Steam Shower Hot Tub-Fabulous Views! In & Out Fireplaces-Free Wood-444+ reviews!

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Welcome to the best view in Taos. Happy hour is every hour with this view.

Outdoor and Indoor fireplaces-we supply the beginning supply of wood.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Taos, NM

Earthships18 min drive
Taos Plaza18 min drive
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge23 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Casita Ave Maria is everyone's favorite. She is a 900-square foot, OPEN designed casita that was created and built by the Clancys. Casita Ave Maria has over 444 positive reviews. NEW MEXICO SAFE CERTIFIED.

Casita Ave Maria showcases a radiused front wall that opens up the floor space and makes the large kiva fireplace a focal point. David Clancy sculpted the incredible kiva and colored it with the perfect hue to offset it on the adobe-colored plaster that adorns all the walls. Natural wood cabinets shaped and built by David, knotty pine doors and tongue and groove ceilings wrap their warmth around you as you sit in this spiritual space and gaze out the Southern windows at the canyon, the Southwestern windows at the valley below and amazing sun sets or the mountains from the Eastern patio. Our casita is private and you have the entire patio and hot tub for your use only.

The original design of this casita boasts a HUGE patio on the Southern side, a serpentine-paved patio edged with decorative block piers with lighting insets. The Southwestern side hosts a large patio which can be accessed out the bedroom door. A 6-person hot tub and grand, outdoor fireplace await your arrival on this side and you can sit in the hot tub and marvel at the valley and canyon views, watch the sun rise and set, or count the shooting stars at night.

Talavera-tile adorns the kitchen cupboards and kitchen island. Brick-paved flooring with RADIANT FLOOR HEATING warm every step you take in this precious space. All NEW, stainless steel appliances await your use. Large, stackable washer and dryer is in its own closet.

The bedroom area is in the OPEN area of the entire casita but tucked away in the SouthWest side of the open space. Air-conditioning added July 2022.

A door to the SouthWest patio is off of the bedroom area making quick visits to and from the hot tub or the outdoor fireplace delightfully easy!! Pets are welcome with a pet fee. $150.00 minimum for one pet for a maximum of a week. We strongly prefer only one pet--there is no fenced in yard. Please let us know the breed of your dog when booking.

Spirit-soothing STEAM shower is stunningly slate-tiled with a glass door that encloses you in what we call the ''Enchanted Cave'' shower. Steam and dream away!

Starting supplies of wood are supplied for your use in both the indoor and outdoor fireplaces, basic start-ups of some spices, laundry and dish soap and paper products are supplied for your pleasure. Exterior camera on driveway/parking area.

Dog/Pet Fee-$150 minimum pet fee for one dog up to one week.

Everyone loves Casita Ave Maria! You will, too!

We highly recommend Travel Insurance-we don't travel without it.

Property manager

Tammi Clancy

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only!

More than two people and/or ONE dog must be approved and paid for before arrival. You may smoke outside on the patio.

We recommend TRAVEL INSURANCE.

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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Taos

Located in Taos, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Rottenstone Pottery and KTAOS Solar Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include John Dunn Bridge and San Francisco de Asís Church. Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Taos, NM

What's nearby

Kit Carson Park - 16 min drive
Taos Pueblo - 17 min drive
Earthships - 18 min drive
Taos Plaza - 18 min drive
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 23 min drive

Getting around

Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

Aceq - 6 min drive
Toribios - 11 min drive
Sabroso - 6 min drive
Taos Mesa Brewing - 16 min drive
KTAOS Solar Center - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steam Shower Hot Tub-Fabulous Views! In & Out Fireplaces-Free Wood-444+ reviews! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Steam Shower Hot Tub-Fabulous Views! In & Out Fireplaces-Free Wood-444+ reviews!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steam Shower Hot Tub-Fabulous Views! In & Out Fireplaces-Free Wood-444+ reviews!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steam Shower Hot Tub-Fabulous Views! In & Out Fireplaces-Free Wood-444+ reviews! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Rottenstone Pottery, John Dunn Bridge and Black Rock Hot Springs. Manby Hot Springs and KTAOS Solar Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Briana L., Coweta

28 March 2024

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

Review

Good property, great views and location, intrusive hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

22 January 2024

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

Best house in Taos area

Great hosts with a lovely home. This is our 3rd time and we absolutely love it!! We always try to stay here but this place books fast. Lovely views and extraordinary home. It’s stocked with everything you need. The hot tub is amazing. Again, there are no worlds to explain on how thoughtful the owners are in making sure we or anyone that stays here has the best experience!!

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

17 November 2023

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

Disliked: Location

Nice place but neighborhood is not people or dog friendly.

We brought our 2 year old, well behaved Boston Terrier. The house was very nice and well appointed with one king bed. The outdoor space was great with the fireplace and hot tub and nice view. The only real negative is the neighborhood is not people or pet friendly. We were not even allowed to walk down the driveway with or without our dog. So we had to drive just to get away from the property. Overall it was very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

9 October 2023

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

Great place to stay

Beautiful home, very friendly and easy check in and check out process.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

3 October 2023

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

Get Away

Everything was perfect! Cozy home away from home. Well decorated, well stocked, quiet with an amazing view.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tammi Clancy

Welcome to Casita AveMaria in Taos! We, the Clancys, purchased our vacation/future retirement home property in 2007. We had often visited Taos and enjoyed our short stays. It was during the filming of a short, indie-film for a friend, with Taos as the location, that Tammi declared she wanted to retire in Taos. The Taos magic blessed that statement. We have had the most amazing guests and they have all added to the charm of our home. We built the casita, Casita Ave Maria, and finished it in 2010-across from Casa de Cuentos-our original home first purchased in 2007. We thought we would "retire" in it and built it to our liking. Alas, we have never simplified enough so we stay in our large house down the road and guests get to enjoy the design and coziness of Casita Ave Maria. In addition to cleaning and maintaining their vacation rentals-Dave is a house inspector for the state of New Mexico and Tammi is a retired English/Theater teacher and manages their properties.