Taos house rental - Spectacular setting! Terraces facing South canyon
Spectacular setting! Terraces facing South canyon
 
Taos house rental - Spectacular setting! Terraces facing South canyon

Spectacular setting! Terraces facing South canyon

From the bedroom area looking into living/kitchen

From the bedroom area looking into living/kitchen

Brick-pavered floor, herringbone design-RADIANT

Brick-pavered floor, herringbone design-RADIANT

Luxury King pillow top bed SW area of Casita

Luxury King pillow top bed SW area of Casita

stunning talavera-tile throughout spacious kitchen

stunning talavera-tile throughout spacious kitchen

Artfully, scultped kiva-focal point

Artfully, scultped kiva-focal point

Smooth top stove w/convection oven

Smooth top stove w/convection oven

Brand new appliances throughout

Brand new appliances throughout

Stone-tile, copper sink and mexicana mirrors

Stone-tile, copper sink and mexicana mirrors

Slate-tiled steam shower with glass door

Slate-tiled steam shower with glass door

Tongue and groove ceiling with raw timber beams

Tongue and groove ceiling with raw timber beams

6-person hot tub on large bedroom deck

6-person hot tub on large bedroom deck

Outdoor table/seating on brick-pavered serpentine

Outdoor table/seating on brick-pavered serpentine

Massive outdoor patio shaped with radius of front

Massive outdoor patio shaped with radius of front

Outdoor Fireplace overlooking valley on huge patio

Outdoor Fireplace overlooking valley on huge patio

  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps4
  • 1 Bathroom
 

Photos and Description of the Taos vacation house rental
Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)

Casita Ave Maria is a 900-square foot, OPEN designed casita that was created and built by the Clancys.

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.

The original design of this casita boasts a HUGE patio on the Southern side, a serpentine-pavered 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 grande, 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-pavered 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.

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!!

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.

Everyone loves Casita Ave Maria! You will, too!

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About 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.

Tammi Clancy purchased this house in 2007
Why Tammi Clancy chose Taos

The Land of Enchantment, truly, enough said. One has to experience it to know that it IS.

39 Reviews of Property 399491 in Taos, New Mexico

Soaring Splendor-STEAM Shower-Hot Tub-Out/In Fireplace-Guests LOVE and RETURN!
average rating of 4.974359 based on 39 reviews
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Taos New Mexico
Vero Beach
5

Your own private five star cliff dwelling!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 30, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
Everything tucked into a lovely and private one-room detached home. Comfort throughout. Perfect for an independent couple who just wants to enjoy indulging themselves in peace and quiet. Hummingbirds as long as you keep the feeder filled. Endless wood for the fireplace. We loved our week here. Location is not next to Julia Roberts home as shown on VRBO map. It is at 36 degrees 31’42.6N by 105 degrees 38’35.00W. Rio Grande Gorge/John Dunn Bridge, Santa Fe, Taos downtown and ski slopes all within an easy drive.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: So happy you loved our home as much as we do! We have no control over where VRBO maps our house or Google maps our house or where GPS systems say it is....they are often as wrong as they are right. Good ole' human-written directions are the best way to find our house. This IS Taos..the land of ENCHANTMENT...and, nothing is quite as it seems! WINK!
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Taos New Mexico
San Antonio Texas
5

Awesome views from the Hot Tub on the deck

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 15, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
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.
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Taos New Mexico
Prescott Valley, AZ
5

Romantic Serenity

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 13, 2013
  • Stayed: Mar 2013
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.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Taos New Mexico
5

Perfect Retreat

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 11, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
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!!!!
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Taos New Mexico
San Antonio, Tx
4

Taos getaway

  • 4 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 8, 2013
  • Stayed: Jan 2013
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.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Our roof, which is extra-insulative in the cold winters and hot summers, expands and contracts because of the special materials. Because of this superb insulation, the house stays very warm in the winter and quite cool in the strong sun of summer. When these guests stayed, it was 17 below zero at night. And, they were warm! Yeah for great construction!
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Taos New Mexico
Georgia
5

Home away from home

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Dec 25, 2012
  • Stayed: Dec 2012
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.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you. It is our favorite, too!
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Taos New Mexico
Boise, ID
5

Loved Casita Ave Maria

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Oct 13, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
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.
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Taos New Mexico
KS
5

Exceeds Expectations

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 25, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
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.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: So happy you enjoyed our home and that we rank up there with "the best!" Come back, anytime!
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Taos New Mexico
Ypsilanti, MI
5

Amazing New Mexico Gem

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 15, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
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!
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Taos New Mexico
5

Great for Romantic Vacation

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 16, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
This casita was designed by a genius. Every nook and cranny is used to perfection and nothing was left out. At night the light that shines in makes it appear as if you are in a large theatre or even spaceship. We kept discussing the pure perfection of the design. The views were awesome and we loved our stay here.

Thank you to all who helped to make our vacation so perfect.

DH and VH from Garland, TX