Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza

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January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Taos, New Mexico

Harwood Museum of Art
3 min walk
Taos Historic Museums
3 min walk
Stella's Italian Restaurant
3 min walk
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
14 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.

Town - Walk to Taos Plaza 1/2 block - 18 miles to Taos Ski Valley

Welcome to the true feel of 'Old Taos' in the 100 year old 'Historic' private airconditioned compound of 'Blue Elk Casa'. In the owner's words she tells us why this home may be just the one you are searching for to enjoy your valuable vacation time:

'In our mini-hacienda you are one block from the down town central plaza with all the wonderful food, art, shopping and museums you could wish for. At the same time your home base is nestled in a totally contained private home that has been hand-painted and crafted with love and which just 'feels good' to be in. We also offer to those family or friends traveling or celebrating together the choice of staying close but of having separate complete spaces when the need or desire arises. The second story unit (Blue Elk Up) has its own private entrance, private open deck, kitchenette, large living room and full bathroom with tub/shower combo. Blue Elk Down has two master bedrooms one with tub/shower combo & the other with walk in shower only. Both units have large enough living rooms for the entire group to gather for meals and visiting. This unique Up and Down separation is ideal for members needing quiet get-away time and space from the hustle and bustle of group activity. Please note these units do not have an interior flight of stairs connecting one to the other. From the downstairs patio you walk up an exterior flight of stairs to the upper unit.

In the afternoon and evening you are footsteps away from some of the locals favorite restaurants and cafe's. At 'Blue Elk Casa' you will be staying in one of the most authentic historic Taos vacation rentals offered in Taos, New Mexico. Come and experience true Southwest charm and architecture with adobe walls, viga ceilings, kiva fireplaces, bancos and nichos! Most important - you are a two minute walk from Taos Plaza and able to enjoy total and absolute privacy from neighbors or passers-by in this serene adobe walled compound.

Town of Taos STR permit number STR2019-00131

This holiday home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Harwood Museum of Art. Features include 1 hot tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 3 bathrooms in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
Steps from Navajo Gallery and Historic Ledoux Street

As a guest of Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza, 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

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

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: 2,300 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

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

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

Access methods

Private entrance

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

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. 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

Blue Elk Casa Enclosed Patio Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk Plaza

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Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

allen c.

18 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda S.

8 Oct 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip 2024

My girlfriends and I travel once a year and this year we chose Taos, NM. The location of the property was perfect! Walking distance from the plaza, local shops, and restaurants. We didn't realize the property was two separate apartments. When traveling with your life long friends the last thing you want is too be separated. With that being said it would be great for 2 families. We felt that the place needed a very good deep clean. The patios were full of leaves, it is fall time but we had to brush off all the furniture to sit, nothing had been swept or made to look inviting. There were several cobwebs and the vents were dusty. The upstairs toilet runs and runs if you don't push the handle back up. Some items are just very used and old. Rugs, pillows, blankets, sheets could use replacing. The guidebook for the property was dated 2014. For the cost of this stay we expected more, and unfortunately would not return.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann M.

9 Sept 2024

Not worth the price!

This property has so much potential and the location is great, but… We pulled up to the curb and had to wade through weeds. The interior courtyard is in dire need of maintenance, too. The main house is adorable but the carpet is filthy which is a shame because the bathrooms and kitchen were clean. The comforters on the beds appeared not to have been washed in ages. Unfortunately, the upstairs unit had light bulbs out, an inoperable door handle and faulty toilet-all of which our friend repaired. The couch is coming apart and the windows were dirty. This property COULD be a show place. Sadly, while we enjoyed our visit, we paid way too much for accommodations.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny A.

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Teens Vacation

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy e.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We were 4 couples and the space was perfect for our needs. It was nice to have the separation of the units so we weren't on top of each other the whole stay, and plenty of room for us all to hang out together on either patio when we wanted to. Cutely decorated. The upstairs kitchen area is way smaller which we weren't expecting but made work. Very small fridge so we were happy to be able to put extra food in the downstairs unit. The location to town can't be beat. During our stay the lower level AC was not working which was a bit of a bummer, it did get pretty warm. But the pros made that easier to overlook and deal with. We would all come back and stay here again if we travel back to the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

9 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and convenient

I rented the up and down for my two sisters, their husbands, my wife, and my mom. The location is just off the Taos square where there are plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from. The bedrooms were roomy and comfortable. The kitchen/living area is not huge, so having all 7 of us there at once was a little tight, but not too bad. We enjoyed taking in the sights around Taos, travelling to Santa Fe, the Taos Pueblo, the Gorge, and Red River. Parking for more than 2 vehicles can be a challenge. There was a parking pass for a nearby church which could have used a little explaining from the host. Overall, a very nice stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

brooke f.

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

This was a perfect place to stay for our girls trip. Location was great and the home was so perfect. The only problem we had was unlocking and locking the doors. Perhaps they could change the door locks to make it easier.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bartie S.

20 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and comfortable

Enjoyed having the extended family in the two units. There was plenty of room. We liked the outdoor patios.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana B.

17 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property, great location and wonderful support!

Four friends stayed in the two apartments and we really enjoyed our week. The location was close to the town centre but also very quiet. The caretaker was very responsive with all of our questions. Would recommend this house!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick O.

2 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

B day

what a wonderful place and taos is a great town .The house was perfect for the family.We will be back. Thank you. Patrick

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

7 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

This place is perfect!

We loved our stay at the Blue Elk Casa! There were 7 of us in our group, we rented the upstairs and downstairs units. Plenty of room but super cozy. It's right in town so we were able to walk everywhere. Kitchen is fully stocked, beds are comfortable, hot tub was amazing after a snowfall. Communication with property manager was easy and helpful. Can't say enough good things about this place! Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

24 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Favorite Taos Home

This is our second time to stay in the Blue Elk Casa and again we are incredibly happy with our experience. 1. The location is superb, 2. The double unit is perfect for traveling with family as you can have your own spaces, and 3. The hosts are very communicative, helpful, kind, and go above and beyond to accommodate your needs.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rudy K.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

The property was well maintained. The only reason I wouldn't give a five star review is because of the following issues: 1. The key was difficult to use. It was badly cut. 2. They didn't have enough wine glasses. Some glasses were plastic. 3. My bed needs new mattresses. I didn't hear similar comments from the others, so it was probably just my bed.. 4. The parking lot wasn't perfect. We had to park on the street, which wasn't always available. They had extra parking at a church which wasn't very convenient. However, I consider these problems to be minor. We had a lovely time there.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

ROBERT E.

25 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific property with a few fixable problems

We rented both the upstairs and downstairs of Blue Elk Casa, and in general found the property to be great for our family Thanksgiving vacation. There were a few issues: 1. the downstairs TV could not connect to the house wi-if, so we were limited to the upstairs one. The tech is pretty out of date. 2. My son and his partner found the sheets in their downstairs bedroom either had not been cleaned or were not cleaned very well. 3. The charm of New Mexico fireplaces was not available to us. The downstairs one worked for a day, the upstairs one never did. To be fair, the property manager did get someone in to try to fix the upstairs fireplace, but when he left neither upstairs or downstairs worked. Also in fairness, though, this happened the day before Thanksgiving…. Other than these fixable issues, be advised that the only full kitchen is in the downstairs unit, and it is really too small for a party of 8!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Von W.

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Walking Distance to Downtown Taos

Chose this property as it was very close to downtown Taos Plaza with shops and restaurants. Closest highly rated Mexican restaurant was just around the corner of our street! We missed the detail that this is actually a duplex with separate entrances, so our group split between the two at night and met in the lower unit during the daily gathering. That all worked out fine. Unit had a couple minor problems with a gas fireplace malfunction and a persistent dripping kitchen faucet. There was also notable ceiling mold in the upstairs unit bathroom (no ventilation to remove moisture). The property manager was communicative and attended to these quickly and said they will have an exhaust fan installed to mitigate the mold. Otherwise, all in all, an very enjoyable stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele Z.

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and comfortable…great location!

This home was very comfortable, clean. nicely decorated, and in a perfect location close to plaza but in a quiet neighborhood. It made my first trip to Taos quite enjoyable, and I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a girls retreat

We had a great time! We found it well stocked, great location, great hot tub and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Taos Plaza Vacation Rental

We had a wonderful time at the Blue Elk Casa! Our group consisted of five adults, four kids, one baby, and one small dog, and the multi-level units made it easy to be together while still allowing space for everyone. As a multi-generational group, we very much appreciated the well-stocked kitchen, accessible extra towels and bedding, and closeness to the Plaza. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to book again for our next Taos getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

11 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Taos Visit

Our family rented the upstairs and downstairs property which worked very well for us. We loved the location. We were able to walk to shopping, restaurants, and music. The host was very friendly and helpful while we were there. The property has all of the uniqueness of Taos architecture and ambiance which we very much enjoyed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

21 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Sanctuary!

Wonderful home in a prime location! The whole stay was really special !

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessa J.

24 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

The property was beautiful and perfect for our girls getaway. We were comfortable and the location was perfect. The property manager responded quickly to my question. I will definitely recommend this property to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

4 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, perfect stay

We loved every single thing about this property, from the location, to the little outdoor patio, to the hot tub, to the beautifully decorated interior. Two sweet casitas with everything. You could need and all kinds of extra amenities, like soft blankets and great art. The property manager was repsonaive and kind.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

erin G.

13 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Great location just a block from the plaza and a quick 30 min drive to Taos Ski Valley. They had everything we needed. One room ran a bit cold but there was a portable heater so that solved that issue. Beds could be a bit comfier, but I feel like every rental’s beds aren’t the best. Only other heads up is the book units key is particular, so you have to get to know it’s temperament. 😆 We had a great stay! The jacuzzi was clean and hot for us. We’d stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023