Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza

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Entire home

Main bedroom w. King bed and access to backyard through greenroom.

Ensuite w. soaking tub and glass enclosed shower.

Soak in the hot tub and take in the views!

Overview
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Location
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10306.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Valdez, NM

Kit Carson Park
‪17 min drive‬
Taos Plaza
‪19 min drive‬
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
‪23 min drive‬
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Luxurious 3300 sq ft Passive Solar, 3 Large Bedrooms, 1 small bedroom with queen, 3 queen size beds, 1 king, and one full sleeper couch, 2 bathrooms, 2 walk in closets, Hot Tub, Steam Shower, Master bath with mountain views through tropical greenhouse, Large tropical indoor greenhouse off kitchen and living room, dishwasher, washer and dryer, brand new refrigerator, viking range, high ceilings, radiant heat, passive solar is warm in winter, cool in summer, indoor and outdoor rock walls, terraced organic vegetable and flower gardens, Saltillo tile throughout, 2 brick and flagstone portals with unbelievable views, large shade trees, Photovoltaic solar panels on roof, 15 min to ski lifts, 15 min to plaza. All wheel drive or 2 wheel drive with mud and snow tires recommended for inexperienced winter drivers during ski season.

Property manager

RON WINSOR

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Tobacco use - Outside only

Please use supplied cutting boards on kitchen counters and refrain from scratching chrome surfaces with scouring pads

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 58

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

Valdez

Located in Valdez, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. John Dunn Bridge and San Francisco de Asís Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Taos Ski Valley and Al's Run Ski Lift. Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Valdez, NM

What's nearby

Kit Carson Park - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
Taos Pueblo - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
Taos Plaza - 19 min drive - 16.9 km
Earthships - 20 min drive - 16.5 km
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 23 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪KTAOS Solar Center - ‬12 min drive
‪Sabroso - ‬8 min drive
‪Medley - ‬10 min drive
‪Toribios - ‬12 min drive
‪Aceq - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Carson National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rottenstone Pottery and Manzanita Canyon Trailhead. KTAOS Solar Center and Millicent Rogers Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

2 Mar 2025

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

Great place in a great location

Ron has a beautiful home with wonderful views and a great location for skiing at Taos and visiting the sites in the area.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne G.

1 Aug 2024

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

Mountain Magic

Gorgeous views from this secluded getaway in the mountains north of Taos! Awesome property close to Taos city center, artsy community of Arroyo Seco andTaos Ski Valley. Our 6 person family group cooked gourmet dinners in the beautiful, well equipped kitchen— what a delightful surprise! Windsor Castle was our home away from home for a week and we loved every minute of our time there❣️ Thanks for your hospitality, Ron!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., Dallas

3 Jan 2024

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

Ski Trip

We had a great time. The view is spectacular and it is close to the Taos Ski Resourt.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin N.

15 Apr 2019

Great stay

Ron and the property were both amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

27 Mar 2019

Great house, excellent stay

Had a great spring break at the Windsor Castle. House had everything we needed and Ron reached out to make sure everything was good.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

21 Feb 2023

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

AMAZING

This place is incredible. Look no further if you're visiting Taos. Just book it!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

travis s.

14 Oct 2023

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

Taos

Ron has a beautiful house on the hill overlooking the Arroyo Seco and Valdez at the base of the Taos Ski Valley… great spot!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chafen H.

22 Feb 2022

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

Unique property

A great stay again this year. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

anjanette s.

17 June 2020

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

Windsor Castle June 2020

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was the perfect mountain getaway. The house is beautiful! Ron is an excellent host. We definitely plan to return.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

17 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful Mountain Getaway

Stayed 1 week as a party of 4 people and 1 dog. This is a fabulous spot, great views of the mountains, can walk to extensive hiking trails just up the road, with the Ski Valley being a short 15 minute drive. The house is spacious and lovely, with large sitting areas outside that are protected from sun and rain. Ron is a wonderfully attentive and responsive host. We have been here several times, and it has always been the nicest vacation rental experience we have had in the Taos area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

12 Jan 2017

Serene

Nice location. Directions were tough to follow but Ron was kind enough to escort us. Nicely decorated. We all enjoyed it! Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Bart Z.

28 Mar 2016

Wonderful!!!

What a great vacation! This house is perfect for all ages and multiple families. The location is ideal sitting between skiing, shopping, and eating. The layout is great and the house is more beautiful than the pictures show. Nothing like sitting in a hot tub with amazing views after a long day of skiing. Can't wait to go back!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

23 Mar 2023

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

Great ski vacation

The house was great!! We’ve already talked about coming back :) fyi before you call rooms know the master is connected to the small bedroom :) ha! the place is spacious and well stocked! Great kitchen!! And the easy checkout I’be had in a vrbo! No stress! We got to meet Ron as well and he is great! Thank you Ron!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W., Providence, Rhode Island, USA

30 Jan 2019

Spacious and luxurious, perfect location between town and skiing

Winsor Castle was a delightful place for our large group’s ski retreat, with many thoughtful amenities and breathtaking views. The panoramic views of the mountains and canyon combined with the lush indoor greenery and abundant sun give the house an unforgettable character. The hot tub was a treat after a long day skiing, and the kitchen is the best equipped I’ve ever seen in a vacation house. Taos Ski Valley is an easy quick drive, and the restaurants and shopping in Taos are likewise not far. Ron really reflects the friendly hospitality we found everywhere in Taos!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Kelley L., Prosper TX

25 Mar 2020

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

Relaxing secluded retreat in the mountains!

We really enjoyed our stay. The property is very private and spacious. You will need all wheel drive if roads are bad as it’s a trek to the house. The home is well stocked with needed supplies in the kitchen for cooking your own meals and much appreciated that! There is an indoor garden which is lovely and relaxing but if you have small children then might not be ideal. We appreciated that Ron allowed our two small dogs to stay with us! We would definitely stay again! Thanks for hosting us!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan S., Oahu, HI

16 Jan 2024

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

Pictures don’t do it justice

Such a fun house! We were so pleasantly surprised at how amazing it was. The pictures don’t do it justice. It’s clean, it’s bright and refreshing inside. The hot tub is amazing and huge. The kitchen is VERY well stocked. Plenty of bath towels and hot tub towels to go around. Shower in the steam shower or bathe in a tub with a view! Ron is a SUPERHOST, and was available whenever we needed him. Contact him directly and he will get back with you!! Thank you so much Ron for your awesome home and always being available for us. We will recommend this place a thousand times over! We definitely recommend Windsor Castle!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Brad B.

5 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

nice large home but....

While the home is overall nice, my main issue was that the post says there is AC. I specifically messaged the host to confirm and he said, yes, central AC. There is no AC of any kind whatsoever. There was no instruction on how to gain entry to the home. We arrived very late at night and I was slightly panicked that we wouldn't be able to get in I was able to call him and he said the door was just open. There was no communication beforehand about that. There was dust all over the surfaces, but the windows were open, and I guess Taos is just dusty? The yard is very nice and was great for our dog. But we found a butcher knife and a paring knife lying on the ground outside the master window. There were good things. The bed is comfortable, the house is private. It could have been nice excewpt for the unfortunate downsides and the lie about the AC. That pretty much started us out with a very negative attitute. When I tried to ask about the AC on the 1st day of our stay - he never responded.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

28 Feb 2015

Great vacation and ski home near Taos Ski Valley

This place is awseome. This is not your typical ski home. It is so much more. This is a ‘full’ house with all the New Mexico charm that is often lost with other places. The walls are incredibly thick, saltillo tile throughout and all items are customized from the doors to the cabinets. The overall size of the home, each room and the kitchen (a chef's kitchen) are great. The master is really huge and the integration of a garden area, within the living areas, is unique to the location. The views are expansive and beautiful and even better from the hot tub. Our dogs were happy as can be and the owner made us all feel welcomed at all stages of our stay. This home would be great for a peaceful getaway or a place to throw a wedding. In terms of skiing at Taos Ski Valley - the location worked great. We were a large group and having the entrance/mud room was perfect. Unless you are staying where no car is needed (walking distance to slopes) this home only adds about 10 minutes of time in the car compared to renting a home across from the mountain - the size, comfort and value are well worth it.

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

4/10 Poor

Lisa C.

22 Aug 2016

Not so good

Here goes. We rent a house every year for a week of skiing at Taos and have had only great experiences. but this was different unfortunately. Although the property and house were very nice, the 4th bedroom was literally a windowless closet. When we arrived after a long travel day from both east and west coasts, the hot tub wasn't warm. no big deal but we mentioned it to Ron. The kitchen is nice, but lacked any sharp knives so we asked Ron if we could borrow a sharp knife. After these exchanges, Ron called us back at perhaps 10:30 at night after we had all gone to sleep. He left a long angry rambling message about what bad people we were for mentioning the hot tub and for asking for a sharp knife. On the message he told us to find another place to rent (we stayed). The sking was great so this didn't effect our vacation, but we won'y stay there again and can't recommend it.

2/10 Terrible

Bob T.

9 Jan 2022

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

I do not recommend this property

My family stayed here for our annual ski week and I will never be back, nor recommend this property to anyone. First off, getting to this property in the winter is dangerous. It's like going up and down back alley hills that are muddy and covered with ice and snow. Our son's van could not make it, and two of our front wheel drives barely made it. Only the AWD made it ok. Second the house has been decorated and is being maintained by a guy who shops at garage sales. It is a mess. Things don't work like lights missing bulbs, bulbs out, TV doesn't work, thermostats not functional, etc. many more things. For the price I paid for this place it was a total disappointment. There is a ceiling fan that does not work and has a plant tied to it with yarn. Total wreck. There is also an interior garden which makes the place smell like wet potting soil. And there is a live frog living in there that would make noise at night. Third, the kitchen is so poorly stocked and supplied. Not even a cookie sheet in there. There were very few basic staple. If you ignore this review, you better bring everything you want in the kitchen. Forth, the owner was absolutely unresponsive. I send him VRBO messages and left voicemails and never received one response. He showed up at the house when our first car arrived and never communicated again. The views from this house are amazing, but that's about it. I can't say it enough, find another property this one is not worth it. You've been warned.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Owen B.

14 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Mar 2022

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

Great visit

Gorgeous setting with 270 degree views including sunrise and sunset, and the house is higher-end than we expected. Ron/owner is available and caring- he made sure we were ok in snowstorm.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

22 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful, inspiring

My family of 6 had a loveky time here. 4 bedrooms (one small) in a well equipped kitchen and jsimpky beautiful surroundings, inside and out. The view is gorgeous and I-honestly felt might self lucky to have a whole day at the house with our toddler while the rest of my family skiied. The indoor greenhouses were magic; those and the decor were so beautiful and comforting, my husband and I are already thinking of trying to come back. Thank you Ron!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

9 Feb 2022

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

Good experience

Located in great spot

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeana e.

11 Jan 2022

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

Thanks Ron! We had a great trip!

Great location! Great house!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by RON WINSOR

I've lived in Taos for 35 years. Avid outdoorsmen, expert skier (private lessons and TSV mountain guiding available upon request), ultralight pilot, and am offering sunrise flights out over the Taos Gorge and Tres Piedras. Love to meet new people. The house I live in is close by, a few hundred yards away and I will be available for anything you might need during your stay.

Why they chose this property

Best views in area! Quiet and private - lots of lawns for kids to run around on, hot tub with spectacular views to relax in. Hiking and biking routes available right from property. Watch storms roll in and enjoy them from inside, looking out through the greenroom. It's majestic.

What makes this property unique

I designed and built this home in 2004-05. Passive solar house will keep you cozy throughout the day without having to blast the heat! Also, radiant floor heating will keep your toes warm throughout the house :)
Where else can you hang out in a jungle in your living room? Watch weather form across the mesa from the hot tub, or hammocks. Grill out on the patio and enjoy the sunset! There's nothing quite like it.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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