39 Reviews of Property 399491 in Taos, New Mexico

When we arrived we were not sure that there would be enough room in the cabin. But once we got inside we could not believe how great the layout was. The cabin was clean and had all the amenities you could possible want. The owner was great in telling us about the Town Arroyo Seco just down the road from the cabin. They also gave us excellent restaurant reviews and picking out a restaurant was easy to do. But I think the greatest surprise was the deck in the front of the cabin. We were able to sit in the hot tub and take in views of the valley below and the mountains above. We also got to see one of the most colorful sunsets we have ever seen. Also there is a humming bird feeder on the deck and there were eight humming birds using the feeder. I have never seen the radiance of the feathers when light bounced off their feathers. We had such a good time. But we enjoyed shopping for art work and we were not disappointed. Can not wait to go back again.

The place offered the quiet, privet and serene atmosphere we were looking for. Cool nights and warm fires. Wine and dine at some wonderful restaurants. This is the place to do it all from. We met both the owners and the caretakers. Everyone was helpful and a pleasure as hosts. Reality is even better than the pictures. We WILL stay her again.

This beautiful home is everything we had hoped for when renting a home for a vacation "away". Every nook and corner was carefully planned and there was nothing that wasn't provided for us that we needed - there were plenty of towels, utensils, cookware, firewood, bedding, etc. and the caretaker and owners were very kind and easy to work with. :-) The propery overlooks a canyon (it is very private so you feel like there aren't any neighbors at all), and you can look out further to the gorge and enjoy the view.

The steam shower was fantastic and the bed was immensely comfortable! We enjoyed just listening to the radio and enjoying the view over a cup of tea. There are plenty of books to read in case you didn't bring your own, and we enjoyed sitting outside with a glass of wine, just enjoying the day.

We will definitely be back the next time we need a place that provides peace, serenity, and a sense of "home away from home".

THANK YOU for sharing this fantastic home. If we had our choice, we'd build one just like it for our retirement years!!!!

very restful and peaceful stay. clean and warm, just what we were hoping for after the busy holidays.
Yes, I would recommend this property to friends. Make sure you eat breakfast at Michael's.

Only negative, which we were warned about, was getting used to creaking, or adjustments to the roof brought on by the cold weather. But even with that said, it was very comfortable inside.

Well built home, very well thought out. The brick floor, steam shower, location, hot tub, and open design were among our favorite. We rented this place to stay in during our snowboard season. The home has a long radius front wall and roof that are common to custom southwest homes. Everything we needed was there and in good order. We really enjoyed our stay.

My wife and I had never been to Taos and were looking for a comfortable, newer rental to stay in. Casita Ave Maria exceeded our expectations in every way. The deck with the hot tub was the highlight of the casita. We did not feel that there was any amenity missing from it....modern appliances, beautiful finishes throughout, comfortable bed, etc. It is located about 15 minutes north of Taos and that was one of the things that attracted us to it. Being north of Taos puts you closer to Taos Ski Valley and all the activities you can find up there. It is in a rural location but the setting is very quiet and scenic. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a secluded Taos get-away.

We enjoyed a wonderful week in Taos. The casita was everything advertised and more - quiet, private, clean, and well equipped with much attention to detail and and thoughtfulness for the traveler. The welcome basket including a tasty red wine was much appreciated. Everything needed to prepare meals made it easy for us to stay in and enjoy your lovely home.

Views from the patio across the Rio Grande valley were spectacular. We observed hot air balloons launching almost every morning and enjoyed the hot tub and outdoor fireplace in the evenings. Arroyo de Seco (close by) offered both a great lunch and dinner option, as well as a wonderful ice cream shop and the drive to Taos was only 10-15 minutes.

We greatly appreciated your recommendations for dining and things to see/do. KC and Kevin (property managers) were also very helpful and the regular visits to maintain the hot tub were very much appreciated.

We have rented through VRBO over 60 times in the last fifteen years and have generally had good experiences. Your property ranks up there with the best and most enjoyable we have found and when we next come back to Taos, we hope to find it available again. Many thanks.

The only consolation about leaving Casita Ave Maria was that it was good to be home again. It was such a magical week. To repeat so many others, the pictures do not do the property justice. It is a completely unique custom home, built with much love and care. The caretaker, K.C., is wonderful, and the Clancys are so generous to share their home with visitors to the area. If you are looking for walking distance to Taos, this is not the place for you. BUT, if you want a lovely jump-off place to visit Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire, the Rio Grande Gorge, Ojo Caliente hot springs or any place around the "Enchanted Circle," this is the PERFECT place! Beware, if you are new to the area and want to sightsee, this home is NOT conducive to leaving. You really have to tear yourselves away to go out to eat or tour around. We ate quite a few meals using the gourmet kitchen and outdoor gas grill - we did not want for anything. The linens, including the wonderfully fluffy robes, were of very high quality. The steam shower is wonderful for being in the desert in the warmer weather. Thanks for everything!