Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
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About this property
Casa Azul/Charming Downtown Casita
This charming and private casita is perfect for one - three guests. It's a short walk (three blocks to the downtown Plaza) with on site parking. It has been totally remodeled and renovated by me with new windows, bath and kitchen complete re do. Casa Azul is furnished in my always popular "Melissiana Style" which is antiques, Consignment Store and Estate Sale treasure, all original Taos art and of course my sense of whimsy throughout! You enter down a flagstone pathway to your cozy little house. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you might need. I always say that if I don't have it, you won't need it! Refrigerator and gas stove with oven. Great random tile counters and I do have so much fun re purposing kitchen cabinets... The living room has a loveseat sofa sleeper with a gel foam mattress for one with all bedding, coffee table and entertainment cabinet. I put in a corner gas log stove for heat and wonderful ambiance. Just like a wood burning stove, but no logs or ashes to deal with. There is an equipale (Mexican style) table and two chairs. Bright, fun and festive dishes with nice big coffee mugs. The bathroom is totally re done with random tiles and all amenities. The bedroom has a tongue and groove wood floor that I "played" with after a staining mishap. (Don't believe you can stain and seal with one product and don't stain boards outside on a hot/sunny day!) Queen bed, good reading lights of course. There is a closet complete with cozy robes and a dresser. There is a totally private rear landscaped walled back courtyard garden with table/chairs and a BBQ. The patio is flagstone with a large shade structure. As with all my properties Casa Azul is dog friendly I provide dog sheets to cover loveseat and bed as well as mutt mitts for clean up. Dog fee is $10 per dog per night which should be added at time of booking. If you choose to stay more than 30 nights I offer a generous 50% discount and $100 per pet per stay fee. This casita is part of a compound with a main house (Casa Grande VRBO 860840) with three bedrooms/two baths and another Casita (Casa Verde Vrbo 920144) one bedroom available. All can be rented separately or can sleep a group of 2. Each space has a private entry and private wall garden courtyard. The only space that is shared is the full laundry room which is available for all guests. All have off street parking. This entire downtown compound was featured on the 2017 Taos Home & Garden Tour. On a Saturday in August I got to show off my style to 500 tour goers! If Casa Azul is booked for your dates please look at Casa Verde Vrbo 920144 which is very similar and in the same compound.
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$10 per night per dog pet fee. Mutt mitts and dog sheets provided
Important information
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Property Registration Number STR-00150
Property # 797997vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Taos
Located in Taos, this cottage is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kit Carson Park and Carson National Forest, while Taos Historic Museums and Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center are cultural highlights. Twirl Toystore and Playspace and Taos Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Kit Carson Home and Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Kit Carson Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Smith's Fuel Center - 12 min walk
Tomorrow and Tomorrow - 9 min walk
Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - 15 min walk
The Alley Cantina - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Casa Azul/Charming Downtown Casita pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Casa Azul/Charming Downtown Casita?
As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Azul/Charming Downtown Casita on 10 Oct 2026 start from AU$390, 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 Casa Azul/Charming Downtown Casita?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casa Azul/Charming Downtown Casita?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Azul/Charming Downtown Casita?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Casa Azul/Charming Downtown Casita located?
Located in the heart of Taos, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Historic Ledoux Street, Harwood Museum of Art and Blumenschein Home and Museum. Harwood Foundation Museum and Navajo Gallery are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had originally booked Casa Azul, but accidentally booked the wrong dates. When I contacted Melissa she was very understanding and graciously offered one of her other properties, Casita Juliet, that was available. The space was delightful, and even closer to the event we were attending. We would definitely book with Melissa again.
Loved our stay! Very cute accommodations and close to everything. Melissa has a knack for decorating and made the space so cozy and welcoming! Will definitely return to Taos!
A totally relaxing and fun stay. A quiet neighborhood on an ultra-quiet street. Within easy walking distance to the plaza for great eats and to a grocery store. Casa Azul is small, but just right for two adults and a boxer dog who enjoyed herself as much as we did. A clean, comfortable and well-stocked dog-friendly home away from home.
Spent a splendid week and a half at Casa Azul — a very special place! Mere blocks from Taos Plaza, yet very quiet and private. All modern appliances in kitchen and bathroom, with lovely design touches throughout. Beautiful and large back patio. Melissa is very helpful and responsive. I can’t recommend Casa Azul more highly and would definitely stay there again!
This is an adorable cozy property just a 10 minute walk to downtown Taos. It is quirky, beautiful, comfortable with a lovely outside space for enjoying the season. Don’t be a fool , rent this place!!!
We stayed in Casa Azul for two nights. Melissa has thought of everything—or doggie used the do blankets, we enjoyed the yard and the short walk to the square. Taos is a great place to visit and this property was darling.
Melissa has created/curated a lovely casita in the heart of Taos. Easy walking distance to the plaza with all the shops and restaurants.
Casita was very clean and cozy.
Casa Azul was the perfect spot for us in Taos. A quiet place to relax close and convenient to the plaza and everything else. We loved the outdoor space and Melissa's creative and funky designs inside and out. We'd definately stay there again.
The little condo was quiet, private, and very comfortable. Loved it!!
Margaret D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Melissa /Taos mgr.
Some women collect shoes, some collect husbands, but I seem to collect houses! Each of my properties has a personality and great potential for vacation rentals. I love the planning, the remodeling, the collaborations with my crew and the results are just so much fun! They are all "seat of the pants"! I never have blueprints or a clue as to what I am doing. I always have a vision and see the potential of what I have bought and what I can do although the process is always a challenge...
Why they chose this property
I saw this property this last summer when my real estate agent/friend Cynthia told me about a fourplex right downtown that needed work, but would be a great project for me. I saw it and knew she was right. There are four units on this downtown property. The main house is three bedrooms/teo baths. Then there are three little separate little casita/houses. Each has a private entry, walled rear courtyards and just great spaces. I had a presale inspection and the 49 page report should have been a clue. Past work was done badly, but I knew it had so much potential and I was right.
What makes this property unique
I saw this property and knew what a great find it was. Individual guests can stay here and enjoy what I do, have privacy, rear courtyard gardens or a large group could rent the entire compound, socialize and gather in the main house yet everyone have their own space, bedroom and bath. Add to this, it's a dead end one block street so very quiet and walk to everything.
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