A Hidden River House Private setting Big Sky Views Walk to a hidden River

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January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico

La Hacienda del los Martinez
8 min drive
Earthships
9 min drive
Terrace Restaurant Bar and Grill
10 min drive
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
22 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

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

“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.

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Taos Country Club. The holiday home offers a kitchen and a fireplace.

The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
8 minutes by car from La Hacienda del los Martinez and 9 minutes from San Francisco de Asis Mission Church

A Hidden River House Private setting Big Sky Views Walk to a hidden River offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Premiere Properties

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

Close to skiing

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace

Entertainment

DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

In the mountains
Near a hospital

Things to do

Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby

Safety features

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)

General

Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Hidden River Private Setting Big Sky Views Walk Hidden River

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A Hidden River House Private setting Big Sky Views Walk to a hidden River Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

16 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Taos New Mexico

Beautiful setting

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mashuq D.

6 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Autumn Stay

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.

Stayed 27 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

11 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, Quiet Location

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reg F.

2 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place nice location

Terrific small home in great location. Clean and neat.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall visit to Hidden River House

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

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

A guest from ,

1 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

George

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.

Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah L.

13 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house in great area but complicated for a long stay

We were there a month. By and large, we loved the house and loved the area. Their were so many of the owners' personal and decorative items that we had to move some to make room for our own things and to protect theirs. We had a couple of issues: The biggest was a kitchen cabinet door. We found it broken with dry glue on the broken part that showed that it had been glued before. There was also a bottle of wood glue in the house. We called the property manager to let him know and someone picked up the door for repair quickly. They insinuated that we broke it despite the dried glue. I called several times to confirm that we were not to be blamed but never got confirmation and we were nervous that we would be blamed for other old damage to the house. That made us a little uncomfortable. Other than that, the property manager was very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

William W., Waukesha, Wisconsin

9 Sept 2022

Location, location!

If you like privacy, and fantastic views & sunsets, then this is a property for you. We were here 6 nights, and our favorite part was the back patio, and enjoying the mountain views. The back yard ramada was very interesting, & creative. When we arrived, the house had not been cleaned properly, and I communicated with the local caretaker that evening. She returned my call the next morning, and she understood our disappointment. Floors were dirty, counter tops needed wiping, and the top of fridge very dusty. She took care of everything while we were out sightseeing. She apologized, and we felt satisfied. The house does need a good deep cleaning, but bed linens were clean, bathroom was clean too. The mattress in the master was comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked if you want to cook. We walked to the "hidden river" several times, very pretty setting. There is another ramada there overlooking the river, bring a picnic lunch, so peaceful. Suggestions for the owner - some plastic wine glasses for outside use. New pillows, all of the bed pillows were pretty wimpy, and thin. Also, the kitchen patio screen door is awful to open and close, it's a struggle every time.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Danielle J.

30 May 2022

Not As Described-Part 1

We did not have a good experience. Would not recommend this house, or location. Left early and found a better location to stay at. When we arrived at the house the wind was hollowing. There were significant wind gusts. Once we found the key for the house, location was not given to us, we unlocked the door. The wind was blowing so hard that I hung onto the door so it would not slam open. Before we even stepped into the house there was a crash. As we got in the door, we saw that a figurine had been blown over that was in the nitch in wall across from door. When it blew over it created another one to crash to floor. We had to locate a broom and dustpan and get the rug picked up, so our dogs did not get cut by anything. We immediately took all the other figurines out of the nitch and placed on table so no other ones would be broken. I reported this to the individual that answered the phone for caretaker contact. He made the comment that it had been very windy. Our issue with this is we are being charged for something that broke and was completely out of our control. Noone was doing anything crazy; we had not even stepped foot in the house yet. As we started to settle in and look around the house, we noticed that the outside areas were nothing like pictured on the VRBO site. In the pictures on VRBO it shows a nice sitting area labeled side yard. The vegetation is so overgrown that we were not able to access this area. The side yard looks nothing at all like the pictures posted due to the overgrown vegetation. In the pictures on VRBO it also shows a nice patio area for sitting at a table, with cushions. Again, the vegetation is so overgrown that we had to maneuver the chairs around have any room. we also looked around for cushions for the chairs and were unable to find any. It was a tight fit down the path to gathering location due to the vegetation as well. The pictures for outdoor space are very misleading. My husband and I attempted showers and discovered we had no hot water. The hot water heater did not appear to be working. I did notify the number for caretaker and the gentleman did offer to come over and take a look. We were tired and ready to settle in. I told him we would touch base the next morning.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela W., Ankeny, IA 50023

31 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home, fabulous location

Property was perfect for our family of four - best stocked kitchen in years of renting homes! Also, really enjoyed all the art in the home. Thanks for offering up this home for a lovely place to land every evening!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

10 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience of the high desert

Lovely home with great location and fabulous views. Especially enjoyed the quiet and solitude. Fully furnished with everything you could possibly need during your stay. Highly recommend!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

10 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot

House and location were great with natural beauty all around. Cozy and comfy place that felt like home. Great hot water and heated floors. Would stay here again another time.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa D.

22 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A nice place to be in the moment

Our traveling came to a stop for 3 days here, where we just enjoyed the natural beauty of the area. Loved grilling in the outside dining space where we had a fire pit after and watched the moon rise. It was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon E., San Francisco

19 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Just a Lovely Home

Lots of interesting and fun art…sooo quiet. You can watch the night sky there

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Lindsay D.

19 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty nice

The location was very nice, but very close to neighbors. The dogs came right to use once barking at my kids. The kitchen was really great. The only trouble was that 2 nights of our stay the roof leaked in multiple locations directly over the master bed. The last night we were unable to sleep in the bed because of it. The other thing was broken pottery and overgrown sage/plants in the walkway of the patio/courtyard. It would be nice to have that trimmed up and cleaned up for a family friendly property. The house though, it was beautifully arranged and supplied. Minus theses things, especially the roof leaks, it would have been wonderful.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

tony p.

8 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

40th Anniversary

Looking to get away from it all. This is it. Only 10 min to town though. Kitchen very well equipped, lots of firewood. Cozy, quite and romantic. Perfect

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mashuq D.

29 Oct 2020

A Bit of Paradise

My spouse and I had a magical time. We stayed for a month in autumn, were working remotely, and occasionally went into town (but we didn’t really do that many touristy things). Many things were truly wonderful: - the views are incredible, we couldn’t get enough of the sunrises or sunsets - we loved the bird feeders and became amateur bird watchers during the month - the kiva fireplace was really lovely and we enjoyed many nights in front of the fire - the charcoal grill was well maintained and ready to use - we didn’t use the ramada much, but it’s so lovely with the fire pit and large table, and would be great for groups that are bigger (we were only 2) - Sondra, the house manager, was very responsive and helpful - the care and placement of the outdoor seating areas is perfect, there are different places from which to see different mountain ranges, it’s so stunningly beautiful Some challenges (there weren’t many, but...) - in the fall, spiders and ants will try and get indoors, it’s just part of being in this area, and we had a lot of (harmless) grass spiders that are startling to us (from the northeast) because of their size, which is about 1+ inch. the owner was very kind and offered to call someone to deal with it, but we opted to catch & release instead. again, they were harmless but startling. - the previous tenants/renters had left a good deal of dog hair where it shouldn’t have been, but once I told Sondra, she and the owners were very quick to apologize and rectify the situation. - the coffee maker wasn’t working (we ended up getting a pour over and like it even better than the drip maker and so we’re not unhappy about this) Overall, there are always things that are unforeseen, but we felt we were in very good hands, and all our requests were responded to quickly. And hands down, it’s one of the most beautiful properties we’ve ever rented. The various outdoor spaces where you can sit and watch the birds, the sun, the sky, and listen to the wind — they’ve done a remarkable job seeing these spaces up. They’re perfect. We saw so many birds, and a number of coyotes and hawks, too. We would love to come back and rent this place again. It was wonderful.

Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pawel F., Denver, USA

28 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax

We had a lovely 5 day stay to get away from Denver and it was a great place to do that. Feels like you're secluded, amazing night sky and yet a quick drive to Taos for anything you need.

10/10 Excellent

Levi J.

23 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Views

Just the right amount of “outside” Taos to be close to town and trails while also feeling remote. Very clean and well-appointee. Communication with property management was seamless. Would stay at property again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn A.

22 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect nature getaway

We would return here in a heartbeat. A beautiful and comfortable adobe house in the sagebrush was a perfect change of scenery. We saw the Milky Way and several shooting stars; a flock of quail and countless other birds; and (at a safe distance) a group of coyotes with pups—all from just outside the house. We loved being in nature but still just a short drive from town. Our toddler is still talking about all we saw at “our New Mexico house.”

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

15 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway from Summer heat and COVID!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the Hidden River House. We planned the week as a change of scenery and break from the hot weather in southern NM. We have been to Taos many times and have seen most all of the sights, so this week was booked with the intention of enjoying the house and immediate area. We were not disappointed. The house litself is beautifully decorated and had a very well appointed kitchen that allowed us to cook wonderful meals at home when indoor seating at restaurants was prohibited due to COVID. We loved all the many outdoor spaces around the house for drinking coffee in the morning, an afternoon cocktail at the private Ramada, and dining on the back patio. We also walked our dogs all around the larger property surrounding the home, including seeing the massive big and pronghorn sheep down by the hidden river. Also chatted with a couple of friendly neighbors while here. We could not have scripted a better week away!

8/10 Good

Oliver S.

8 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy holiday

Easy, private, cozy and undisturbed. 20 mins from all we wanted to see. one bedroom was harder to heat than the others but no drama. Would return here happily!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

25 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking!

We enjoyed every moment of our stay at this property. Extremely clean, private, quiet, and peaceful. The house was well stocked with everything you need in the kitchen and plenty of linens. The beds were super comfortable and the views . . . what can I say? just breathtaking. Thank you! This is just what we needed.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019