harwood Foundation Museum and Harwood Museum of Art are just steps away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 137 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart F.

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

TAOS Family Getaway

We all flew in for a long weekend get together. Some skied, some went to galleries and shopped. Restaurants in the area were excellent from Tex-Mex, to fine dining to brew pub pizza. We all enjoyed being together at the Blue Elk Casa. Star gazing was really good from the upstairs outdoors patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy r.

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

Great place and great location

This is our 2nd time staying here. We love the location, the hot tub, and the up/down units work just fine for larger groups. Great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

allen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda S.

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

Girls Trip 2024

My girlfriends and I travel once a year and this year we chose Taos, NM. The location of the property was perfect! Walking distance from the plaza, local shops, and restaurants. We didn't realize the property was two separate apartments. When traveling with your life long friends the last thing you want is too be separated. With that being said it would be great for 2 families. We felt that the place needed a very good deep clean. The patios were full of leaves, it is fall time but we had to brush off all the furniture to sit, nothing had been swept or made to look inviting. There were several cobwebs and the vents were dusty. The upstairs toilet runs and runs if you don't push the handle back up. Some items are just very used and old. Rugs, pillows, blankets, sheets could use replacing. The guidebook for the property was dated 2014. For the cost of this stay we expected more, and unfortunately would not return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janna E.

Beautiful private accommodation with history.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We completely enjoyed this rental. Adobe style and charm. Beautifully maintained and cared for. Star gazing from upper floor deck was amazing along with cool mornings in the private hottub. 1 block to all the shopping and dining Taos has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not worth the price!

This property has so much potential and the location is great, but… We pulled up to the curb and had to wade through weeds. The interior courtyard is in dire need of maintenance, too. The main house is adorable but the carpet is filthy which is a shame because the bathrooms and kitchen were clean. The comforters on the beds appeared not to have been washed in ages. Unfortunately, the upstairs unit had light bulbs out, an inoperable door handle and faulty toilet-all of which our friend repaired. The couch is coming apart and the windows were dirty. This property COULD be a show place. Sadly, while we enjoyed our visit, we paid way too much for accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny A.

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

Teens Vacation

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

L R.

Location, location, location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We couldn't ask for a better location or a more friendly host. The hot tub was a wonderful amenity and we appreciated the privacy of it. When the garbage disposal broke, maintenance was there the same day to get it fixed. The downside is that we did not know that the property we rented didn't connect on the interior, which made our 4 bdrm 3 bth rental a 2 bdrm, 1 bth and a 2 bdrm 2 bth - not ideal for a family. The units were well appointed, but lacked in cleanliness. The dust and dander left behind made for some miserable allergies during our stay, and I would encourage your cleaning crew to also look in drawers and cupboards as every dish we took out to use were put away dirty (presumably by a previous guests) and needed washed before we could use them - not the host's fault, but still an inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We were 4 couples and the space was perfect for our needs. It was nice to have the separation of the units so we weren't on top of each other the whole stay, and plenty of room for us all to hang out together on either patio when we wanted to. Cutely decorated. The upstairs kitchen area is way smaller which we weren't expecting but made work. Very small fridge so we were happy to be able to put extra food in the downstairs unit. The location to town can't be beat. During our stay the lower level AC was not working which was a bit of a bummer, it did get pretty warm. But the pros made that easier to overlook and deal with. We would all come back and stay here again if we travel back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bryanne J.

Girls Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great accommodations and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Rye R.

Charming Taos Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay at the Blue Elk. The location was prime to walk around the plaza and go to a concert at the park. Definitely would stay again. Only downside was the kitchen utensils and dishware seemed to be a bit old and dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Cozy and convenient

I rented the up and down for my two sisters, their husbands, my wife, and my mom. The location is just off the Taos square where there are plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from. The bedrooms were roomy and comfortable. The kitchen/living area is not huge, so having all 7 of us there at once was a little tight, but not too bad. We enjoyed taking in the sights around Taos, travelling to Santa Fe, the Taos Pueblo, the Gorge, and Red River. Parking for more than 2 vehicles can be a challenge. There was a parking pass for a nearby church which could have used a little explaining from the host. Overall, a very nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

brooke f.

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

Girls trip

This was a perfect place to stay for our girls trip. Location was great and the home was so perfect. The only problem we had was unlocking and locking the doors. Perhaps they could change the door locks to make it easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bartie S.

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

Convenient and comfortable

Enjoyed having the extended family in the two units. There was plenty of room. We liked the outdoor patios.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana B.

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

Lovely property, great location and wonderful support!

Four friends stayed in the two apartments and we really enjoyed our week. The location was close to the town centre but also very quiet. The caretaker was very responsive with all of our questions. Would recommend this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Blue Elk Casa

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Casa was exactly as described. It was neat, clean and well stocked. The location near the Square was great.
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Perfect location for a girls trip!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at the Blue Elk. Location was wonderful, walking distance to the historic district and a short drive to some fantastic skiing. The place was adorable, better than we expected. And, the hot tub was a nice bonus after a long day skiing.

10/10 Excellent

patrick O.

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

B day

what a wonderful place and taos is a great town .The house was perfect for the family.We will be back. Thank you. Patrick
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andy r.

Beautiful Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay at the Blue Elk Casa. I worried that the up and down units would split my group up too much but the downstairs living space is large enough for everyone to hang out, which was great. And being a 1-block walk to town was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

This place is perfect!

We loved our stay at the Blue Elk Casa! There were 7 of us in our group, we rented the upstairs and downstairs units. Plenty of room but super cozy. It's right in town so we were able to walk everywhere. Kitchen is fully stocked, beds are comfortable, hot tub was amazing after a snowfall. Communication with property manager was easy and helpful. Can't say enough good things about this place! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Our Favorite Taos Home

This is our second time to stay in the Blue Elk Casa and again we are incredibly happy with our experience. 1. The location is superb, 2. The double unit is perfect for traveling with family as you can have your own spaces, and 3. The hosts are very communicative, helpful, kind, and go above and beyond to accommodate your needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rudy K.

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

Nice property

The property was well maintained. The only reason I wouldn't give a five star review is because of the following issues: 1. The key was difficult to use. It was badly cut. 2. They didn't have enough wine glasses. Some glasses were plastic. 3. My bed needs new mattresses. I didn't hear similar comments from the others, so it was probably just my bed.. 4. The parking lot wasn't perfect. We had to park on the street, which wasn't always available. They had extra parking at a church which wasn't very convenient. However, I consider these problems to be minor. We had a lovely time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

ROBERT E.

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

Terrific property with a few fixable problems

We rented both the upstairs and downstairs of Blue Elk Casa, and in general found the property to be great for our family Thanksgiving vacation. There were a few issues: 1. the downstairs TV could not connect to the house wi-if, so we were limited to the upstairs one. The tech is pretty out of date. 2. My son and his partner found the sheets in their downstairs bedroom either had not been cleaned or were not cleaned very well. 3. The charm of New Mexico fireplaces was not available to us. The downstairs one worked for a day, the upstairs one never did. To be fair, the property manager did get someone in to try to fix the upstairs fireplace, but when he left neither upstairs or downstairs worked. Also in fairness, though, this happened the day before Thanksgiving…. Other than these fixable issues, be advised that the only full kitchen is in the downstairs unit, and it is really too small for a party of 8!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

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