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2 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Taos, New Mexico

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Casa De Cuentos-Spectacular Views-Charming and Cozy.

Type Private vacation home
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
House Rules
  • Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total);Paid for before arrival.
  • Children allowed: ages 0-17
  • Smoking is not permitted;Outside on patio/deck but not inside the house.
  • No events allowed
Max Occupancy 4
Host Language English
Property Id 129625
Casa de Cuentos - House of Stories -3400-square feet COZY and LUXURIOUS home-Back on the vacation rental market! It had been a much loved vacation rental since 2007-2021. We moved in full-time in 2021 and built a new house. Now, since June of 2026, it is ready for you to BE HERE to find your 'story.' Tranquil and mystical, your daydreams and night dreams here will delight you.

Located halfway between the town of Taos and the Taos Ski Valley, our adobe 'home-away-from-home' is private YET close to everything you may want to do while in the Taos area... IF you feel like leaving. (15 minutes to town and 20-25 minutes to TSV to ski.) You are also close to FOUR different ski areas and a snowshoeing/cross-county park when you stay at Casa de Cuentos, too! Over 500+ 5-STAR Reviews on combined platforms! NM SAFE CERTIFIED. HO Permit #

We are convinced you will love our home as much as we do and not care to leave the premises often, yet you could choose to do so with ease. Our hot tub, den-bar area, art studio, and game/movie and book library will provide lots of entertainment. Sit by one of the fireplaces to dream stories, tell stories or write stories.

Wood-beamed ceilings, wood and saltillo tiles throughout add to the warmth and tenderness of Casa de Cuentos. There is a separate recreation room area with additional living room and Kiva if one needs space from others while visiting. Our kitchen has just been remodeled and new pictures with knotty alder cabinets and granite countertops will be posted soon. Hallway bathroom is currently undergoing a partial remodel, also.

CASA de Cuentos: The main house has 2 bedrooms (a KING bed in master and a full bed in the hallway bedroom. There is a living area upstairs with 360 views. There are two built-in extra long singles upstairs-but there are NO curtains. So, it is bright up there, on purpose. VIEWS! There are 2 bathrooms (one with a large shower and the master bathroom has a deep, soaking tub with handheld shower attachment) and a HUGE den with a BAR and beer fridge. There are four living areas. You have fabulous views of the mountains out the north-side: large windows frame the mountains perfectly and let them into the living/dining area. To the south - you have expansive views of the valley and hot air balloons can be viewed floating eye-level or below in the distance. Daytime: Taos-turquoise blue skies during the day and STARS in the night-sky are so close you can touch them while sitting in the hot tub in the courtyard. (I just got out of the hot tub and I need to report there are more stars here than I ever knew existed...it is 'plum' full of stars--as my Grandma used to say.)

The views from the second-story art-studio-living-area are THEE best in Taos--360 degrees of turquoise skies and mountains and sunrises and sunsets. Watch the moon rise, watch the sun rise and sun set..from the art studio-heaven! (Dave designed this 1000-square foot addition and has done all of the remodeling.)

Pinons and sagebrush are the native plants that blanket the grounds of Casa de Cuentos and their sweet smells are all of the aromatherapy you will need while at this tranquil adobe. Two outdoor living areas: a deck with a hot tub in N.E. courtyard with new flagstone patio with a built-in firepit facing the mountains and a new patio on the South-side facing the valley. The NorthEast courtyard has a huge fenced in area (fence is 6-ft. tall) for one dog’s pleasure and well-being. We will consider two well - behaved dogs. Please ask. The Northwest yard (where we parked our camper) also has it's own patio and a huge fenced in area for pets and play.

Casa de Cuentos - the perfect place for a few people to have solitude and/or for a small family.

We have a fabulous fenced in courtyard for a dog. Pet fee for one dog is $150. We may accept two well-behaved dogs. Please contact us before booking to ask.

Furnishings-decorations may be a bit different than the pictures; alas, they will be clean, attractive and cozy.

40 minutes from Red River/55 minutes from Angel Fire/1 hour from Ojo Caliente/1.5 hours from Santa Fe/2.5 hours from Albuquerque/3.5 hours from Colorado Springs/4.5 hours from Denver/Right next to your heart!

Casa de Cuentos - House of Stories - Live your story!

Exterior camera for security on driveway and parking area.

You will love our home: Casa de Cuentos in Taos, New Mexico

Guest comment : My husband and I, our two grown daughters, son-in-law and grandson had the best vacation ever at Casa de Cuentos! The home is cozy and warm -- very relaxing and peaceful, comfortably furnished and well maintained. Our family could not have been made to feel more at home. The views from the living room and dining room windows are spectacular. The location is secluded but also convenient to both town and the ski valley. We will absolutely stay here again.

Guest Comment: A magical place! The photos do not do it justice -- it is serene, romantic, beautiful, peaceful, idyllic... My boyfriend and I were so inspired we decided to get married while we were there! My Mom and brother were so inspired at what we did, they mended relations after years! The magic continues....Thanks to Tammi and Dave!

We live in a neighborhood with a dead-end dirt-graveled shared easement-driveway. Two other neighbors share our long, dirt driveway; and, our house is very private with lots of trees, open space and a tall, privacy fence. 10 MPH is max. speed on our driveway. Exterior camera on Driveway-Parking area. We provide hot tub maintenance every few days. Dave will pick up your trash from the garage once a week and take it to the dump. We do water the flowers every few days, also.

Our property also houses a casita that is a short-term rental--which we will be taking care of while you rent this home...the "big" house. Casita Ave Maria is a totally separate property across the driveway...with its own patio, hot tub and parking area that cannot be seen from the "big" house. Both houses have lots of privacy.

Keywords: Casa de Cuentos, home, house, adobe, paradise, vacation, dream, romantic, peaceful, solitude, rest, lodging, FUN, enchanted vacation rental, home away from home.
Located in Taos, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. John Dunn Bridge and Río Grande del Norte National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Traveling with kids? Consider Taos Center for the Arts, or check out an event or a game at KTAOS Solar Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding.
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    Policy

    Pet policy

    • 2 total pets
    • Note from host: paid for before arrival.
    • Pets allowed
    • Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
    • Welcoming dogs only

    Check out time

    • 10:00 AM

    Check in policy

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 25

    Payment policy

    • Localcurrency: USD

    Check out policy

    • Check-out before 10:00 am

    Know before you go

    • This property does not have elevators

    Check in start time

    • 4:00 PM

    Check in instructions

    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Special instructions

    • 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
    • Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
    • Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    • Long-term renters welcome
    • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    • Property registration number ho-25-2018
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

    Children and extra bed policy

      • Children are welcome.
    Amenities

    Popular amenities

    • Arcade
    • Barbecue
    • Crib
    • Dryer
    • Fireplace
    • Free parking
    • Heater
    • Hot tub
    • Internet
    • Kitchen
    • Laundry
    • Living area
    • Microwave
    • No smoking
    • Outdoor space
    • Patio
    • Tennis court
    • Toys
    • Tv
    • Washer

    Property amenities

    • Ski:
      • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
    • Pets:
      • 2 total pets
      • Pet friendly
      • Welcoming dogs only
    • Dining:
      • Dining table
    • Safety:
      • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
      • Deadbolt lock
      • Fire extinguisher
      • First aid kit
      • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
    • Bedroom:
      • 2 bedrooms
      • Bed sheets provided
    • General:
      • Unit size: 3400 sq ft (316 sq m)
    • Kitchen:
      • Coffee/tea maker
      • Dishwasher
      • Electric kettle
      • Ice maker
      • Kitchen island
      • Microwave
      • Oven
      • Refrigerator
      • Stovetop
    • Laundry:
      • Laundry facilities
      • Near laundromat
      • Washing machine and dryer
    • Parking:
      • Onsite parking
    • Internet:
      • Free WiFi
    • Outdoors:
      • Barbecue grill
      • Fenced yard
      • Garden
      • Outdoor furniture
      • Patio
    • Pool/spa:
      • Hot tub
    • Bathrooms:
      • 2 bathrooms
      • Bathtub or shower
      • Hair dryer
      • Towels provided
    • Workspaces:
      • Desk
      • Desk chair
      • Office
    • Langs Spoken:
      • English
    • Things To Do:
      • Birdwatching nearby
      • Casino nearby
      • Fitness facilities nearby
      • Golf nearby
      • Golfing on site
      • Hiking/biking trails nearby
      • Hunting nearby
      • Kayaking nearby
      • Mountain climbing nearby
      • Rafting nearby
      • Snow sports gear
      • Snowmobiling nearby
      • Tennis on site
    • Entertainment:
      • Arcade/game room
      • Books
      • DVD player
      • Games
      • Music library
      • Stereo
      • Video library
      • TV with cable/satellite service
    • Living Spaces:
      • Dining room
      • Fireplace
      • Living room
      • Wood stove
    • Climate Control:
      • Heating
    • Family Friendly:
      • Children's books
      • Children's games
      • Highchair
      • Stair gate
      • Travel crib
    • Location Highlights:
      • In a rural location
      • In the mountains
      • Near a health or beauty spa
      • Near a hospital
    • Services And Conveniences:
      • Iron/ironing board
      • Limited housekeeping
    • Suitability/accessibility:
      • Area rugs in public areas
      • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
      • No elevators
      • Note from host: Outside on patio/deck but not inside the house.
      • Smoke-free property
      • Smooth flooring in public areas
      • Stair-free path to entrance
      • Well-lit path to entrance
      • Wheelchair accessible
 

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