Casa Ambrosia: Unique Adobe Home with Mountain Views in a Beautiful River Valley

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A rustic adobe-style building with a flat roof and a large circular window.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a hanging plant.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden shelves, a sofa, and a staircase.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a rocking chair, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Carson National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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El Rito, NM
  • Place, Carson National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dar Al Islam
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Abiquiu Lake
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

El Rito

Located in El Rito, this holiday home is in the mountains. Black Mesa Winery and Vivac Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carson National Forest and Rio Chama. Purple Adobe Lavender Farm and Girasol Gift Shop at Bode's are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
El Rito, NM

What's nearby

  • Carson National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The O'Keeffe: Welcome Center - 45 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Plaza Blanca - 51 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Dar Al Islam - 53 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Abiquiu Lake - 58 min drive - 48.5 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Farolito - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Ambrosia: Unique Adobe Home with Mountain Views in a Beautiful River Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Casa Ambrosia: Unique Adobe Home with Mountain Views in a Beautiful River Valley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Ambrosia: Unique Adobe Home with Mountain Views in a Beautiful River Valley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Ambrosia: Unique Adobe Home with Mountain Views in a Beautiful River Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Ambrosia: Unique Adobe Home with Mountain Views in a Beautiful River Valley located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Carson National Forest and within 16 miles (25 km) of Rio Chama and Poshuouinge Ruins. Purple Adobe Lavender Farm and The O'Keeffe: Welcome Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 254 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot!Well stocked kitchen.Comfortable accommodations.Easy to get to Ojo and Abiqui.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation. Great location for access to Carson NF.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This unique property was very comfortable. All the important qualities of travel in one place: comfortable beds, kitchen (best complete kitchen, ever), Wi-Fi, and many sitting areas.Best of all a hot tub surrounded by millions of stars! Probably an understatement on number of stars but I lost count so many times Dear were unassuming and passed gently across the yard.Looking forward to a future stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful adobe and peaceful views. A fawn and a wild horse made an early am appearance. We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice Vrbo near great hiking trails
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great location! Added bonus there’s an EV charger in El Rito. Painless check in, house well stocked and a fantastic host. Everything was too easy and we just got to relax. A small complaint - it’s too popular! We’re going to need to stay on top of its availability!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a quiet comfortable headquarters for our exploration of O'Keefe Country. We watched the Milky Way from the sunroom and enjoyed the fireplace in the cool evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for exploring northern New Mexico sites, so many quiet majestic roads to drive and only a short drive to Ojo Caliente hot springs or the Abiquiú Inn for a bite to eat. Quiet area with great scenery, comfortable beds/rooms and everything you might need were provided!
The driveway
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Echo Amphitheatre
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Alicia was very friendly and prompt with communication. Casa Ambrosia is a unique homei n a beautiful setting just as described. It was clean, quiet, cozy and comfortable. There were lots of things to do in the area, as described in the detailed information book in the kitchen. We only scratched the surface in a week of exploring. We especially appreciated the washer, dryer and dishwasher. There were lots of comfortable chairs inside and out. We really enjoyed the hummingbirds and other wildlife. Several deer stopped by to say hello. We highly recommend this place for a relaxing getaway. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was beautiful and remote, but still convenient to Ghost Ranch and Ojo Caliente. We had a very relaxing couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home to stay in. Beautiful views from every window and the luxury of a hot tub to enjoy it in
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable and very peaceful. we were able to enjoy all of the amenities necessary for cooking a big meal and soaking multiple times, even in the drizzling rain! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a special property. Its location is very serene and quiet and lovely. It’s only 20 minutes from Ojo Caliente Hot Springs and a lovely hour-long drive to Taos. Our crew enjoyed exploring the area and then retreating to the Casa! The beds were comfortable, the shower was also good. As mentioned in other reviews, the kitchen is well-stocked with equipment for making meals. I recommend getting to the property before dark. It isn’t a difficult drive, but it’s out in the country and the signage is there and subtle . The host provides excellent instructions and..get there before dark! She also warned us the card lock pad is touchy and it did take several tries every time, but it worked! The road to the property isn’t ideal for cars without good clearance. We had a truck and were glad we did. Compact cars, vans etc are probably fine, but not low to the ground sports cars The sun room is lovely and we spent a lot of time in there. It would be great if the screen doors were fully functional - we would’ve loved to have had even more fresh air circulating through the home. The Casa was clean and inviting. We hope to stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing location with a view. The house was clean, well stocked, and had a great character. A memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

The property was peaceful, better than pictures, and very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet stay in our favorite Adobe house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host! Excellent views, peaceful surroundings, nice easy access to trails and forest roads. The fireplace and hot tub were real treats!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

enjoyable stay

It was great to be able to spread out and relax at Casa Ambrosia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful vacation property in a remote and private area. We especially enjoyed the views and sunsets as well as the access to some incredible scenery and hiking nearby. The kitchen and living areas are very well set up and stocked with everything we needed. We loved our stay here and would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded and quiet. Saw eight deer in the yard one morning! Absolutely dark sky. Best view of the Milky Way we have ever seen. Comfortable home to come back to after a day of hiking and sightseeing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great New Mexico vibes. Perfect base camp for El Rito climbing, Ojo, and El Farolito
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Our stay was in the middle of June and it was wonderful. The house was awesome and very comfortable. The location was great right up against the national forest. If you are looking for a secluded getaway this is the perfect spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Long weekend get-away

Very nice property and beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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