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La Hacienda - a living museum

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Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
AU$332
avg per night

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Arroyo Seco, NM
  • Place, Rottenstone Pottery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Taos Plaza
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
The current price is AU$332
avg per night

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About the area

Arroyo Seco

Arroyo Seco is home to this farm stay. Al's Run Ski Lift and Lost Lake are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Río Grande del Norte National Monument and Salto Del Agua Cave & Waterfall. Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Rottenstone Pottery - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Taos Ski Valley - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 18 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Taos Plaza - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 21 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizanos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tiwa Kitchen Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Medley. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hunter Tom's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

La Hacienda - a living museum

Welcome to the Torres Hacienda, a museum and working ranch! This hacienda is in the New Mexico Register of historic places. It was built in 1912 by OV Torres, the patriarch and prominent sheep rancher. Eventually it was run by his son Luis O Torres as a cattle ranch and has now evolved into an exotic animal ranch. Bernice, Luis’ wife, runs the hacienda and its menagerie of mini donkeys, yak, sheep, horses, llamas and alpacas.

The ranch guesthouse overlooks the 100 year old orchard and is tastefully appointed to give you a wonderful stay. You may make arrangements to tour the family museum and visit with the animals while you are staying here.

Please also see our other listing across the field:

https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p4458556?uni_id=5044727

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: weddings
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Pets

No 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
Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is La Hacienda - a living museum pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Hacienda - a living museum?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Hacienda - a living museum on 28 Mar 2026 start from AU$332, 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 La Hacienda - a living museum?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Hacienda - a living museum?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Hacienda - a living museum located?

Situated in Arroyo Seco, this farm stay is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Rottenstone Pottery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Salto Del Agua Cave & Waterfall and Carson National Forest. KTAOS Solar Center and Manzanita Canyon Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

La Hacienda - a living museum Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Elissa S.

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

Loved our stay here! The farm is beautiful and the hostess very friendly and helpful!

Lovely quiet setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

We enjoyed our stay @ the Farmhouse. Quiet & comfortable retreat for our anniversary. retre

We appreciated Bernice sharimg history and good tips on local fun & delicious hot spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Beautiful property

Great weekend at Taos Ski Valley. Terrific location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Beautiful historic hacienda with great host!

We loved the history of the family and ranch that this VRBO was on. Bernice was so kind and the property was away from town in a rural setting but just minutes drive to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great

Very nice , clean. Owners great people, love to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michel s.

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

Love!!!

I love this place!! I would recommend this property to anyone!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

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

Delightful time

Bernice was a wonderful hostess providing background of the historical property and community. We felt at home here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david g.

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

Lovely stay

Great stay. Perfect location 1 mile above Arroyo Seco (Sol food cafe) and 1 mile to Canoncito trailhead. We hiked 6 miles and didn't see anyone until we were almost back. Bernice was great and her place was spacious and immaculate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Susannah G.

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

Exactly what we need for our visit. Easy, friendly and comfortable.

Beatrice was welcoming and friendly. We have only good things to say about this property. We hope to return in the warmer months to see it in full bloom. The space was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kristie W.

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

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Great, cozy, clean & beautifully updated space. Perfect for my husband and me. Set on a beautiful ranch. Bernice was wonderful host, greeted us and made sure we had everything we needed. Really enjoyed walking the property and meeting all the animals- sheep, donkeys, chickens, peacocks & especially Cesar the friendly Yak! Only about 20 minutes up the mountain to get to Ski Valley. Would love to come stay again & highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

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

A Gem!

I'm not sure how we got so lucky, but landed at this Arroyo Secco gem at an incredibly beautiful time of year. The leaves were changing color, the acequia was running in the front yard and the historic apple orchard was full of ripe apples and pears. My teenager loved meeting our hostess, Bernice, to feed the chickens and we were able to enjoy watching the donkeys, sheep, alpaca and yaks out on the fields on the property. We spent several lovely afternoons sitting in the rocking chairs on the wide wooden deck outside the entrance to the small casita. This is a smaller space that accommodated 2 beautifully. Bernice provides heaters to help stay warm (this is a recently renovated historic space). The kitchen has full-size appliances and basic cooking supplies. The floors slope and are a wonderful reminder of the history of the home. We will return to enjoy this historic ranch and space in a beautiful little town just north of Taos.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Beautiful ranch home, Great Location

My wife and I enjoyed are stay here so much! The place was beautiful and clean, cozy, and well appointed. We had everything we needed. We loved seeing the animals and walking around the property. But most of all loved meeting Bernice and getting to know the history of her family and the ranch. What a great place, we'll be back for sure! We were close to the ski resort for fun on the mountain, and close to restaurants for the evening. Really, the perfect location for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla T.

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

Wonderful Casita

We had a great 2 night stay in this clean, beautifully updated and decorated casita. The owner is delightful and can provide a lot of information about the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021