Montana Luz Hacienda Views, Air Condition, Enclosed yard, Hot tub and Sauna

Arroyo Seco, New Mexico
$845 avg/night
Bed 4

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Bath 3

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 13

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Arroyo Seco - Des Montes Area - with big sky mountain views! Half way between Taos and Ski Valley - 7 miles to town and 9 miles to Ski Valley

Montana Luz Hacienda “Mountain Light

A signature Southwest residence, located in a ranching community seven miles from the Town of Taos and approximately nine miles from Taos Ski Valley. The hacienda is within walking distance to Arroyo Seco on a rural road which passes an old Penitente Morada, cemetery and the back of Julia Roberts’ 50-acre ranch.
This cozy historic country home was built in the early ‘60s by sisters Sandra and Laurel Seth, Southwest adobe builders who developed a unique building architecture style and design. They are authors of the book called “ADOBE!” - also known locally for their use of natural resources, hand-made adobes, brick, flagstone and timbered local wood.
The original 950 square foot structure was built on part of the Antonio Martinez Land Grant. Over the years, different owners have added their touches and more rooms to create what is currently a 3,000 square foot living space. Recently remodeled, the structure features a 400 square foot inner flag stone court yard, portals (covered patio's) for extended outdoor living with access from the kitchen, living room and northeast bedroom and an additional 2,000 square foot flagstone patio and connecting walkways surrounding the entire home.
Additionally there is an open ramada with hot tub, sauna, fire pit, several private patios and ample parking. The home is on approximately one acre of land, surrounded by an adobe and latilla (coyote fence) with an electric gate for secured privacy.
Large viga ceilings are prominent throughout the hacienda, as are Spanish corbels and lintels. To the immediate left of the front door is an open kitchen with talavera tile counters and custom shelving. An eating area is nestled in a corner with bench seating for eight people. The kitchen is fully equipped with new appliances: refrigerator / freezer with ice maker, electric stove featuring a ceramic surface and overhead microwave, dishwasher, disposal, double sink. Additional appliances include a coffee maker, blender, 4-slot toaster, crock-pot, griddle, hand mixer and flat ware for 16 people. You will find all the necessary kitchen tools to complete any gourmet meal - right down to the wine and brandy glasses.
In the dining room opposite the kitchen, a traditional kiva fireplace captures one’s eye. The center of this room also serves as additional table seating for four people. Of particular fascination is the raised window alcove banco (built in bed or bench) with latilla ceiling. The banco offers extended sleeping for 2 guests on a full size mattress.
An extensive entertainment center features a 42” satellite television with a DVD, Sony AM/FM/CD/Blue Tooth stereo system. A second satellite television is located in Bedroom 3. The four bedrooms are separated, two on each side of the living-dining- kitchen area, providing privacy and ease of movement throughout the house
At night, guests enjoy starry skies, glistening snow off the Sangre de Christo Mountain Range and the glowing valley lights of Arroyo Seco while relaxing in the 8 person 14 jet hot tub. The outdoor sauna is an additional amenity found in only a few Taos vacation rentals.
Montana Luz is ideal for families and groups desiring to be together under one very southwest roof for a true Taos experience!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3000 Sq Ft (279 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 Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • 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 : 13

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Review Review

  • Submitted Feb 18, 2021

    Stayed Feb 12, 2021

    Montana Luz Hacienda even better than advertised! Property was simply exceptional for our family ski trip! Clean, well appointed, first class place all the way around. We made gourmet dinners for 8 each evening - and the kitchen and supplies made it easy! Cozy living spaces with easy to use Kiva fireplaces in literally every room were terrific in 0 degree weather! Beds all comfy and great hot water pressure in the baths for multiple showers at the same time. Washer & dryer came in very handy to wash wet/dirty ski clothes - and place had plenty of towels for our large group. Hot tub and sauna were awesome to soothe sore muscles after a long day on the slopes. Glen the property caretaker was friendly, helpful and quickly responsive when we needed him at check in regarding WiFi code (only simple issue we had in 4 days!). Cannot recommend this lovely Hacienda any higher - as it will be “our place” every year we return to ski Taos! Thanks for making our family reunion ski trip a success!

  • Peg M.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2026

    Stayed Jun 4, 2026

    Beautiful home! Just right for our party of 5 and 1 dog. Nicely appointed, super location, great views. Very comfortable and cozy. Highly recommend. The only downside is that there’s not covered space outside (protection from sun or to enjoy under a rainstorm). Will definitely stay again.

  • John S.

    Submitted Mar 14, 2026

    Stayed Feb 16, 2026

    Annette the caretaker was great.

  • Kelly M.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 25, 2026

    This was a great spot for our ski group to stay! We loved the outdoor hangout spots, the sauna and huge hot tub! Such a peaceful spot to stay and it was well equipped.

  • Michelle S.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    The host was great and quick to respond with any questions we had. The place was fun with tons of charm and quirks and so many amenities. The location was perfect too. We were there to ski for a few days and it was a quick 15 minute drive to the slopes.

  • Erin H.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2026

    Stayed Jan 29, 2026

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, our group of 8 adults and 1 child really enjoyed our stay. The home has incredible character, and we loved the experience of staying in a traditional adobe-style property. There were enough bedrooms for everyone, and the hot tub and provided firewood were definite highlights after long ski days.That said, there were a few things we wish we had known in advance. We didn’t realize there are only two full bathrooms, and one of the tubs is quite small—better suited for a child than an adult. With eight adults sharing two showers, mornings required some coordination. The kitchen and dining area also felt a bit tight for a group of our size.We were also surprised to find ice on the walkway throughout our stay, which made entering and leaving the property slippery and potentially unsafe. It seemed like this could have been addressed fairly easily. Communication with the host was a bit inconsistent as well—we were told a cutting board would be dropped off (since there wasn’t one in the kitchen), but it never arrived.For the price, it’s a solid option with unique charm. However, if you’re looking for more space, additional amenities, or closer proximity to town, it may be worth spending a bit more.

  • Cathryn N.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    Beautiful old world charm of Taos. Yard perfect, parts actually had grass, so awesome for our cocker spaniel. The only place that had a/c was living room. We were pretty hot at night sleeping, we did a road trip from Texas so had many fans. The main room I was unhappy with was the bedroom with the TV. The loveseat was truly filthy. I had to move to plug in fans and tons of dead bugs behind the coach. Then in the bathroom on the sink was ants. I know that can happen but this place just needs a big cleaning, moving furniture etc.

  • george w.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    No water first 24 hours, was resolved though. Great sauna! Nice lot and privacy

  • Lynn C.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    The caretaker gave us the incorrect gate code to get into the parking area. When contacted provided alternate access route and we then found correct code in notebook with property info in house. Water pressure was extremely low and it appeared the hot water had been turned off altogether. When contacted, problem was resolved the same day but apparent that no one had checked the property before our arrival. Food had been left in the refrigerator. Check out instructions said we could leave food for housekeeping or donation to a food pantry but believe that housekeeping should have cleaned out the leftovers from the previous guest.Had brought a DVD specifically to watch on our trip. There were written instructions for the DVD player but unable to find the referenced remote for the DVD. Caretaker not knowledgeable about the system. The house is beautiful with lovely grounds in a quiet location. It is very spacious and perfect for our group of 4 sisters in our 60s. We would recommend.

  • Althea L.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    The property was really wonderful for our families. Close to the ski mountain and close to town. Beautiful home.

  • Jay W.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 5, 2025

    Went up for a boys ski trip. The conditions on the mountain were fair at best, but being able to come back to cook and hangout at the house was awesome. This would be a great couples retreat as well. The Hot tub is huge, the sauna was toasty, and the firepit was great on a chilly night. Easy to venture into both Taos and Arroyo Seco for supplies or a nice dinner as well. One of our crew was able to walk into Arroyo Seco after the airline lost his skis for a day. I think he said it took about 20 min and there are a couple great little spots in town to check out. Overall just a great spot for a group trip. Could probably comfortably fit 7 guys if somebody wanted to couch it (the couch was very comfy too). More than that would be a bit tight, especially with only 2 showers. The extra half bath with the mini tub does come in handy though!

  • Julie S.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is conveniently located to the ski valley, approx 17 min away. We loved the large hot tub. We're a group of three adults and four kids, and we could all fit in at once in the hot tub. Being a 3-single parent crew with four kids, we needed every inch of sleeping space. The little alcove works as a tween's bed. The king beds were properly outfitted with bed linens, but the smaller beds lacked duvet covers. If you love your comfy down pillow, we recommend bringing it; the pillows provided are flat and firm without any fluff. The fireplaces in the bedrooms and dining room were inoperable, and the living room fireplace didn't work upon our arrival, but maintenance was able to fix it for us on the fifth day due to the holiday. The fireplace is controlled by a thermostat, which is nice because you can leave it on and not worry about the room getting too hot.Ample bath towels were provided, and towels for the hot tub were also provided, located by the patio door. The kitchen is well-stocked, but if you're looking for a chef's kitchen, it's worth noting the range is electric and counter-space limited. Overall, we recommend the property and would stay here again. There were no big surprises, and the listing accurately describes the property. The rate may be a little high considering the home's condition (it's old without updates), but due to the limited options for the size of our party, we'd stay here again.

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