Casa Carlos Authentic Historic Adobe -Walk to Plaza -Hot Tub- Mini Split A/C

Taos, New Mexico
$311 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

This is a lovely 2 bedroom 1 bath property. Large King bedroom, 2nd bedroom with queen bed, luxurious bath with oversized shower, living room, dining room, kitchen with laundry, outdoor walled garden with hot tub, deck/patios and pond. This property is no longer pet friendly.

200 year old Casa Carlos will feature a 1 ton 12,000 BTU mini split air conditioner beginning in May 2024!

Town – 3 blocks to Taos Plaza, 18 miles to Taos Ski Valley. Easy walk to shops, restaurants and galleries. National Register of Historic Places. Professionally landscaped and enclosed yard.

Casa Carlos, dating to the early 1800s, is one of the few properties in Taos available for rental that is listed in both the National Register of Historic Places (United States Department of Interior) and the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties. The former home and studio of Charles “Carlos” Berninghaus, a noted Taos artist and son of Oscar Berninghaus, who was one of the founders of the Taos art colony in the 1920s. This beautiful example of an adobe casita was authentically restored and beautifully landscaped by its former owner, the founder of Taos’ El Monte Sagrado Resort. The interior, exterior and grounds have been carefully preserved and methodically tended to make this home a treasure for returning guests who call Casa Carlos their “home away from home”. A complete, historically sensitive renovation of all interior spaces was completed in 2020. A rare feature for a Taos vacation rental is the home’s private walled garden, which features a gorgeous pond, trickling water, shade trees, diverse and flowering plant life, visits from many beautiful varieties of birds and butterflies, and a grassy area. A private hot tub, multiple seating areas, an outdoor gas grill, and exterior lighting are also features of the garden. The current owners have refurnished the home in colonial period Mexican, Indian, Indonesian/Dutch, Romanian and California Rancho Monterey antique furnishings, as well as original art and print photography from Mexico and the Southwest.
The home features a beautiful King bedroom, and a 2nd bedroom containing a queen size bed, a mock kiva fireplace and historic charm.

The home is an easy stroll into town and Taos Plaza for meals, or utilize the home’s fully equipped modern kitchen to dine in, or grill outside and dine al fresco in the garden. The home is stocked with games, puzzles, playing cards/ poker chips, books, DVDs/movies, vinyl records and turntable, and cable/Blue Ray entertainment system for family time and relaxation in the beautifully furnished living area, which features coved viga ceilings, a kiva fireplace, and abundant natural light.

Additional architectural features include historically preserved coved and viga ceilings throughout, a gas kiva fireplace, custom ironwork, vintage Spanish Colonial lighting, radiant heated Saltillo tile floors, 3 foot thick 200 year old adobe walls, vintage and historical doors, and custom made cement tilework from San Luis Potosi, Mexico in the kitchen and bathroom.

Casa Carlos will restore your senses and “recharge your batteries” in a gorgeous and authentic home of history, character, and Northern New Mexican charm. “Nuestra casa es su casa/Our home is your home”.

3 night minimum/ 5 night minimum during Peak Winter (xmas/NY)

Town of Taos STR permit number 2018-105

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1400 Sq Ft (130 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Aimee S.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Jan 15, 2026

    We loved our stay at Casa Carlos. You could tell this property has been curated with love. All the fun decor and art, the impeccable restorations, and Taos charm made this stay very special. It’s close to plaza but also veey quiet. We slept great in the comfy king bed, enjoyed the hot tub one night and loved sitting in the living room by the kiva fireplace. The property manager, Linda, is a delight to work with. They didn’t miss a thing. Five star all the way!

  • barbara r.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Awesome location with some views. The space was beautiful inside and out.

  • Melissa K.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a wonderful house that is cozy, comfortable and has all the amenities you need. The house is so interesting with all the art to enjoy and the amazing backyard with hot tub. I would definitely recommend this property.

  • Laura T.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at Casa Carlos many times. We absolutely love it. We were able to enjoy the backyard and find our Peace. Thank you for sharing your home. We will be back!

  • Kaylee P.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Such a great stay! The house is adorable and on the historic register. Lots of thoughtful details. The yard and hit tub are awesome too, and the location is perfect for walking to shops and restaurants. Property manager is lovely — thanks, Linda!

  • Eva C.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    We loved our stay at Casa Carlos. What an amazing, beautiful and comfortable home. We enjoyed all the treasures throughout the house. Quirky art, crafts, furnishings - a feast for the eyes.We slept well, too, in this quiet neighborhood, and made good use of the relaxing back yard complete with pond and hot tub. Can’t wait to return and recommend 100%.

  • Abigail H.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2025

    Stayed Mar 20, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: So beautiful and relaxing.

  • Carey C.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2025

    Stayed Jan 29, 2025

    Beautiful, historical property. Perfect stay- hot tub in the snow, stocked kitchen, cozy, comfy living room with fireplace, two comfortable bedrooms- beautiful art- thank you.

  • Ed B.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    Everything was top notch! The property was so cool - historical with modern updates and comfort. Well stocked kitchen, record player with great mix of records to play, hot tub, super close to the old square - couldn't have asked for more. Both property management and caretaker were super attentive, communicative and nice.10/10 would stay here again.

  • Marsha M.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    This property has so much character. Lots of local/indigenous art. Very well equipped kitchen. Large comfortable spaces to hang out. The best part for us, though, was the back yard. A hot tub, a beautifully maintained garden with a small pond and waterfall. Several places to sit with tables and chairs. Short walk to town and short drive to many interesting sites and restaurants. Safe neighborhood. We loved it here.

  • Georgia C.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What an amazing property. Not only did it have all the necessary home away from home items, it also was so beautifully decorated with art and little touches of perfection.

  • Trina S.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    We loved the home and had an amazing time. It is beautiful and the decor was very much New Mexico. It is in a great area where you can walk safely to the plaza. The garden is beautiful and tranquil. We had breakfast and coffee outside. We look forward to being back!

  • Teri M.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    Beautiful decor. Lush garden. Historic adobe home. Casa Carlos was all that we’d hoped for.

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Includes taxes and fees
$311+
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