Private setting Big Sky Views Walk to a hidden River 2 Mini-Split AC

Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
$278 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Mesa - In the middle of it all - 4 miles south of Blueberry Hill - 2 miles north of Taos Country Club (open to the public) 6 miles to Taos village, 18 miles to Taos Ski Valley

For the warm summer days when cracking the windows just aren't enough to let in the cool summer air in the evening, there are 2 Mini-Splits to provide air-conditioning (1 in the living room and the 2nd in the primary bedroom.) There is also a swamp cooler in the 2nd bedroom.

“A Hidden River House”, nestled with 4 neighboring homes on the open mesa, is a semi-secluded respite providing 365 degree mountain / mesa views. Each home is strategically situated, affording residents a total sense of quiet serenity and visual privacy.

Two very separate patios offer a varied choice of awe inspiring north or south mountain views. You will experience the rich southwest sun rise and sun set “light shows” so loved and made famous by world renowned artist Georgia O’Keefe.

The large central kitchen, fully equipped with upscale tableware and cookware, comes complete with dishwasher, oven/range, microwave, large fridge and an abundance of counter space. A breakfast bar for two adds dining space or computer work space. Walk out the sliding glass doors for “alfresco dining” on the north patio.

Enjoy 180 degree panoramic views from the light, bright and airy great room with three walls of windows and glass doors. A kiva fireplace adds traditional southwest charm and comes equipped with firewood for romantic fireside dining and cozy evenings of satellite flat screen TV enjoyment.

The two bedrooms are buffered by a full bathroom, creating a total sound barrier between them. The large king master bedroom, with sliding glass doors, walks out to the north patio and the queen guest bedroom is home to the ever important telescope. We promise, you will never forget the “starry starry nights” uninterrupted by city lights as viewed from A Hidden River House. Her dark skies are unparalleled!!

Located as central hub between the 4 major Taos attractions, daily travel is simplified in all directions. Taos Country Club (4 miles) and the newly declared Rio Grande del Norte National Monument (10 miles) are to the south. Taos Ski Valley (18 miles) head north and the quaint adobe village of Taos, New Mexico (6 miles).

If you are searching for quiet private serenity and a unique lodging experience, search no longer. A Hidden River House is waiting your arrival and assures you of lasting fond memories.

Please be advised during heavy snows a 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive, or optional chains are necessary.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1500 Sq Ft (139 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request)
  • 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

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Review Review

  • Shane K.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    fun place

  • Carrie D.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    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: Overall we enjoyed our stay at Hidden River House. We never did see the river-facing ramada because of extreme heat during our stay. The house has an evaporative cooler and fans that we made use of to keep cool overnight. House itself is comfortable with lots of space. It was nice to have morning coffee on the back patio. It looks like for future guests, some of the formerly unobstructed views will change as there is a new home being built nearby (crews were digging a well during our stay and ran a generator 24/7 for multiple days, thankfully it was quiet during the weekend)....and other structures are on other sides of the home. It did not bother us since the property is still remote and mostly quiet. We liked that the home was well outside Taos itself. Comfortable and well stocked! We would stay here again for a future visit.

  • Monica P.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2025

    Stayed Feb 25, 2025

    This place was nice enough, but very cluttered for my taste. Every nook and cranny was filled with stuff. The Kiva was wonderful. The views were great and you could enjoy a truly star-filled sky. It felt like a rental, with minimal attention to the details that make a place 5 stars.

  • Cynthia C.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Beautiful setting

  • Ryan T.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2023

    Stayed Nov 22, 2023

    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: Really great property. Everyone was super helpful. It was a bit out of town, but that was what we were wanting, and it was still a very easy drive to everywhere we needed to go.

  • Mashuq D.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2023

    Stayed Oct 8, 2023

    We had a lovely time. It was our second time staying here. The first week we showed my nephew what we love about Taos, the next 3 weeks we worked remotely. The house is perfectly situated for views and wildlife (birds, hawks, an owl, a coyote were all seen). Highly recommend.

  • Kate W.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2022

    Stayed Nov 5, 2022

    We enjoyed at our stay at this home, and especially liked watching the birds and other wildlife that wandered into the little backyard. A covey of quail came through at one point!

  • Reg F.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2022

    Stayed Oct 22, 2022

    Terrific small home in great location. Clean and neat.

  • Jeff M.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2022

    Stayed Oct 13, 2022

    Great property with outstanding views, privacy and total quiet. Plan to return.

  • A guest from ,

    Submitted Oct 1, 2022

    Stayed Sep 9, 2022

    George answered his phone at 4:30 am and helped us quiet smoke alarms that had gone off for no good reason. He was great, and went above the call of duty.

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