Casita Bonita: Romantic, Immaculate and Charming!

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Casita Bonita is quintessential Southwestern Charm. Your haven in the high mountains is beautifully appointed, completely furnished, with a new Simmons Beautyrest Pillowtop Queen Bed for a delightful night's sleep including a hand-crafted folk art headboard. While this romantic casita is perfect for a couple, it can sleep up to 4 with a marvelously comfortable, brand new American Leather Comfort Sleeper TemperPedic fold-out love seat. We included all of the things that we look for when we are traveling. Most-importantly, an ultra comfortable bed with brand new, high thread count linens in an immaculate and beautiful environment. Plush and coz...y furniture throughout. Handcrafted dinette set for 4 and artistic surprises in the nichos and on the walls. Artwork ranging from world-renowned iconographer Father Bill McNichols to original paintings from other local artists and a navajo corn-maiden weaving. This home will feel like your home from the moment you walk through the front door. Southwestern architecture in the adobe style with soft, sensuous walls catching the light from the bright south-facing bay window. Crank-out windows allow for sweet mesa breezes. New Mexican-style saltillo tile throughout with radiant-floor heat to keep you warm in the winter. The kiva fireplace in the living room provides warmth and cozy, romantic ambiance. High vaulted ceilings with beautiful white-washed vigas giving this open design a spacious feel. The master suite is heaven with a private courtyard right out the sliding glass door in the bedroom. You can enjoy your coffee at the outdoor cafe-style table for two while watching the sunrise over Taos Mountain. You will also find a gas grill for barbecuing. Large walk-in closet with shelves, plenty of space and wooden hangers and a hand-crafted dresser so that you can feel right at home. The state of the art kitchen is roomy, open to the living and dining areas and will please the culinary traveler as well as the visitor who appreciates a comfortable place to cook. Complete and brand new set of cookware, dishes, brand new appliances, including gas stove and all of the cooking utensils to prepare your snacks for the trail or a nice meal returning from your adventures. The flatscreen tv is delightfully tucked away in a sage green trastero for your convenience along with a dvd player, a dvd library and books for your enjoyment. Savor unparalleled sunsets from this gorgeous location and watch the famous light dance across the Sangre de Christo mountains. Casita Bonita is perfectly located in between Taos and the Taos Ski Valley for all of your sightseeing and outdoor adventures. After a day of museum-hopping or ridge-top viewing, enjoy the deep Jacuzzi tub. Casita Bonita was lovingly designed, furnished and appointed for your pleasure and with the hope that you'll want to return again and again. An information book with our favorite picks, sights, restaurants and even a few quirky tidbits included. We are long-time residents of Taos and delight in sharing it. The community grounds include water features, aspen trees, lilac and plenty of shade. For nature lovers, make sure to watch for red-tail hawks, coveys of quail, wily coyotes, occasionally buffalo across the street on Pueblo land and always a plethora of bunnies and jack rabbits. The hummingbirds love to visit and we'll make certain to always leave plenty of feeders and sugar. The grounds are colorful, verdant and well-maintained. The views to the west will amaze with a clear shot of Georgia O'Keefe's beloved Pedernal Mountain. The smell of sweet sage will send you to sleep each night, rested and ready for your next adventure. Welcome to Casita Bonita! We hope you love it as much as we do! We are happy to talk to you about any further questions that you might have. In a few words, this casita feels happy, will make you happy and will offer you all of the comfort and amenities you would want on your enchanting vacation. Please call Heather at 575-770-9356 or Nancy at 510-735-7712 and we can answer your questions right away!!Read more

Additional Location Information

Located between the Town of Taos and Taos Ski Valley in one of the most coveted areas of Taos Valley, Casita Bonita is perfect for a stroll or a jog right out the front door through the beautiful mesa with million dollar views in every direction. Skiing, fishing, hiking, shopping and museum-hopping are all just minutes away. Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. The multi-storied adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years. Taos Pueblo is truly unique and a must-see, only a 10 minute drive from Casita Bonita. Less than 10 miles west of the property, you'll find the 10th highest bridge in the US, the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. Don't forget your camera, the views are incredible! On the way to Taos Ski Valley, make sure to check out the artistic Village of Arroyo Seco which is home to restaurants, shopping and museums. Taos Ski Valley offers an abundance of hiking in the summer, including Wheeler Peak, which is, at 13,167 feet, the highest peak in New Mexico. Whether riding the rapids through the Rio Grande or enjoying a Microbrew and a good book with magnificent views, there's a little something for everyone in Taos. With a long history of indigenous Pueblo culture, Spanish influence, Adobe architecture and wildly creative artists, Taos offers a mix that you won't find anywhere else. If you can't find a way to move here, you'll certainly find a way to come back.

Location Type Mountain, River, Town

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What Past Guests Are Saying

• New Yorker
  New York City

  perfect getaway!

  Left on 03/21/2013 for a stay in February 2013
  
  

  I found our stay at Casita Bonita to be perfectly lovely. The Casita is comfortable with ascetically pleasing surroundings with a lovely touch of New Mexico. The views as you step out the front door are breathtaking. The Casita has all the amenities and is the best of both worlds. You will feel your are far enough away that you are in your own retreat yet close enough to the downtown, restaurants and the ski valley so all is convenient. A great little spot to get away from the pressures of urban life, take a deep breathe yet fill your days with skiing, hiking, shopping and the great cuisine of Northern New Mexico. So comfortable and affordable! Thanks for sharing Casita Bonita with me and my partner this ski season!

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  Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes

  Recommended for: Travelers, Romantic, Luxury, Rugged

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• Julie A.
  Dallas, TX

  Romantic and Beautiful, we loved it!!!

  Left on 03/12/2013 for a stay in January 2013
  
  

  This condo is a gem!!! We planned a last minute ski vacation and the owners were so friendly and helpful! Casita Bonita has gorgeous views, lots of sunlight and it's location between Taos and the Taos Ski Valley is perfect. This is our very first experience with Vrbo and I'm delighted to say we will be returning to Taos and to Casita Bonita. The condo is really cozy and clean and is bigger than it looks in the photos. The bed was super comfortable and the jacuzzi tub felt great after a day of skiing!

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Romantic, Luxury

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