1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Raton, NM

Raton Convention Center6 min walk
Raton Country Club and Golf Course5 min drive
Sugarite Canyon State Park14 min drive
Raton, NM (RTN-Raton Municipal)16 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The Second Story is a beautiful old home right on the main drag on the south end of Raton. Traffic was a little noisy at...

Scott L.

Mar 12, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bathroom.

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Second Story

About this space
Entire second floor in amazing, historic, Queen Anne Victorian home. Private bedroom, bathroom, and sitting room.

This amazing home was built in the late 1800’s. It has seen many uses through the years. It was at one point a steakhouse restaurant. It has been a home and a real estate office. The upper level is all yours! Private, quiet with great views of the surrounding mesas, town, and magical New Mexico skies!
Guest access
You will enter through the front of the building through the art-filled foyer and head upstairs where you will have your own bedroom, full bathroom and sunny sitting room. The property consists of 3 separate houses (all our listings) you may meet other travelers on the premises, around the fire pit or wandering around the beautiful grassy yards. The upper level of the Queen Anne Victorian is all yours and you will not be sharing the house with any other guests.
Just up the road to the west is a great little wilderness hiking trail system. Climax Canyon. there are 2-3 different little loops you can hike and see the local wildlife.
Head into the Historic downtown and grab locally raised produce, veggies and proteins from The Heirloom Shop.
Gate City craft-bar is a good spot for an afternoon cocktail on the sunny patio.

Property manager

Nathan Green

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

The Carriage house sits at the back of the property in the shaded, grassy lawn.

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Microwave

"Nature","Outdoors","Building","Shelter","Countryside"

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Raton

This holiday home is located in Raton. The Raton Museum and Shuler Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Climax Canyon Nature Trail and Raton Country Club and Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Raton, NM

What's nearby

Raton Convention Center - 6 min walk
Climax Canyon Nature Trail - 15 min walk
Raton Country Club and Golf Course - 5 min drive
Raton Pass - 9 min drive
Sugarite Canyon State Park - 14 min drive

Getting around

Raton Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Colfax Ale Cellar - ‬9 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
‪K-Bob's Steakhouse - ‬2 min drive
‪Icehouse Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Second Story pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Second Story?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Second Story?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Second Story located?

Situated in Raton, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Raton Convention Center, The Raton Museum and Shuler Theater. Climax Canyon Nature Trail and Raton Country Club and Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km). Raton Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

12 March 2024

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

Great Place to Stay in Raton, NM

The Second Story is a beautiful old home right on the main drag on the south end of Raton. Traffic was a little noisy at times but not much of a distraction. We had the entire second floor that has a sitting room with a great easterly view of the mountains and mesas that that made for wonderful sun and moon rises. Great little restaurants all over town, which you'll need because there is only a small refrigerator and coffee maker. We had a very nice stay and will be back at the Second Story when visiting Raton, NM!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Nathan Green

I adore my fun-loving family of 5! My lovely wife and I are raising our 3 younger boys out on the prairies of the Wild West, east of Raton 35 miles. I am a designer, a builder, and a self-taught multi-disciplinary artist. I prefer to work in lasting materials, steel and stone are some of my favorites. I enjoy painting, photography, and singing along with my guitar. We are an adventurous bunch, often out road-tripping around the country or galivanting around the ranch that we are so lucky to call home. We have an art gallery in the little town of Des Moines NM. A 1920's service station that we brought back to life from a near-death experience.😂. It is now modern, light, and filled with art!
We purchased these amazing historic properties out of foreclosure, vacant, and in disrepair. They had experienced a similar near-death experience which we were able to rescue them from. Through thousands of hours of work and care they have been updated, carefully to retain their original historic charm while offering modern amenities and comforts.
While a project of this scale can rarely be "finished" we hope you will come and enjoy the journey with us. We will continue to update and improve the properties and hope that you find them "a home away from home"

Why they chose this property

Raton is a sleepy little town that feels to be stuck in the past. A welcome reprieve for many visiting from the hustle and bustle of the big cities. It is an eclectic mix of industry, history, and remnants of the Wild West. The setting is beautiful, surrounded by the high mesas and mountains. Outdoor adventure is easy to find as well as solitude. We are experiencing a slow trickle of artistic types moving into town and bringing creativity along with them.

What makes this property unique

We purchased these 3 historic homes (all situated on the same property) vacant and in foreclosure and in desperate need of repair. We have carefully renovated each, hoping to maintain the historic charm while adding modern amenities and comforts. They can be rented together or separately and have beautiful common grounds which are shared by all three listings.