El Prado, New Mexico
----- 3 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / Courtyard, Patio, Deck, Covered Portal / 3 Fireplaces / Sleeps 14 -----
Bright Star Casa is in the Arroyo Seco/Des Montes area on a high mesa with wrap-around mountain views.
Located half way between Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley, it is 9 miles to the plaza and 11 miles to the lifts, making it ideal for a vacation at any time of the year.
This property has spectacular 360-degree views of the Taos area mountain ranges and the desert plains to the west. In the distance, one can see the Rio Grande rift.
Bright Star sleeps 14: 6 in three Bedrooms plus 8 on a comfortable cot plus 4” mattress.
The optional Casita sleeps an additional 4 and includes a second kitchen/living area. To rent both the Casa and the Casita, search for #4634634
A 7- person, 16-jet hot tub has a great view of the mountains to the East, and there is ample parking for 12 or more cars. There are 2 covered car ports under the 440 square foot partially covered Casita deck. It has a kiva fireplace and offers spectacular 360-degree views of the entire Taos county mountains and plains.
The property occupies two and a half acres of land and has a lovely acequia (irrigation watercourse) which winds through the property. When the acequia is running, which is early spring into late summer, there is a small pond on the south end that is separately fenced for the benefit of the horses which frequently graze there.
The observatory on the property is operated remotely over the internet and images from the observatory are on the walls. High definition digital copies of these images are free to guests. This is a perfect location with very dark skies for you to bring your own telescope.
Bright Star Casa is a southwestern-style stucco 3000 square foot, one story home with traditional Taos blue-trimmed windows. Arroyo Seco and neighboring Arroyo Hondo are charming ranching communities with historic roots in the Spanish Land Grant system. The Casa is within walking distance to Arroyo Seco on a rural road which passes an old Penitente cemetery and the back of Julia Roberts’ 50-acre ranch.
This spacious adobe hacienda was built in the mid ‘90s of hand-made adobe blocks covered with stucco. The resulting 12” thick adobe walls provide excellent insulation summer and winter and keep inside temperatures relatively cool in the summer. (Summer temperatures in Arroyo Seco average 4 degrees cooler than temps in Taos.) The house features Spanish colonial corbels and lintels, romantic arches, flagstone, brick and timber. The ceilings are roughhewn logs, called vigas, layered with pine slats, called latillas. The radiant-heated floors are Saltillo tile.
On the exterior, the 3000 square foot house features a 500 square foot courtyard off the long hall, portals (covered entrances), and a kitchen patio with a kiva fireplace and a dining table for 6.
House guests also have use of the 400 square foot deck attached to the Casita which includes a Kiva fireplace and spectacular 360-degree views of the entire region. They also can use the 2 car carport under the deck.
Bright Star Casa sleeps up to 14, with 2 king bedrooms and a bedroom with 2 twin beds which can also be made up as a king, plus 8 cots with 4" mattresses.
The 8 folding mattresses (4” thick) with cots sleep up to 8 adults or children. The cots that hold the mattresses are "Byer of Maine Easy Cot", the best cot on the market. They measure a spacious 78" x 31" x 18" and are rated for a 330-pound person. They are easy to set up in 30 seconds. The picture gallery includes an image of a cot with mattress. These are amazingly comfortable to sleep on. They of course include a pillow with full set of linens. Two bedrooms have an en suite bathroom. The third bathroom is accessed from the hall for the convenience of all the guests.
Other Amenities (available in both the Casa and Casita):
3 HD flat screen televisions, two in the Casa, a 60” in the spacious living room and a 50” in the Master Bedroom. The Casita has a 60” in the living room/kitchen. 23 local channels and 110 internet channels are available over the high-speed fiber optic internet service. Programs include YouTube TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Peacock, providing a wide range of live sports, news, movies, TV Series, music and other entertainment.
The fiber optic internet also provides excellent WIFI connectivity throughout the Casa and Casita.
The Casa and Casita each have their own internet phone providing land-line quality phone service with unlimited free incoming and outgoing calls throughout the US. The cell phone coverage from most of the providers in the Arroyo Seco/Des Montes area is usable but not always reliable.
At night, guests enjoy starry skies over the Sangre de Christo Mountain Range. Bright Star is ideal for families and groups desiring to be together under one very Southwest roof for a true Taos experience!
Option for live music entertainment:
Billy Archuleta - Soloist Extraordinaire!
Music styles - Country Rock, Spanish, Blues, Gospel, Bolero, Reggee
Music for any occasion, Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary, Social Gathering, etc
Contract rate: $150/Hr.for first two hours, $100/hr after that.
Contact Info: [email protected] (email) or 575-779-0109 (call or text)
Please contact at least 2 weeks in advance, thank you
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I wouldn't hesitate to stay at Jerry's place again. It is clean, well stocked, and spacious. Highly recommend !
This property was amazing!! Beautiful location and very comfortable beds. Communication with the owner was fantastic and he even showed us his telescope when he was there for a few days. Would highly recommend this property if you will be in the Taos area.
The views of the mountains and night skies make this home unforgettable. It is conveniently located away from the hustle and bustle of Taos, but not too far out. Everything was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. We loved the pictures of the galaxy from the owners observatory on the property - so cool!
Location : The property is located in a very scenic backdrop with close access to amenities. Aesthetic: House decor is absolutely gorgeous and so very well planned . Interiors are just what you need for a vacation with friends and family. We loved it . Host : Jerry was super kind and always a ping /call away and ready to help and accommodate in best way possible. Thank you so much Jerry for having us . We had a great time and created memories of lifetime . A great start to 2022 . Happy New Year !
4 adults stayed in the house, which was in a very quite neighborhood (great for sleeping!) Very convenient for exploring and hiking north of Taos. Nice hot tub, large and well equipped kitchen, comfortable living room for watching a movie.
We had such a great time and loved the house! Especially loved the night sky views and Jerry’s photography on the walls. Thanks for a great stay!
Words cannot adequately describe the experience we had Jerry's property. The location couldn't have been better for starters. The house itself was gorgeous, spacious, immaculate and equipped with anything you could possibly need. The fireplace was stocked with wood and the hot tub was a perfect temperature. The pictures of the stars/galaxies/solar system from the observatory on the property was right up our alley as well. I look forward to booking again when I am in Taos for a luxurious getaway! Thank you so. much for making my birthday extra special, Probably the best rental I've ever stayed in.
Beautiful location, lovely home. Great kitchen for cooking. My child loved the swing out back.
Kitchen was well appointed, bedrooms were spacious, the property is quiet and beautiful. Easy access to Taos and instructions getting there were clear. We all enjoyed staying there and would rent again should we be in the area.
This house is beautiful and the photos/description accurately describe it. We were able to check in early after speaking with the property manager, and the house was in tip-top shape! The space was great for my family - each couple had their own bedroom + the casita. It's beautifully decorated; you can tell a lot of thought went into the design. Jerry's photos from his observatory were awesome and so fun to look at too! The location was very convenient to get to Arroyo Seco, Taos Ski Valley and Taos. We would highly recommend this home and hope to be back one day! New Mexico is such a hidden gem with so much beauty and nature!
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