Enjoy the elegance of our traditional Pueblo style adobe home nestled in the trees with stunning mountain views. Bask in this hidden private sanctuary, just a stone's throw from Taos, skiing and the unique village of Arroyo Seco. Artistically decorated and featuring high beamed latilla ceilings, heated saltillo tile floors and a kiva fireplace. As a family of singer songwriters, international cooks and lovers of the outdoors, we hope you enjoy our piano, fully-equipped kitchen and nearby trails.
The Space The large open living room, dining room, kitchen area has high ceilings and a long wall of tall windows offering abundant sunlight. The hallway connects to a bathroom with new washer-dryer and two bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet and private bathroom. Starlink satellite wifi makes working remotely easy. We are proud to offer the comfort of high-quality mattresses, soft organic bamboo sheets, and a cozy living room together with environmentally friendly radiant floor heating, Taos solar power by day and crisp clean mountain well water. A Tesla car charger is available onsite (and electric cars get front row parking/charging by the ski village!)
Couch and bedroll available for up to 2 additional guests.
Stroll across the dirt road to our barn and enjoy the rising and setting sun and mountain views with a morning coffee or evening glass of wine, explore our expansive private property or kick back and read a book on one of our patios.
FUN FEATURES Fully equipped kitchen Satellite/Starlink WiFi & Netflix Tesla charger Piano Energy-efficient
Guest access The entire home and property is yours, and includes a number of acres and is fully fenced in with no neighbors visible. During the winter months, an AWD or 4WD vehicle is recommended given the dirt road can be snowy. It's only a short one minute drive up the dirt road, however, and it is plowed. A unique code will be provided prior to arrival.
Other things to note Our home is perfectly situated just up on the Valdez foothills, 15-20 minutes from Taos Ski Valley, 20 minutes to the Taos Plaza and 8 minutes to the hidden eclectic town of Arroyo Seco with a great coffee shop, natural grocery store, restaurants and artisan boutiques. Fun day trips include Ojo Caliente Spa and natural hot springs (1 hour 15 minutes), Big Arsenic Trail down a winding canyon (1 hour drive), and the stunning state capital of Santa Fe (1 hour 45 minutes).
Dogs are allowed. No cats. Dogs must be kept off sofa and beds.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Fireplace
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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
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
Property Registration Number STR-2025-0041
About the area
Valdez
Valdez is home to this holiday home. Rottenstone Pottery and KTAOS Solar Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Taos Center for the Arts and Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center are also worth visiting.
Manzanita Canyon Trailhead - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
KTAOS Solar Center - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
Millicent Rogers Museum - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
Taos Ski Valley - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
Getting around
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Midtown Market and Lounge - 11 min drive
Pizanos - 11 min drive
Medley. - 10 min drive
Toribios - 12 min drive
Golden Piñon - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Secluded Adobe Sanctuary + Views pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Adobe Sanctuary + Views?
As of 23 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Adobe Sanctuary + Views on 27 Apr 2026 start from AU$348, 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 Secluded Adobe Sanctuary + Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Secluded Adobe Sanctuary + Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Secluded Adobe Sanctuary + Views?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Secluded Adobe Sanctuary + Views located?
Situated in Valdez, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Carson National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rottenstone Pottery and Manzanita Canyon Trailhead. Salto Del Agua Cave & Waterfall and KTAOS Solar Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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The location was really great...so peaceful and relaxing. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook, etc. The property manager was super responsive as well. The only downside is there were a ton of spider webs and dust bunnies in the house. Not a deal breaker and definitely didn't take away from the overall stay but the house could use a deeper cleaning.
Martin L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
About the host
Hosted by Julia Vitarello
We're a family from Boulder, CO, and Austin, TX, of singer-songwriters, international cooks and lovers of the outdoors. Our home in Taos with our amazing little community is one of our favorite places in the world. Together with our kids, we love exploring, skiing and mountain biking, writing music and singing, cooking and just relaxing to the sound of birds on the patio. We love having the chance to share our home and this experience with you!
Why they chose this property
Our house couldn't be in a more special place, nestled just up on the side of the mountain on a quiet, private road, and only 15-20 minutes from both Taos downtown and the Ski Valley.
What makes this property unique
When you open the big wooden gates to our property, you will instantly see why our place is so special. The traditional adobe house is lined with huge floor to ceiling windows, letting the desert sun pour into the entire house. Our apple trees, running fountain and large property of trees and bushes gives our place a very unique feel.