In Taos, Experience the Big Sky, See Forever, Privacy Galore!
Casita Location: Bella Vista Casita is located in the Stagecoach Hills Neighborhood of Taos County, El Prado, New Mexico, within walking distance of the Rio Grande Gorge National Monument, 7 miles from the historic gorge bridge, 20 miles from Taos Ski Valley and 13 miles from the historic Taos Plaza.
Accommodations: Large one room studio casita with kitchenette and private bath.
Long to get-away, really get-away to a place of peace, quiet and tranquility? Visit Bella Vista Casita. Experience 360 degree views from this hill-top casita part of the host's 10 acres of rolling sage brush, pinon and juniper. Be wowed by the dark skies of Taos as you sit in the hot tub located next door in the host's walled garden or from the casita's private patio. Both great for viewing the milky way.
Open living in a very private, custom, studio casita with high tongue and groove aspen wood deiling, thick plaster walls, saltillo Mexican tile floors with in-floor heat, and tumbled travertine kitchenette (no stove) and travertine bathroom. Designated dining and living areas. Huge wood framed picture windows and French doors let in the expansive views of the sage covered mesa and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range in the near distance. Large skylight for night sky viewing from comfortable memory foam queen bed. Semi-Mexican decor w/very comfortable designated living area. Enjoy outside dining on the patio under the portal (porch). Private carport and entrance.
Elevation: 7,300 feet. Summer: Nights are cool and invigorating and days usually fresh and comfortable w/temps range 82-89 during the day and 58-62 during the night. Double rainbows are a regular occurrence. Lots of sun and no humidity year round. Incredible sunsets and sunrises. Winter: super powder in the mountains and very little snow down below.
Fully stocked kitchenette w/ microwave, toaster, coffee maker, blender, electric griddle, foreman grill. No indoor oven/stove top. There is a gas BBQ outside under the porch for grilling. Indoor dining table area and outdoor table and chairs. No air conditioning. Standing fan provided.
Activities: World class downhill and cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Best fly fishing. Balloon rides, mountain biking/hiking. Walking: dirt trails, gorge trail and Taos Mountain trails. Museums, galleries, entertainment and great restaurants.
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Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
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Children
Adults only
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Property Registration Number HO-60-2021
Property # 41304vb
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Arroyo Hondo
Located in Arroyo Hondo, this apartment 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 Manby Hot Springs, while KTAOS Solar Center and Millicent Rogers Museum are cultural highlights. Kakawa Chocolate House and Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Río Grande del Norte National Monument - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 18 min drive - 14.2 km
Kit Carson Park - 27 min drive - 22.7 km
Taos Plaza - 28 min drive - 23.8 km
Taos Pueblo - 29 min drive - 23.8 km
Getting around
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Midtown Market and Lounge - 15 min drive
Taos Mesa Brewing - 14 min drive
Mountain View Lounge - 18 min drive
Sabor Perijanero - 24 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is In Taos, Experience the Big Sky, See Forever, Privacy Galore! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at In Taos, Experience the Big Sky, See Forever, Privacy Galore!?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at In Taos, Experience the Big Sky, See Forever, Privacy Galore! on 30 June 2026 start from AU$138, 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.
How much is parking at In Taos, Experience the Big Sky, See Forever, Privacy Galore!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is In Taos, Experience the Big Sky, See Forever, Privacy Galore! located?
Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Río Grande del Norte National Monument, Rio Grande and Manby Hot Springs. Black Rock Hot Springs and John Dunn Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved our stay! The Casita is positioned perfectly to see the sun rise over the mountain in the morning, and the sunsets are absolutely gorgeous! The mountain views are stunning. We enjoyed the walking trails. Our hosts Janelle and Tony are awesome people.
Melba D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank you very much for your great review. You were absolutely the best guests. We cannot thank you enough for how spotless you left the casita.
Please think of us the next time you are in Taos.
Tony and Janelle were wonderful hosts. The casita was amazing, we had a wonderful time. It was the perfect place for our little weekend get away. The views all around were breathtaking. We got to tour their earth home which was absolutely stunning. Will definitely be going back again.
Reyna G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We always appreciate to learn what our guests have experienced while at Bella Vista Casita.
We are gladdened to know that you enjoyed your stay and will be back to visit us again some day.
You also were wonderful guests. Thank you for taking such good care of our casita. You left it perfect.
I can’t say enough good things about Janelle and Tony’s lovely place..it was such a perfect “home away from home” to spend my time in the Taos area. Just close enough to town for easy access, but far enough on the outskirts that it was incredibly quiet and peaceful. It was spotless, very nicely appointed, and the hosts were so welcoming, without being at all obtrusive. I’ll definitely stay again!!
Miriamah S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
We are very glad that your stay at Bella Vista was a great one. Thank you for your kind words of praise. You were an excellent guest and took great care of the casita. We hope you return for a visit some day. So enjoyed meeting you.
We had a great stay! We were able to have so many adventures and return to a little oasis where you can see the stars at night, the thunderstorms in the distance, and mountain landscapes with your coffee. Can’t wait to come back!
Kaitlin O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post your wonderful review of Bella Vista Casita. You were great guests. Your enjoyment of the view, the quiet, the stars and the sky was wonderful to hear. We appreciate the care you took of the casita. Welcome back anytime! Hope to see you in the future.
Great views and very quiet. Perfect place to get away from everything. Easy check in and host are next door if you have any questions.
Jeffrey H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
Thank you for posting your review. We are happy to know that you had a relaxing and peace filled time here at Bella Vista Casita. You are always welcome!! Hope to see you in the future.
lovely place if you want to get away from it all. quiet place with trees around it (unlike most of Arroyo Hondo) and close enough to Taos for meals and shopping.
Debbie F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay. Bella Vista is a special place and your review helps to spread the word. Please think of us when next you visit Taos.
This is a beautiful very well kept place! The owners were very polite and attentive to any needs we may have had.
We highly recommend this place! We would love to visit Bella Vista if we ever come back to Taos, New Mexico!
Laura Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you. You were wonderful guests. We do hope if you ever visit Taos again that you will think of Bella Vista Casita.
Our hosts were extremely kind and gave us a very sweet card and a bottle of wine upon realizing this was our honeymoon spot. The area is beautiful and is 30 minutes from the heart of Taos, but feels very private and secluded. The property was beautiful and the hosts were kind and friendly. We would definitely stay here again.
Joshua J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2024
Thank you for posting a review. You were great guests.
We hope you'll visit us next time you travel our way.
This was such a wonderful place to stay. Tony and Janelle are very warm and welcoming people who make for excellent hosts. The casita is very clean and charming and the environment is so quiet and still. I could hear everything happening in the natural world, which gives the place a certain magic and gravity. It’s a great place to watch clouds develop on the horizon and the stars are brilliant at night. It’s definitely a place I hope to return.
Jay R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Jay, thank you for your review. Your experience at Bella Vista Casita was very beautifully stated. We do hope you return to us someday. And are so very happy you enjoyed your stay with us. You were an excellent guest!!
We really enjoy our stay, great service we have a very peaceful stay, this is a great place if you want to have a little getaway with your partner for just to chill and relax. The raining weather was amazing.
Jesus P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing Bella Vista Casita. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the peace and quiet and the surrounding beauty. It pleases us to be able to offer a change of scenery and respite to our guests during these trying times.
I had the most relaxing stay here. The views are spectacular anytime of day, but i especially loved the sunrise/sunset and the night sky was amazing. Great walks that smell of sage from the property. The bed was comfy and the hosts were lovely. I wholeheartedly recommend.
Kristin W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and that Bella Vista Casita met your expectations and beyond. You were a superior guest. We hated to see you go. Please think of us in the future should you ever return to Taos.
We stayed at the property for 4 nights. Tony and Janelle make the property very welcoming. Beautiful surroundings, wife love it. Enjoyed looking at the sky at night time and having a cup of coffee in the mornings outside in the patio. Would definitely use again when in Taos.
Jose C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you Jose and Fabiola for posting your review. We appreciate your comments and are very happy to know that your stay at Bella Vista Casita was enjoyable and that its tranquility gave you a sense of peace. Please think of us in the future. You were superb quests.
My partner and I spent 4 days at Janelle & Tony's lovely casita. It was very nice - clean and inviting and very secluded. They were great hosts and made our stay special. Ww will definitely be rebooking if/when we return to Taos. (hopefully next time the weather will cooperate)
Really enjoyed our stay at Bella Vista. The host Janelle and Tony are very nice and left us to ourselves. But were only a text away if anything needed. Beautiful views of both sunrise and sunset. Very quiet and peaceful for a couple. Casita was very clean and comfortable. We highly recommend that you stay there.
Susan J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for posting a review for Bella Vista Casita. We like to hear that our guests appreciate the expansive views, the quiet and the peace all around. To know that you enjoyed your stay and left refreshed and relaxed, is our reward. You were perfect guests.
Janelle and Tony are incredibly welcoming and make every effort to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Overlooking the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, their beautiful home is close to hiking, rafting, and fishing opportunities along the Rio Grande gorge but far enough away from Taos so one can experience the gorgeous sunrises, sunsets, and nighttime skies in solitude. The hot tub and landscaping are an added plus. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Noah M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
We appreciate your words of praise for your stay at Bella Vista Casita. And happy to know that it met your expectations. You and your brother were super guests. We hope to see you again in the future.
This beautiful studio is in the middle of the most amazing natural setting.
The views of the land and the mountains on the background are the most breathtaking I have experienced. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a beautiful peaceful setting. Very clean and comfortable!!!
Hector J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. It makes us quite glad to hear about the enjoyment you received from the land and the sky all around us and that the casita was pleasing and comfortable. Please think of us again should your future bring you back to Taos.
This property is exceptional! Tony and Janelle are wonderful hosts. We tremendously enjoyed sitting outside and taking in the beautiful views of the rolling valleys and mountains. The only downer is a very rough 4 mile ride on a dirt road to get there, but if you are OK with that, you will be THRILLED with this extremely nice rental property!
Don H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your time a Bella Vista Casita and it more than met your expectations. Please think of us the next time you visit Taos.
You were wonderful guests!!
We loved this place and all of the little touches that made it so special (the owner's touches when building the adobe casita, the teacups, the great linens). The owners are top notch hosts -helpful and unobtrusive. Tony even gave us a tour of their Earthship upon check out. We were able to successfully retreat from the frenetic pace of our lives and fully enjoy the quiet of the land and the stars from the hottub. We are definitely saving this place as a favorite for future Taos trips!
Stephanie Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are happy to hear that your visit to Bella Vista was a relaxing and peaceful one. Just remember the hot tub and the star-filled night sky are waiting for your next visit. Hope to see you again soon.
Love, love, love this place! Tony and Janelle are wonderful people. They made us feel right at home, loved the conversations with them. They were there if we needed anything, yet gave us all the privacy we wanted. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Blessings…
Teai D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thanks Teai and Rick for taking the time to post a review. We appreciate the compliments. So glad that you enjoyed your peaceful and relaxing stay at Bella Vista Casita.
Please think of us the next time you visit Taos.