On the Hondo Mesa, Sky Nest offers an unparalleled natural setting with 360 degree views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range and Rio Grande Gorge. Enjoy a peaceful retreat in this locally designed green built home featuring handmade tiles, local Douglas Fir wood cladding, and steam room shower.
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Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo
Amazing 360 Degree Views Air Conditioning! Beautiful Viewing Deck Sunrise over the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range Sunset over the Rio Grande Gorge 15 minutes to Town of Taos 25 minutes to Taos Ski Valley Rio Grande Gorge Recreation Access Hot Springs Steam Room Shower Hand Made Tiles Local Douglas Fir wood cladding Gravel driveway off paved road for easy access, parking spot for two vehicles Laundry, iron/ironing board Green Building
Sky Nest is a locally designed and sourced green built home on the Hondo Mesa. Sky Nest offers an unparallelled natural setting to let you ground and connect in peace and privacy watching the clouds roll from the mountains out across the expanse of sage and juniper high desert lands, toward the rocky gashes leading down to the Rio Grande deep within its gorge. The living space is elevated above ground level to sit in the view. This home has one bedroom and one bathroom, a simple well-stocked kitchen for all your home cooking needs. The home is built on stilts and sits at 7,000 feet elevation with room for 1-4 guests.
This ultra-efficient sanctuary lets you appreciate and savor the nature all around you. Eco-consciousness and comfortable, you'll love your stay here.
Large picture windows perfectly frame 360 degree mountain views and flood the main room with warm light. Simple and elegant functional design makes this home relaxing and easy to operate. The living room includes a comfy sectional couch that contains a full-size sleeper sofa.
Kitchen amenities: Induction 2-burner stove, extra large toaster oven for baking. Microwave, coffee maker, and blender. Easy 2-stool breakfast bar is a great place to catch up on email before getting the day's adventure going or enjoy a sit-down dinner at the dining table. Bluetooth speaker provided to amplify your favorite tunes.
The queen bedroom is at the back of the home with optional privacy provided by a large natural wood barn door. A private bathroom with steam shower with window provides total private relaxation.
Enjoy time on the deck in every season watching the landscape, birds and butterflies out across the vista. An outdoor grill, dining table, string lights and and the stars above let you enjoy a little outdoor living space in addition to the interior of the home.
Primary Suite: Queen Bed, Private Bath with Steam Shower Other Sleeping Options: Full Sleeper Sofa in Living Room
Details about the home: Designed by Joaquin Karcher of Zero E Design Stylish, eco-friendly design Constructed using blackened Douglas Fir Rainscreen facade cladding Double wall construction with cellulose insulation Lunos e2 Heat Recovery Ventilation System Handmade tiles fired in Mexico and designed by Ayse Design
This home has mini-split air conditioning and heat system. The home is well-regulated and there are are very few hot days of summer. The electric baseboard heaters and a few electric portalble heaters will cut even the coldest chill during the winter.
Taos County Permit ID: HomeOcc-24-056
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
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: 750 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site 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 Registration Number HomeOCC-24-056
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Arroyo Hondo, this holiday home is in a rural area. KTAOS Solar Center and Millicent Rogers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Taos Center for the Arts and Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling. Visit our Arroyo Hondo travel guide
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Río Grande del Norte National Monument and 3 mi (4.8 km) from John Dunn Bridge. Black Rock Hot Springs and Carson National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Sky Nest Arroyo Hondo Reviews
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Great location and wonderful views! Just far enough out of town to feel private but close enough to drive into town without it feeling like a trek! Perfect weekend getaway.
My sister and I had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful location. We loved sitting on the porch to enjoy the views and the birds. We were surprised initially that there was no tv, but it is in fact not included as an amenity on the description. It wasn’t a problem at all for us and we enjoyed putting together a puzzle that was included in the condo while we were there. It’s an easy drive into town and to local hikes as well. One small disappointment was that the mini-fridge really needs to be replaced. It said it would take “extra time” to get things cold, but even things that were in there for days were only ever very mildly “cool”. Overall, definitely recommend this location and would love to return someday!