We LOVED our stay in this home's relaxing locale, a large, peaceful, secluded, wooded tract with a variety of WONDERFUL OUTDOOR SPACES! We hardly saw the neighboring homes, for us a big plus. It's a bit further out than some options we considered, but that provides darkness for some GREAT STARGAZING! Two chimineas (with lots of firewood) and a hot tub warmed us while enjoying the cosmos.
We liked the unique indoor layout. Each of us found a bedroom that suited our tastes, and the rooms were separated enough to give quiet privacy for a great night's sleep. A favorite space was the upper living area. Nothing is more comfy and cozy than sitting toasty warm on one of the sofas up there.
Tom is A GREAT HOST. He's friendly and easy to communicate with, and immediately responsive to every inquiry, both before and during the stay.
If I changed anything, it would be updating the main bathroom, but I must concede it would be a big undertaking, since it would be nice to preserve the unique decorative tile, making for a complex renovation.
Future guests: I suggest writing down access and wifi details beforehand. We had spotty cell service when we first arrived, and briefly thought we'd have to drive back to town to retrieve the info. We finally got enough signal to get what we needed, and once logged into wifi, all was well.
All in all, this rental was a great match for our family of four, and it will be NUMBER ONE on our list for any future travel to the Taos area!