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Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Taos, NM
  • Taos Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Taos Historic Museums
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kit Carson Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Taos

Located in Taos, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Harwood Museum of Art and Blumenschein Home and Museum. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Taos Historic Museums and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center.
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What's nearby

  • Taos Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taos Historic Museums - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taos Mountain Casino - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Earthships - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Allsup's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mantes Chow Cart - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza

Town - Walk to Taos Plaza 1/2 block - 18 miles to Taos Ski Valley

Welcome to the true feel of 'Old Taos' in the 100 year old 'Historic' private airconditioned compound of 'Blue Elk Casa'. In the owner's words she tells us why this home may be just the one you are searching for to enjoy your valuable vacation time:

'In our mini-hacienda you are one block from the down town central plaza with all the wonderful food, art, shopping and museums you could wish for. At the same time your home base is nestled in a totally contained private home that has been hand-painted and crafted with love and which just 'feels good' to be in. We also offer to those family or friends traveling or celebrating together the choice of staying close but of having separate complete spaces when the need or desire arises. The second story unit (Blue Elk Up) has its own private entrance, private open deck, kitchenette, large living room and full bathroom with tub/shower combo. Blue Elk Down has two master bedrooms one with tub/shower combo & the other with walk in shower only. Both units have large enough living rooms for the entire group to gather for meals and visiting. This unique Up and Down separation is ideal for members needing quiet get-away time and space from the hustle and bustle of group activity. Please note these units do not have an interior flight of stairs connecting one to the other. From the downstairs patio you walk up an exterior flight of stairs to the upper unit.

In the afternoon and evening you are footsteps away from some of the locals favorite restaurants and cafe's. At 'Blue Elk Casa' you will be staying in one of the most authentic historic Taos vacation rentals offered in Taos, New Mexico. Come and experience true Southwest charm and architecture with adobe walls, viga ceilings, kiva fireplaces, bancos and nichos! Most important - you are a two minute walk from Taos Plaza and able to enjoy total and absolute privacy from neighbors or passers-by in this serene adobe walled compound.

Town of Taos STR permit number STR2019-00131
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Blue Elk Casa Enclosed Patio Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk Plaza
Blue Elk Casa Enclosed Patio Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk Plaza
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Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 146 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ellena h.

Liked: Cleanliness

My family had a great time

It was very convenient to the square and the delicious restaurants. My family had a great time.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

bryce f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice lower unit

Location was great and Unit A was nice and cozy. Should note that no a/c in bedrooms, just in living room but stayed pretty cool at night. Unit B is upstairs and not so great for older users. Shared bathroom upstairs but nice living room . Lower patio is cute. No problem finding street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taos

Property is well run and close to the center.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Overall we were pleased with the rental and its proximity to the plaza and restaurants. The house was clean and spacious. Our only issue was the parking. We were aware ahead of time that it was possible no street parking would be available but parking passes would be provided. Unfortunately, only two parking passes are provided. We rented both the up and down for our large party and had 3 cars. I reached out to the caretaker with no solution other than “watch for a car to leave” which never happened the first day. We had to park our car 2 streets over in a parking lot hoping it didn’t get towed. We spent our time the next day stalking the street parking and had to leave one of ours cars parked the remainder of our visit to secure safe parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane U.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed out stay very much. House was clean and quiet. In the Upstairs Apartment, the Ceiling Fan doesn't work, Kitchen light didn't work, and more than one wash cloth is needed in the bathroom. Downstairs the coffee pot must need cleaning, takes an hour to perk, and the ground fault in the kitchen didn't work.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Damian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

February Ski Trip

Overall a nice property, the property manager (Cherry) was great. Close to the plaza and restaurants. The description is misleading and is not 4br/3ba house. It is 2 units with small living areas and kitchens, and separate entrances (1 unit is upstairs). Not ideal for a medium/large group. Enough parking on the street for 1 vehicle, others park offsite and walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kilian D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really great stay!

Amazing spot. Clean. Great location. Friendly property manager and easy check-in/out. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart F.

Liked: Cleanliness

TAOS Family Getaway

We all flew in for a long weekend get together. Some skied, some went to galleries and shopped. Restaurants in the area were excellent from Tex-Mex, to fine dining to brew pub pizza. We all enjoyed being together at the Blue Elk Casa. Star gazing was really good from the upstairs outdoors patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and great location

This is our 2nd time staying here. We love the location, the hot tub, and the up/down units work just fine for larger groups. Great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

allen c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip 2024

My girlfriends and I travel once a year and this year we chose Taos, NM. The location of the property was perfect! Walking distance from the plaza, local shops, and restaurants. We didn't realize the property was two separate apartments. When traveling with your life long friends the last thing you want is too be separated. With that being said it would be great for 2 families. We felt that the place needed a very good deep clean. The patios were full of leaves, it is fall time but we had to brush off all the furniture to sit, nothing had been swept or made to look inviting. There were several cobwebs and the vents were dusty. The upstairs toilet runs and runs if you don't push the handle back up. Some items are just very used and old. Rugs, pillows, blankets, sheets could use replacing. The guidebook for the property was dated 2014. For the cost of this stay we expected more, and unfortunately would not return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann M.

Not worth the price!

This property has so much potential and the location is great, but… We pulled up to the curb and had to wade through weeds. The interior courtyard is in dire need of maintenance, too. The main house is adorable but the carpet is filthy which is a shame because the bathrooms and kitchen were clean. The comforters on the beds appeared not to have been washed in ages. Unfortunately, the upstairs unit had light bulbs out, an inoperable door handle and faulty toilet-all of which our friend repaired. The couch is coming apart and the windows were dirty. This property COULD be a show place. Sadly, while we enjoyed our visit, we paid way too much for accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Teens Vacation

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We were 4 couples and the space was perfect for our needs. It was nice to have the separation of the units so we weren't on top of each other the whole stay, and plenty of room for us all to hang out together on either patio when we wanted to. Cutely decorated. The upstairs kitchen area is way smaller which we weren't expecting but made work. Very small fridge so we were happy to be able to put extra food in the downstairs unit. The location to town can't be beat. During our stay the lower level AC was not working which was a bit of a bummer, it did get pretty warm. But the pros made that easier to overlook and deal with. We would all come back and stay here again if we travel back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and convenient

I rented the up and down for my two sisters, their husbands, my wife, and my mom. The location is just off the Taos square where there are plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from. The bedrooms were roomy and comfortable. The kitchen/living area is not huge, so having all 7 of us there at once was a little tight, but not too bad. We enjoyed taking in the sights around Taos, travelling to Santa Fe, the Taos Pueblo, the Gorge, and Red River. Parking for more than 2 vehicles can be a challenge. There was a parking pass for a nearby church which could have used a little explaining from the host. Overall, a very nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

brooke f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

This was a perfect place to stay for our girls trip. Location was great and the home was so perfect. The only problem we had was unlocking and locking the doors. Perhaps they could change the door locks to make it easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bartie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and comfortable

Enjoyed having the extended family in the two units. There was plenty of room. We liked the outdoor patios.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property, great location and wonderful support!

Four friends stayed in the two apartments and we really enjoyed our week. The location was close to the town centre but also very quiet. The caretaker was very responsive with all of our questions. Would recommend this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick O.

Liked: Cleanliness

B day

what a wonderful place and taos is a great town .The house was perfect for the family.We will be back. Thank you. Patrick
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness

This place is perfect!

We loved our stay at the Blue Elk Casa! There were 7 of us in our group, we rented the upstairs and downstairs units. Plenty of room but super cozy. It's right in town so we were able to walk everywhere. Kitchen is fully stocked, beds are comfortable, hot tub was amazing after a snowfall. Communication with property manager was easy and helpful. Can't say enough good things about this place! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Favorite Taos Home

This is our second time to stay in the Blue Elk Casa and again we are incredibly happy with our experience. 1. The location is superb, 2. The double unit is perfect for traveling with family as you can have your own spaces, and 3. The hosts are very communicative, helpful, kind, and go above and beyond to accommodate your needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rudy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

The property was well maintained. The only reason I wouldn't give a five star review is because of the following issues: 1. The key was difficult to use. It was badly cut. 2. They didn't have enough wine glasses. Some glasses were plastic. 3. My bed needs new mattresses. I didn't hear similar comments from the others, so it was probably just my bed.. 4. The parking lot wasn't perfect. We had to park on the street, which wasn't always available. They had extra parking at a church which wasn't very convenient. However, I consider these problems to be minor. We had a lovely time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023