Balcony daybed, fireplace & mountain views. Queen studio · kitchenette · fast WiFi. 15 min to Taos Ski Valley, 5 to Arroyo Seco. Sleeps 2.

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2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

Your canyon-base studio for ski weekends and quiet mountain nights - private balcony daybed, wood fireplace, and Rio Hondo Valley views. 15 min to Taos Ski Valley · 5 to Arroyo Seco · ~20 to Taos. Sleeps 2.

Message us in your booking app for the fastest reply. Email works too. Self check-in - we won’t be on-site, but we’re responsive for local tips.

📍 Quiet Valdez community at the canyon base to Taos Ski Valley
- 🎿 Taos Ski Valley ≈15 min
- ☕ Arroyo Seco shops & cafés ≈5 min
- 🎨 Taos Plaza / art / food ≈20 min
- Dark skies for stargazing · limited traffic

🔐 Smart-lock self check-in - unique code for your stay
- Shared building front door with two neighboring studios; your studio is private
- Dirt-road hill access - 4WD recommended; snow tires in winter
- Park at the three-tiered condo building (top right of the hill)
- Do NOT park at the building top-left - private neighbor property

💡 What we love (at a glance)
- 🛏 Queen memory-foam bed · premium linens & down pillows
- 🔥 Wood-burning fireplace
- 🛋 Private balcony daybed + bistro seating (sunsets & stargazing)
- 🍳 Kitchenette - mini fridge, air fryer, coffee, kettle, basics
- 📺 Streaming TV (Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+) · fast WiFi
- 🎿 Hanging ski/gear storage by the entrance
- 🔐 Smart-lock self check-in

🛏 Sleep & lounge
- Queen bed with premium sheets
- Leather sofa by the fireplace
- Saltillo tile, vigas, Southwest art

🍳 Kitchenette
- Mini fridge, tabletop oven/air fryer, coffee maker, kettle, spices
- Great for breakfasts & simple meals (not a full kitchen)

🔥 Fireplace & outdoor
- Wood stove for cozy evenings
- Sliding glass door with screen to the balcony
- Daybed is the signature outdoor spot - coffee, sunset, Milky Way nights

⚠️ Good to know
- Sleeps 2 · 1 car
- Shared front entry with two neighboring studios; your unit is private
- Two flights of stairs
- Limited cell - save door code & WiFi offline before arrival
- Dirt road; 4WD recommended · snow tires in winter
- No pets, smoking, or parties · no AC (cool mountain nights)

🚌 Getting around
- Remote canyon-base property - a car (or arranged ride) is strongly recommended
- Dirt-road access; 4WD recommended, especially in winter
- Bus stop at the base of the canyon (~3 min drive) with service toward Taos and Taos Ski Valley
- Full arrival details & map pin are provided after booking

⚠️ Before you book / arrive
- Limited cell service - save door code, WiFi & directions offline
- Two flights of stairs to the studio
- Max 2 guests · 1 car
- 4WD recommended (dirt road); snow tires in winter

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(4 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
The views were great. As was Tyler !
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
We stayed a couple of night at this property and really enjoyed ourselves. The bed and couch are quite comfortable and it was nice to have all of the streaming services provided on the TV and Wi-Fi available. If you want to do cooking, there is only an air fryer. But that is clear in the description, so it was not a surprise. Overall, it was a great experience. We would stay again and recommend to others.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
Clean, efficient studio in Valdez. Tyler gave all the directions to check-in, for my stay and check-out. Close to Taos Ski Valley & Arroyo Seco.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2024
Fantastic property, great location and Tyler is a great host!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Balcony daybed, fireplace & mountain views. Queen studio · kitchenette · fast WiFi. 15 min to Taos Ski Valley, 5 to Arroyo Seco. Sleeps 2.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

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

Is Balcony daybed, fireplace & mountain views. Queen studio · kitchenette · fast WiFi. 15 min to Taos Ski Valley, 5 to Arroyo Seco. Sleeps 2. pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Balcony daybed, fireplace & mountain views. Queen studio · kitchenette · fast WiFi. 15 min to Taos Ski Valley, 5 to Arroyo Seco. Sleeps 2.?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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