Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! - Valdez

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Living Room - two couches - one a double sleeper

Kiva fireplace--the focus of a northern NM living room.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Taos, NM

Kit Carson Park16 min drive
Taos Plaza17 min drive
Taos Pueblo17 min drive
Angel Fire, NM (AXX)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain!

Nestled at the foot of Taos Mountain off the Valdez Rim Road, Stella Luna, our 1500 square foot, two bedroom, two bath home sits on a quiet lane. It's just 15 mins from the slopes of Taos Ski Valley, 15 mins from the Town of Taos & Taos Plaza, and 5 mins from the charming village of Arroyo Seco. Extraordinary views in all directions, high ceilings throughout, large windows, and a floor plan that offers both open space and privacy come together to create a home that graciously welcomes you back after a day of skiing, sightseeing, or shopping. In fact, if you're like us, you might never want to leave Stella Luna at all!

Our lovely home offers a spacious, master suite with a King bed, attached office/nursery, TV/DVD, a Jacuzzi bath, and walk-in closet & dressing area. The second bedroom, conveniently separated from the master by the common living space, comes with a queen bed & double futon, TV/DVD, and an amazing view of Taos Mtn. While the house can comfortably sleep four adults, it can easily accommodate two more on the sleeper sofa in the living room.

A cozy fire in the kiva fireplace will warm your bones while you dine or relax in the comfortable living area. Being travelers, cooks, and foodies ourselves, Stella Luna provides you with a well-equipped kitchen and a home tastefully decorated with furnishings, art and objects from near and far. A selection of movies, books, and games will help you unwind from your life in the real world. To soothe those aching limbs and enjoy our spectacular New Mexico skies, there's a hot tub on the back deck; from the SW facing portal you get views of the Truchas, El Pedernal (a leitmotif of Georgia O'Keeffe), sunsets, and the neighbor’s grazing cows.

We love children and they're welcome at Stella Luna. We'll work with you to provide you the amenities you need.

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Sanjay Poovadan

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Casa de Suenos in winter on the high mesa.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arroyo Seco

Located in Arroyo Seco, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. John Dunn Bridge and San Francisco de Asís Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carson National Forest and Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Kakawa Chocolate House, or check out an event or a game at KTAOS Solar Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Taos, NM

What's nearby

Kit Carson Park - 16 min drive
Taos Ski Valley - 16 min drive
Taos Plaza - 17 min drive
Taos Pueblo - 17 min drive
Earthships - 18 min drive

Getting around

Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Aceq - 5 min drive
Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery - 13 min drive
Toribios - 11 min drive
Sabroso - 6 min drive
Taos Mesa Brewing - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! located?

This family-friendly Arroyo Seco holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area, Rottenstone Pottery and Carson National Forest. KTAOS Solar Center and Manzanita Canyon Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cara R.

8 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Lovely warm home located perfectly between Taos and TSV. The house is very cozy and well stocked with lots of goodies left for us like fruit, fresh bread, eggs, coffee, etc. Everything is of high quality.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie B., Austin, Tx

21 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski trip

We love this location to get to Taos Ski Valley. It was a beautiful property and had everything we needed to be comfortable. We appreciated the hospitality and stocked spices, etc.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C., Irving, TX

11 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, comfortable property

Stayed at Stella Luna for a week with my spouse and another couple. The house was gorgeous and comfortable. Sanjay & Bettina were gracious and helpful. The neighborhood is quiet and rural, but very close to Taos. We can't wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

27 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving getaway

We had a great time—house was well equipped, quiet, and great for hanging out with family.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

13 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in lovely environs

Loved this home. It was extremely comfortable inside, and it had a variety of outside spaces to enjoy the spectacular mountain and sky views all around. The hot tub was very special. We could not have asked for better, and hope to return some day.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sanjay Poovadan

In 1979 as a new immigrant to the US , I came out to NM to attend St. John’s College in Santa Fe. Plato and Aristotle, Aeschylus and Shakespeare, Kant, Baudelaire, Einstein, and Dante brought me to NM. But it was this land itself, with its stark, bright light, dramatic landscape, rich culture and the many friendships I made here that kept me coming back.

After a 13-year career working for a number of SF Bay Area retail companies (The Nature Company/Discovery Channel Stores, The North Face, Illuminations, Restoration Hardware, etc.), in operations, human resources and real estate/construction, including managing several multi-store roll outs, I followed the woman I love to northern NM in 2002, to set down roots, invest in real estate and to make Taos home.

Here in Taos I have enjoyed becoming a part of a community that is diverse, creative and serious. There is nothing like involvement in the life and institutions of a community to build relationships and to make sense of how it all works. My own interests and those of my step children have been my guide: I became a part of the Taos Soccer Coalition, a couple of Acequias in the Taos Valley, the Friends of Anansi Charter School, the Board of the Taos Ski Team and Intermezzo of the Santa Fe Opera. In addition I served for six years on the Board of Visitors and Governors of St. John’s College which has campuses in both Santa Fe, NM and Annapolis, MD. Today I serve on the boards of the Taos Land Trust and of the Quail Roost Foundation. I believe in the long term value of real estate in northern NM.

Why they chose this property

This is a home in the country, with breathtaking views, quiet, proximity to Arroyo Seco Village and Taos Ski Valley

What makes this property unique

Magnificent views--the bright and piercing morning light off the back of Taos Mountain greet each day; the last rays of sun set over the Rio Grande with El Pedernal as a back drop. All this is on a quiet dead-end lane in Arroyo Seco.