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A Wilderness Perch in the Pines

Condo with kitchen, steps from Taos Ski Valley

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Experience the magic of Taos Ski Valley at Vail 1, a cozy condo with a three-sided fireplace and leather furnishings. Perfect for family time or relaxation, this ski-in-ski-out retreat offers comfortable beds, a fully equipped kitchen and easy access to the Children's Ski school - Rio Hondo Learning Center.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

A Wilderness Perch in the Pines

Newly Remodeled 2 Bedroom with Fireplace

Ski-In-Ski-Out Condo at Taos just off the slopes. Large living area, with 40" smart TV with leather sofa seating and new recliner makes it easy for everyone to get comfortable. Family time, or us-time, you'll make yourself right at home.

Large living area with three sided fireplace, leather furnishings and wood floors. 2 bedrooms, one with bunks. Snow Bear is lucky to be one of the few locations to have ski in ski out on the lower front side of the resort, just a short slide on the ski-out trail or quick hike down the road to the Children's Ski school - Rio Hondo Learning Center will get you on the Rueggli beginner lift to the base of lift 1, or the enclosed gondola to the Base area which drops guests at the top of Sutton Place. Vail 1 is a wonderful location featuring a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and one full bathroom.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Taos Ski Valley, NM

What's nearby

  • Taos Ski Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Al's Run Ski Lift - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lost Lake - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Taos Plaza - 31 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

  • Angel Fire, NM (AXX) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bavarian - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪192 at The Blake - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taos Ale House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cid’s - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Black Diamond Espresso - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Wilderness Perch in the Pines pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Wilderness Perch in the Pines?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Wilderness Perch in the Pines?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Wilderness Perch in the Pines located?

Situated in a rural location, this condo building is steps from Taos Ski Valley and Carson National Forest. Al's Run Ski Lift and Lost Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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A Wilderness Perch in the Pines Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JC P.

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

Great location Great Stay

The stay was great that staff was even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Grace N.

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

Great location and huge spot!

This place was great! So close to everything and up a cute hill behind the fire station a little separated from the main village. The place had great furnishings and was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle G.

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

Easy walk to the Gondola!

This place is great for skiers & non skiers. Was a short walk to the Gondala that takes you right into the Mountain Village. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Good experience.

Good experience overall but please watch your head when getting out of the shower/tub combo so that you don't smack it on the protruding shelf.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Diana V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed

Was not as cleaned as i expected, pictures on walls and some furniture were dusty, i liked i could communicate with owner with a fast response, didn't like the location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

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

Great Stay need to update ski on part

Great stay and great support from the property manager. The website needs to be updated. The property is a ski off property however due to construction the property is no longer a ski on property. That said great place to stay. Awesome location and great services. Beds super comfortable and the property was well equipped. Support staff and customer service was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

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

Great Condo Perfect location

We really enjoyed the ski condo. It was warm and cozy. It had everything we needed in the kitchen. Kids loved the bunk bed. Great location! It was just down the road from the ski school. My only complaint was the queen bed mattress had a dip in the middle. My husband and I kept rolling down and sunk into the middle of the bed and waking each other up. Other than that we loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John J., Austin

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

Great for family spring break skiing.

Greg the property manager was very responsive to our requests, like how to use the fireplace. The unit was very clean and comfortable for our family of five. The only thing I would not consider this property as easy ski in/out unless you ski down the roads, which can get muddy and rocky when the snow melts. Instead just take a five minute walk down the hill to the Rio Hondo ski school, catch the gondola for free and your at the base of Taos. Waking home up the hill is a little harder after a full day skiing. Make sure you rent a locker for your entire stay at Taos Rentals for your snow boots storage while you ski, and store your skis there overnight. We would stay at this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Justin S.

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

Great Place for a Small Group

A few friends and I did a short trip to Taos to ski. We typically stay at a hotel in the village but it was booked up. So we found this place. Overall the place was perfect for us. Heater worked, bed was comfortable, kitchen was nice, wi-fi was decent. Having said that, it was not the easiest place to find, even with step by step instructions. Also if you plan on arriving late, the main parking lot fills up quickly, so you will likely need to park at the overflow lot. Second, while the ski area is within walking distance, it is not ski in and ski out. You are required to walk down a road. Not the easiest thing with ski boots. Overall, it is a nice place and close to skiing, but it is not as easy as the listing implies.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

john h.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Overall Ok but there were some issues

The arrival and stay instructions from the property manager were thorough. Thank you for good communication upfront. When we arrived, the check in was easy. The property was clean for the most part. Some issues were reported to the property manager and the property manager fixed the issues quickly. I was surprised I needed to report those issues. Pros were: the condo was close to the ski village, it had a warm and comfortable living space, skiing on the mountain was great and the lines moved at a good pace.Cons were: the drive up the mountain to get to the condo was not fun (we had to install tire chains but this warning was provided), the mattresses were not comfortable, the ski village had limited access to groceries and such so bring everything you need before go up the mountain. I recommend that some new mattresses be purchased so everyone doesn’t roll to the middle.Neutral comments: we did not need to do laundry so we don't have any feedback on that.The last item to report is that what I was charged by Vrbo was greater than the total invoice shown on Vrbo and no regund was received. So, I guess I won't choose this condo the next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The setting in Taos ski valley was amazing. The condo itself left some to be desired. To begin with, it is advertised as "ski in/ski out" which it definitely was not - at least not when we were there. It is only ski out if the learning center is open and you can catch the beginner lift to the main ski area, but the lift wasn't running so we weren't able to utilize that perk. Also, we couldn't figure out which cat track would have brought us back to the condo - so a highlighted map of which trail to take to get back would have been very helpful. The parking is extremely limited and inadequate snow removal made it even worse. The pictures of the place on VRBO do NOT match the actual living space that we arrived in. The kitchen does not have a nice island with chairs as pictured, but rather has a small table with 2 older chairs and 2 metal folding chairs. The baseboard heater in the bunkbed room does not work and left our guests cold. Also, when we first arrived and opened the door, there was a strong sewage odor that we thought might have been left behind by the recent water issues Taos had experienced, but upon further inspection found that a prior tenant had left unflushed feces and toilet paper in the toilet. Overall, the location of this property is nice because you do not have to leave the ski valley, but it is misrepresented in its advertising.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023