Alto Vallecito Fantastic Views of Sangre de Cristos Private Hot Tub

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January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4172 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Arroyo Seco, New Mexico

Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area
6 min drive
Taos Pueblo
15 min drive
San Geronimo de Taos
15 min drive
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
16 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.

Arroyo Seco - Des Montes area- 1/2 mile to Village of Arroyo Seco, 10 miles to Taos Ski Valley, 7 miles to town of Taos

Alto Vallecito - a contemporary custom home on 1.4 acres with expansive unobstructed views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, including its' namesake Vallecito Mountain (12,643’). Conveniently located halfway between the town of Taos and world-famous Taos Ski Valley with a unique design interpretation of “Taos Architecture,” blending a pueblo-style flat roof with a pitched roof creating grand cathedral ceilings in the great room and master bedroom.

The floor plan is ideally suited for 2 couples (with bedrooms/baths on opposite ends of the house) or a single family with children. The kitchen and living/dining areas are essentially one big space made cozy with a wood-burning stove and takes advantage of the grand mountain views via large picture windows. The home is lovingly stocked by the owners with books, movies, entertainment system, a gourmet kitchen, lead crystal wine glasses, and high quality linens/towels. In place of satelitte TV there is a new Roku streaming device hooked up to the TV for guests to sign into their own streaming and TV services like Netflix and others, etc. Enjoy a drink and mountain views from the private outdoor hot tub after taking a short walk to the cute village of Arroyo Seco just 1/2 mile away.

"A regional contemporary hybrid of two common Taos styles, the design blends flat roof and territorial pitches to create a truly unique interpretation of Taos Architecture. The home is positioned to take advantage of the panoramic views of the nearby Taos Mountains and looks beyond to capture the distant peaks of the Truchas Range. Constructed of 14" pumice crete with R-factor of 28 and wise solar orientation keep the home warm in the winter and cool in the summer". Jed Magee, Architect

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Rottenstone Pottery. 1 hot tub is available. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Just a 1-minute drive from Rottenstone Pottery and 6 minutes from Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area

As a guest of Alto Vallecito Fantastic Views of Sangre de Cristos Private Hot Tub, you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Premiere Properties

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Spa tub

Internet

Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Wood stove

Entertainment

DVD player

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

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

Unit size: 1,856 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

No pets allowed

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

Alto Vallecito Fantastic Views Sangre Cristos Private Hot Tub

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Alto Vallecito Fantastic Views of Sangre de Cristos Private Hot Tub Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Lacey B.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Secret in Taos

We have stayed in this home four times. We visit Taos every summer in July for fly-fishing and have stayed in many, many VRBOs over the years. This one is the best of any we have tried and the reason we always return. The house is perfect for just the two of us. However, if you were staying with another couple or kids, the secondary bedroom is on its own wing - and everyone gets maximum privacy. We enjoy the courtyard every morning and evening for meals. From that vantage point, we have seen hundreds of darling prairie dogs, a fox, a rabbit or three, rainbows, rain on the mountains, and even elk all from the comfort of the private back courtyard. We also enjoy the spa every day and have watched many a sunrise from it. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to make your meals. There are many big grocery stores in town, but also Sol Food 2-3 minutes away for quick items. The beds are comfortable, although we do wish the owners would switch to non-scented detergent for the bedding and towels. We usually have to bring our own due to the intense perfumed detergent used. The home is perfectly located for access to anything. Taos in minutes, the ski valley in minutes, and all the wonderful Arroyo Seco and El Prado restaurants in minutes. The house is private and easy to access, although the driveway needs to be graded quite badly. You will get all the quiet you need here to unplug and disconnect from the world. We will stay again and again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

theresa n.

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

Great house, view was amazing. Saw a double rainbow right behind house first day

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Getaway Home and Great Views!

The property was lovely and the view very impressive. It was also super close to Arroyo Seco which is darling! The washer was super stinky and we could not use it, but it was otherwise fabulous!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Arroyo Seco Gem

We loved staying in this great home just outside of the fabulous village of Arroyo Seco. It was ample in size, had a great kitchen/living area, super comfortable beds, and great bath facilities. The view and the outdoor spaces were also a wonderful feature of this property. Waking up to the ringed Mountain Views each day was breathtaking. Everything was as expected and the property manager was on top of everything. Definitely consider this property. We likely will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C., Austin texas

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski week in Taos

Lovely home, well appointed with all you need. Everything worked. 2 winter storms and we were plowed out to get out of our very long drive!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The BEST place to stay around Taos

We’ve been coming to this house for years! Beautiful home, beautiful Mountain views, privacy, comfortable beds, spacious kitchen. This place has everything you need and a short drive to town, ski valley, the gorge. Arroy Secco is a short walk down the road with the best places to eat. Our favorites are Sol Food, Taos Cow, and Aceq. Highly recommend this wonderful place.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

19 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Excellent property, clean, met all of my expectations. A bit challenging to find the first time and the access road would benefit from some smoothing out but was a perfect fit for my family.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

chris e.

11 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home, beautiful views!

Stocked with everything you need and very spacious. Property is hard to find at night and cell service is spotty so definitely try to follow the written directions provided at time of rental. Jacuzzi is amazing as well. Just book it.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey B.

15 Dec 2022

Great house, poorly managed

House is great, views are spectacular. Driveway is in need of repair, do not venture without an SUV. We planned to vacation but also work for a few days there and this was challenging as the Wifi is basically nonexistent - difficult to even get emails let alone stream netflix or take a call. This made the trip pretty challenging and the property management company was not able to fix it. That plus a few light bulbs out, some hairs in the beds when we got there, and the experience of needing to find an extension ladder in the garage to remove a beeping out-of-battery smoke detector on a 20ft ceiling in the dark at 11pm while my 18mo old daughter was sleeping - I don't think this property is being managed very well. Pretty frustrating.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

Beautiful views!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

3 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

This was a perfect rental for two couples. Two of us arrived from the East Coast and two arrived from Colorado and we chose this rental for 3 nights for a family get together. The views/scenery are amazing from all rooms and the kitchen had everything we needed. We’d love to rent again some day. Thank you. Sandra B

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M., Philadelphia, PA

14 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

Wonderful property in which I would definitely stay again. It was spotless and well supplied with basics. The views of the mountains are spectacular and we really enjoyed the hot tub. Close to the tiny village of Arroyo Seco (1/2 mile), where there are some galleries, a few restaurants, and a small but good grocery store. Will stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina R.

19 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home with Gorgeous Views

Very comfortable, clean, well-equipped house situated in the cute little village of Arroyo Seco - 20 mins from Taos in one direction and 20 mins from the Taos Ski Resort in the other direction. Eating in is a pleasure - the kitchen is very chef-friendly and the dining room has a beautiful view of the mountains. Kristi, the property manager, was great and responded quickly to replace the battery in a smoke detector that was beeping. This is a perfect rental for two couples or a small family.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

28 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home in the mountians

This home is a beautiful place nestled in the mountains with privacy and incredible views. Plenty of room for big families, comfortable beds, and well furnished. The hot tub on the deck at night is amazing, and the view of the valley below and surrounding mountains in breath taking! The care taker and owners are so helpful, friendly, and accommodating. Anything we needed, they were quick to respond and tend to! I highly recommend this beautiful home and we hope to come back! Joanna Self

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marta H.

8 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as described

Clean and everything you would need. Peaceful, far enough from town, but close enough to see and do many things. We would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

leslie o.

9 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place

We stayed here for a week. It is a beautiful house with beautiful veiws not too far from Taos. We enjoyed the hot tub, overall comfort and the spectactular views. We hope to return someday.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

4 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

This was a wonderful space. The kitchen was well equipped and the house was spacious and beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathie P.

18 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with epic views

We were extremely happy with the house for our group of 2 couples. The kitchen was well equipped. The library collection was most impressive. The view was fantastic. The house is top-notch. The only iffy part was the access road. We were very happy that we had a 4WD vehicle to access the house. The entry road needs some repair.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick H., McKinney TX

8 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than expected

Highly recommended. This is a beautiful home that is well maintained and very clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette G., California

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great fall color trip

Very convenient location to a lot of the hikes and scenic drives that we had planned. Fantastic view of the mountains from all the rooms. Very accommodating for two couples as the BR/BA combinations are at opposite ends of the house and each have their own wonderful views. Enjoyed the outdoor patio and the hot tub. Found the walk-through office area very useful as one of us had to call in to several business meetings during our stay. Glad we had a high-enough clearance vehicle to navigate the dirt gravel road’s dips (though most passenger vehicles could make it in dry weather). Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

5 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place for a getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Alto Vallecito. The property was clean and spacious for our whole family. The views and hot tub were fantastic.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean with all necessities. Great view!

Outstanding experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Martha C., Austin

16 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, stunning views, questionable management

Alto Vallecito is a very beautiful property. The house is really thoughtfully designed and we loved being there. Escaping Texas in August for a place where we could wake up with the windows open and a chill in the air was wonderful. The house is a strange combination of great things and sort of weird things - very comfortable beds and linens, a lovely hot tub, excellent cooking tools and a beautiful kitchen. Plenty of room for the 4 of us, great book collection and puzzles and games, and space for the 20-somethings to retreat and stay up late listening to music in the other end of the house while we went to bed. In many ways it's an ideal place. We were there for 2 weeks, which I imagine is longer than many of the tenants. After about 6 days we were running low on toilet paper (and the cheapest toilet paper you can imagine), kleenex, paper towels, etc. I contacted the caretaker and was told that those items were only included initially as a courtesy and we would have to purchase additional items. I thought that was just so odd. We've literally rented dozens and dozens of places over the years and never had this happen. Whatever, no big deal - we just bought some with our next grocery run, but it left a weird taste in our mouth. Oh, and the coffee maker. I have to mention it because it seems to come up in many reviews. It works and the coffee tastes good, but it takes absolutely forever to brew a full pot and is the cheapest coffee maker you can purchase. I also thought that was strange, given how many other items in the kitchen were truly top-notch. Like I said, it's a beautiful place and we loved being there. But I think a management company that cheaps out on hospitality items when renters are paying handsome sums to rent is a strange corner-cutting strategy, and it backfires to some extent. Additionally, I contacted the caretaker to ask a few questions at checkout and never heard back from her. I rarely leave anything but a glowing review, trying to find every way I can to emphasize the positive, so it pains me to leave these comments. I'll say it again - beautiful place and well-appointed, but could do with a few tweaks to make it a truly welcoming experience.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

4 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome View!!

This house had an amazing view and stayed pretty cool even on hot days. The PS3 controllers do not work properly but other than that the house was perfect for our New Mexico vacation.