La Hacienda - a living museum - Arroyo Seco

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Check out the area

Arroyo Seco, NM

Kit Carson Park17 min drive
Taos Pueblo18 min drive
Taos Plaza19 min drive
Angel Fire, NM (AXX)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

La Hacienda - a living museum

Welcome to the Torres Hacienda, a museum and working ranch! This hacienda is in the New Mexico Register of historic places. It was built in 1912 by OV Torres, the patriarch and prominent sheep rancher. Eventually it was run by his son Luis O Torres as a cattle ranch and has now evolved into an exotic animal ranch. Bernice, Luis’ wife, runs the hacienda and its menagerie of mini donkeys, yak, sheep, horses, llamas and alpacas.

The ranch guesthouse overlooks the 100 year old orchard and is tastefully appointed to give you a wonderful stay. You may make arrangements to tour the family museum and visit with the animals while you are staying here.

Please also see our other listing across the field:

https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p4458556?uni_id=5044727

Property manager

Bernice

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Arroyo Seco

This farm stay is located in Arroyo Seco. Taos Ski Valley and Manzanita Canyon Trailhead 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 Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area. Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace are also worth visiting.

Arroyo Seco, NM

What's nearby

Kit Carson Park - 17 min drive
Taos Pueblo - 18 min drive
Taos Plaza - 19 min drive
Earthships - 19 min drive
Taos Ski Valley - 38 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Aceq - 4 min drive
Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery - 14 min drive
Toribios - 12 min drive
Sabroso - 5 min drive
KTAOS Solar Center - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is La Hacienda - a living museum pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Hacienda - a living museum?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Hacienda - a living museum?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Hacienda - a living museum located?

Situated in Arroyo Seco, this farm stay is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Rottenstone Pottery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area and Carson National Forest. KTAOS Solar Center and Manzanita Canyon Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

michel s.

16 August 2023

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

Love!!!

I love this place!! I would recommend this property to anyone!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

12 August 2023

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

Beautiful historic hacienda with great host!

We loved the history of the family and ranch that this VRBO was on. Bernice was so kind and the property was away from town in a rural setting but just minutes drive to town.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

6 March 2023

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

Beautiful property

Great weekend at Taos Ski Valley. Terrific location.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

20 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great

Very nice , clean. Owners great people, love to go back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

25 October 2022

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

A Gem!

I'm not sure how we got so lucky, but landed at this Arroyo Secco gem at an incredibly beautiful time of year. The leaves were changing color, the acequia was running in the front yard and the historic apple orchard was full of ripe apples and pears. My teenager loved meeting our hostess, Bernice, to feed the chickens and we were able to enjoy watching the donkeys, sheep, alpaca and yaks out on the fields on the property. We spent several lovely afternoons sitting in the rocking chairs on the wide wooden deck outside the entrance to the small casita. This is a smaller space that accommodated 2 beautifully. Bernice provides heaters to help stay warm (this is a recently renovated historic space). The kitchen has full-size appliances and basic cooking supplies. The floors slope and are a wonderful reminder of the history of the home. We will return to enjoy this historic ranch and space in a beautiful little town just north of Taos.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022