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Centrally-located
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Near Taos Plaza
1 bedroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Kitchenette
Air-conditioning
Pet-friendly
Refrigerator
Internet
Non-smoking
Explore the area
Taos, NM
Taos Plaza
Place, Taos Plaza
2 min walk
Taos Historic Museums
Place, Taos Historic Museums
3 min walk
Kit Carson Park
Place, Kit Carson Park
7 min walk
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
17 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchenette
Dining area
About this property
Casita Pequena Efficiency Apartment
This downtown efficiency apartment is across the street from the Taos Plaza. It is on the "Garden Street" of Taos on a little one block street with shops, restaurants and four of my Vacation Rental apartments. The Town Parking Lot across the street after years of free parking has begun to charge an hourly parking fee. I now suggest guests use Church Parking Lot on the corner for only $5 per day. Town Lot across the street is always free after 6 and on Sunday. The kitchen area includes a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffee maker and toaster as well as dishes and glassware for two. The Reading Nook has a comfortable chair, reading light and a variety of Vacation Books. The dining area is an antique table with two chairs complete with placemats and cloth napkins. Opaque blinds offer privacy yet allow our wonderful Taos light to come in. The main room has a ceiling fan, operable transom window and a dutch door for summer use. In winter months there is a gas log stove and even a heated electric mattress pad. Please operate gas log stove ONLY with wall thermostat. NEVER turn off main gas line. The hallway has hooks for hanging clothing with two guest robes provided. There is a dresser for clothes at the foot of the bed. I love the bathroom! It has a tiled shower with random tiles and is bright and colorful. I provide thick towels, soaps, shampoo, hair dryer and other miscellaneous bath supplies. There is a ceiling fan for ventilation and a small space heater. This apartment as well as all the buildings on the street was built in the 1880's so thick walls keep it cool in summer and easy to keep warm in the winter. 14" thick walls will do that. Also it ensures quiet even though right downtown. I operated this space as a small retail shop until I realized my true passion was Vacation Rentals. I love to remodel, furnish and decorate for my many guests. I now have 11 Taos Rentals. Everything from this efficiency to one bedroom apartments and houses as well as two and three bedroom homes. As with all of my rentals I am dog friendly and provide dog sheets to cover bed. I charge a per night per dog which you may add when booking. I offer a 50% discount for bookings over 30 days. I provide wireless high speed internet with the user name and password posted by the dining table. All of this at a great location, reasonable rates, amenities galore and shopping in your own private space! Come visit and enjoy Casita Pequena for a short stay.
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit
About the area
Taos
Taos is home to this apartment. Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center and Taos Historic Museums are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Blumenschein Home and Museum and D.H. Lawrence Ranch. Twirl Toystore and Playspace and Taos Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Taos Historic Museums - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
D.H. Lawrence Ranch - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kit Carson Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Smith's Fuel Center - 6 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Mantes Chow Cart - 12 min walk
The Coffee Apothecary - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Casita Pequena Efficiency Apartment pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Casita Pequena Efficiency Apartment?
As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casita Pequena Efficiency Apartment on 28 Sept 2026 start from AU$352, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Casita Pequena Efficiency Apartment?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casita Pequena Efficiency Apartment?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Casita Pequena Efficiency Apartment located?
Situated in Taos, this apartment building is steps away from Taos Historic Museums, Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center and Historic Ledoux Street. Taos Plaza and Navajo Gallery are just steps away.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The location is perfect and the charm of staying in a part of old town Taos was the real magic. Even though I was staying longer than most guests, my small dog and I managed very well. The Host was accessible and accommodating. If you’re looking for that nostalgic feel and look of old town Taos, it is a wonderful experience.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
So glad you had a month to enjoy the Historic District of town.
Really loved this cute/quirky place and had great location in Taos, easy walking distance to everything but still not much traffic noise being just off the main square. Bed was very comfortable too (more so than most other places we've rented in the past) and paid city lot across the street wasn't a problem since we happened to be staying only Sat night, before Sunday free parking.
The casita was the perfect spot to rest and explore Taos!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Glenn H.
14 Sept 2026
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately, our stay was very disappointing, primarily because of the filth and lack of cleanliness throughout the space. The shower curtain was dirty and appeared to have mold, which made using the shower unpleasant. The chair provided was visibly sweat-stained and dirty, while one of the two dining chairs had ripped and broken cane seating and was unusable. The blinds were dirty and dusty, and they could not be adjusted properly to block out the light, making it difficult to sleep in. The bedside fan's fan blades were also covered in dust and dirt, again unusable. There was no clean, appropriate place to open or unpack our suitcases, so we had to use the dirty, dusty floor. Overall, the condition of the space was not clean, well-maintained, or comfortable. Cleanliness should be a basic expectation of a Vrbo, and unfortunately, this property fell well short of that standard. We would not stay here again,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2026
Quite an upsetting review. Everything was bad!
I find it interesting that the guest who left the morning of this check in as well as the guest who checked in the afternoon that this guest checked out both wrote reviews praising this apartment with no mention of the things this guest complained about.
I have to wonder if the fact that I was unable to offer either an early check in or a late check out to this guest had anything to do with his scathing review?
This is our third time to stay at one of Melissa‘s properties in the past two months. We enjoy how close it is to the plaza. Her properties are super cute!
This quaint abode is so cozy and comfortable!! Perfect for one person!!! It has such personality! The location is perfect! Walking distance to the Plaza and so much more. I will definitely be back to this location or one of Melissa’s other VRBOs. This is the second location I have stayed in that Melissa owns.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed my little apartment.