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Casa De Cuentos-MidTerm Rental: Available December-April/For Sale, Also-MAGIC
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6315.9 sq m
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Taos, NM
- Place, Río Grande del Norte National Monument7 min drive
- Place, John Dunn Bridge10 min drive
- Place, Black Rock Hot Springs11 min drive
- Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Casa De Cuentos-MidTerm Rental: Available December-April/For Sale, Also-MAGIC
Casa de Cuentos - House of Stories -3400-square feet COZY and LUXURIOUS home-loved vacation rental since 2007-- a picture-perfect place to BE 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.
We currently live in this, our home, and are building two new houses. We plan on putting this property up for sale Spring of 2026. This is available for three-five month rental for a family of two-five people OR up to three roommates. There are just three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Maximum of three cars allowed at this rental. No parties allowed.
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 3 bedrooms (a KING bed in master and a King bed in the den bedroom and a single bed in the hallway bedroom--there is a living area upstairs with 360 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 and three bedrooms : King(2) and twin (1). 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 for a long stay: $350. We may accept two well-behaved dogs. Please contact us before booking to ask. We would need to know breed ahead of rental agreement.
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 floors and bathroom cleaning every two weeks. We provide hot tub maintenance and cleaning, as well, every few days. Dave will pick up your trash from the garage once a week and take it to the dump.
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. We will be moving into the NEW casita that Dave is currently finishing building. From there, he will start our new BIG house...after we sell this property next summer. 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 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.
We currently live in this, our home, and are building two new houses. We plan on putting this property up for sale Spring of 2026. This is available for three-five month rental for a family of two-five people OR up to three roommates. There are just three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Maximum of three cars allowed at this rental. No parties allowed.
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 3 bedrooms (a KING bed in master and a King bed in the den bedroom and a single bed in the hallway bedroom--there is a living area upstairs with 360 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 and three bedrooms : King(2) and twin (1). 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 for a long stay: $350. We may accept two well-behaved dogs. Please contact us before booking to ask. We would need to know breed ahead of rental agreement.
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 floors and bathroom cleaning every two weeks. We provide hot tub maintenance and cleaning, as well, every few days. Dave will pick up your trash from the garage once a week and take it to the dump.
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. We will be moving into the NEW casita that Dave is currently finishing building. From there, he will start our new BIG house...after we sell this property next summer. 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.
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Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children
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Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
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Property Registration Number HO-25-2018
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About the area
Taos
Located in Taos, this holiday 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Taos Center for the Arts, or check out an event or a game at KTAOS Solar Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Taos, NM
What's nearby
- Río Grande del Norte National Monument - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
- Rottenstone Pottery - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
- John Dunn Bridge - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
- Black Rock Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
- KTAOS Solar Center - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Midtown Market and Lounge - 3 min drive
- Pizanos - 12 min drive
- Toribios - 12 min drive
- Medley. - 10 min drive
- Hunter Tom's - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
11 December 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erika B.
23 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for families!
Erika B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
AJ H.
4 January 2019
Best view!
AJ H.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gary P.
2 January 2019
Outstanding property...! The photos don't do this place justice. Very comfortable and relaxing.
Gary P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jan & Randy W.
29 December 2017
A beautiful home for a large group, stocked with everything you could possibly need.
Jan & Randy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified
8/10 Good
Priscilla P.
13 July 2018
Very nice and private
Priscilla P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
CONSTANCE R.
27 October 2011
Nights Under the Stars at Casa de Cuentos
CONSTANCE R.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Geoff S.
28 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay in the Enchanted Land
Geoff S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nancy D.
11 June 2017
Wonderful, RELAXING, time at Casa de Cuentos!!
Nancy D.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adriane S.
14 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful oasis!
Adriane S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Julie P.
21 March 2012
Great home!
Julie P.
Verified
8/10 Good
Malachi B.
18 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Lovely Home! But be careful of messaging before booking.
Malachi B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark E.
4 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday ski vacation with family
Mark E.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
30 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views
Susan M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Don T.
19 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old guys week away!
Don T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dan A.
30 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home at awesome location!
Dan A.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen R.
25 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base for Taos exploration
Karen R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
29 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
birthday weekend
Robert B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Hillary R.
5 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Taos getaway!
Hillary R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Wendy S.
11 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House of Stories and Wonderful Memories
Wendy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
5 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home to visit Taos
Mark S.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Ashley S.
21 December 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Hideaway in Taos
Ashley S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Steve G.
15 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and perfect!
Steve G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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8/10 Good
Verified traveller
29 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Jeff H.
20 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed escape
Jeff H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
About the host
Hosted by Tammi or Dave Clancy
We currently live in this-our home. We are building a new home and will rent this out until May 2026. At that time, we plan on putting this property up for sale.
We, the Clancys, purchased our vacation/future retirement home property in 2007. We had often visited Taos and enjoyed our short stays. It was during the filming of a short, indie-film for a friend, with Taos as the location, that Tammi declared she wanted to retire in Taos. The Taos Magic blessed that statement. We have had the most amazing guests and they have all added to the charm of our home. Casa de Cuentos-our original home first purchased in 2007-and, now there is a second home on the property that Dave built--Casita Ave Maria, too. Tammi is a retired English/Theater teacher and Dave was a house inspector for the state of New Mexico. Now, he is building houses. We both clean and maintain and manage our rentals.
We have a short-term casita on the same property which we also manage and clean. It has its own yard, parking space and hot tub. It is completely private and separate from the “ big” house.
We, the Clancys, purchased our vacation/future retirement home property in 2007. We had often visited Taos and enjoyed our short stays. It was during the filming of a short, indie-film for a friend, with Taos as the location, that Tammi declared she wanted to retire in Taos. The Taos Magic blessed that statement. We have had the most amazing guests and they have all added to the charm of our home. Casa de Cuentos-our original home first purchased in 2007-and, now there is a second home on the property that Dave built--Casita Ave Maria, too. Tammi is a retired English/Theater teacher and Dave was a house inspector for the state of New Mexico. Now, he is building houses. We both clean and maintain and manage our rentals.
We have a short-term casita on the same property which we also manage and clean. It has its own yard, parking space and hot tub. It is completely private and separate from the “ big” house.
Why they chose this property
Welcome to Casa de Cuentos in Taos! We, the Clancys, purchased our vacation/future retirement home in 2007. We had often visited Taos and enjoyed our short stays. It was during the filming of a short, indie-film for a friend, with Taos as the location, that Tammi declared she wanted to retire in Taos. The Taos magic blessed that statement.
After a bit of remodeling, we decided to try the vacation rental business and we have loved renting our home out for others to enjoy! We have had the most amazing guests and they have all added to the charm of our home. We moved here full-time in 2012 and have purchased two other homes since 2007. Dave maintains and cleans our vacation rentals and keeps the home fires burning! Tammi is in charge of booking and guest communications and is Dave's cleaning assistant. Our homes are sparkling clean.
After a bit of remodeling, we decided to try the vacation rental business and we have loved renting our home out for others to enjoy! We have had the most amazing guests and they have all added to the charm of our home. We moved here full-time in 2012 and have purchased two other homes since 2007. Dave maintains and cleans our vacation rentals and keeps the home fires burning! Tammi is in charge of booking and guest communications and is Dave's cleaning assistant. Our homes are sparkling clean.
What makes this property unique
Views, privacy, luxury and coziness above all! Oh, and enchantment-fancy word for magic.
We will clean this house during your rental period, every two weeks. We will clean the floors and bathrooms and do a wipe down of the kitchen.
Dave will maintain your hot tub with cleanings and chemical balancing during your stay. He will also pick up your trash from the garage once a week.
We will clean this house during your rental period, every two weeks. We will clean the floors and bathrooms and do a wipe down of the kitchen.
Dave will maintain your hot tub with cleanings and chemical balancing during your stay. He will also pick up your trash from the garage once a week.
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