We Are 20 Miles From The Taos Ski Valley And 1.25 Miles From The Center Of Town.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 481.3 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Taos, NM

Kit Carson Park
‪3 min drive‬
Taos Historic Museums
‪4 min drive‬
Taos Plaza
‪4 min drive‬
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Come to relax, write, ski or hike! Be enchanted by our world renown sunsets while you snuggle into our well appointed casita.
Cook a gourmet meal in our eat in kitchen. Bake a pie after picking your own raspberries, peaches or apples (when in season) 100 yards from your front door! Sit out on the porches and listen for the howl of a coyote.
Plus, we are a fast 40 minutes to Taos Ski Valley. Sit out on the porches and listen for the howl of a coyote.
Plus, we are a fast 40 minutes to Taos Ski Valley.

Property manager

Judy Cockburn

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

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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 and a first aid kit

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Taos

Located in Taos, this holiday home is in the city centre. Kit Carson Home and Museum and D.H. Lawrence Ranch are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Taos Country Club and El Valle Escondido Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Twirl Toystore and Playspace and Kakawa Chocolate House. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Taos, NM

What's nearby

Kit Carson Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Taos Art Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Taos Historic Museums - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Taos Plaza - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Earthships - 12 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
‪Michael's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
‪The Coffee Apothecary - ‬4 min drive
‪Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is We Are 20 Miles From The Taos Ski Valley And 1.25 Miles From The Center Of Town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at We Are 20 Miles From The Taos Ski Valley And 1.25 Miles From The Center Of Town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at We Are 20 Miles From The Taos Ski Valley And 1.25 Miles From The Center Of Town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is We Are 20 Miles From The Taos Ski Valley And 1.25 Miles From The Center Of Town. located?

This family-friendly Taos holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kit Carson Home and Museum, Twirl Toystore and Playspace and Kit Carson Park. Carson National Forest and Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

DAN C.

11 April 2022

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

Lovely Guesthouse

This extremely clean guesthouse is absolutely quiet and on a private road. Beautiful wood and slate finishes...and also tastefully decorated. It is warm and inviting with pillows and warm blankets. It also has a large private rock patio. The friendly hosts have gone out of their way to make it a great place to stay. Only 5 minutes from downtown Taos.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

4 January 2020

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

Well-equipped cozy casita

All the comforts and conveniences for our 3-some made this casita a perfect choice for a winter holiday. Waking up to a White Christmas in the countryside was downright magical! Owners next door very helpful and responsive to our inquiries without intruding on our privacy. We definitely would return here on a future visit!

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

31 October 2019

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

Great little getaway!

Clean, quiet, charming.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

12 October 2019

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

Beautiful fall getaway

This casita is perfect for us. Clean, quiet, and well appointed. The owners are very kind and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Earle S.

27 September 2019

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

Perfect casita

Thid was a wonderful new casita on a 10 acre homestead. Lovely in all respects and close to Taos. Enjoyed our hosts generous gifts of fruit from their orchards, cider from their press and sweet honey from their hives. A real 10.

10/10 Excellent

Howard B.

13 September 2019

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

Lovely well stocked casita with a wonderful host.

Casita was delightful and well equipped. Enjoyed our stay in this well located property.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

C A., Philadelphia

4 August 2019

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

A secluded Shangri La

We loved our stay at Judy's place! It was spacious and clean and everything seemed new, from the appliances to the casita itself. Extremely comfortable, far enough off the Kit Carson Road to be quiet and bucolic, but close enough to walk to town for a trip to the farmer's market or lunch and a gallery walk. And it stayed cool all day long, despite the temperatures climbing to 84 (which is hot in Taos). Can we talk about the fantastic bathroom and shower? Too often, a rental will be great, except when it comes to the shower. This was like staying at a spa. Truly. We didn't lack for anything, and when we did have an issue with the TV, Judy's response was immediate and the problem was taken care of. We have rented all over Taos, and this is our favorite place. We can't wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M., Springfield, MO

10 July 2019

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

A Lovely Visit

We truly enjoyed our stay at the casita. Convenient location-short drive into town, quiet setting, beautiful gardens, serene environment. We had everything we needed to enjoy our too short visit to Taos. We’d love to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

10 June 2019

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

Taos Charm

We enjoyed our stay. The owners Judy and Alden are very friendly and make you feel at home. The casita was cozy and everything we needed. Very easy and close drive to Taos town square. We weren’t there much but it was come and go as we wanted. The grounds are beautifully manicured. The bed was super comfortable and soft. We enjoyed our stay! Thank you for your hospitality

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

9 May 2019

Just Perfect

We had the most incredible, peaceful, relaxing stay at this wonderful casita. Judy could not have been nicer (also an incredible gardener). There was plenty of parking for out Tacoma. The grounds were beautiful including our private patio outside the bedroom. Great for a glass of wine. The bed was beyond comfortable. Which we so appreciated. We hope to be back next spring. We live in NM, but Taos is a special place. Have to add, the place was immaculate.

10/10 Excellent

Jace M.

3 April 2019

We'll be Back!!!

Judy is very accommodating and great host. Very much enjoyed our stay with her in Taos and will reach out again for our next visit. Thank you Judy Jace, Norma and Valery

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

James F.

19 March 2019

Great place - and great hosts!

We have stayed here several times. Each time has been great

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

9 January 2019

Family Friendly and Oh So Cozy!!

The property is a very short drive just outside of town and worth it! We came in just ahead of a snow storm and received 8 to 10 inches of snow overnight and the following day. With a 10 year old and a 3 year old there was plenty of quiet outdoor space for them to play for hours in the snow. We were quite cozy in the casita when the temperature dropped to -15! It is a beautiful home and we enjoyed feeling like we were at home. The views were absolutely stunning as the clouds cleared. The road was plowed quickly and we were able to make our way to town. We were 20 minutes away from the local sledding hill and 20 minutes from Taos Ski Valley. We'd also planned to go to Angel Fire which is a 30 to 40 minutes drive, but the snow day kept us from making the drive. Judy was very thoughtful and accommodating! There were a few extras in the casita that made it much easier with our 3 year old. Also had a few games, books and satellite tv the 10 year old enjoyed. This is a top notch property with the nicest owners, and we would love to stay again sometime......when there's warmer weather!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

31 December 2018

Great Space

My brother and I stayed here to ski, and the casita worked great. Judy was also very cordial, and greeted us when we got there.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

14 October 2018

Lovely propery

Property was very clean, quiet, and relaxing.. Views were magnificent. Hosts were quite gracious.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Glenn Z.

13 October 2018

You Should Stay Here!

We have stayed here twice in the last few years...and its always an amazing, beautiful, quiet, and peaceful place to stay. We have been to other hotels and motels in Taos, but this place keeps drawing us back. A beautiful house with just enough room. A comfortable bed and a well stocked kitchen are two must haves...and Judy has that down. A quick drive to the square, or the brewery...then back to the quiet side of town. Judy and her husband are two of the loveliest people you will ever meet...that's if you see them at all. They will give you space if you want it, or direct you to the apple orchard or raspberry patch. We will be back to "our Taos house" again as soon as we can. Thanks for a great vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

6 September 2018

Vacation Paradise

One of the best places we've ever stayed. Close to the Square but still felt isolated.Quiet and peaceful, and Judy and her husband were perfect hosts. Loved the raspberries and plums. A great way to celebrate our anniversary.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 September 2018

Well appointed, well located guesthouse.

Wonderful roomy very up to date guesthouse. Owners live next door and are delightful. Good location right off Kit Carson, close to town and some good hikes. We picked apples, plums and grapes in the backyard.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

15 April 2018

Property was stunning.

The owners were amazing!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D., Kress, TX

7 January 2018

Wonderful place to stay!!

The property was beautiful! It was more spacious than it appeared in the photos. Granite counters in the kitchen and bathroom were gorgeous. The house was warm when we arrived on a cold night in January!! It seemed to really stay a comfortable temperature throughout the day. This house was close enough to drive to ski to Sipapu or Taos. It was a fine distance to the square - about a mile. We ate at La Cueva(sp) which was an awesome find and also at the Taos brewery (amazing pizza) - although the kitchen at the house was furnished with all the necessities. The king bed was extremely comfortable and the boys said the pullout couch was as comfortable a one as they had ever slept on. Even though we stayed during the winter I could tell that the grounds would be gorgeous during the Spring and Summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ed G., Clarinda, Iowa

22 August 2017

Beautiful & Comfortable

Best experience with VRBO properties. Would stay there in the future. Good price with great amenities. Our stay in Taos was definitely the highlight of our vacation. Thanks for being a part of our experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ward D.

14 July 2017

Taos Luxury

Beautiful house convenient to Taos. Owner provides a well organized vacation getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James F.

5 July 2017

Peace & Quite.... and Fun

We had a great time in our week at the casita. While hiking, rafting and sight-seeing were awesome, some of our favorite time was relaxing on the back patio in the morning. Judy and Alden made us feel welcome the entire time. We had fun visiting with them - and even some of their local friends!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

20 March 2017

We had a wonderful stay and the owners bent over backwards to make it that much better!

Mr. and Mrs. Cogburn were incredible hosts! They even took time out of their own busy days to share their knowledge with our kiddos about the history of the land and their projects they have going! The home is beautiful, clean and incredibly comfortable!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Osman D.

3 January 2017

Charming, clean,new and incredible hostess

This casita was a great find! The place is very new, has all essentials and more! Judy was an incredible hostess and even brought us cookies one night! The view from every window was stunning! We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016

About the host

Hosted by Judy Cockburn

I am a 57 y/o happily married female. I retired from 30 years in the medical management field. We have two grown sons and a lovely new daughter in law.
My husband has also now retired from being a Urologist here in town and we are both amateur gardeners.
I found VRBO to be an exciting idea as I have been a traveler all of my life. Now, I can take my experiences and put them to good use! One tiny example is to have a good cup of coffee available upon arrival. You'll have a brand new Keurig and a nice variety of different types of coffee on standby. That would so make my day as a traveler!

Why they chose this property

We not only have mountain views and serenity. We are a three minute drive to town. It's really an unbeatable combination.
We offer fruit from our tress, (when in season) which even Hilton can't match!
Taos can be very rustic, but we offer a pet free, (low allergen) space that is brand new, but retains local charm.

What makes this property unique

The bedroom has a king sized bed with two types of pillows, for your comfort. It is done in turquois, blue and white to add to the relaxing nature of this property. The living room has a queen sleeper sofa and a 50" flat screen T.V. with Netflix.
We also have a Pack 'N Play for our youngest guests.
The front and back porches allow good reading areas and even rinsing out a cup affords a mountain view.

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English

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