Colorfully & Uniquely Taos

Top rated by guests
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Interior
Bathroom
Queen bedroom with kiva fireplace.  Super cozy.
Kitchen upstairs with great mountain views.
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10Outstanding
(51 Ratings)
"What a marvelous place to stay! Casa Contenta is a beautiful, comfortable home with amazing decor. The home is located a little north of Taos in a quiet setting with beautiful views. The old Spanis..."
Tonya H.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(51 Ratings)

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6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

This 2800-square-foot, 2 story, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home was completely remodeled in 2013 and just this year have installed new exterior and interior doors, a new covered entrance, new lighting in kitchen and baths, recently fully operational windows were installed which enhances the entire south side of the home, allowing that cool Taos breeze to flow right on through!! You will find Casa Contenta located on the highest bluff in an area just 3/10 of a mile north of the old blinking light (junction of Hwys 522 & 150, which is the road to the Taos Ski Valley.)

The home’s layout offers a spacious interior while providing unique separation for two couples/families. All bedrooms are located on the ground floor but the two main bedrooms are located on the opposite ends. The remaining ground floor consists of yet another bedroom offering three twin beds and a window banquette. Yet, this floor offers even more. Designed solely for kids or the young at heart, the map area displays old antique maps, children’s puzzles and games, along with an array of video games, all complemented by one very large banquette that can easily accommodate seating for the entire family or sleep comfortably two kids.

The upstairs has a panoramic view through numerous windows and a spacious deck for the morning coffee or evening cocktails, designed openly from the kitchen which allows the dining & living rooms to flow evenly to nurture the truly amazing views of the mountains and valley sunrises and sunsets. Recently, we added a swamp cooler with a thermostat to control the temperature that will help keep our guests cool in even the warmest days.

The kitchen has been upgraded, too, with brand new appliances and is equipped to accommodate an extravagant dining experience or a simple cup of “joe”. The dining table seats comfortably six, while the living room coffee table may accommodate three others who desire to be inspired by a little DishTV while dining.

The home is very unique and is decorated in the true Taos tradition, from vigas accenting each ceiling, complemented by ceiling fans in the main bedrooms, to the saltillo tile and wood floors adorned by antique and Persian hand-made rugs, with distinctive antiques, as well as original and hand-made art that has been collected over the years and placed tastefully throughout the house. Along with old adobe straw stucco, there are also vibrantly painted walls which allow those who may not be so inspired at home to experience Taos’s true legacy of passionate colors in an everyday setting.

This home has a wonderful, serene setting and yet is only a few minutes from all Taos has to offer...great restaurants, shops and many world class outdoor winter and summer activities.

Casa Contenta welcomes you to explore the Taos experience. We’re encouraged that once you're here, you won't want to leave.

We only use plant-based, non-scented cleaning products throughout the home.

Although this area is extremely quiet and peaceful, for those desiring a further sense of security, the home is equipped with extensive outdoor lighting, along with outdoor Ring cameras for your safety day and night.

The house can accommodate up to six adults, but please read the further description so you can decide if the layout is appropriate for your group. When you walk in the front door, there is a queen bedroom to your left. If you were to go straight, there is a staircase leading upstairs to the kitchen, dining, living, 3/4 bath and the upstairs deck. From the front door if you were to go straight, you would find a full bath. If you took your next right, you would see the map room, with the banquette seating area and the laundry room across from the map room. Continuing on, you will go down two steps into the twin bedroom which contains two twin beds and a smaller-than-a-twin bed. Walking across that room you will encounter a door which enters right into the master bedroom which has its own full bathroom attached to it. In order to get out of the master bedroom, you must either walk through the twin bedroom or you can use the door exterior door found in the master bedroom and use the outside stairs to access the upper floor. It is a little unusual and works for some and not others, but we like to describe it for you so there are no surprises.



Amenities

Free Parking
Non-smoking
TV
Heating
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Parking Available
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
Patio
No pets allowed
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Bath or shower
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Children's high chair
Ironing facilities
Towels
Linens
Dining table
Desk
Hairdryer
Fire extinguisher

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(51 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
What a marvelous place to stay! Casa Contenta is a beautiful, comfortable home with amazing decor. The home is located a little north of Taos in a quiet setting with beautiful views. The old Spanish style home is beautifully decorated with stained glass windows in the bathrooms, amazing art and pottery, wooden tables and cupboards, and quirky lights/decorations. The beds are very comfortable, the livingroom is a wonderful place to relax, the kitchen is super-well equipped, and the deck provided a lovely setting for morning coffee. The bathrooms contain good quality, thick towels as well as many toiletries; there's an Alexa for music; a TV and everything else anyone could want/need. Importantly, the home was cool even on hot days, without needing to use the newly installed swamp cooler. We loved the house so much that we carved time out of our sight-seeing plans to stay "home" and take advantage of the wonderful Casa Contenta. We would definitely stay here again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Lovely decorations and well stocked kitchen. Very clean.
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2025
The house was beautiful inside and out. It was wonderfully decorative and artful. The house was well stocked with everything that one would need. All of the bedrooms and two bathrooms are downstairs with the kitchen and living room upstairs. There were many places throughout the house to just sit and read. The hosts were thoughtful and communicative. I would stay here again.
5 / 10·Aug 2018
This was a fantastic home with everything you'd provide in your own place, owners thought of everything for the guests. Perfect location for ease of access to plaza, ski valley, restaurants, the gorge and simple drive out to red river, and still seemed like remote from hectic flow. This felt more like having your own home in Taos. Very best of our overall experiences like this in other locales. Owners are great and provide excellent details and locals insight.Would rent again and again. Thank you!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Colorfully & Uniquely Taos. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Colorfully & Uniquely Taos pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Colorfully & Uniquely Taos?

We found 33 amenities for this rental. This includes free parking, non-smoking, tv, heating, and refrigerator.


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