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Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace

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Arroyo Seco, New Mexico
  • Kit Carson Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Taos Pueblo
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Taos Plaza
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court

Arroyo Seco - Los Altos - Half way between Town of Taos and Taos Ski Valley - 8 miles either direction

Delight in this beautifully designed custom built Taos adobe vacation rental with spectacular east/west mountain views and access to the Los Altos Club House with indoor pool and tennis court. This 3 bedroom + sleeping den offers 4 private sleeping areas for less dollars than the full 4 bedroom options.

The large flagstone patio with "Outdoor Kiva Fireplace" extends your living space and offers grand outdoor evenings summer and winter. Light up the fire, have lively campfire conversations or simply stargaze and be warmed by your "Kiva". Slip into the steamy hot tub at day's end after skiing, hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, shopping, sight seeing and stargaze some more in this upscale Taos vacation rental offered exclusively by Premiere Properties.

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Premiere Properties
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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

Arroyo Seco

Located in Arroyo Seco, this holiday home is in the mountains. Carson National Forest and Río Grande del Norte National Monument reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Arroyo Seco, New Mexico

What's nearby

  • Kit Carson Park - 18 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Taos Pueblo - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Taos Plaza - 19 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Earthships - 19 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 23 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KTAOS Solar Center - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sabroso - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Medley - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Illuminada - panoramic views, clubhouse with indoor pool, tennis court located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Rottenstone Pottery and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Carson National Forest. Manzanita Canyon Trailhead and KTAOS Solar Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

April lyn R.

Wonderful 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: Great place to stay..

10/10 Excellent

Megan K., Dallas, Texas

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay at this property. It was perfect for our family of 4 and our friends' family of 4. Comfortable and convenient location to hiking, Arroyo Seco, and Taos.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

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

Great 2-family ski house

Just finished a 5-night stay (March 2024) with 2 families skiing at Taos. The house is very clean, comfortable and convenient, located in a quiet neighborhood close to the ski mountain road and a 15-minute drive to Taos ski village. The house has great views towards the mountains and lots of windows. Furniture, linens, etc were very comfortable but not so fancy as to induce anxiety. Kitchen was very functional and fairly well stocked. The house was the perfect size for 2 families of four. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca C.

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

Homey

The property had adequate amount of space for our visit and was very homey feeling. Sunrise and sunset views were breathtaking. There was plenty of kitchen supplies, blankets, towels and TP. We enjoyed making dinner and sitting at the dining room table as a family everynight. My kids liked playing in the snow. We especially liked that its very close to the main road up to Taos Ski Valley. I think the only slight downfall was the beds were hard and somewhat uncomfortable, but overall we would recommend this home and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Miguel S.

Fly Fishing Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Overall, we loved the house and the setting. Some of the pillows are a bit dated from use and could use some upgrades, especially on the daybed. Since the front of the house gets the most sun and wind, consider providing a blower to remove rocks and debris. The TV could be bigger and newer. The house was very comfortable and we enjoyed it otherwise and would like to return in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Vive G.

A Beautiful Spot Beside the Mountains

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 fully enjoyed our stay at Casa Illuminada and look forward to being back in the future. The house is spacious and comfortable, with staggering views of the mountains. We enjoyed having access to the community pool and tennis courts and the convenience of being just a few minutes from the ski valley and downtown Arroyo Seco. Each night we'd walk out to Rim Road to watch the sunset and meet neighbors--some residents, some visitors. The house manager was very responsive, and the house is stocked for a comfortable stay. I will say that its years of being rented are starting to show--there are some loose tiles in the floors and the patio could use a paint job. But overall it's thoughtfully outfitted and a beautiful place to settle in for a stay in the Taos area.
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8/10 Good

Mercedes C.

Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Wonderful
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10/10 Excellent

William T.

Returning guest!!

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: Perfect
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8/10 Good

Gene s.

Review of stay at Casa Illuminada

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Started out with issues with the requirements for pets, required that they be keep in cages when we were not at the house. Reason was the furniture and cleaning issue. It should be pet friendly or no pets. Once there the furniture was not at a level of I consider very new....but we managed with well trained dogs not to allow them on the furniture. Overall stay was good had a couple of issues the infloor heating had an issue before we arrived... it took a day to catch up... space heaters made it comfortable till it caught up.Did have a smoke issue with the main fireplace after a heavy snow, I think that was do to the chimney cap being off the (sitting on the deck), it cleared . Location was good, neighborhood was nice and quiet. Not a very big TV for watching any sports... but you should be outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy N.

Best of the Southwest!

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: What a great place! Easy access to ski area, Arroyo Secco, and Taos. Well appointed, super clean, excellent support and info from property company and manager. Made the combo of ski trip for husband's birthday and time with our Albuquerque family just SUBLIME.
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

Very nice house, 10/10 views.

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 stay for families. Hot tub is very clean and in working condition. Housekeeper is very nice as she sent something we had forgotten. Only complaint is the beds were very hard. I had to sleep on the couch which was no fun. If your going to ski, the location is 10/10. Will stay again in future.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Lovely home in a great neighborhood

I had stayed at Los Altos previously but found this home to have a better location as it backs to the mountains. The sunrises are spectacular. The home is great for a family…I was joined by my daughters and their husbands and my two young grandsons. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a little or a lot. The bedrooms are spacious and the property manager was highly responsive. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

William T.

Ski 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
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10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Casa Illuminada was fabulous!

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: Casa Illuminada was the perfect place to stay! Close to ski area, nice walking distance to Arroyo township etc. Everything was perfect and we plan on coming back!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Christmas in Toas

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: Entire family had a great time and the house was perfect
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10/10 Excellent

Bernice M.

Awesome view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 really enjoyed the views, hot tub and outdoor fire. The kitchen was well stocked with necessities, the beds were comfy and we had plenty of space for 8 people. We would stay there again for sure. Only improvement I would suggest is some new kitchen knives- other than that a perfect set up.
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6/10 Okay

Jason H.

Family getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We looked for home to best house our 4 young adult children during their winter break. We generally go to Colorado, but wanted to go somewhere new and likely less crowded during the pandemic. We wanted something convenient to the local attractions but also somewhat secluded and private, at least 3 BR, 2 BA, a private hot tub and a kitchen to prepare and enjoy meals. Casa Illuminada filled our needs. The location of the home was awesome to get to Taos Ski Valley while also being reasonably convenient to get to Taos Plaza, restaurants, and grocery stores. There was a mix up with the local caretaker of the property. She was unable to properly clean the home before our arrival. The management company helped us immediately and she was able to return to the home in an effort to properly prepare the property for our stay. That said, the first impression wasn’t what you would like and tarnished our opinion of the properties cleanliness and overall fit and finish relative to a luxury vacation rental. The location and layout of the home are magnificent, but it could use a few updates before I would recommend it’s as a luxury rental (e.g., fixtures, furnishing, bedding, and a few other maintenance items).We were happy with Premier Properties response to our concerns during and after our stay. They were responsive,understanding, and professional.
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10/10 Excellent

Katie B., Austin, tx

A very merry christmas!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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've stayed in Los Altos 5 times and this was the best house we've stayed in. The view is incredible and we were able to cook and enjoy our Christmas meal in the kitchen. Problems: Living room furniture could use an update. Water pressure in kitchen sink and master shower was bad. We contacted our local contact about replenishing supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, and laundry detergent. She never responded.
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2/10 Terrible

Judy N.

Do Not Rent This House!

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We came in Sunday evening and Monday evening saw signs of mice. The caretaker was called Tuesday but no help was offered . We found droppings on the floor, furniture and beds. We left Wednesday but had paid for three more nights. The owner and Premier Properties refunded less than 1/5 our payment.. We left Wednesday.We had paid for 3 additional nights.
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6/10 Okay

Barb L.

Great Views and Location, Property Needs Updates

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The views from Casa Illuminada were great and the layout of the house was comfortable. Unfortunately the house itself needs updating and had the following issues: non functional blinds on several windows, screws all over the front and back patios (we had to pick them up so we did not step on them), wasp nest in the fascia with lots of wasps (we had to spray it to enjoy the outside patio safely), loose floor tiles throughout the house, gas grill was not hooked up properly (we hooked it up correctly so we could use it), furniture well used (not the cleanest or comfortable), old appliances (functional, just old), exterior wood was rotting (needs to be fixed and resealed), front doors had a large crack (you could see daylight). We still enjoyed our stay, but for the cost we expected the property to be in better condition. We have stayed at other properties for a similar cost and they were in way better condition.
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10/10 Excellent

Ellinor F.

Family reunion at Arroyo Seco

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 were happy with the house which met our needs well. Beds were comfortable. dKitchen well supplied. We were concerned about the condition of the patio but enjoyed using it anyway.
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10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Fantastic house, great location

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: This house was perfect for our large family. Clean and well maintained. The location was ideal for a quick trip up the mountain for skiing or into town for groceries or dinner. Thankfully we didn't need her during our stay but the local caretaker, Kelly, was responsive to our pre-arrival questions. Overall a great stay!
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8/10 Good

Lovely neighborhood, easy access...well done.

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: Had beautiful horses in neighboring yard. Comfortable stay with family.
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6/10 Okay

Stephen B.

Casa illuminad-Los Altos-Recent Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love Arroyo Sec and most Los Altos properties but Cas Illuminada is in desperate need of repairs and maintenance. Windows and screen dors in poor shape. Damage to the Fireplace hearth and general poor condition.
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8/10 Good

Casa Illuminada Stay Mardi Gras 2018

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our fourth trip to Casa Illuminida and we love the location and house. Unfortunately, the condition of the house has deteriorated since our last stay with basic maintenance not being performed. Briefly: the wooden housing on the hot tub has fallen away from the tub, leaving the entire back of the unit open; paint is peeling or very dirty on the trim and doors of the house; the rear door from the kitchen is very difficult to open; TV in smaller bedroom will not show a picture - only sound; faucet in hall shower is loose and can spin without engaging; stove hood was filled with spider webs; light out in master bath; front door knob was replaced with a differently shaped unit and door not repainted to cover old outline; broken window in the living room; and windows not clean. Again, we love the house, but will not be staying again.

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