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Peaceful Adobe home between Taos/TSV- Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Summer Garden

Holiday home in Valdez with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Snowy sunrise over the fire pit
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Taos Plaza
  • Place, Kit Carson Park
  • Place, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Peaceful Adobe home between Taos/TSV- Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Summer Garden

Welcome to Pinon Paradise, our serene mountain retreat! Located between Taos (10 miles) and the Ski Valley (9 miles), it is perfect for summer and winter activities. Shops and restaurants in Arroyo Seco are only 3 miles away.

This home is truly special and unique. The extensively landscaped grounds are incredible. Guests are encouraged to pick and eat seasonal herbs and vegetables as well as cuttings from the wildflower garden. Depending on the time of year, you may be able to enjoy herbs, fresh vegetables, apples and grapes! In the winter, the snowy backdrop is the perfect end to a powdery ski day.

The home has high vigas ceilings and radiant heat floors. The back of the house has breathtaking views of Taos Mountain and spectacular sunrises. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you would need to prepare meals. There are two king bedrooms and a queen sleeper sofa (that is actually comfortable! It is a platform pull out with a gel mattress). There is one full bathroom.

Outside, there is a private hot tub with overhead string lights. The hot tub has views of the mountain that are the perfect end to a long day. The fire pit is surrounded by four large Adirondack chairs and encourages you to sit and relax (blankets are provided for the cool desert evenings).

If you are traveling with small children, there is a pack and play available.

4 wheel drive or chains required during snow.

Please note there is a Casita on the same property, situated with maximum privacy for each home. The homes are about 20 yards apart. Each home has it's own driveway and hot tub, but the grounds (fire pit, garden) are shared by both properties. If you have a larger group, please see the listing for reserving both properties as a "compound."

While this is a new listing, this property has been rented for years with numerous five star reviews. We have decided to rent without a management company because we want to know you, our guests, better!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Valdez

Located in Valdez, this holiday home is in the mountains. Rottenstone Pottery and KTAOS Solar Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace.
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Valdez, NM

What's nearby

  • Taos Mountain Casino - 22 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Taos Plaza - 24 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 24 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Taos Pueblo - 26 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 28 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizanos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Midtown Market and Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taos Cow - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aceq Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Adobe home between Taos/TSV- Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Summer Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Adobe home between Taos/TSV- Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Summer Garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Adobe home between Taos/TSV- Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Summer Garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Adobe home between Taos/TSV- Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Summer Garden located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Carson National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rottenstone Pottery and Manzanita Canyon Trailhead. KTAOS Solar Center and Salto Del Agua Cave & Waterfall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

One of the nicest properties we've visited

The host was very responsive to our questions and requests.We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott G.

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

Great time

Great spot! We had a blast and place is very quaint and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh A.

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

Good location, quiet area

This property in Valdez is great if you want to be between the ski valley and the town of Taos. Quite location, well-stocked, with plenty of room to spare. We enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart K.

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

Great stay in Valdez

A fantastic jumping off point for hikes into the high mountains above Taos Ski Valley! A wonderful stay in a stunning house -- the view of Taos Mountain is spectacular. Can't wait to return to this magical spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deni M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and serene

This is a perfect place to stay when visiting Taos. The property is comfortable, private and quiet. We felt so at home it was difficult to pack up and head back to our everyday lives!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

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

Couldn't have asked for better.

Location was perfect right between Taos and the ski valley. The place was as advertised or better. Would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla M.

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

Beautiful Taos adobe cottage

We loved our three nights in this cozy adobe cottage! Short drive to Taos ski resort(20min) and the house was just lovely! Gorgeous snowfall made it a winter wonderland while we were there and our kids enjoyed the sleds available and we all enjoyed the hot tub to end each day and the gorgeous views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent R.

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

Excellent

Wonderful cozy home close to the mountains and to the Taos Cow in Arroyo Seco! Clean, well kept and well equipped!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent R.

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

Wonderful get-away!

Beautiful and well appointed house. All amenities - hot tub was great to relax muscles after hikes, bouldering and fishing streams. Beautiful view of mountains, fruit on trees, vegetables in garden, flowers in garden. Quiet, remote, easy access to Arroyo Seco and Taos town center. Our best stay in Taos yet!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

Magical property with stunning views

We absolutely loved this property. The adobe home was charming and rustic while also being well supplied with everything we needed. The views of the mountains, the fire pit, the hot tub, and the garden all added up to make this home a very special slice of New Mexico that my family and I would love to return to. The host Amy was also super friendly and responded quickly to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Just what we wanted!

We recently stayed at this property, it did not disappoint. Everything in the listing was accurate, house was spotless and looks very well cared for. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and fresh firewood for the fire pit was a nice touch. The location was perfect, we were taking our kids skiing for the first time and it was only 15-20 minutes to Ski Valley. If you are going in winter I would highly recommend 4 wheel drive, we had 2 large snowfalls and would have been in trouble without it. The home is very serene, great mountain views and just feels so relaxed when you are there. We will be returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth H., Houston, TX

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house

This little home is a true gem, it was warm and cozy and had everything we needed. We absolutely loved the property and recommend it to anyone looking to stay close to Taos, but more in the hills near the mountain. We loved the views of the mountains through the large windows and the bird bath out of the kitchen window. It was filled birds every morning and the occasional rabbit. While the garden was done for the season, it was easy to imagine the beauty it must hold in the spring and summer. We did have concerns with the cleanliness, especially with the bathroom. Something we took care of on our own and will share directly with the property management.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adobe home with gorgeous mountain views

We loved this beautiful adobe home. It was artfully decorated, cozy, quiet and comfortable. The kitchen/dining/living area is large and open; the bedrooms are roomy with comfy beds. There are huge picture windows and an outdoor seating/firepit area that were great for watching the gorgeous sunsets overs Taos Mountain and stargazing in the clear night sky. We appreciated the outdoor blankets that allowed us to sit ouside in the cool temperatures. We enjoyed soaking in the hot tub. There are many scenic drives and hiking opportunities in the area. We had wonderful meals at Farmhouse Cafe and the Taos Mesa Brewing mothership location which is close to the Rio Grande Gorge bridge. The host provided excellent directions to the home and was always quick to respond. We’d love to return in the summer in order to experience the garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, and the backyard was beautiful. Great view, plenty of space to relax Aand a fantastic fire pit with tons of wood ready to use. One evening, a deer even wandered by to eat from the apple tree, which was such a special touch. The location couldn’t be better, peaceful and private, yet just an easy drive into Taos. We’d absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Crysty J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Tv would not work. Communication with host was not great when we needed to request a change to our stay. Waiting for her response, we lost the opportunity to cancel with a 50% refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Comfy house, nice views, beautiful yard, quiet and off the beaten path. Amy is a very responsive host. We will be back! Joan L.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

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

Nybergs

Such a wonderful stay! It’s a gem! Perfect for our family Taos ski trip and exploring the magic around us! Lots of space and amenities and great communication. Can’t wait to come back someday
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawson P.

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

Great place for a ski vacation!

If you are coming to Taos to ski, this is a great place. Warm and clean. Make sure to be clear in directions before you get close, because cell signal is rough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great stay

Our family stayed here over Christmas week. It is such a cute and roomy house with great views. It is perfectly set up with everything we needed. Convenient drive to both Taos Ski Valley and town of Taos.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

GL M.

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

Nice Outdoor Area

The outdoor garden was beautiful, The sitting area at the end of the walk had a nice view of the mountains. Firewood was provided and we had a nice outdoor fire in the round covered fireplace. Some convenience/maintenance items could be improved. The Fire detectors were missing, there weren't a large number of steps at the entrance but they were very tall and hard to walk up, the bedrooms were dimly lit and had no chairs to sit on to put on shoes, the hot water heater had a repaired pipe that was slightly leaking and this heater was very loud cutting on and off, the bed was very tall and was very hard to get into with no step stool, the picnic type dining table with the long bench seats was uncomfortable to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Wonderful paradise

The property was perfect- everything was clean and tidy. The home was well equipped with bonus items (oils, spices, extra paper towels, laundry soap) that were unexpected but awesome! The hot tub was great and clean and comfortable. We enjoyed it most evenings. We loved the view of Taos mountain in the morning with coffee and in the evening. The gardens were another added bonus and the yard and grounds were immaculate. Can’t wait to come back! We miss it already..
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Wonderful Casita!

My friends and I had a wonderful few days in the beautiful house at the end of March. The interior was very comfortable and had many personal touches not common in rentals these days. We also enjoyed the fire pit with it's gorgeous views of the mesa and mountains, and even made friends with a local dog. The hot tub was also amazing for relaxing after a day skiing or just simply relaxing. We would happily stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

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

Perfect in every way! (see earlier review)

Two time guest going on three. So I guess we like it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Beautiful views

A very quiet place in the mountains. We loved the back yard area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Hao Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very nice house with a beautiful mountain view

We love our warm and cozy 5 nights stay in this skiing season. It can be one of the hottest properties in VRBO if it's organized and cleaned better. We love the remoteness of the house. It's better to arrive before dark for an easier drive on the unpaved road with sharp turns. 4 wheel drive is preferred. The way to Tao's Skiing Valley can be called a scenic drive. Ms Amy is quick in responding, check in is smooth.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amy Rabalais

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We purchased this property in 2017 after a ski trip to Taos that winter reminded us how much we loved this special corner of the world.

Why they chose this property

From the first time we set foot on the property, we knew that it was "our place." We wanted a home where our children could play and where we felt at peace. It has become our haven in this crazy and busy world, now more than ever.

What makes this property unique

We absolutely love the outdoor space of this property. From the garden and fresh lavender in the summer to snowy winter mornings, it is amazing.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests