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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

An Oasis In The Land Of Enchantment

  • Located in the valley below historic Taos, NM, the "distillery" is set under very mature trees, surrounded by extensive gardens while still overlooking the sacred Taos mountain. The original house was built during prohibition and brewed bootleg liquor for the speakeasy in town. We use the house now as a platform for the distillation and exchange of ideas. Our home offers a quiet retreat in an area rich with history and arts. There is something very calming about staying in a house made of the earth. Adobe is a traditional style of architecture which suits the land here. We have added a new kitchen and master suite to the old house, maintaining the charm of houses from this area. There are grand spaces as well as cozy spaces. Warm fireplaces for winter and cool refuges for summer. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a library, office and drawing room as well as patios for al fresco dining. The extensive vegetable garden and water feature offer lovely outdoor settings in warm weather. We have a roof top deck which offers spectacular views and the opportunity to sleep out under the stars.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
As per town ordinance, no events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: As per town ordinance, no events allowed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Taos is home to this holiday home. Taos Country Club and El Valle Escondido Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Taos Center for the Arts and Kakawa Chocolate House are also worth visiting. Visit our Taos travel guide
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Taos, NM

What's nearby

  • Oxcart Wheel at Kit Carson Home and Museum
    Taos Historic Museums
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taos Plaza
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taos Center for the Arts
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kit Carson Park
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    17 min walk
  • Smith's Fuel Center
    2 min drive
  • The Coffee Apothecary
    3 min drive
  • Tomorrow and Tomorrow
    18 min walk
  • The Espresso Bar
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An Oasis In The Land Of Enchantment pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at An Oasis In The Land Of Enchantment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An Oasis In The Land Of Enchantment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Oasis In The Land Of Enchantment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An Oasis In The Land Of Enchantment located?

Situated in Taos, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Historic Ledoux Street, Blumenschein Home and Museum and Harwood Museum of Art. Harwood Foundation Museum and Navajo Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

GEOFFREY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Full Taos Experience

The house and property are delight, full of wonderful artwork, literature, period furniture and numerous spaces to either gather or to find time alone in one of many niches. After eight weeks, I was still discovering another piece of art to appreciate. The four bedrooms, and several bathrooms provide ample space for guests or family. The kitchen/great room is large and open with a terrific stovetop and setup for anyone who likes to cook. The large walled-in yard provides privacy and a peaceful setting with shade trees, a real plus in the summer. The location is another plus, just a twelve-minute walk to the center of town and minutes to grocery stores and other services. Do know that this lovely house is a Taos experience, not a chrome city hotel. If you want a Holiday Inn, go elsewhere. If you want Taos, this is it. We were there for nine weeks, and it became home. We loved it.
Stayed 62 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Fabulous

Amazing home with plenty of room for our friends and family to spread out. The artwork was stunning as well as the outdoor spaces. Great location to sightsee at several places. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GEOFFREY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a living library and art gallery that embrace you with a sense of history, literature and Taos art, much of which was created by the owner's family. With a large yard in town, it is a quiet refuge. It is not new and shiny, but very comfortable and rapidly becomes home. The great-room and kitchen are fantastic.
Stayed 68 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will J.

Large Unique Home Conveniently Located

House was large and slept everyone comfortably. There is a bunch of great art and reading materials. We thoroughly enjoyed the rooftop fire pit and large kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Retreat

On our next visit, we will plan to spend more time. This is truly a home away from home. It is beautifully furnished and has many comfortable spaces (indoors and out). The kitchen demands use!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique House

We had a lot of fun in this house. It is a very cool place and perfect for our ski trip. We would definitely do again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

If you are able to stay at the distillery i highly recommend it. It really helped make our stay in Taos special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

curtis m.

Great stay!

Lots of space for your family to spread out. We went in the winter and the house was warm and comfortable. Lots of hot water. The rooftop deck has a great view. The gas and wood fireplaces were enjoyable. Great location near downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Liza Z.

Gorgeous and unique home

Four of us girls had a girls weekend in Taos and stayed here. The home is incredibly unique, beautiful, filled with books and art and multiple areas to sit and relax. Great location, well-stocked, and comfortable and clean. Our only feedback was around the comfort of the beds and the second bathroom - we wished the beds were more comfortable and that the second bathroom had a shower, or at least a shower head that was installed to stand on its own. Four of us had to share the one master bath shower as we didn't want to take baths. Additionally a functioning hair dryer is essential! Otherwise, the home is beautiful, artistic, with a great kitchen and dining area with plenty of spaces to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Beautiful, well-appointed house

This beautiful artist's home has every comfort a family could ask for: fully equipped kitchen, large fireplace, comfortable beds, books galore and board games for cozy evenings in front of the fire. Within walking distance to downtown Taos, and yet the house is very private and quiet. A close drive to the ski slopes, the old Taos Pueblo, and the Royal Gorge. It was a memorable New Year's stay for this family, and we could easily imagine returning for a visit during the summer months as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Magical and Beautiful!!

Thank You For sharing your lovely magical home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin b.

Large home that made for a great launching pad for our adventures

My family of 5 stayed over the New Years break and had a great time. The house is large and beautiful and there was plenty of room for us to relax and enjoy our stay. We all danced and watched an amazing sunset of the roof patio for New Years Eve. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

David B.

Great setup for outdoor entertaining. A unique indoor experience.

Postives: Many outdoor entertaining options. The indoor is spacious with many rooms. Great kitchen! Pantry well stocked. Not far from taos ski valley - around 30 min. Grocery store close - 5 min. Negatives: All these negatives are easily corrected. Also the context of the stay is important. It was myself, my wife, and my kids 12,14,16. So unfortunately we did not make use of the outdoor space as we mainly stayed inside at night and out and about during the day. The first issue is the house was dusty and I believe it could have been clean much better given the price point. Second the place had a lot of decorations and art work - actually was cool to walk around and view it all...however i had some kids who have active imaginations and probably watch too many scary movies/trailers. They would not sleep in some of the rooms due to "scary" dolls and art. Rooms also dimmly lit which boosted the spookiness. There is an attached home on the property with a person that lives there. I am a light sleeper and they came at around 2 am and did something and left. The wifi did not work very well...probably old router not used to so many devices at once. One can see the above being easily adjusted and I could see myself giving 5 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Wonderful getaway to Taos

Loved this home for our Christmas trip! Close to everything but could stay there for whole trip if we wanted to - Caretaker was great. Would love to return for all trips to Taos.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Beautiful, well-appointed home

The property is lovely and convenient to everything in Taos. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016