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

Holiday home in Taos with kitchen and balcony

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Step into the authentic Southwest charm of Blue Elk Casa, where adobe walls, viga ceilings, and kiva fireplaces create a warm atmosphere. Unwind in this historic compound just one block from Taos Plaza’s vibrant food scene and shops.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Blue Elk Casa Enclosed Patio Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk Plaza
Blue Elk Casa Enclosed Patio Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk Plaza
1475-46991

About the area

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. Twirl Toystore and Playspace and Kakawa Chocolate House are also worth visiting.
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Taos, NM

What's nearby

  • Taos Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taos Historic Museums - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taos Mountain Casino - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Earthships - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smith's Fuel Center - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tomorrow and Tomorrow - ‬5 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.

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.

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Reviews

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed out stay very much. House was clean and quiet. In the Upstairs Apartment, the Ceiling Fan doesn't work, Kitchen light didn't work, and more than one wash cloth is needed in the bathroom. Downstairs the coffee pot must need cleaning, takes an hour to perk, and the ground fault in the kitchen didn't work.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Michele B.

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

Family Vacation

Overall we were pleased with the rental and its proximity to the plaza and restaurants. The house was clean and spacious. Our only issue was the parking. We were aware ahead of time that it was possible no street parking would be available but parking passes would be provided. Unfortunately, only two parking passes are provided. We rented both the up and down for our large party and had 3 cars. I reached out to the caretaker with no solution other than “watch for a car to leave” which never happened the first day. We had to park our car 2 streets over in a parking lot hoping it didn’t get towed. We spent our time the next day stalking the street parking and had to leave one of ours cars parked the remainder of our visit to secure safe parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

nitin b., Albuquerque

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

This place is perfect!

We loved our stay at the Blue Elk Casa! There were 7 of us in our group, we rented the upstairs and downstairs units. Plenty of room but super cozy. It's right in town so we were able to walk everywhere. Kitchen is fully stocked, beds are comfortable, hot tub was amazing after a snowfall. Communication with property manager was easy and helpful. Can't say enough good things about this place! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Destiny G.

Perfect place for a group + pups!

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: Everything about our stay was perfect! We were a group of 5 with two dogs and had MORE than enough room to spread out (realistically this place could easily hold 8 adults without feeling the slightest bit cramped). The location to town, the ski resort, hiking, groceries, etc. simply could not be beat and our group all agreed we would be overjoyed to stay here for future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

erin G.

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

Great location!

Great location just a block from the plaza and a quick 30 min drive to Taos Ski Valley. They had everything we needed. One room ran a bit cold but there was a portable heater so that solved that issue. Beds could be a bit comfier, but I feel like every rental’s beds aren’t the best. Only other heads up is the book units key is particular, so you have to get to know it’s temperament. 😆 We had a great stay! The jacuzzi was clean and hot for us. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Great home and location rental in Taos, New Mexico!

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 Blue Elk Casa in Taos was a wonderful experience, convenient to the plaza area, restaurants and shopping. This home made one feel a part of the community and local culture one would expect to experience in New Mexico. The grounds and interior were spacious, comfortable, and decorated in true southwest style. I would recommend Premiere Properties to anyone vacationing in the Taos area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Taos visit

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Blue Elk is in a wonderful location; the house is very close to the plaza. The upstairs gets pretty warm in the afternoon. If you are only renting half of the house I would suggest the lower half because there is only one bathroom upstairs.

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Cozy and convenient

I rented the up and down for my two sisters, their husbands, my wife, and my mom. The location is just off the Taos square where there are plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from. The bedrooms were roomy and comfortable. The kitchen/living area is not huge, so having all 7 of us there at once was a little tight, but not too bad. We enjoyed taking in the sights around Taos, travelling to Santa Fe, the Taos Pueblo, the Gorge, and Red River. Parking for more than 2 vehicles can be a challenge. There was a parking pass for a nearby church which could have used a little explaining from the host. Overall, a very nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Sweet adobe getaway next to the Plaza in Taos

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was a wonderful respite and very private despite the location. The garden and hot tub were well used, and the barbecue came in handy for a Saturday meal. The t.v. equipment was dated and hard to figure out, but you are a loser if you are watching a lot of t.v. in Taos! ;-) Get a life and go up in the mountains or something.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W., REDMOND

Lovely Comfortable Quiet Casa Only A Short Walk to Plaza

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: Some girlfriends and I rented both the upstairs and downstairs units for a girls' getaway. We couldn't have been happier. Very comfortable beds. Beautifully appointed rooms with comfortable furniture and local art. Great kitchen downstairs and convenient kitchenette upstairs. Caretaker was very responsive and helpful. We highly recommend Blue Elk Casa and hope to return in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We were 4 couples and the space was perfect for our needs. It was nice to have the separation of the units so we weren't on top of each other the whole stay, and plenty of room for us all to hang out together on either patio when we wanted to. Cutely decorated. The upstairs kitchen area is way smaller which we weren't expecting but made work. Very small fridge so we were happy to be able to put extra food in the downstairs unit. The location to town can't be beat. During our stay the lower level AC was not working which was a bit of a bummer, it did get pretty warm. But the pros made that easier to overlook and deal with. We would all come back and stay here again if we travel back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024