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Location Location Location: Custom Home btwn Town of Taos & Taos Ski Valley!

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Casa Buena Vista "Winter" Bliss...
...on Private 1-Acre Homesite...
...with 360° Views, including Taos Ski Valley Canyon...
...and Views of Taos Town & Lights...
...and more Casa Buena Vista "Winter" Bliss!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Arroyo Seco, NM
  • Taos Plaza
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Kit Carson Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Taos Pueblo
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Location Location Location: Custom Home btwn Town of Taos & Taos Ski Valley!

Location Location Location: Custom Home btwn Town of Taos & Taos Ski Valley!

Situated in a convenient, friendly, safe & upscale bedroom community of Taos within walking distance to Taos's charming Village of Arroyo Seco; and at the base of the Taos Mountains, between the Town of Taos and Taos Ski Area. 360° panoramic views surround, including the Taos Ski Valley Canyon, Town of Taos (and Town Lights) and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. A variety of restaurants, groceries, art galleries, gifts & specialty shops and the famous Arroyo Seco Mercantile are located & walkable to nearby.

½-Mile to Village of Arroyo Seco
9-Miles to Town of Taos
9-Miles to Taos Ski Valley
9-Miles to Taos Airport (JSX Air flies direct to Taos from numerous Cities, both seasonally & year-round, including Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles/Burbank, San Diego/Carlsbad & Denver/Broomfield, respectively)

2-Hours from Santa Fe
3-Hours from Albuquerque
4-Hours from Colorado Springs
5-Hours from Denver


DESCRIPTION
Custom Southwest-Style Home (Newly Built in 2006 & Remodeled in 2010)
2-Bedrooms / 2-Baths & Den
1,736 Square Feet
360° Panoramic views, including the Taos Ski Valley Canyon, Town of Taos (and Town Lights) and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Up to 100Mbps Fiber Internet
VOIP Telephone

BEDS
Sleeps 5-Persons 4-Beds [ Note: Optional 5th Queen-Size AeroBed]
Primary Master Bedroom: Sealy King-Size Bed (w/ Novaform GEL Memory Foam Topper)
Secondary Master Bedroom: Signature Hybrid Twin XL-Size Beds (w/ Infused GEL Memory Foam Mattresses) [Note: Optional Queen-Size AeroBed]
Den: Simmons Full-Size Futon Bed

BATHS
Master Bedroom: Walk-In Shower w/ Dual Showerheads, including Handshower & Bench; No Tub
Second Master Bedroom: Tub/Shower Combination

Casa Buena Vista is a newer contemporary & southwest-style home on a 1-acre homesite, with vaulted ceiling, adobe walls and hand-crafted doors. Energy-efficient construction, ceiling fans & natural floors - with in-floor silent heating, which keeps you at the right temperature year-round. Tank-less water heating system keeps the hot water flowing all the time.

Living Room & Kitchen areas have multi-french doors, wood-burning kiva fireplace, Italian leather sofa & chair, and 42" flat screen smart TV w/ Roku Streaming device, 5.1 Stereo System, CD/DVD Player.

Primary Master & Secondary Master Bedrooms, and Den:

Master bedroom has Sealy King-Size Bed (w/ Novaform GEL Memory Foam Topper), French doors, walk-in closet w/ laundry, 37" screen TV w/ Roku Streaming device, 180-degree panoramic views, and bathroom nearby.

Second Master bedroom has (2) Signature Hybrid Twin XL-Size Beds (w/ Infused GEL Memory Foam Mattresses), 270-degree panoramic views, and bathroom nearby. Optional Queen-Size AeroBed.

Den is furnished with Simmons Futon & Chair collection (Futon converts to Simmons Full-size Futon Bed), Coffee & End Tables, Bookcase, 37" flat screen TV w/ Roku Streaming device, CD Player, Executive Desk & Chair, and Fiber Internet (up to 100Mbps w/ 5-G & 2.4G Wi-Fi throughout home), Black & White Copier/Printer (Brother DCP-1000CUP), and VOIP Telephone.

No Pets!
No Smoking!!
No Motorhomes, RV's or Trailers!!!

Weather: Elevation: 7,000 feet
Average winter temperature: 48 degrees (F)
Average summer temperature: 85 degrees (F)
Average snowfall: 305 inches
Days of sunshine: 300+

Property manager

Richard Kruse

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Pets are Not Allowed. Add'l Fee $71 Per Nt Will be Charged if Violated.
Smoking is Not Allowed. Add'l Fee $500 Will be Charged if Violated.
Motorhomes, RV's and Trailers are Not Allowed. Add'l Fee $500 Will be Charged if Violated.

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 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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arroyo Seco

Located in Arroyo Seco, this holiday home is in the mountains. Rottenstone Pottery and KTAOS Solar Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include John Dunn Bridge and Taos Pueblo. Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Arroyo Seco, NM

What's nearby

  • Earthships - 19 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Taos Plaza - 20 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 20 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Taos Pueblo - 22 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 24 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KTAOS Solar Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sabroso - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Medley - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Location Location Location: Custom Home btwn Town of Taos & Taos Ski Valley! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Location Location Location: Custom Home btwn Town of Taos & Taos Ski Valley!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Location Location Location: Custom Home btwn Town of Taos & Taos Ski Valley!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Location Location Location: Custom Home btwn Town of Taos & Taos Ski Valley! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Rottenstone Pottery and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Carson National Forest. KTAOS Solar Center and Millicent Rogers Museum are also within 9 miles (15 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. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noah Y.

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

Great stay great location everything smooth and easy

Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

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

Beautiful home with outstanding views

We loved our stay in this amazing home. The sunrise and sunset view are unbelievable. It was perfect for our family vacation and super close to Arroyo Seco and the Taos Ski Valley.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Mark H.

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

Nice Place. Mixed Location.

Pros: Between Taos and ski valley. Nice house. Cons: Very muddy driveway past couple of mobile homes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve K., McKinney

Fantastic Family Ski Trip

This house was super clean ... and literally had everything we wanted/needed. The house, appliances, and furnishings are all in great condition. We just can't speak to how the owners would address any issues/problems ... because we didn't have any!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erik S., Seattle, WA

Awesome ski vacation

Overall another great experience at Casa Buena Vista. We stayed there two years ago and came back after a great experience. We were not disappointed. Rick and Anne have such a wonderful home in a great location, and really make sure you feel at home. The location is perfect between the town and the ski valley. After a long day up in the mountains skiing, we headed back to the quiet home, lit a fire in the kiva, had a nice home cooked meal and roasted marshmallows for smores with the kids. It's the perfect setup and we will be back for sure.

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Austin, TX

Wonderful stay, great home and helpful hosts

My family had a wonderful stay here for New Year's week, and we'd highly recommend it. The location is very convenient if you plan to ski or explore the mountains but still want to drive into town – it’s halfway between the town of Taos and Taos Ski Valley. The home is private and peaceful, adjacent to an open grazing field with a backdrop of mountains. When we weren't skiing or exploring the area, we enjoyed the kiva (wood-burning fireplace) and cooking in the well-stocked kitchen. The house is clean, comfortably furnished and well cared-for. The hosts are super-responsive and helpful and answered all our questions within minutes.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Amazing!

This was by far the best location and best home we have stayed in for our family ski trip near TSV, and we go yearly. The bed linens, the layout of the home, they have all the extras you forget about when you are packing and it just makes the stay and trip so much smoother. We will rent here every year. Our 4 kids and us fit in this house perfectly, and everyone having their own space when you come in after long days skiing is such a plus. They are also extremely responsive to answer quick questions. Truly a gem.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Our fourth stay at this property!

We've stayed at this property 4 times in the last 3 years. I just can't say enough about the owners of the property and the property itself. Both are WAAY above the norm for Home Away rentals and I would actually say that they are superlative. When it's time to go back to this area there is absolutely no debate for us. We look to see if this specific property is available and if it is we book it. No questions asked. You truly would be hard pressed to find another rental as well equipped and with as lovely a view. We will indeed go back when we have the opportunity.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G., Arroyo Seco New Mexico

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

Heaven in the mountains.

This house could not be more wonderful and charming. You come up a beautiful winding road heading north towards Arroyo Seco, passing humble abodes and million dollar properties and an old spanish cemetery decorated with lights and flowers. It is straight out of the painting of northern New Mexico. As you turn down the entrance, the view is stunning and the humble driveway hides charming Adobe with a huge empty field for a clear view of the Taos Mountains. The house is super cute with large bedrooms and a nice den that the kids loved. The kitchen is well equipped and the laundry room and storage are a big help for spring break. Our hosts where consistently checking in during the snow storm and could not have been more accommodating. I would totally recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

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

Snowboarder’s Paradise

We had the best time at this place. It is located in between the ski valley and Taos in a quiet area with great star views. The kitchen was great for cooking and we had many a good card game on the dining table. Slept four comfortably and our brother-in-law has a nice snooze on the futon. I loved having the office area to catch up on some work, and the wifi worked great. We watched movies using the surround sound system and it was quite the viewing experience. I could not recommend this place more for a family or a group of dedicated snowboarders. We enjoyed our morning walks over to Arroyo Seco to get some delicious sandwiches and burritos at the Taos Cow. Finally, Richard was an awesome host: communicative and friendly and worked with us on a couple of specific requests. This place has everything you will need for a trip to the Sangre de Cristo mountains!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erik S., Seattle, WA

Another great stay!

This was our third time staying at Casa Bueno Vista, and each time gets better than the last. The description is completely accurate. The location was perfect for us. It was about a 20 minute drive to either the ski valley or the town of Taos. The house is easy walking distance from the town of Arroyo Seco, and can easily access places like Taos Cow by foot. The area is very quiet, and the views are amazing. A little off the beaten path, but close to everything. The house was very well equipped, well maintained and very clean. Everything you can think of needing is provided. The owners even leave a small assortment of shampoos and lotions from a local company in the bathrooms. It was the perfect setup for a great vacation. Nothing better than spending the day skiing then having a nice warm fire in the kiva. Shortly after arriving, Rick called to make sure everything was ready for us. One of the days we had a brief internet outage, and I sent him an email. He called in less than a minute and walked me through getting the internet service working again. Extremely responsive and helpful owners. You couldn't ask for a better setup. We will be back for a fourth visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015

10/10 Excellent

Sven T.

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

Great Stay!

The house was fantastic for our family of 4! Clean, well taken care of and great location! Only 15-20 minutes to Taos Ski Valley and 20 minutes to Taos town center! Richard was incredibly responsive and helpful when we had a small issue! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky T.

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

Excellent

Very comfortable, well-designed house. Great for our family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children), clean, had everything you need, quiet, driveway off the main road, and great sky views at night! Taos ski valley only a 15 minute drive from house. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

lindsey c.

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

Perfect Location for Taos Mountain

This house was fantastic - it is a nice layout for a family with beautiful views. It is just a short walk to Arroyo Seco, but you feel like you are in a remote location because it is surrounded by large undeveloped lots with mountain views just beyond. Richard and Anne are very good communicators and they give you a well stocked house. Simple supplies like paper towels, laundry detergent, and sandwich bags are provided and make it that much easier to just enjoy and leave daily household chores behind. The kitchen is fully stocked - even a cappuccino machine, but you can also run to the Taos cow about 2 minutes drive/8 min walk away for coffee/breakfast/great green chili stew if you want to not do anything. To note - screen shot the directions to the house as cell coverage drops low when you enter the town - and while it is not far from town, the tiny roads can get confusing for navigation systems. The directions in their email they send are excellent and the wifi makes up the difference when you get there. We highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

louisa c., houston

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

winter ski getaway

beautiful property that had everything we needed for our family of 5. easy access to Taos Ski Valley or going to grab food in Taos. The decor & kiva really gave it a homey feel & the whole family enjoyed hanging out at the house at the end of a ski day. Richard & Anne went the extra step to provide us with a Christmas tree for the holidays & also warned us of an upcoming winter storm. Couldn’t ask for anything more in a rental & looking forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

A GEM!!!!

My husband and I and our two kids, 10 and 8, stayed in this lovely home for a week during Spring Break. The home is extremely well stocked with various coffee/espresso makers, cast-iron pans, any kitchen item or accessory you could think of, and tons of spices. The location is superb if you are skiing or want to be close to Taos. Arroyo Seco is a very charming and quirky town with unique shops and great restaurants! Also, the views are amazing! We will definitely rent here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcey M.

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

Great family getaway

Clean and cozy home in a great location between Taos and Taos Ski Valley. Easy commute. Home is warm, inviting, with great views, and has EVERYTHING you could need for your stay! Owners, Richard and Anne are so helpful, kind, and responsive to any questions you may have.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

William John G.

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

Casa Buena Vista

Very clean cozy place with direct views in all directions. Close to Arroyo Seco and all of the services and amenities there, including Aceq, one of our favorite Taos restaurants. Richard and Anne are highly organized and efficient, and think about things like wood and firestarters for the Kiva, which means all you have to do is relax! We would definitely rent Casa Buena Vista (appropriately named) once again! Rachael and John Godsman
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Fell short of expectation....

My family and I were looking forward to our NM Christmas getaway. The property looked nice in the pics....but sometimes pics don't always reveal the entire scenario. The road leading to the house is a dirt road that goes by a couple of junky looking properties that are quite an eye sore. There are some other places that look nice, but I would not have dared to drive on this road at night for the first time. The first day that we there I drove our van at a slow speed and I drive into a pot hole that I could not see because of the snow and the front bumper valance hit some ice that damaged it. It is going to cost me a little over $1,000 to replace it. Overall I guess the house was okay....cracks in the tile floor were a bit odd, but it was clean. Overall we paid too much or what we got, but we booked late and there was not much too choose from. The trash can that was provided for the house was full and I could not leave trash in it. Contacted Greg the property manager by text and he said that there should be two cans up the drive close to the road.. There was only one and it was full. He said that I could leave the trash inside and they would take care of it when after we left. I did not expect they were going to charge me $42 from our damage deposit for the trash bags that I left....That was petty to say the least. It is not a terrible place, but if I had to do it all over again I would only do it for 1/2 of what we paid
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Outstanding experience

Beautiful home with breathtaking views. Enjoy the silence, privacy and on a clear night, the galaxies of stars above.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lessa S.

You can’t do New Mexico better than this

This is the third or fourth time we’ve stayed at Casa Buena Vista. We keep coming back because the views are stunning, the house is amazingly well stocked and the beds are really comfortable. And did I mention the views? We can see all the way across the valley from the front porch. The view makes my heart happy.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W., Chicago, USA

Terrific Week in Taos!

After having stayed in a dozen VRBOs we can confidently say that this house is well-above average. The views of the mountains all around are breath-taking, the house itself is beautiful and extremely well-equipped. In fact, we have never been in a vacation rental in which the kitchen was so well stacked with pots, pans, etc.. We ended up cooking some elaborate meals, particularly after we collected over 5 lbs. of Porcini mushrooms on one of our hikes. The owners have also been extraordinarily thoughtful in providing directions and labels for almost everything in the house. There was never any confusion about where do find or how to operate something. The only aspect that could bear improvement is that the grounds are barren around the house. But we didn't mind because our eyes were captivated by the mountain views. We will definitely come again for our next skiing vacation in Taos.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Wonderful stay, great hosts

Everything went very well with our stay in this terrific house. The house is very well equipped and well taken care of, and has a great view of the mountains. The kitchen is well stocked, including extras like an espresso machine. The location is quiet and serene, and convenient for hiking in the mountains near Taos ski valley, and for visiting the galleries and restaurants in the town of Taos. It's also walking distance to the Taos Cow (ice cream/breakfast) and restaurants in Arroyo Seco. The owner was a pleasure to work with and very responsive. Highly recommended. We look forward to staying again in the near future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lessa S.

We'll be back

This was our second stay at Casa Buena Vista. It would have been our 4th but they're so busy we haven't been able to find room on previous trips. I love everything about this place: the location, the view, the really soft bed, the view, how relaxing it is to stay there. It was so nice to be able to walk into Arroyo Seco for dinner at Aceq or an ice cream cone at Taos Cow. The kitchen is truly gourmet. We were able to host a small dinner party for local friends with no problems. (We've tried that at another guest house and found out they only had three forks! No problem like that here.) I love how thoughtfully laid out this house is, too. I really wanted to lie and say our stay was terrible so there would be more availability when we want it, but I just couldn't. It's too wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Our 3rd stay at this property

We've stayed at this property 3 times in the last 3 years and love it. The combination of location, view, convenience, and large property keep us coming back. We can walk into the village of Arroyo Seco in a short time, play in the yard, or be on a hike in the mountains in just a few minutes. And if you are a cyclist like I am the location is perfect for climbing the ski valley and then stopping at the "Cow" for a double expresso before heading back to the house. We will, without question, be staying here again.

About the host

Hosted by Richard Kruse

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Welcome - and we invite you to experience the magic of Casa Buena Vista!

Why they chose this property

Casa Buena Vista is a dream come true!

It was in 1985 when we first experienced Taos...and the magic lives on! And we now call it our companion home - a perfect getaway with 'all mod-cons.'

We love Taos given its beauty, culture and people - rich with art and steeped in history. Home to Taos Pueblo, the Village of Taos Ski Valley and a colorful array of surrounding communities like the charming Village of Arroyo Seco.

We chose to reside in the charming Village of Arroyo Seco given its small New Mexican village atmosphere - variety of restaurants, art galleries and specialty shops - and location [situated majestically below Taos Mountain (and the Taos Ski Valley Canyon) and conveniently between the Town of Taos (9 mi) and Taos Ski Valley (9 mi)]. And there are many folktales told in New Mexico about how some towns came to be. There are few, however, which can match the beauty of the tales surrounding the founding of the Village of Arroyo Seco.

What makes this property unique

Location Location Location on Private 1-Acre Homesite w/ 360° panoramic views surround!

Languages:

English