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Eastern Star Retreat - Open Plan, well-appointed home with mountain views.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

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

Eastern Star Retreat - Open Plan, well-appointed home with mountain views.

Beautiful Adobe-style, custom home with magnificent panoramic view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Slow down. Take in the scenery. Step outside and enjoy the crimson hues of the mountain range at every sunrise and sunset , or just stay cozy inside and gaze at nature from our walls of windows. After a hard day on the ski slope or from hiking, relax in the bubbly hot tub, read your favorite book by the fireplace, or sip your favorite drink on east-facing portals.

This well-appointed, comfortable home tastefully displays a collection of southwest pottery, paintings, lightings, custom stained-glass artwork and other collectibles in every room. It offers 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths.

The home is located in the coveted Blueberry Hill area, next to one of Taos’ main paved roads. No 4WD or lengthy drive on spine-jolting gravel roads is involved! Home sits high on a 5-acre lot with privacy fence. It is 5.5 miles from Taos Plaza and a quick, easy drive to restaurants, shops, sights, and outdoor recreational activities including fly fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, snowboarding, white water rafting, and golfing.

The first master bedroom is complete with a wood-burning fireplace and an en suite bath with double sinks. The second master bedroom also sports an en suite full bath with double sinks. Both en suite baths have large walk-in shower for easy, convenient access. The third bathroom is located next door to the third bedroom, and it has a bathtub and shower combo. All bedrooms and bathrooms come with luxurious linens and towels.

The spacious 21' x 25' great room truly speaks to quality family time as it provides multiple seating areas and a collection of table games for the young and old. The house has an ideal chef's kitchen. All sorts of cookware, cooking utensils and serving dishes are provided for any size meal sharing.

Eastern Star Retreat is a single level, modern, custom-built adobe-style home. No sunken living room or baths like many homes in this area. No steps or spiral staircase to climb or maneuver. Certainly, convenient and safe home features for all members of the family.

The radiant floor heating system under the Saltillo tiles provides gentle, even, warm air throughout home in the winter months. In the warmer months, the evaporative cooling system naturally changes the warm, dry air of this region into cool, moist air inside the home.

You will feel instantly welcome and pleased as you enter the house and are presented with a foyer, a fireplace and a majestic mountain view. A true family get-away vacation! In the event you find the need to stay connected with the information highway, the high-speed fiber optic internet is in place for you.

Eastern Star is the perfect retreat for ALL seasons.

Eastern Star Retreat special offer: book for 7 nights and get one night free!

Property manager

Trinh Le

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Note from host: Table games available, for the young and old
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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

About the neighborhood

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El Prado, NM

What's nearby

  • Earthships - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Taos Historic Museums - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Taos Plaza - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Taos Pueblo - 9 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KTAOS Solar Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Michael's Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Orlando's New Mexican Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastern Star Retreat - Open Plan, well-appointed home with mountain views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eastern Star Retreat - Open Plan, well-appointed home with mountain views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eastern Star Retreat - Open Plan, well-appointed home with mountain views.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eastern Star Retreat - Open Plan, well-appointed home with mountain views. located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of KTAOS Solar Center, Millicent Rogers Museum, and Earthships. San Francisco de Asís Church is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Eastern Star Retreat - Open Plan, well-appointed home with mountain views. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam R., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Return visit to Eastern Star, always love it. Very relaxing, close to town, perfect layout for a family gathering. Definitely will come again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Way nicer than the pictures and a great place for a weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taos
lovely home well equipped close to Taos. Great views and great restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eastern Star Gazing
Very beautiful location, all amenities provided, charming home
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melisa I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family escape
Loved the convenience of the location to town with the beautiful quiet star gazing nights. Beautiful home with a perfect setup for family to end the evening after Taos adventures from the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Thanksgiving
We had a wonderful time in your home. When it snowed the Friday after Thanksgiving the view was like looking at a postcard. We look forward to staying again the next time we are in Taos.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sister’s Trip
The property was more than we expected. We had a great time in the Taos area, so much to take in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Gainesville Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eastern Star Retreat
Lovely stay . Home very clean , organized and homey .Trihn quickly responded to my question.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Beautiful House!
Our family of 5 had a wonderful time in Taos and this house was perfect for us. Spacious, clean and beautifully decorated in New Mexican decor. Made our trip so relaxing and easy. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H., Rockport, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
We stayed at this lovely home while attending Michael Hearne’s Big Barn Dance. The owners have thought of every detail in making our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The home is beautifully furnished and is located close enough to Taos to be there in 10 minutes but far away enough to see the stars at night! The Mountain View was beautiful from everywhere in the house. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

judy b.

Great vacation spot
We had a wonderful time at eastern star retreat. It was nice having 3 bathrooms. Everything was clean and the house was well equipped.The hot tub was perfect on the cool nights and very clean. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT!!!
Beautiful home with quick access to the slopes and downtown shops. Could not have been better for our family of seven. Loved the hot tub and all this home had to offer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual girls trip
We had a great time! The house was beautiful. Decorated very nicely. Beautiful views of the mountains and a hot tub! Thank you! We made great memories here, plenty of room for all eight of us.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Perfect and Beautiful Base Camp for Northern New Mexico
We spent a week at the Eastern Star. It was wonderful. The place had everything we needed and our hosts were very responsive to the questions we hit them with. It was a great location to explore the region from. Our kids already asked when we are coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

A lovely home near Taos!
The house was fabulously decorated and had all the amenities we could ever want. It's very close to town (about 10 minutes or less) and to the ski village (about 20 minutes). We'd definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Another great visit
Third trip to Eastern Star and it was fantastic as always. New high speed internet was great for movies and for the kids. Thanks again for making such a wonderful place available
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and well equipped lodging
It was a great set up for two couples and another adult. Great living/dining area. We cooked in two nights and it was well equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen and otherwise.The decor was beautiful as well, and especially appreciated the Peruvian artifacts (one of our family is Peruvian). Hot tub was lovely way to come off the day. Mattresses and pillows not our preferred firmness (we go for hard beds and soft pillows) but in excellent shape.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Perfect location
My family and I had a wonderful time at Eastern Star Retreat. We loved the big, well-equipped kitchen and the privacy that the bedroom arrangement afforded. The beds were comfortable and having three full bathrooms meant everyone was accommodated well. We enjoyed watching the sun rise over the mountains in the mornings with our coffee. The location was perfect: close to Taos and the gorge. This was our second time staying at this house, and we would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janae L., Thornton, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious with Great Views
The house was very clean and well organized. Everything was labeled which made finding things very simple. The instruction sheets made the electronics easy to use too. The photos made it appear that the house was further off the beaten path than it really is. It sits alongside a fairly busy street making the elevated patio feel like you’re on display.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
6 of us, ranging in ages from 75+ to 19 years, stayed for 3 nights. We loved the property and the personal touches of the owners. Everything looked just as in the pictures and in great working order. Prior to the stay, I was concerned that the cooling system might not do the job. In reality, on some of the hottest days of the year, it worked great. Overall, cannot recommend this property enough. I would stay here again in a minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house!
We had the best time. This is probably the best house that we have stayed at while traveling. The house is well stocked with everything in both the kitchen and bathrooms. The beds were all comfortable. Rooms were plenty spacious to not feel crammed. The living space is plenty big for 2 families to relax in. The hot tub was great to relax in after a day of skiing. The host is very responsive to questions. Check in was very easy. About a 30 minute drive to the ski valley. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Incredibles views & a beautiful house.
Our family of four stayed over Christmas and the house was fabulous. It is just a few miles out of town which allows for the expansive mountain views. The house was clean and well furnished with everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and had updated appliances. The rooms were comfortable and nicely decorated. Everything was as pictured. The owner is always accessible and they have left detailed instructions for everything. I would recommend staying here and hopefully we will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taos Ski Trip
We had a fantastic stay at Eastern Star Retreat. The house is comfortable, spacious and beautifully decorated. The home has everything we needed for a family ski trip. The the kitchen was well equipped and there were plenty of board games. The kids had fun playing the snow in the yard. Also, the views of the mountains are amazing!! The home is conveniently located to get into town, the ski resorts and the trails in Carson National Forest. After a long day of skiing or hiking, it felt wonderful to soak in the hot tub. It's our third stay in this home and my family were so happy to be back. We love visiting Taos and staying at the Eastern Star Resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Impressive property
The Eastern Star was far above most rentals. Trinh and Kent have gone to the extreme and have accommodated any of the renters needs - supplying paper towels, soap, etc. There are plenty of bath towels, kitchen cookware etc. The house is nicely decorated and the layout worked well for our family of 5. They have also clearly labeled lights, fan switches etc. so no guessing where to turn things on/off. They also have a binder filled with information on the house and surrounding sites - grocery stores, restaurants. It is very helpful. The house is away from the hustle/bustle of Taos but it is close enough to get there easily. We would highly recommend the Eastern Star for any visit to Taos. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Our Best Stay In Taos
This was our second visit to Eastern Star Retreat, and we're sure to come back. We've stayed at several different properties on visits to Taos over the years, but ESR is our favorite by far. The floor plan is great for our family get-togethers--esp the large central area where we can all hang out without being on top of each other, and the floor-to-ceiling windows with 180 degree views of the mountains. The heated floor keeps it plenty warm on those cold Taos nights, and the kids love the watching the stars from the hot tub. This is place for us to relax and heal and just get away from it all for a bit. Owners have been easy to work with and very responsive. Distance to town is short, and there is a lot of open land around the property which helps to make it quiet and relaxing. The internet is fine for Netflix, but doesn't work well with Skype calls and the like. Just something to be aware of if you do need to carry work with you. I don't think there is anything the owners can do about the internet coverage--it's a Taos thing. Cell phone coverage is great, however, as is internet via cell---I ran a web meeting off my phone no problem. We love this place and plan to come back in the spring. Tons of great places in Taos, but some of our favorites are: Elevation Coffee, Farm to Table restaurant, and the Trading Post Cafe. Don't let the look of the Trading Post fool you--some of the best mussels I've ever had. Food is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016