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Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza

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BLUE ELK CASA
Lush southwest ambiance with traditional woodburning kiva fireplace & viga ceilings throughout
Picturesque dining with views to landscaped private patio
Full modern kitchen with all the trimmings including dishwasher
1st Floor Kitchen view to Living room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Taos, NM
  • Place, Taos Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Taos Historic Museums
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kit Carson Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Master 1

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Master 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza

Town - Walk to Taos Plaza 1/2 block - 18 miles to Taos Ski Valley

Welcome to the true feel of 'Old Taos' in the 100 year old 'Historic' private airconditioned compound of 'Blue Elk Casa'. In the owner's words she tells us why this home may be just the one you are searching for to enjoy your valuable vacation time:

'In our mini-hacienda you are one block from the down town central plaza with all the wonderful food, art, shopping and museums you could wish for. At the same time your home base is nestled in a totally contained private home that has been hand-painted and crafted with love and which just 'feels good' to be in. We also offer to those family or friends traveling or celebrating together the choice of staying close but of having separate complete spaces when the need or desire arises. The second story unit (Blue Elk Up) has its own private entrance, private open deck, kitchenette, large living room and full bathroom with tub/shower combo. Blue Elk Down has two master bedrooms one with tub/shower combo & the other with walk in shower only. Both units have large enough living rooms for the entire group to gather for meals and visiting. This unique Up and Down separation is ideal for members needing quiet get-away time and space from the hustle and bustle of group activity. Please note these units do not have an interior flight of stairs connecting one to the other. From the downstairs patio you walk up an exterior flight of stairs to the upper unit.

In the afternoon and evening you are footsteps away from some of the locals favorite restaurants and cafe's. At 'Blue Elk Casa' you will be staying in one of the most authentic historic Taos vacation rentals offered in Taos, New Mexico. Come and experience true Southwest charm and architecture with adobe walls, viga ceilings, kiva fireplaces, bancos and nichos! Most important - you are a two minute walk from Taos Plaza and able to enjoy total and absolute privacy from neighbors or passers-by in this serene adobe walled compound.

Town of Taos STR permit number STR2019-00131

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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Property # 475465vb
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

About the area

Taos

Located in Taos, this holiday home is in the mountains. Taos Country Club and El Valle Escondido Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kit Carson Park and Carson National Forest. Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center and Twirl Toystore and Playspace are also worth visiting.
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Taos, NM

What's nearby

  • Taos Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smith's Fuel Center - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tomorrow and Tomorrow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Alley Cantina - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza on 11 May 2026 start from AU$971, 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 Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps away from Navajo Gallery, Historic Ledoux Street and Taos Historic Museums. Harwood Foundation Museum and Harwood Museum of Art are just steps away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 153 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, we had a great ski weekend in Taos
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Great first-time trip to Taos

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was fantastic, it had more than enough room for our ski trip. All amenities were covered, Cherry was immediately responsive to any questions and the location was perfect – walking distance to all the Taos shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay again, great vibes!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property! The pictures don't do it justice. It is so charming and a wonderful reflection on Taos and New Mexico. But the pictures also don't show the flow between the 2 spaces. We rented the whole space for our family and expected a way to move between the spaces but you have to go outside. Just be aware if you are renting it all but still worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was comfortable, with everything we needed, and in such a great location for walking to all the wonderful places in Taos. We also really enjoyed the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ellena h.

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

My family had a great time

It was very convenient to the square and the delicious restaurants. My family had a great time.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kilian D.

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

Really great stay!

Amazing spot. Clean. Great location. Friendly property manager and easy check-in/out. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon c.

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

Taos

Property is well run and close to the center.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy r.

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

Great place and great location

This is our 2nd time staying here. We love the location, the hot tub, and the up/down units work just fine for larger groups. Great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

Perfect for a girls retreat

We had a great time! We found it well stocked, great location, great hot tub and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele Z.

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

Cozy and comfortable…great location!

This home was very comfortable, clean. nicely decorated, and in a perfect location close to plaza but in a quiet neighborhood. It made my first trip to Taos quite enjoyable, and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Sanctuary!

Wonderful home in a prime location! The whole stay was really special !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roel M.

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

Mami

Great place to stay I love to come back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2023
Thanks Roel, For the 5 star review, glad you enjoyed it hope you return soon :) Best Regards Natalie.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart F.

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

TAOS Family Getaway

We all flew in for a long weekend get together. Some skied, some went to galleries and shopped. Restaurants in the area were excellent from Tex-Mex, to fine dining to brew pub pizza. We all enjoyed being together at the Blue Elk Casa. Star gazing was really good from the upstairs outdoors patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

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

Perfect location

We had come here for the Wine Festival and the location was perfectly positioned close to shops and restaurants!! Lots of good food and shopping. We want to come back in the summer and enjoy all the outdoor activities 🤩
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was beautifully decorated and very clean and comfortable inside. The outdoor areas not so much and the windows were all cloudy. The upstairs unit smelled like gas and we discovered a valve on the fireplace was left on a tiny bit. When we opened a window to air out the unit the window fell apart.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

bryce f.

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

Nice lower unit

Location was great and Unit A was nice and cozy. Should note that no a/c in bedrooms, just in living room but stayed pretty cool at night. Unit B is upstairs and not so great for older users. Shared bathroom upstairs but nice living room . Lower patio is cute. No problem finding street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana B.

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

Lovely property, great location and wonderful support!

Four friends stayed in the two apartments and we really enjoyed our week. The location was close to the town centre but also very quiet. The caretaker was very responsive with all of our questions. Would recommend this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nitin b.

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

Welcome break

Easy walk to the plaza. Tucked away from the noise of traffic
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Fun Taos Visit

Our family rented the upstairs and downstairs property which worked very well for us. We loved the location. We were able to walk to shopping, restaurants, and music. The host was very friendly and helpful while we were there. The property has all of the uniqueness of Taos architecture and ambiance which we very much enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa J.

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

Girls Trip

The property was beautiful and perfect for our girls getaway. We were comfortable and the location was perfect. The property manager responded quickly to my question. I will definitely recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bartie S.

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

Convenient and comfortable

Enjoyed having the extended family in the two units. There was plenty of room. We liked the outdoor patios.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Beautiful Taos Plaza Vacation Rental

We had a wonderful time at the Blue Elk Casa! Our group consisted of five adults, four kids, one baby, and one small dog, and the multi-level units made it easy to be together while still allowing space for everyone. As a multi-generational group, we very much appreciated the well-stocked kitchen, accessible extra towels and bedding, and closeness to the Plaza. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to book again for our next Taos getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

Total Gem!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family stayed for a reunion - first text, “what a great space, perfect location. Everything is so beautiful.” Throughout their stay, I got photos of happy people. Last text from my NY City based nieces, this place is magnificent. We were surprised at the beauty of the house, it’s so clean and well kept. Everyone made memories here..” thanks! For a great stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brooke f.

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

Girls trip

This was a perfect place to stay for our girls trip. Location was great and the home was so perfect. The only problem we had was unlocking and locking the doors. Perhaps they could change the door locks to make it easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Damian R.

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

February Ski Trip

Overall a nice property, the property manager (Cherry) was great. Close to the plaza and restaurants. The description is misleading and is not 4br/3ba house. It is 2 units with small living areas and kitchens, and separate entrances (1 unit is upstairs). Not ideal for a medium/large group. Enough parking on the street for 1 vehicle, others park offsite and walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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