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Eastern Star Retreat - Open Plan, well-appointed home with mountain views.

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A well-appointed, east-facing home in summertime
Eastern Star Retreat in wintertime
Large banks of windows to maximize mountain views
A spacious home, inside & out. Snow covered grounds.
Sunset at home in the summer

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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El Prado, NM
  • Earthships
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Taos Plaza
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Kit Carson Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Eastern Star Retreat - Open Plan, well-appointed home with mountain views.

Beautiful Adobe-style, custom home with magnificent panoramic view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Slow down. Take in the scenery. True to its name, step outside to watch the crimson hues over the mountain range at every sunrise and sunset. Alternately, stay cozy indoors to unwind, read your favorite book by the fireplace, or gaze at nature from our walls of windows while sipping your favorite drink.

This well-appointed, comfortable home tastefully displays a collection of southwest pottery, paintings, lightings, custom stained-glass artwork and other collectibles in every room. It offers 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths.

The home is located in the coveted Blueberry Hill area, next to one of Taos’ main paved roads. No 4WD or lengthy drive on spine-jolting gravel roads is involved! Home sits high on a 3-acre lot with privacy fence. It is 5.5 miles from Taos Plaza and a quick, easy drive to restaurants, shops, sights, and outdoor recreational activities including fly fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, snowboarding, white water rafting, and golfing.

The first master bedroom is complete with a wood-burning fireplace and an en suite bath with double sinks. The second master bedroom also sports an en suite full bath with double sinks. Both en suite baths have large walk-in shower for easy, convenient access. The third bathroom is located next door to the third bedroom, and it has a bathtub and shower combo. Each bedroom comes with a king Sealy's Premium Posturepedic mattress, and each bathroom comes with luxurious towels.

The spacious 21' x 25' great room truly speaks to quality family time as it provides multiple seating areas and a collection of table games for the young and old. The house has an ideal chef's kitchen. All sorts of cookware, cooking utensils and serving dishes are provided for any size meal sharing.

Eastern Star Retreat is a single level, modern, custom-built adobe-style home. No sunken living room or baths like many homes in this area. No steps or spiral staircase to climb or maneuver. Certainly, convenient and safe home features for all members of the family.

The radiant floor heating system under the Saltillo tiles provides gentle, even, warm air throughout home in the winter months. In the warmer months (from late May to September), the evaporative cooling system naturally changes the warm, dry air of this region into cool, moist air inside the home.

You will feel instantly welcome and pleased as you enter the house and are presented with a foyer, a fireplace and a majestic mountain view. A true family get-away vacation! In the event you find the need to stay connected with the information highway, the high-speed fiber optic internet is in place for you.

Eastern Star is the perfect retreat for ALL seasons.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Table games available, for the young and old
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Max home occupancy: 8. Additional charge: $50/night per person after 8th guest. Person(s) exceeding max. occup. will also be asked to leave property.
No pets allowed. Additional $150 PET CLEANING fee, plus $20 /night per pet guest brings into the home w/o prior knowledge or consent by homeowners.
No lit and unattended candles. No fireworks. No smoking inside or outside of home. Taos dry and windy weather conditions are high fire risks.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

El Prado

Located in El Prado, this holiday home is in the mountains. KTAOS Solar Center and Millicent Rogers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include San Francisco de Asís Church and La Hacienda del los Martinez. Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace 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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El Prado, NM

What's nearby

  • Earthships - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Taos Mountain Casino - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Taos Plaza - 10 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Taos Pueblo - 13 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allsup's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KTAOS Solar Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Orlando's New Mexican Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastern Star Retreat - Open Plan, well-appointed home with mountain views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eastern Star Retreat - Open Plan, well-appointed home with mountain views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eastern Star Retreat - Open Plan, well-appointed home with mountain views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eastern Star Retreat - Open Plan, well-appointed home with mountain views. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of KTAOS Solar Center, Millicent Rogers Museum and Earthships. San Francisco de Asís Church is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay at the beautiful and well appointed Eastern Star Retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I've rented several VRBOs in Taos. This one is my favorite! Great open living space. We'll be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Second time to stay here; remodel to kitchen and added bath are good additions. Blueberry Hill traffic has greatly increased and car noise is becoming an issue. Check in was seamless.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Lovely Stay

Our stay was fabulous! The home was very clean. Well stocked supplies. Comfortable. Decorating was unique, interesting and fun! We couldn't have asked for more!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

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

Spring ski trip

Eastern Star Resort is fabulous. It was extremely clean, comfortable beds and very well stocked. We loved our stay here and if we ever come back to Taos we would definitely stay again. The owners are responsive and gave suggestions on things to do. The location is perfect- far enough from Taos to see the night sky but close enough to be convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad O.

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

Weekend Getaway

Way nicer than the pictures and a great place for a weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Eastern Star Gazing

Very beautiful location, all amenities provided, charming home
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Robert C.

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

Taos

lovely home well equipped close to Taos. Great views and great restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britt C.

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

Pictures can't do this justice!

What an amazing home! Everything was in excellent condition and as described. The owners were incredibly friendly and helpful. The location, just outside of Taos, is incredibly convenient, quiet, and spectacular (even by Taos standards). Be prepared to take many photos every day of the scenery! We had an absolutely wonderful family vacation, with skiing, hiking, museums, and restaurants just a short drive away. A truly exceptional home and stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

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

Good stay

Nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris W.

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

Nicely equipped home near Taos

We had a great stay in this carefully appointed, well equipped home near Taos. The home was the
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Gainesville Florida

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

Eastern Star Retreat

Lovely stay . Home very clean , organized and homey .Trihn quickly responded to my question.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melisa I.

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

Great family escape

Loved the convenience of the location to town with the beautiful quiet star gazing nights. Beautiful home with a perfect setup for family to end the evening after Taos adventures from the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam R., Colorado Springs

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

Great Stay!

Return visit to Eastern Star, always love it. Very relaxing, close to town, perfect layout for a family gathering. Definitely will come again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

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

A great retreat!

This is an overall comfortable house to relax and enjoy the beauty of Taos and the natural surroundings. The beds are comfy and the well organized kitchen has just about everything you need for cooking any meal. Communicatios with the house manager are helpful and immediate. There were 4 of us and everyone felt at home at the Eastern Star Retreat
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed D.

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

Great Stay

Great Stay just outside of Taos. Owner was great to work with and the house was amazing! Nice and open! The hot tub was great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M., Dallas

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

Fabulous Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful time in your home. When it snowed the Friday after Thanksgiving the view was like looking at a postcard. We look forward to staying again the next time we are in Taos.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

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

Annual girls trip

We had a great time! The house was beautiful. Decorated very nicely. Beautiful views of the mountains and a hot tub! Thank you! We made great memories here, plenty of room for all eight of us.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Sister’s Trip

The property was more than we expected. We had a great time in the Taos area, so much to take in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shellie P.

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

Beautiful place, wonderful view

We had a wonderful stay, the kids played lots of games and interacted a lot. Open floor plan was awesome for our group! We would love to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Came for music festival; Big Barn Dance

We loved this property. Very well provisioned. Thoughtful touches. Well decorated. Has A/C!! The dirt roads are a bit of a drag; that could be temporary. The owners are very nice. Thanks, Eastern Star Retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude S.

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

Beautiful Setting

Great house with great views. Very thoughtful host and excellent communication. Perfect for two couples plus. The house was very well equipped.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Wonderful Property near Taos

Our stay at the Eastern Star Retreat was a wonderful experience. Everything was exactly as pictured in the listing. House is on a secluded lot about a 10 minute drive from the center of Taos. Host was very quick to reply to messages. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H., Rockport, TX

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

Wonderful Stay

We stayed at this lovely home while attending Michael Hearne’s Big Barn Dance. The owners have thought of every detail in making our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The home is beautifully furnished and is located close enough to Taos to be there in 10 minutes but far away enough to see the stars at night! The Mountain View was beautiful from everywhere in the house. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

PERFECT!!!

Beautiful home with quick access to the slopes and downtown shops. Could not have been better for our family of seven. Loved the hot tub and all this home had to offer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Trinh Le

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Kent and I are from Texas and we love to go to Taos and be away from the hot and humid weather for a few days. We have also been in awe with the New Mexico landscape. After a few trips to Taos, we decided to buy a home here. As the Taos locals have told us, "The mountain is calling!" and, yes, we responded heartily by claiming it as our second home.

Why they chose this property

If you like nature, you will love it at Eastern Star Retreat!

The house is located just outside of town where you can truly appreciate the wide open spaces of Taos. At Eastern Star Retreat, you'll enjoy the 360 unhindered view of the Taos mountains.

The Taos county, itself, stretches over 50 square miles. The average number of sunny days is 300/365. It has a mixture of diverse cultures that include that of Native Americans, Spanish and Anglo.

Taos offers all kinds of outdoor activities all year round. The options are endless: e.g., skiing, snow boarding, snow shoeing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, golfing, horseback riding, biking, and hot air ballooning. Even if you are not as much of an outdoor sport enthusiast as you would like to be (i.e., like some of us), you'd still enjoy sitting back on the porch and soaking in the beautiful weather, pristine setting, and majestic mountain views.

Personally, I feel blessed whenever I am there.

What makes this property unique

Guests frequently tell us they love our 2nd story gazebo! It provides a truly unique view of the Taos' mountains and valleys. They also love our large hot tub ...such a wonderful way to get a massage, pain relief, or simply relaxing entertainment .

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