Town - 1.5 miles to Taos Plaza and 18 miles to Taos Ski Valley
The longtime home of the late Taos icon Alfred Hobbs, Alfred's house in Canon boasts a rich and dynamic history dating from the 1700's as the millsite and miller's house on the Rio Fernando de Taos. Alfred Hobb's life is the subject of the documentary film "Driven" and his days as an archeologist and member of a Taos hippie commune have been chronicled. Alfred's unique woodwork is exhibited thoughout the house and casita.
The original adobe has evolved organically through several distinct eras, the house and casita have recently been remodeled. The compound consists of a house and a casita. These can be rented separately or together. The house has four gas burning Kiva fireplaces designed and built by Taos Pueblo War Chief Benito Sandoval in the living room and bedrooms. The casita has a traditional wood-burning kiva fireplace. The house has radiant floor heating, a modern kitchen and features original artwork by family artists Bill, Mary and Rachel Barminski. The casita / cabin also has a furnished full kitchen.There is a detached 2-car garage with storage space for activity gear. Authentic blend of tradition and comfort this unique vacation find is located a mile and a half (15 minute walk) from the Taos Plaza, Alfred's House is one block off Kit Carson Road.
Alfred's outdoors amenities include an enclosed fenced yard, a provate hot tub, gas grill, picnic table, shade trees, a large covered traditonal front portale and a smaller covered patio in the back yard.
A "State of the Art" Queen Sleeper sofa will be found in the den / bedroom located off the living room. This upscale sleeper is made by American Leather (easy to find on line) which is a highly touted sofa manufacturer. These sofas get rave reviews with the majority of folks saying they are "more comfortable than any bed" and/or "best night sleep I've had in years". Try it. You will go home telling everyone about this new sleeper invention.