Entire home

Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo

Escape to nature's beauty at Sky Nest where clouds roll from mountains across sage and juniper lands toward rocky gashes leading down to the Rio Grande.

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Smart TV
Miscellaneous
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo

Amazing 360 Degree Views
Beautiful Viewing Deck
Sunrise over the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range
Sunset over the Rio Grande Gorge
15 minutes to Town of Taos
25 minutes to Taos Ski Valley
Rio Grande Gorge Recreation Access
Hot Springs
Steam Room Shower
Hand Made Tiles
Local Douglas Fir wood cladding
Gravel driveway off paved road for easy access, parking spot for two vehicles
Laundry, iron/ironing board
Green Building

Sky Nest is a locally designed and sourced green built home on the Hondo Mesa. Sky Nest offers an unparallelled natural setting to let you ground and connect in peace and privacy watching the clouds roll from the mountains out across the expanse of sage and juniper high desert lands, toward the rocky gashes leading down to the Rio Grande deep within its gorge. The living space is elevated above ground level to sit in the view. This home has one bedroom and one bathroom, a simple well-stocked kitchen for all your home cooking needs. The home is built on stilts and sits at 7,000 feet elevation with room for 1-4 guests.

This ultra-efficient sanctuary lets you appreciate and savor the nature all around you. Eco-consciousness and comfortable, you'll love your stay here.

Large picture windows perfectly frame 360 degree mountain views and flood the main room with warm light. Simple and elegant functional design makes this home relaxing and easy to operate. The living room includes a comfy sectional couch that contains a full-size sleeper sofa.

Kitchen amenities: Induction 2-burner stove, extra large toaster oven for baking. Microwave, coffee maker, and blender. Easy 2-stool breakfast bar is a great place to catch up on email before getting the day's adventure going or enjoy a sit-down dinner at the dining table. Bluetooth speaker provided to amplify your favorite tunes.

The queen bedroom is at the back of the home with optional privacy provided by a large natural wood barn door. A private bathroom with steam shower with window provides total private relaxation.

Enjoy time on the deck in every season watching the landscape, birds and butterflies out across the vista. An outdoor grill, dining table, string lights and and the stars above let you enjoy a little outdoor living space in addition to the interior of the home.

Primary Suite: Queen Bed, Private Bath with Steam Shower
Other Sleeping Options: Full Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

Details about the home: 
Designed by Joaquin Karcher of Zero E Design
Stylish, eco-friendly design
Constructed using blackened Douglas Fir
Rainscreen facade cladding
Double wall construction with cellulose insulation
Lunos e2 Heat Recovery Ventilation System
Handmade tiles fired in Mexico and designed by Ayse Design

This home has mini-split air conditioning and heat system. The home is well-regulated and there are are very few hot days of summer. The electric baseboard heaters and a few electric portalble heaters will cut even the coldest chill during the winter.

Property manager

Greg and Cat

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hunting 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

  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Arroyo Hondo, NM

What's nearby

  • Kit Carson Park - 15 min drive
  • Taos Plaza - 16 min drive
  • Earthships - 17 min drive
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 20 min drive
  • Earthship BioTecture - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KTAOS Solar Center - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sabroso - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Medley - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aceq - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from John Dunn Bridge and within 9 mi (15 km) of Carson National Forest and KTAOS Solar Center. Millicent Rogers Museum and Rottenstone Pottery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Second time stay and it was very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024