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BUFFALO MOON-Artist's Home with a Stargazing Deck, Hot Tub, Views

BUFFALO MOON-Artist's Home with a Stargazing Deck, Hot Tub, Views

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Buffalo Moon-8 min. from Taos Plaza/20 min from Taos Ski Valley. You'll LOVE it!
AMAZING cloud formations. NM skies must be the best!
Come visit us in Taos
Beautiful Crabapple tree in bloom in early spring.
Wow! Now THAT"S a doorbell!

Overview of BUFFALO MOON-Artist's Home with a Stargazing Deck, Hot Tub, Views

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

El Prado, NM
  • Popular LocationKit Carson Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationTaos Plaza7 min drive
  • Popular LocationEarthships7 min drive
  • AirportAngel Fire, NM (AXX)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Studio w Queen Sleeper Sofa

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 in Master Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3 in Bedroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

BUFFALO MOON-Artist's Home with a Stargazing Deck, Hot Tub, Views

This beautiful home is in the desirable area of Blueberry Hill, ideally situated between Taos Ski Valley and Taos Plaza and the lovely little artists village of Arroyo Seco. It is also close to the stunning Rio Grande Gorge. Some of the best restaurants you will ever dine in are in Taos (from hamburgers at Five Star Burgers, Wine and cheeses at pärCht in the Plaza, to Medely, Sobroso, The Love Apple and Lambert's just to name a few)! Top quality galleries abound here too! Actually, the shopping in Taos and Arroyo Seco is excellent as well as lots of fun! Fishing, mountain climbing, hiking and mountain biking are fabulous AND it goes without saying that the skiing is top notch!
Our house is truly your HOME away from home. It is appointed with many of our collected Indian artifacts and original art from across the country that recall the craftsmanship of days gone by. We want to to feel that you are at your home. It is ready for you to relax and enjoy.
The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths as well as a screened in sunroom and a weaving studio, an easel if you are interested in painting! A 3 day weaving class can be arranged for you if you are interested. Let me know. There are classes in Arroyo Seco too. Take a class and take home an amazing weaving!
A fully stocked kitchen is perfect for those who WANT to cook and a dishwasher for those that do NOT want to hand wash those dishes! There are beautiful rugs and incredible artwork all over the home as well as Native Indian artifacts that we have collected over the years. Bold, beautiful viga ceilings are seen throughout the house. DirecTV is the cable provider. Pay Per View is available for an additional fee. Three 42 inch flat screen televisions are in the 3 bedrooms and a 55 inch television is in the TV room. Internet service is also provided (if you happen to get tired of all that outdoor fun!).
There are lots of kid friendly movies for their entertainment as well as sleds, board games and toys.
In the spring/summer months you might enjoy outdoor cooking on the grill. Spend time relaxing in the hot tub ANY time of the year. In the warm months, climb the stairs to the OBSERVATION DECK and watch falling stars. There is furniture up there to watch the wonders of the universe (and we do have a telescope in the chest in the dining area. The cushions are stored in a chest up there as they tend to blow about a bit as the winds come up in the early evening from time to time.
There are two carports, 4 different patio areas, a wonderful garden full of fresh veggies for your enjoyment and the property around the house is fenced and gated.
You might want to bring some canvas and paints also because we have an easel in the weaving studio that could easily be moved to the patio in the front of the studio if you wanted to paint outside. It is just absolutely a wonderful, tranquil and yet energizing vacation spot.

Property manager

Marcia Lyon

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 29
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
PacknPlay, stroller, high chair, cot, TOYS

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Entire property is non smoking
SMOKING DETECTED BY HOLES IN FURNITURE, OR BUTTS, OR ODORS THAT REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL NEUTRALIZATION, $1500 WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD.
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON THE PROPERTY AT ALL.
Please leave the timers on the lights. If the timer is not set as you like it, just put it on manual setting and turn lights on and off manually.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

El Prado

Located in El Prado, this vacation home is in the mountains. Governor Bent House and Museum and D.H. Lawrence Ranch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carson National Forest and Kit Carson Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Kit Carson Park - 6 min drive
  • Taos Mountain Casino - 7 min drive
  • Taos Historic Museums - 7 min drive
  • Taos Plaza - 7 min drive
  • Earthships - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Wendy's - 8 min drive
  • Michael's Kitchen - 6 min drive
  • Gutiz - 5 min drive
  • Mante's Chow Cart - 7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Taos Vacation!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house in Taos. It’s a lovely home - I spent a lot of time wandering around admiring the artwork and the unique aspects of this adobe home. The kitchen was well supplied. The house was toasty warm on the chilly March nights. The stargazing deck and hot tub were special amenities we enjoyed. The host was very communicative and supplied helpful information about the area. We skied both Angel Fire and Taos during our stay and each was within a 35 minute drive from this home but we had the added benefit of being close to Taos restaurants and shopping. I highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway with grandsons
Lovely well-furnished place with mountain views and a hot tub! Owner was accommodating and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great art, amazing views
We keep returning to stay at this beautiful home because of the wonderful art and the mountain views!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable
Everything about this rental is perfect! Better than the pictures show!! Owner is hands off yet available if needed. We WILL be back! ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and location
We have stayed here several times and always enjoy our visits. The house is beautifully decorated, comfortable and conveniently located. The kitchen is well stocked. The yard has lots of nice plants and several seating areas. Marcia the owner is so pleasant to work with and responds to any inquiries very quickly. We look forward to staying here again the next time we’re in Taos.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marcia Lyon

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Currently we split out time between the Taos area and Nacogdoches, Texas but as we are both from West Texas, we have always loved the New Mexico mountain areas with the beautiful sunsets and BIG SKIES! As a young child from Amarillo, TX. my family came to the Taos area many times each summer. My husband is from Levelland and his family came to this area for years to go fishing and camping. We have been coming here since our children were small and for 6 years before we found this property, we had seriously been looking for a house here. We found this wonderful spot and are happy to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

This house really spoke to us. As an artist myself, I was immediately taken by the mosaic work done by the previous owner in the tile floors and on the Koi pond. I had been looking for a home with a studio as I am a potter. Well, we found one.....BUT pottery will have to be done outside or in the storeroom because I also purchased a gigantic loom and it is in the studio. There are weaving classes in the area If you are interested in learning and I have a couple of looms for sale also. If you are of an artistic persuasion....then you will be very comfortable here! There is also and easel if you come for an artist's escape. The neighbors here are fantastic too. Artists, musicians, snowmobile tour operators, and other very interesting folks.

What makes this property unique

We love the neighborhood because it is close to both Taos and to the Ski Valley and to one of our FAVORITE little artist's community of Arroyo Seco. It is also close to the Rio Grande Gorge and great fishing, mountain biking and hiking and just whatever else might tickle your fancy. We love the peaceful setting where we can just enjoy the mountain sunrises and sunsets. We also love the fact that there are great day trips to Red River and Angel Fire (but Taos is the best!).
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