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The tree house on the Rio Hondo Valley Alpacas- no cleaning fee

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Lake
Property grounds
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Valdez, NM
  • Taos Plaza
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Kit Carson Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Valdez

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Valdez, within a 15-minute drive of Taos Ski Valley and Carson National Forest. .This vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Rottenstone Pottery and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Manzanita Canyon Trailhead.
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What's nearby

  • Earthships - 21 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Taos Plaza - 21 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 21 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Taos Pueblo - 24 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 25 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Midtown Market and Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Saltos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Golden Piñon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Medley. - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The tree house on the Rio Hondo Valley Alpacas- no cleaning fee

Take yourself back in time when life was much simpler. Come and stay at a real working farm. The Tree House is located on a 13.5 acre private estate in the Beautiful Valdez Valley just 6 miles north of Taos.

The Tree House is a fairy-tale cottage, hand built by the owner, who is a Taos artist and metal sculptor and furnished with handmade furniture and antiques. There is peace and quite except for the rustling of the giant 200 year old cottonwoods and the rushing of the Rio Hondo River as it makes its' way to the Rio Grande. The Tree House has a balcony that over looks a 100 ft. pond with Mallard Ducks.

A short walking distance on the other side of the property is the working part of the farm, consisting of Alpacas, Ducks, Chickens and of course the gentle Great Pyrenees dogs that watch over all. You are welcome to feed the Alpacas, learn about their history and in early summer you might even see a cria (baby Alpaca) or you can walk to he top of the hill and watch the chickens.

There is lots of wildlife in the Valley and you might occasionally see a Bear, coyote, Deer, Fox or even an Elk on the property.

We are located half way between Taos and Taos Ski Valley. About a 10 min drive in either direction.

Come stay with us and enjoy tranquility in the Land of Enchantment.

To rent this property please contact us by e-mail as there is usually not anyone available to answer the phone.
Contact us for availability.




Keywords: Tree House, Private Estate, Working Farm, Alpaca Farm, Vacation Rental, Guest House, Alpaca Farm Store
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

The tree house on the Rio Hondo Valley Alpacas- no cleaning fee Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 378 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay, the tree house was lovely & the tranquil surroundings were just what the doctor ordered!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and unique property, exceeded high expectations. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Very peaceful, yet close to everywhere we wanted to go in Taos. Clean, quiet, and a very comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at the treehouse and would have been happy if it were longer! The setting is beautiful and relaxing--such a wonderful place to just BE! Thank you to Jun and Jim for your attentiveness to the details and for creating such a unique experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOM R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous little piece of Heaven on earth. Loved staying there and didn't want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was beautiful. The mini fridge in the kitchen was behind cabinet doors that we left open so it could run properly. When we first got there there was a lot of hot air around it. It cooled off nicely after we did that.We enjoyed sitting in the front porch. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained. There are however, no more alpacas. They are in the process of trying to move, so they gave the alpacas away. No big deal for us, we loved the tree house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had an excellent stay. The Treehouse was very comfortable. The pictures on Vrbo don’t do it justice. The whole property, especially the treehouse, really is something out of a storybook setting. It has to be seen in person to really grasp how spectacular this place is. The owners were very nice with check-in and check-out being a breeze. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

S E.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second stay on the property and we really enjoyed the tree house! Everything was there that we needed and the view was perfect. Thanks for a wonderful time and advice on the local wildlife!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Inside and Out!

Everything about our stay was so wonderful. June was such a kind and welcoming host, and the property was one of the most beautiful places that we've ever stayed at! We hope nothing but the best for June and Jim now that they have sold their property, and I hope that the new owners continue on with the same spirit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oasis

The treehouse was everything I hoped it would be. Idyllic setting, comfortable, and a perfect place to relax. Even without the alpacas, I will definitely return. June & Jim were delightful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crazy Woman R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fairy tale setting! Beautiful and quiet place to stay. A Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a charming little house in a spectacular setting, close enough to Taos to enjoy it, but calm and relaxed in its own way. The hosts were thoughtful and welcoming. Sadly, the alpacas were no longer there, but the surroundings are so lovely that that more than made up for it. Grab it while you can! We would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fairytale-like Stay!

This treehouse stay has been almost fairytale like! The house is darling and clean! Jim and June are wonderful hosts. If you need a place to relax and refresh and you love the tranquility and peace afforded in nature, this is your place! I cannot recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical place!

The Tree House was everything promised and then some. Located in a lovely valley outside Taos, the property is breathtaking with its pond, proximity to the Rio Hondo and feeling of privacy. The facilities are comfortable and complete for a relaxing, refreshing stay. The hosts are available but discreet. A truly special place!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sanctuary in the High Desert

Jun and Jim’s treehouse on their sanctuary in northern NM was perfect for our stay. It probably works best for a couple but we two girlfriends found it ideal. The guest bed/sofa was comfy. Our hosts were friendly and helpful. The area is fortunate to have them and we thank them for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tree House Living

I truly enjoyed my stay at the treehouse! Jun and her husband are very nice people! I missed the alpacas by a day or two! They are selling their property. The treehouse was a wonderful respite for me, I just started full retirement! It had everything I needed, I was comfortable, it was clean and ready for me when I moved in I appreciate this very much and the opportunity to have stayed there!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The “Tree House” at Rio Hondo

The property is fabulous and June and Jim are the kindest people you’ll meet. The “cabin” is unpretentious and charming. We loved the loft and everything about the place. The stars at night are amazing. You feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, yet the little town of Arroyo Seco is only minutes away. Taos Ski Valley is less than. 15 minutes away. Downtown Taos is about the same. We love unique places and this was one for sure. It’s also an alpaca ranch.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay for skiing

The couple was very nice. We had a great stay at the cabin and it was super close to Taos ski resort! Beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing spot!

This property is amazing!! We had a wonderful time, a beautiful and a nice distance to Taos, skiing and the hot springs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyrell K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice area near slope.

It was spacious, good price, and nice area near the slope.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy & peaceful stay!

Really enjoyed my stay on this beautiful property. Jim and Jun are great hosts. The alpacas are very sweet and it was fun to hang out with them for a little while. The treehouse was cozy, quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely peaceful!

The Tree House is a story book setting. The owners were very responsive and pleasant. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilario C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A true gem

All the reviews of this place are true. For a couple's getaway, this treehouse cannot be beat. It is immaculate in every way. June and Jim are excellent hosts. The grounds of the property are beautiful, too. I would choose to stay here again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024