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Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo

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Sky Nest panoramic views and cozy open concept space
Modern lines of the Sky Nest exterior
Kitchen with an elevated view
Bedroom with en suite bath
View from the upstairs deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Arroyo Hondo, NM
  • Taos Plaza
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Earthships
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo

Amazing 360 Degree Views
Beautiful Viewing Deck
Sunrise over the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range
Sunset over the Rio Grande Gorge
15 minutes to Town of Taos
25 minutes to Taos Ski Valley
Rio Grande Gorge Recreation Access
Hot Springs
Steam Room Shower
Hand Made Tiles
Local Douglas Fir wood cladding
Gravel driveway off paved road for easy access, parking spot for two vehicles
Laundry, iron/ironing board
Green Building

Sky Nest is a locally designed and sourced green built home on the Hondo Mesa. Sky Nest offers an unparallelled natural setting to let you ground and connect in peace and privacy watching the clouds roll from the mountains out across the expanse of sage and juniper high desert lands, toward the rocky gashes leading down to the Rio Grande deep within its gorge. The living space is elevated above ground level to sit in the view. This home has one bedroom and one bathroom, a simple well-stocked kitchen for all your home cooking needs. The home is built on stilts and sits at 7,000 feet elevation with room for 1-4 guests.

This ultra-efficient sanctuary lets you appreciate and savor the nature all around you. Eco-consciousness and comfortable, you'll love your stay here.

Large picture windows perfectly frame 360 degree mountain views and flood the main room with warm light. Simple and elegant functional design makes this home relaxing and easy to operate. The living room includes a comfy sectional couch that contains a full-size sleeper sofa.

Kitchen amenities: Induction 2-burner stove, extra large toaster oven for baking. Microwave, coffee maker, and blender. Easy 2-stool breakfast bar is a great place to catch up on email before getting the day's adventure going or enjoy a sit-down dinner at the dining table. Bluetooth speaker provided to amplify your favorite tunes.

The queen bedroom is at the back of the home with optional privacy provided by a large natural wood barn door. A private bathroom with steam shower with window provides total private relaxation.

Enjoy time on the deck in every season watching the landscape, birds and butterflies out across the vista. An outdoor grill, dining table, string lights and and the stars above let you enjoy a little outdoor living space in addition to the interior of the home.

Primary Suite: Queen Bed, Private Bath with Steam Shower
Other Sleeping Options: Full Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

Details about the home: 
Designed by Joaquin Karcher of Zero E Design
Stylish, eco-friendly design
Constructed using blackened Douglas Fir
Rainscreen facade cladding
Double wall construction with cellulose insulation
Lunos e2 Heat Recovery Ventilation System
Handmade tiles fired in Mexico and designed by Ayse Design

This home has mini-split air conditioning and heat system. The home is well-regulated and there are are very few hot days of summer. The electric baseboard heaters and a few electric portalble heaters will cut even the coldest chill during the winter.

Property manager

Greg and Cat

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arroyo Hondo

Located in Arroyo Hondo, this holiday home is in a rural area. KTAOS Solar Center and Millicent Rogers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Arroyo Hondo, NM

What's nearby

  • Kit Carson Park - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Taos Plaza - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Earthships - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 20 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Earthship BioTecture - 23 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KTAOS Solar Center - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sabroso - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Medley - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aceq - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Río Grande del Norte National Monument and 3 mi (4.8 km) from John Dunn Bridge. Carson National Forest and KTAOS Solar Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Relaxing

Second time stay and it was very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Greg and Cat

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Languages:

English, French, Spanish