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Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain!

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain!

Nestled at the foot of Taos Mountain off the Valdez Rim Road, Stella Luna, our 1500 square foot, two bedroom, two bath home sits on a quiet lane. It's just 15 mins from the slopes of Taos Ski Valley, 15 mins from the Town of Taos & Taos Plaza, and 5 mins from the charming village of Arroyo Seco. Extraordinary views in all directions, high ceilings throughout, large windows, and a floor plan that offers both open space and privacy come together to create a home that graciously welcomes you back after a day of skiing, sightseeing, or shopping. In fact, if you're like us, you might never want to leave Stella Luna at all!

Our lovely home offers a spacious, master suite with a King bed, attached office/nursery, TV/DVD, a Jacuzzi bath, and walk-in closet & dressing area. The second bedroom, conveniently separated from the master by the common living space, comes with a queen bed & double futon, TV/DVD, and an amazing view of Taos Mtn. While the house can comfortably sleep four adults, it can easily accommodate two more on the sleeper sofa in the living room.

A cozy fire in the kiva fireplace will warm your bones while you dine or relax in the comfortable living area. Being travelers, cooks, and foodies ourselves, Stella Luna provides you with a well-equipped kitchen and a home tastefully decorated with furnishings, art and objects from near and far. A selection of movies, books, and games will help you unwind from your life in the real world. To soothe those aching limbs and enjoy our spectacular New Mexico skies, there's a hot tub on the back deck; from the SW facing portal you get views of the Truchas, El Pedernal (a leitmotif of Georgia O'Keeffe), sunsets, and the neighbor’s grazing cows.

We love children and they're welcome at Stella Luna. We'll work with you to provide you the amenities you need.

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Property manager

Sanjay Poovadan

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Stella Luna Lap Taos Mountain House
Stella Luna Lap Mountain House
Stella Luna Lap Taos Mountain
Stella Luna in the Lap of Taos Mountain!
Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! Arroyo Seco
Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! Private vacation home
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Stella Luna in the Lap of Taos Mountain!
Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! Taos
Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Taos, NM

What's nearby

  • Earthships - 20 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Taos Plaza - 21 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Taos Pueblo - 23 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 25 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KTAOS Solar Center - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sabroso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Medley - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! located?

This family-friendly Arroyo Seco vacation home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rottenstone Pottery and Carson National Forest. Manzanita Canyon Trailhead and KTAOS Solar Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Enjoyed it as much as the first visit! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

We had a great time—house was well equipped, quiet, and great for hanging out with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

We really enjoyed our 5 night stay. The location is perfect for hiking on nearby trails or just relaxing in the peace and quiet. We felt very welcome with flowers and wine on arrival and the overall warmth of the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Could not be more pleased with the beautiful home and the gracioushost Stella Luna truly has everything you need for a relaxing, quiet vacation. And Taos is just a few miles away if you want a bit more excitement. You will love it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10

Beautiful home with everything you could ask for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Stunning location, beautiful living space, great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

We love this location to get to Taos Ski Valley. It was a beautiful property and had everything we needed to be comfortable. We appreciated the hospitality and stocked spices, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Lovely warm home located perfectly between Taos and TSV. The house is very cozy and well stocked with lots of goodies left for us like fruit, fresh bread, eggs, coffee, etc. Everything is of high quality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Lovely and peaceful with amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Close enough to town to explore all the wonderful shops, galleries and dining (if you don't feel like cooking), but remote enough for a restful retreat. I enjoyed being able to explore the surrounding areas and have a 'base camp' to return to for a nice hot tub under the stars. Super friendly and responsive host. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We stayed for just over a week. It was quiet and comfortable. Fireplace, hot tub, roomy comfortable furnishings. We also appreciated the decor. Would stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The place was excellent. Great location for skiing and getting into Taos. Kitchen was well equipped and everything in the house was so well done. We totally would stay again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The house is lovely and very comfortable for 4 adults. The location is great for touring the Taos area. We had a wonderful and relaxing week in this guest house.

10/10

This is a lovely home, exactly as advertised - perhaps even better. My husband, two children, and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and appreciated the lovely hosts. Beds are very comfortable and kitchen well equipped. Location was great. Hot tub seemed new and was really nice. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Dan & I enjoyed our time at Stella Luna--great hosts, lovely views, convenient location, peace & quiet. We usually stay in Taos proper, but now will return to Stella Luna for future visits.

10/10

Great house. Very welcoming. Good location. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Loved this home. It was extremely comfortable inside, and it had a variety of outside spaces to enjoy the spectacular mountain and sky views all around. The hot tub was very special. We could not have asked for better, and hope to return some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Stayed at Stella Luna for a week with my spouse and another couple. The house was gorgeous and comfortable. Sanjay & Bettina were gracious and helpful. The neighborhood is quiet and rural, but very close to Taos. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

We enjoyed our stay at Stella Luna and would definitely come back. It's a very peaceful, quiet setting. The views from the hot tub at night are just fantastic. The house is well stocked. Bettina made sure everything was ready including some fresh cut flowers on the dining table and fresh fruit. Great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We enjoyed Stella Luna and highly recommend it. We have been going to Taos for 10 years and have stayed in a different vacation rentals and this ranks high on the list. The home was laid out nicely for two couples as my wife and I were joined by another couple for part of our stay.

10/10

Quiet and located near trailheads, Arroyo Seco, and Taos. When my husband called to ask for the shade sails to be adjusted so that the anchor points wouldn't bang against the house, they had it fixed in 24 hours. Betttina met us and supplied local food supplies and wine to help us settle in. All around great property and management team.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

A great place for two couples. Would also be fine for a family. There was a bowl of fruit, a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine, a bouquet of flowers, with a local salsa and eggs in the fridge. We were amazed! Convenient location and easy to get to Taos. We highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10

What a wonderful place to get away from it all. Stella Luna is a beautiful, well appointed home in a peaceful and serene location. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and the lovely flowers, swarms of hummingbirds, star filled skies and frogs croaking us to sleep were the cherry on top. Check in and check out we’re fast and easy. Appreciated the fresh fruit, and delicious blue corn tortilla chips and salsa to snack on. We not only felt like guest, but like we were wanted there. I would love to stay at Stella Luna again the next time we are in the Taos area. Thanks for a fabulous long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Sanjay and Marah were most gracious and welcoming to Stella Luna. Their home was impeccable, with wonderful views of the mountains, and a lovely country ambiance. They were most helpful with information about local activities, hunting, restaurants, and shopping. We look forward to returning to Taos and the Poovadans.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

A great house and Sanjay is a great host as well. The house is a joy, beautifully decorated, serene, and well stocked with all the essentials, including expresso machine, books, DVDs, games, and a welcome basket with wine as well. Beautiful area as the foot of the sacred mountain with fabulous views -- but just a short drive into Taos or up to the ski basin as well. Highly recommended.

10/10

I don't think we ever have stayed at a better-equipped rental. We could have stayed for a month and never wanted for anything. The house gave us lots of space to relax, read and just plain chill. The kitchen was well-equipped. Bettina met us and showed us all we needed. The locale was peaceful. The only sounds in the morning were red-winged blackbirds, and at night the sound of crickets. It was a delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023