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

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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
  • Hot Tub
  • 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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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 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

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 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

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 neighborhood

Located in Taos, this vacation 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
  • ‪Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mantes Chow Cart - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tomorrow and Tomorrow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room - ‬4 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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is steps 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

Kilian D.

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

Really great stay!

Amazing spot. Clean. Great location. Friendly property manager and easy check-in/out. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corki M.

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

Taos

A perfect example of Taos architecture! Had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

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

Perfect location

We had come here for the Wine Festival and the location was perfectly positioned close to shops and restaurants!! Lots of good food and shopping. We want to come back in the summer and enjoy all the outdoor activities 🤩
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

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

Sue V.

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

Great house

Such a cute house! It worked out great for our group. We enjoyed the hot tub and patio and it's within walking distance to the plaza.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tessa J.

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

Girls Trip

The property was beautiful and perfect for our girls getaway. We were comfortable and the location was perfect. The property manager responded quickly to my question. I will definitely recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrick O.

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

B day

what a wonderful place and taos is a great town .The house was perfect for the family.We will be back. Thank you. Patrick
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 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

Lauren H.

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

Our Favorite Taos Home

This is our second time to stay in the Blue Elk Casa and again we are incredibly happy with our experience. 1. The location is superb, 2. The double unit is perfect for traveling with family as you can have your own spaces, and 3. The hosts are very communicative, helpful, kind, and go above and beyond to accommodate your needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Wonderful, perfect stay

We loved every single thing about this property, from the location, to the little outdoor patio, to the hot tub, to the beautifully decorated interior. Two sweet casitas with everything. You could need and all kinds of extra amenities, like soft blankets and great art. The property manager was repsonaive and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Excellent Location - Outstanding Property

This place is clearly managed very well, and well stocked with those things you often have to run out and get (paper towels, kleenex etc). Spotlessly clean, and of course, the art and architecture are spectacular. You can't ask for a better location to the Plaza, yet its enough off the beaten path to be nicely quiet at night. Just a few minutes, and you have dozens of lovely dining and shopping options. Would highly recommend and would book again. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

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

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