Artist Retreat~Forest Getaway~Adventurers~Hunters~Writers~Nature Lovers

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A pathway leading to a building with a wooden staircase, stone walls, and a large window.
A bed with leopard print pillows and a view of a grassy field.
A two-story building with a wooden deck and a large windowed room.
A room with two beds, a skylight, and a window with a view of greenery.
A cozy living room with a blue door, a red sofa, a blue bench, a patterned rug, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.6 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
    Close to Carson National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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El Rito, NM
  • Place, Carson National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Blanca
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Dar Al Islam
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Sunset - Main Room

1 Queen Bed

The Twins

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

El Rito

Located in El Rito, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Carson National Forest and Rio Chama reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Purple Adobe Lavender Farm and Girasol Gift Shop at Bode's. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, hunting and horse riding nearby.
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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 - 50 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Girasol Gift Shop at Bode's - 51 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Plaza Blanca - 57 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Dar Al Islam - 59 min drive - 37.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Farolito - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Artist Retreat~Forest Getaway~Adventurers~Hunters~Writers~Nature Lovers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Artist Retreat~Forest Getaway~Adventurers~Hunters~Writers~Nature Lovers?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Artist Retreat~Forest Getaway~Adventurers~Hunters~Writers~Nature Lovers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artist Retreat~Forest Getaway~Adventurers~Hunters~Writers~Nature Lovers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Artist Retreat~Forest Getaway~Adventurers~Hunters~Writers~Nature Lovers located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Carson National Forest and within 20 miles (32 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to relax and stargaze. Would def visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Groovy property with tons of the art. It’s so quiet and peaceful. Perfect place to star gaze. Plenty to do and had everything you would need in the kitchen. Had a small problem but the owner quickly responded.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home . Landscape is incridible we saw manny different types of birds we never seen and can forget about the deers
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the stay in El Rito . Our host was very friendly and helpful . There just happen to be a celebration of the arts by local artists in and @ town ( which the area is known for) that we were able to attend … I would highly recommend visiting the area and staying at Bobbie’s place!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a decent house with a wonderful deck and beautiful views! The layout and decor of the home are a bit wacky, but there's plenty of room for gathering and having fun. Bobbie was also incredibly kind and helpful as a host!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming eclectic private place to stay,inspire and get in touch with nature. Like the description states, supplies are limited, No microwave, but has an air fryer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The area and the house itself were wonderful. El Rito is very small but a nice starting point for wonderful day trips. If you don't feel like driving the house itself is on a wonderful property and a place of relaxation and creativity.Love to come back one day
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
It was lovely to have you ladies! Thanks for the socks. I love them! Hope to see you again someday :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin! Had everything we needed. Would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Listing accuracy
The place was really nice love the location they only bad thing was there curtains in the main bedroom needed to be darker couldn't sleep in or longer .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay for couple or family

Perfect accommodation for a couple or a family with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice interesting place, great area peaceful, access to Carson National Forest
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Property was in a perfect location for our trip we were needing quick access to the surrounding national Forest of New Mexico
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable beautiful safe pleasant get away had a pleasant weekend enjoyed our stay wish we could of stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean ,comfortable and just like described in the details. Easy access to forest and plenty of room for all of us. Owner is very nice and welcomed us to the property. Will stay here again for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute place

Very cute and cozy place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Place

Thank you for allowing my family to stay at your property. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Great house, great host, right next to the Carson National Forest. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a wonderful place to stay. Eclectic and charming. A great place to get away or be creative. You can't be bored here. There are a lot of games, musical instruments and art supplies to play with. I would love to have an extended stay here to write or paint or just rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location with the perfect vibes for a creative retreat! Had a wonderful two-night stay away from the city heat, got inspired by the forest and all the lovely art, cooked a full meal in a spacious kitchen, and saw the full Milky Way on a cloudless night. Would 1000% stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host was personable and welcoming. Property was unique and very comfortable. We had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Eclectic digs

Exactly what we needed for a one night stay. Great location for river rafting groups. Owner very friendly and next door on the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The charming guest house had everything we needed for our work trip. The kitchen was well equipped. The bed was nice and comfortable. The bathrooms were spotless. The proximity to a hiking trail was a nice bonus. The host was friendly, responsive, and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bobbie was so friendly House was ckean and decorated very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My beau and I booked this retreat for our "alternative Thanksgiving" on the road. We appreciated the non-traditional layout! There is so much unique art throughout the home - I kept noticing fun little surprises over the course of our 2 nignt stay :) Perfect for stargazing, hikes in the forest, painting, drawing, and exploring the nearby towns of Abiquiu and Ojo Caliente.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host gave us a warm welcome upon our arrival. What a great colorful, fun space to spread out and enjoy creativity. I appreciated that there was a yoga mat and cushion. The deck was awesome- such serenity and peace sitting out amongst the trees. The bed was super comfy!We loved our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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