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The Red Earth Palace Retreat

Riverside villa with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Fully equipped kitchen with all amenities provided

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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El Prado, NM
  • Place, Black Rock Hot Springs
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Earthship BioTecture
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Red Earth Palace Retreat

An architectural gem on fifteen private acres of pristine high desert mesa, bordering the Rio Grande Gorge National Park. A living and breathing piece of art nestled amongst junipers trees, piñon and sage brush, offering sweeping views of the surrounding valley and river gorge. Sustainably built yet with all the amenities of a modern home. Property borders the Rio Grande National Monument with miles of hiking trails into and above the Rio Grande Gorge.

100Mbps fiber internet with 5G WiFi throughout the house.
SmartTV with Netflix, HBOGO, Amazon Video and more.
Gourmet kitchen with everything you need to prepare and serve meals for family and friends.
Wood stove and radiant floor heating.

The property borders the Rio Grande Gorge Monument, with miles of hiking trails into the Rio Grande Gorge and along its rim.

Majestic New Mexico skies, with a clear view of the Taos Mountains range during the day, and dark nights free of light pollution, perfect for star gazing.

Secluded yet conveniently located ten miles to the town of Taos with shops, restaurants, museums, etc...
Twenty miles to the Taos Sky Valley.

Taos County license HO-58-21

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arroyo Hondo

Located in Arroyo Hondo, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Río Grande del Norte National Monument and Rio Grande, while KTAOS Solar Center and Millicent Rogers Museum are cultural highlights. Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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El Prado, NM

What's nearby

  • Manby Hot Springs - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Black Rock Hot Springs - 15 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 21 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Earthship BioTecture - 24 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Taos Plaza - 31 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Midtown Market and Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taos Mesa Brewing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sabor Perijanero - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Earth Palace Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Red Earth Palace Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Red Earth Palace Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Red Earth Palace Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Río Grande del Norte National Monument and Rio Grande. Manby Hot Springs is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, well equipped, quiet and beautiful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here and it is wonderful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

william B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our long weekend stay with our kiddos! Cloudy but overall great weather for October & amazing star gazing in hot tub one night! Really enjoyed the Manby hot springs hike. Just right for the kids! We found a baby sheep that grazed near the hot springs while we were there. Lovely home for an easy getaway from Denver! Thank you!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was just magical. Full night sky with the Milky Way visible; magnificent sunsets from the hot tub, and the beautiful architecture of the home itself, was a once in a lifetime experience.And…. Absolutely take the directions provided by the owner and not the GPS! My partner may have thought he could do it his way, which turned out ok!
Sunsets are unreal!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is perfect for a secluded place to get away for a while. Don't do what we did and put the address in if you're using GPS just put in the Taos airport and follow the host's directions from there. We had an amazing time hiking down the gorge, watching shooting stars from the hot tub at night, and cooking meals together in the kitchen. We have some hilarious pictures of our short friend standing on a stool to cook on the high counters.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aja M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

We loved staying here- it was the perfect location for those who want to enjoy taos but feel remote. The hiking trails on property were cherry on top. We saw bighorn sheep and perfect views. Cozy and accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house in a beautiful location

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at theRed Earth Palace Retreat! The house had everything we needed for our stay including amazing views and the perfect hot tub/deck set up to relax after long days of hiking and sightseeing. Our host was incredibly responsive and made sure all of questions were addressed. Highly recommend a stay here if you’re visiting the Taos region!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

amber h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We loved our stay! We sat in the hot tub and watched the meteor showers, hiked to the hot springs, and enjoyed every minute of the peace and quiet. 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

michael d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

As advertised. Very secluded and host was wonderful to work with
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pieter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Taos getaway

We loved this place! Perfect for our family of 4. Great views. We went during the covid lockdown so we just cooked and read and walked and soaked. It was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enchanting

Beautiful property, well designed and executed home, wonderful hiking trails from your backdoor. It was a wonderful experience in all aspects, great communciation and check-in process and a fantastic location! Away from it all, but we easy access to Taos and all the amazing surrounding areas. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Red earth palace

Absolutely phenomenal stay in Taos, NM! This home was beyond amazing - from the cozy interior to the perfect location. The highlight was definitely the private hot springs hike, an experience like no other! Being able to unwind in the hot tub under the stars after a day of adventure was pure bliss. Plus, the convenience of being close to town added an extra layer of enjoyment to our trip. 10/10, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danita S., Colleyville, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice escape from the Texas heat!

We booked a week around Labor Day to escape the Texas heat. The setup was great for us and our 1 small dog. The host was very responsive and helpful with any questions. We enjoyed exploring Taos and a couple of rounds of golf along with needed relaxation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

larryegypt

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful escape at the end of the road

This home is stunning! The red earth walls are warm and inviting and it's clear that the home is custom in every way. The french doors from each bedroom open up to beautiful views and comfy seating areas. We loved our stay so much, we extended it for an extra night. Katherin was a very gracious host and we had a wonderful stay! 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmund T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Mexico Oasis

The property itself had the perfect New Mexico ambience to it. For those that want to feel "off the grid" in a relaxing retreat will surely find that here. I stayed for skiing with friends and we really enjoyed having fires, watching the stars from the hot tub and using the kitchen which as everything you will need. I will cherish the memories here and certainly will consider coming back. This place is a HIDDEN GEM which makes me love it even more. Every amenity was provided for and not many property hosts get it right but these guys did!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures for the house do not do it justice. We stayed a week for our 20th anniversary and it was perfect. You feel very isolated at the house but are less than 20 minute drive to specialty grocery store and fine dining. The hike to the hot springs and the stars from the hot tub at night were our favorite thing about our trip. We will definitely be back. Thank you Katherin for your wonderful recommendations and quick responses. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have extensive experience with VRBO rentals, and this property certainly exceeded our expectations. It was a truly remarkable experience, and departing was challenging. The highlights included the home's architectural design, the secluded setting, the available hiking trails, the hot tub, and the tranquil environment perfect for observing weather patterns, celestial bodies, local wildlife, and hot air balloons. Furthermore, the convenient proximity to Taos and the UNESCO Pueblo site facilitated effortless shopping. We are eager to arrange a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is the most unique home i have visited. It is an ecletic collection of old west barn doors to adobe walls and other cultures sprinkled in. The 15 acres allow for views of the mountains, wild life and fresh air. Theres even a trail at the end of tge driveway to Manby hot springs.The house is located on a gravel road. While there are multiple ways to get there, i advise you only use the entrance directions provided by the host....its near the municipal airport. (We never saw a plane). If you choose to enter via another route be prepared for serious off roading....We enjoyed our stay, it allowed for us to relax and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredible, beautiful house and property! I particularly loved reading about how the house was built. The property speaks for itself: gorgeous, remote, and breathtaking. We spent most of our time on the porch in the wonderful hot tub or lounging on the comfortable chairs taking in the views. The stargazing was incredible!! Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this unique and beautiful home! The home had everything we could need. We loved watching the sunsets and sunrises from the deck, gazing at the stars from the hot tub and taking a quick trip down to the hot springs - I couldn’t recommend staying here enough! The host was extremely communicative and made sure we felt right at home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the owners was wonderful. They responded promptly and with the details we asked about. The house is absolutely beautiful and the property has stunning views from the deck/hot tub area (glorious to star-gaze from as well).We hiked directly from the property to Manby Hot Springs and the Rio Grande River.The counters/sinks are very tall (I am not very tall, worked okay for my spouse and son who are 6 ft.) If you are taking younger/shorter kids grab a step-stool if you have one.We would 100% stay here again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Gorge

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! It is such a unique property with amazing views. For us, it is a perfect balance of privacy and serenity, but close to Taos or on the way to Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch. This was our second stay - with hopefully more to come in the future! Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Starry Nights

We loved our stay at this unique home on the Rio Grande. It was wonderfully quiet with the best star gazing of any place we’ve been. We hiked the trails on the property, watched stars from the hot tub, and watched the hot air balloons on their tours of the river each morning from the patio. Although it is rural, it’s close enough to Taos to go in for lunch and shopping, an easy drive to the ski valley and the rafting trips. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful escape

This property is situated on a gorgeous piece of land that is peaceful and well-maintained. The place was perfect for our family of four. Our two boys shared the second bedroom, which had two beds. There was everything we needed to cook several meals, use the hot tub, and clean a load of laundry. The ride into town is not too far, with a great view as you go. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay near Taos

We loved our stay at The Red Earth Palace. It is a really cool house sited in a beautiful and somewhat remote area near Taos. It is along the Rio Grande where you can hike down to the hot springs. We had a very relaxing and peaceful weekend. The house itself is lovely and very clean. The kitchen is very well setup with all the tools you could possibly ask for. The host, Katherin, is wonderful and very easy to communicate with. Thanks for a lovely stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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