Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza
Town - Walk to Taos Plaza 1/2 block - 18 miles to Taos Ski Valley
Welcome to the true feel of 'Old Taos' in the 100 year old 'Historic' private airconditioned compound of 'Blue Elk Casa'. In the owner's words she tells us why this home may be just the one you are searching for to enjoy your valuable vacation time:
'In our mini-hacienda you are one block from the down town central plaza with all the wonderful food, art, shopping and museums you could wish for. At the same time your home base is nestled in a totally contained private home that has been hand-painted and crafted with love and which just 'feels good' to be in. We also offer to those family or friends traveling or celebrating together the choice of staying close but of having separate complete spaces when the need or desire arises. The second story unit (Blue Elk Up) has its own private entrance, private open deck, kitchenette, large living room and full bathroom with tub/shower combo. Blue Elk Down has two master bedrooms one with tub/shower combo & the other with walk in shower only. Both units have large enough living rooms for the entire group to gather for meals and visiting. This unique Up and Down separation is ideal for members needing quiet get-away time and space from the hustle and bustle of group activity. Please note these units do not have an interior flight of stairs connecting one to the other. From the downstairs patio you walk up an exterior flight of stairs to the upper unit.
In the afternoon and evening you are footsteps away from some of the locals favorite restaurants and cafe's. At 'Blue Elk Casa' you will be staying in one of the most authentic historic Taos vacation rentals offered in Taos, New Mexico. Come and experience true Southwest charm and architecture with adobe walls, viga ceilings, kiva fireplaces, bancos and nichos! Most important - you are a two minute walk from Taos Plaza and able to enjoy total and absolute privacy from neighbors or passers-by in this serene adobe walled compound.
Town of Taos STR permit number STR2019-00131
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Taos
Located in Taos, this holiday home is in the mountains. Taos Country Club and El Valle Escondido Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kit Carson Park and Carson National Forest. Twirl Toystore and Playspace and Kakawa Chocolate House are also worth visiting.
Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - 11 min walk
Mantes Chow Cart - 13 min walk
Tomorrow and Tomorrow - 5 min walk
Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps away from Navajo Gallery, Historic Ledoux Street and Taos Historic Museums. Harwood Foundation Museum and Harwood Museum of Art are just steps away.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Location was great and Unit A was nice and cozy. Should note that no a/c in bedrooms, just in living room but stayed pretty cool at night. Unit B is upstairs and not so great for older users. Shared bathroom upstairs but nice living room . Lower patio is cute. No problem finding street parking.
bryce f.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Casey J.
28 June 2025
Total Gem!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family stayed for a reunion - first text, “what a great space, perfect location. Everything is so beautiful.” Throughout their stay, I got photos of happy people. Last text from my NY City based nieces, this place is magnificent. We were surprised at the beauty of the house, it’s so clean and well kept. Everyone made memories here..” thanks! For a great stay.
We enjoyed out stay very much. House was clean and quiet. In the Upstairs Apartment, the Ceiling Fan doesn't work, Kitchen light didn't work, and more than one wash cloth is needed in the bathroom. Downstairs the coffee pot must need cleaning, takes an hour to perk, and the ground fault in the kitchen didn't work.
We all flew in for a long weekend get together. Some skied, some went to galleries and shopped. Restaurants in the area were excellent from Tex-Mex, to fine dining to brew pub pizza. We all enjoyed being together at the Blue Elk Casa. Star gazing was really good from the upstairs outdoors patio.
Overall a nice property, the property manager (Cherry) was great. Close to the plaza and restaurants. The description is misleading and is not 4br/3ba house. It is 2 units with small living areas and kitchens, and separate entrances (1 unit is upstairs). Not ideal for a medium/large group. Enough parking on the street for 1 vehicle, others park offsite and walk.
Overall we were pleased with the rental and its proximity to the plaza and restaurants. The house was clean and spacious. Our only issue was the parking. We were aware ahead of time that it was possible no street parking would be available but parking passes would be provided. Unfortunately, only two parking passes are provided. We rented both the up and down for our large party and had 3 cars. I reached out to the caretaker with no solution other than “watch for a car to leave” which never happened the first day. We had to park our car 2 streets over in a parking lot hoping it didn’t get towed. We spent our time the next day stalking the street parking and had to leave one of ours cars parked the remainder of our visit to secure safe parking.
This home was very comfortable, clean. nicely decorated, and in a perfect location close to plaza but in a quiet neighborhood. It made my first trip to Taos quite enjoyable, and I would definitely stay here again!
We had come here for the Wine Festival and the location was perfectly positioned close to shops and restaurants!! Lots of good food and shopping. We want to come back in the summer and enjoy all the outdoor activities 🤩
Lovely property, great location and wonderful support!
Four friends stayed in the two apartments and we really enjoyed our week. The location was close to the town centre but also very quiet. The caretaker was very responsive with all of our questions. Would recommend this house!
This was a perfect place to stay for our girls trip. Location was great and the home was so perfect. The only problem we had was unlocking and locking the doors. Perhaps they could change the door locks to make it easier.
The property was beautiful and perfect for our girls getaway. We were comfortable and the location was perfect. The property manager responded quickly to my question. I will definitely recommend this property to others.
Our family rented the upstairs and downstairs property which worked very well for us. We loved the location. We were able to walk to shopping, restaurants, and music. The host was very friendly and helpful while we were there. The property has all of the uniqueness of Taos architecture and ambiance which we very much enjoyed.
We had a wonderful time at the Blue Elk Casa! Our group consisted of five adults, four kids, one baby, and one small dog, and the multi-level units made it easy to be together while still allowing space for everyone. As a multi-generational group, we very much appreciated the well-stocked kitchen, accessible extra towels and bedding, and closeness to the Plaza. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to book again for our next Taos getaway!
This is our second time to stay in the Blue Elk Casa and again we are incredibly happy with our experience. 1. The location is superb, 2. The double unit is perfect for traveling with family as you can have your own spaces, and 3. The hosts are very communicative, helpful, kind, and go above and beyond to accommodate your needs.
We loved our stay at the Blue Elk Casa! There were 7 of us in our group, we rented the upstairs and downstairs units. Plenty of room but super cozy.
It's right in town so we were able to walk everywhere. Kitchen is fully stocked, beds are comfortable, hot tub was amazing after a snowfall.
Communication with property manager was easy and helpful.
Can't say enough good things about this place! Highly recommend!
Anna K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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