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Coyote Mountain cabin retreat, serene exclusive privacy in the tall pines

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Bathtub, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    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.

Coyote Mountain cabin retreat, serene exclusive privacy in the tall pines

Arroyo Seco - Valdez Valley - 9 Miles to Taos Ski Valley 10 Miles to Taos Village
(5 NIGHT MINIMUM DURING WINTER MONTHS)

A jewel in the woods and privately nestled one mile above the Rio Hondo Valley with spectacular views in all directions; mountains to the north and east, the Taos Valley to the south and west. Coyote Mountain retreat, meticulously custom designed and built, is owned by an L.A. TV producer and is ideal as a writing retreat or honeymoon getaway.

Unusual attention has been given to detail from unique ash cabinets and micaceous mud walls to antique light fixtures and mission oak furniture. French doors to the covered porch on the south and the brick patio on the north invite you to extend your living space out into nature.

A summer bonus in the owner's words: "We have a portable fan that has never used. I have to say, up here at 8000 feet, We've yet to miss any cooling device in 12 years."

This very special Taos luxury cabin speaks to the most discriminating of guests looking for a total peaceful, serene getaway with absolutely no intrusion from the outside world. The locked gate 1 mile below the property insures that not even a car will drive past your retreat!

Sleeping Arrangements:
1 Bedroom on ground floor with a double bed
2nd floor "look out" room has a double fold down leather sofa

4x4 required in winter and recommended spring, fall and summer
There is a mile-long dirt access road – a couple of steep parts, requiring reliable low gear going up, and solid brakes and vigilance going down.

Property manager

Premiere Properties

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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: 1250 sq ft (116 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Property is also known as

1475-47008

About the neighborhood

Map
Arroyo Seco, New Mexico

What's nearby

  • Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area - 9 min drive
  • Kit Carson Park - 20 min drive
  • Taos Plaza - 21 min drive
  • Earthships - 22 min drive
  • Taos Ski Valley - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sabroso - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Medley - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aceq - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taos Cow - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Abe's Cantina y Cocina - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coyote Mountain cabin retreat, serene exclusive privacy in the tall pines pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coyote Mountain cabin retreat, serene exclusive privacy in the tall pines?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coyote Mountain cabin retreat, serene exclusive privacy in the tall pines?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coyote Mountain cabin retreat, serene exclusive privacy in the tall pines located?

Situated in Valdez, this vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Carson National Forest and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area. Rottenstone Pottery and Manzanita Canyon Trailhead are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Coyote Mountain cabin retreat, serene exclusive privacy in the tall pines Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Valdez Coyote Mountain
The perfect mountain getaway. Gated, private drive, one-track, 4wd road up a secluded, top notch adobe house for 1 to 4 people. Take provisions and never leave. You will enjoy solitude, real peace and quiet with fantastic views (I never saw another person off-road). Or, it’s close enough to enjoy dining in Arroyo Seco and Taos. Yes, you will hear coyotes at night and see local animals. Thank you for building this place. I’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Dream Adobe with Views
We fell in love with the house and the views. You'll have everything you need inside and out. This rental is a must.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danny K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Just what I was looking for a quiet meditative retreat in the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape from civilization
This is a 5-star property! The house is gorgeous, the grounds are beautiful and private and peaceful. Forever sky and views over the valley. Right out the door there’s a 1-hour hike up the mountain [past the A-frame]. And dog-friendly! We stayed during record heat, wildfires, and closed national forests – and this was exactly the spur-of-the-moment getaway we were hoping for! There is the mile-long dirt access road – a couple of steep parts, requiring reliable low gear going up, and solid brakes and vigilance going down – we didn’t use the Tacoma’s 4-wheel, but thankfully it wasn’t rainy or winter! The bed *is* only a double, and, as others have said, it’s hard. No microwave as promised [it’s now removed from the amenity list]. No al fresco dining per the enticing pictures [for our stay, anyway, the portal being used as storage]. No soft chairs or sofa [well, the upstairs futon, but too hot up there during our stay, and we didn’t really miss inside furniture during summer]. The above notwithstanding, these 4 nights were perfect for the 2 of us + dogs. Daily morning hikes up the mountain, all breakfasts and dinners cooked in [coffeepots above the refrigerator], cooling via judicious window/door openings. Allowed excursions during national forest closures: John Dunn Bridge access to Rio Grande, Wild Rivers Recreational Area visitors center and access to Rio Grande, Taos Ski Valley hiking trails. And we loved the beauty and serenity of Coyote Mountain so much, this escape from civilization, that we bypassed Taos entirely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott N., Batavia,IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
We had a great time at this house. It is a beautiful property and the location is very quiet and secluded. The views from upstairs are amazing. The workmanship in building the house was exquisite. Just note that the road is rough and steep, and the main bed is a tight fit for two people, but there is a futon upstairs and an airbed available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., BROOMFIELD

Liked: Cleanliness
Otherwise, Fabulous!
This was hands-down the most unique and wonderful VRBO vacation rental we ever stayed in, and we have stayed in many. Yes, the location is remote and presents some 'driving up the mountain on dirt road'-issues, but with AWD we did just fine and it was SO worth it! The property is beautiful and the cabin quaint, cozy and decorated so nicely. It was beyond peaceful. While I was excited to see Taos, my husband loved just hanging around the cabin because it was like we had the world to ourselves. The upper room with a view was outstanding!!! We called it the aerie. The view was spectacular. We hope to return to this lovely place. Only "con" I could mention is that the kitchen could use just a little updating, on utensils mostly. Otherwise, fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special setting, special house
This spot is all about its own peaceful location on a mountain, If you go, give yourself extra time to just stay tight at that place, not feeling the need to go explore everyday, esp if its your first visit to Taos. We enjoyed the lovely Kiva fireplaces, mountain and valley views and long dirt driveway to amble along.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and beautiful
We had a wonderful time -- the house is beautiful, perfectly designed and crafted, with amazing views. The kitchen was furnished will all of the essentials for cooking and everything was spotless on arrival. We spent lazy days going for walks and watching birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber O., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible property
This property is exquisite - my husband and initially rented this house for 3 nights on a whim, and ended up extending our stay by 3 more nights because we enjoyed it so much. Here's why: 1. Location: The house is located in what essentially feels like your own private national park, with crisp, clean air, wooded hills, walking trails, and a breathtaking view of the valley below. It was so remote, quiet and tranquil that we felt completely renewed after staying there. 2. The house itself is a work of art. The attention to detail in the wordwork, lighting, fireplaces, fixtures, appliances, etc is top notch. You can tell that building and decorating this home was a labor of love (and artistry). One of our favorite things was the refurbished and very cool antique gas stove, which worked like a charm. 3. The hospitality of the owners - staying here didn't feel like staying in some random and generic vacation listing - it felt like being given the privilege of staying in someone's very lovely home. The owners are very generous about letting you use their supplies, and there was an enormous stack of firewood laid in for us. Everything from the plates to the linens to the condiments in the fridge were so nicely appointed that we almost felt bad using them! Overall, it felt more like staying in a luxury spa than a simple vacation rental, and we would love the chance to stay again! A couple of things to note: The dirt road leading to the house is steep and twisty, and should not be attempted for the first time in the dark (especially if it is snowy/icy!) The bed is only a full, and the mattress is on the extra firm side, so if your back likes a softer mattress, you may want to go ahead and use the high-quality airbed that they provide (we wish we had gone ahead and done this). The owners provide a white binder full of instructions about the house - it's a bit overwhelming to go through when you first arrive, but has necessary info that you need to know before you attempt to light the fire.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Elizabeth P.

Beautiful Accomodations
The property was in a great location, mountain top!! The home has tons of character and beautifully decorated. As I read in other reviews and agree that the place needs a deep cleaning. There were several ongoing maintenance issues that should have been fixed before we arrived, not a deal breaker but annoying.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful paradise
There is no traffic noise because there is no traffic. Incredible views! The adobe house is beautiful - warm when the weather is cold and cool when the weather is warm. Responsive caretaker.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019