Taos House for Rent: Welcome to Our 3400-square-foot, Authentic, New Mexico, Territorial-style Home! - Property 321444

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Welcome to our 3400-square-foot, authentic, New Mexico, territorial-style home! It is ideal for a romantic getaway for two and comfortably accommodates eight people in our three plus one bedrooms. Your Rinconada Retreat experience begins in the exterior courtyard with an outdoor sofa and chairs. It is the perfect place for sun-filled conversations or bird watching! Great Room: The 900-square-foot great room with vaulted ceilings will most likely be the focal point of your indoor activities. An over sized leather sofa plus a reclining love seat face the rosewood armoire that holds a 36-inch TV. We have Direct TV with over 100 -channels and a stereo system for both CDs and tapes. Another area of the great room features a large, natural gas, kiva fireplace. Kitchen: Our extra-large kitchen is part of the great room and is fully equipped with Jenn-air gas stove, side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with chilled water and dishwasher.

There is a microwave, coffee maker, and toaster oven, as well as fun extras such as a Belgium waffle maker and a fruit juicer. A teak kitchen table and chairs provide for informal dining or playing cards. Dining Room: The separate dining room has the ambiance of a historic Mexican hacienda with a fabulous nine-foot long mesquite table made from an antique Mexican door and surrounded by six hand-crafted, wood and leather chairs. A rustic sofa table adorned with authentic Mexican retablos and a beautifully laid brick floor with radiant heating complete the historic mood of this distinctive room. Three Bedrooms: The huge master bedroom has two large closets, an en suite bathroom, and soothing views of the Rio Grande River. Two of our bedrooms have king-sized beds and one has twin beds. Each room has luxurious linens and southwestern-style furniture. Bathrooms: There are three bathrooms - two full and one powder room.

The master bathroom has two Mexican sinks, extra-tall counters, and a walk-in shower. Studio: You can use the studio/workshop to create the art or craft projects that New Mexico always inspires. Or, you can use the space for extra sleeping. Hot Tub: Watch the Rio Grande while relaxing in a new, large, Hot Springs hot tub that sits in the screened-in porch just off the great room. Extras: Hair dryers, washer/dryer, dishwasher, iron, ironing board, and first-aid kit. Amenities: Fireplace, Phone, Cable TV, VCR, Stereo, CD Player, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens provided, Washer, Dryer, Charcoal Grill (BBQ). Outdoor Amenities: * Rio Grande River - Our home has a large, private, river-front area (it changes with each rain). Imagine fishing for trout on your own secluded beach! * Gazebo - Enjoy outdoor dining on the river's edge in the kiva-style gazebo with large picnic table.

Ski: Taos, just 20 minutes away, also has top-notch art galleries, with a more laid-back environment. * Dining - We can recommend some restaurants for unforgettable dining experiences. * Hiking - Hiking opportunities abound right out the front door with BLM lands bordering two sides of the property. Additionally, the spectacular Rio Grande Gorge is situated several miles to the north and has a number of well-maintained hiking trails. * Skiing - Taos, Santa Fe, Sipapu, Angel Fire, and Pajarito. * Fishing - Just walk out the back door and cast away! * Gambling - Enjoy gambling? Several, mid-sized, well-appointed casinos can be found within a half-hours drive. * Golfing - There are a number of excellent golf courses within a 45-minute drive. * Studio Tours - Northern New Mexico is famous for its studio tours at which you can visit the studios of local artists, and, if inclined, buy their unique pieces.

Golf: * Fire pit - The fire pit is down by the river and has an electric rotisserie spit that is wonderful for barbecuing or smoking meat. Chairs and sitting logs provide plenty of comfort for night time camp fires with an unparalleled view of the brightest star-scape in the United States. * Orchard - The orchard features three kinds of apples, two types of pears, peaches, apricots, nectarines, and two types of walnuts, and table grapes. You are invited to pick some fruit for your use while staying at the retreat. So, indoors or out, we have everything you need for an unforgettable vacation in the Land of Enchantment. Activities:Off-Site Activities: * It is all about art (and shopping) - You are just 50 minutes from Santa Fe's world-famous art galleries, museums, shopping, and gourmet or casual restaurants. Santa Fe is third worldwide for art sales, behind only New York and London.

Guest Book: Besides Rinconada which has a number of galleries, two of the best studio tour events are in our neighboring communities of Pilar and Dixon. * Exploring - Albuquerque is Georgia O'Keefe country, Chamayo is home to the world-class Ortega weaving studio, Chimayo's church was made famous by Ansel Adams and has sacred dirt, believed to help heal illness and injuries. * Rafting - Rafting is available from a number of nearby well-established outfitters.

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