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Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way

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A wooden gate with a metal gate, surrounded by a stone pathway and colorful flowers. - Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way (Taos)
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small wall clock. - Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way (Taos)
A dining area with a table set for two, chairs, a ceiling fan, a kitchen area with cabinets, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains. - Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way (Taos)
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Escape to the quiet charm of Casita Rael, a serene retreat within walking distance to Taos Town Plaza. Enjoy beautiful sunsets from the dining area, explore the surrounding orchard grass field on foot or discover local art and culture at nearby museums like Harwood Museum and Kit Carson Museum.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way

  • This Casita is within walking distance to the Historical Taos Town Plaza. Sits on its own fenced yard, plenty of privacy. Tired of the hustle, noise, traffic, this Casita is located on a quiet dead end street. It is perfect for a single or couple who relishes in beautiful surroundings, both landscape wise and art wise. Within walking distance to the Harwood Museum, Kit Carson Museum, Popular Bent Street and areas of plenty shops, galleries, Pubs, restaurants and much more. Casita Rael has its own two car parking lot. View the most beautiful sunsets from the comfort of the Dining area. Feel like taking a walk? Casita Rael is built on a two acre field of orchard grass which lends itself to walks or sometimes, making friends with a horse or cows which may pasture at the field in mid summer.
    Casita Rael is fully furnished including art-work, Taos Pueblo Pottery, and a book shelf full of books about Taos‘ rich Cultural Heritage and other books which together will surely inspire the imagination. Compared to other short term rentals in the Taos town limits, Casita Rael’s rates are reasonable and the tenant has the option and rates for renting Casita Rael by the month if so desired.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

About the area

Located in Taos, this holiday home is in the city centre. Blumenschein Home and Museum and D.H. Lawrence Ranch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rio Grande Gorge State Park and Kit Carson Park. Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center and Twirl Toystore and Playspace are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating. Visit our Taos travel guide
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Taos, NM

What's nearby

  • A rustic wooden door and a weathered wooden barrel against a textured wall.
    Taos Historic Museums
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Taos Plaza
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • D.H. Lawrence Ranch
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kit Carson Park
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Smith's Fuel Center
    15 min walk
  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Whataburger
    3 min drive
  • La Terraza De Taos Cocina
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way located?

Located in the heart of Taos, this holiday home is within a 10-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.

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Casita Rael, an Art lovers get-a-way Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little Casita suited me perfectly for an extended stay in Taos. It had plenty of room for me and easily accomodated 2 people when i had a guest. Its a 10 minute walk to the downtown square and a 30 minute drive to Taos Ski Valley. The photos in the listing do not do it justice. For example the little kitchen was clean, well stocked with appliances and dishes, and i really enjoyed cooking in it. The casita has large windows facing south and west allowing a flood of warm winter sun in and at the same time were shielded from view of any neighbors (of which there are few.) The Taos sunsets in winter were a beautiful almost spiritual experience most nights. The nighttime sky was dark and full of stars and planets. I truly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 167 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Wonderful Place, Wonderful Town

Just a "Special" place.....on a quiet street, nicely decorated and just plain comfortable.... Hosts were wonderful - helpful but not invasive at all... Taos is great....will be back again....
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

colin I.

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

Quite and comfortable house

A fantastic place to stay while in Taos. The house is in a very quite street and is in easy walking distance to Taos Plaza. The house has everything that you need as is a very relaxing home. If we come back to Taos, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

My month-long stay at Casita Rael

I rented this property for just over a month to enjoy the skiing and art scene in Taos. It was everything I wanted. Close to all the locations I was interested in, but also secluded & private.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

David and Petra

David and Petra were wonderful property owners, and attentive to every need. The location of the casita was very convenient and within walking distance to all I needed. The casita was well stocked and definitely included everything you needed.
Stayed 44 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Peaceful Stay

The casita is quiet and feels like you are staying in the country even though it is very close to the plaza. I loved my walk every morning down the dead end road. The casita is clean and decorated nicely. Thanks to the owners for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 36 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Wonderful Casita in Taos

We had a wonderful time at this casita. Nice space close to town but in the country. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Excellent Casita in Taos

This was the perfect location for my 2-week stay in Taos, reconnecting with an area I love but which I hadn't the opportunity to enjoy in 35 years. Very conveniently located in a quiet, lovely neighborhood and only a 15 minute walk to the plaza, I couldn't have asked for a better location, a more comfortable lodging, or more accommodating hosts!! Thank you Dave & Petra; I look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Great Taos Getaway

Casita Rael was perfect for a weeklong getaway. The house itself is very Taos traditional - adobe outside, and painted in traditional southwestern colors and art patterns within. The furniture isn't fancy, but neither are my wife and I. It is quite comfortable and very clean; that's what counts. Outside, the front yard is well gardened, shaded with several cottonwood trees, and very comfortable to sit in and read in the heat of the day. The house is on a tiny dead-end street with a large field directly behind it. Thus, there are practically no city or traffic noises; blissfully quiet. The house is located near several major art galleries and about 10 minutes walk from Taos Plaza. You can enjoy the arts district without even starting your car. Dave and Petra, the owners, live next door. They're not in your business all the time, but are there if you need them. And they are delightfully friendly and helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

Very convenient location.

Owner, David, was very helpful in giving us suggestions of places to eat or stay. Home was comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved watching the Magpies build a nest near the casita!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

Sweet casita!

Lovely little 3 room spot with a sunny private garden in front and sunset views in back, ona quiet dead end road away from the touristy bustle of the plaza. Wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anders T.

Great stay

Perfect location, no nonsense and great value.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Great casita near downtown Taos.

We had a wonderful stay at this cute, clean casita. Kitchen has everything you need to cook your dinners. Bed was comfy. Cable and internet. Friendly owners are next door and responsive if you need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lela "Penny" H.

Loved Casita Rael!!

We had a wonderful stay at Casita Rael. David and Petra met us at the casita as soon as we arrived, even though we were later than expected due to the weather. The casita was large and well furnished. We felt at home right away. We had snow for several days and David would come over in the mornings and clean off our sidewalk. He was also very helpful with sightseeing ideas. We fell in love with Taos and are already planning another trip back. When we go, we will definitely try to stay at Casita Rael!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bert B.

Great!

Great stay, convenient location although not quite an easy walk to the plaza in cold weather, Dave was a great host, nice cozy casita at a fair price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

curt w.

Casita has everything you need. Dave and Petra were warm, welcoming and very helpful.

Charming location with a view. Casita kitchen is well equipped. TV, DVD and internet worked even during a snow storm. Our visit was cut short by medical, but we will hope to stay again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Peaceful Getaway

Lovely quiet location and convenient to everything in Taos. The casita was clean and has a bright cozy feel with lots of plants, books, and local magazines for sight seeing. Dave and Petra were also wonderful and I enjoyed our chats.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donna R.

A rustic gym.

The owners are very nice and responsive to communication. This property is centrally located and close to the plaza. It is a rustic gym, well equipped and met all our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Wonderful!

Quiet location, nicely decorated. David and Petra were wonderful to work with. We'd stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen & Dwight W.

a delightful casita

the owner created a little art piece ... a hidden treasure in taos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice C.

Excellent stay within walking distance to town

cute and cozy, rhis little casita is a great place to stay and won't eat your budget. The hosts are wonderful and will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Petra or David R.

Great place, great sunsets!

This is a very cozy place in a quiet setting. It has its own parking area, it's own yard, it was perfect for our getaway. Close to everything, very centralized.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Winnie F.

Sweet Casita, steal of a deal

We were in Taos celebrating my 60th birthday and wanted a place close enough to walk around town but still have some private outdoor space. This Casita was perfect...very charming and romantic with a beautiful well cared for front yard with flower beds and numerous sitting areas. The Casita and neighborhood felt safe and welcoming....in fact this Casita had the same homey feel of our house 30 years ago. The host lives next door and was available when we arrived and extremely considerate and thoughtful in asking when it was convenient for him to access the water in the yard. The Casita was very clean and you could feel the care and pride the owners took in their property. Walking to the plaza was very convenient....you do have to be careful for the few blocks there isn't a sidewalk but there is plenty of room on the side of the road to walk. What a terrific find! I hesitate to write such a good review as we definitely plan to stay here again. In the evenings we sat out front til the house cooled down (it was a bit warm in the Casita in the late afternoons as Taos was unusually hot while we were there...a fan in the bedroom was all that was needed to sleep as Taos gets very cool at night.) While sitting outside you could hear a rooster crowing, cows mooing, many birds chirping and swooping down from the massive old trees on the property to splash in the birdbath. You could hear children in the distance playing and family/friends gathered for BBQ...really a nice little neighborhood on a dead end street but only 1/2 mile to the plaza. This place is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul Y.

one of the best of Taos

comfortable and cozy with ample room and furnishings
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Ultimate Get a way!

My stay at this Casita was the best! I would walk into Town and visit shops, have coffee at a fantastic coffee shop off the Plaza and leisurely tour the shops and sites. I would then walk back and delve into the many good books available to read. Evenings would offer magnificent sunsets, each evenings sunset different and captivating. I am definitely returning next year!