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Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Taos, NM
  • Place, Taos Plaza
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Kit Carson Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Arroyo Seco

Located in Arroyo Seco, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Rottenstone Pottery and Carson National Forest. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Taos Ski Valley and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Salto Del Agua Cave & Waterfall.
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What's nearby

  • Taos Mountain Casino - 16 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Taos Plaza - 18 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 18 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Taos Pueblo - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 20 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizanos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Midtown Market and Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taos Cow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain!

Nestled at the foot of Taos Mountain off the Valdez Rim Road, Stella Luna, our 1500 square foot, two bedroom, two bath home sits on a quiet lane. It's just 15 mins from the slopes of Taos Ski Valley, 15 mins from the Town of Taos & Taos Plaza, and 5 mins from the charming village of Arroyo Seco. Extraordinary views in all directions, high ceilings throughout, large windows, and a floor plan that offers both open space and privacy come together to create a home that graciously welcomes you back after a day of skiing, sightseeing, or shopping. In fact, if you're like us, you might never want to leave Stella Luna at all!

Our lovely home offers a spacious, master suite with a King bed, attached office/nursery, TV/DVD, a Jacuzzi bath, and walk-in closet & dressing area. The second bedroom, conveniently separated from the master by the common living space, comes with a queen bed & double futon, TV/DVD, and an amazing view of Taos Mtn. While the house can comfortably sleep four adults, it can easily accommodate two more on the sleeper sofa in the living room.

A cozy fire in the kiva fireplace will warm your bones while you dine or relax in the comfortable living area. Being travelers, cooks, and foodies ourselves, Stella Luna provides you with a well-equipped kitchen and a home tastefully decorated with furnishings, art and objects from near and far. A selection of movies, books, and games will help you unwind from your life in the real world. To soothe those aching limbs and enjoy our spectacular New Mexico skies, there's a hot tub on the back deck; from the SW facing portal you get views of the Truchas, El Pedernal (a leitmotif of Georgia O'Keeffe), sunsets, and the neighbor’s grazing cows.

We love children and they're welcome at Stella Luna. We'll work with you to provide you the amenities you need.

Keywords: Home
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Stella Luna Lap Taos Mountain House
Stella Luna Lap Mountain House
Stella Luna Lap Taos Mountain
Stella Luna in the Lap of Taos Mountain!
Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! Arroyo Seco
Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! Private vacation home
House
Stella Luna in the Lap of Taos Mountain!
Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! Taos
Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! Private vacation home

Reviews

Stella Luna - in the Lap of Taos Mountain! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L., St Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
This home is so warm and welcoming. I felt held the entire time I was there. From wonderful warm, lighting to all of the types of furniture you could need including sofa, kitchen table, dining room table, and everything I think you could need in the kitchen. To having such comfortable and soft bedding in the master bedroom. A wonderful soaking tub, a hot tub, covered patio out back, including a full length lawn chair to lay out and look at the stars at night and a fire pit with chairs out front. Beautiful 360 views for sunsets and mountains. It’s just absolutely stunning. And when I arrived in the evening, I was met by two large mule deer. What a wonderful greeting. The drive is maybe 10 minutes from town. So secluded and quiet and serene and I would absolutely rent again. The house was very accommodating and I really enjoyed my stay. I strongly recommend The Stella Luna. She will take care of you.
My greeters
Stella Luna at sunset
A welcoming front door and beautiful foliage
A welcoming fire pit area Out front
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
best VRBO we have experienced wonderful house wonderful setting very well appointed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoRetta H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect at this property! We met our granddaughter & her husband here for a 3 night stay. We loved the property so much we stayed in every night & played games. The host left fresh bread, wine, chips & salsa & fruit. The kids enjoyed the hot tub & we enjoyed the views & sunsets. We all hope to return to this beautiful haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen Y., norman,ok usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect!Communication with the host was very easy, and quick response time. We used the hot tub every evening. Temperature was good. Kitchen had all that we needed and more. A nice touch were snacks , wine, and flowers left for us.The views from all the windows and the outdoor seating areas were amazing!!The hikes we came to do were within an easy drive.And the bed in the master bedroom was just what we needed after all our hard hikes.I would definitely recommend this home, and I would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mabry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location, charming house.
Beautiful light at sunset
The stars at night are dazzling
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taos Respite

Perfect location for all things recreationally Taos; great hospitality and spotless property; all kitchen essentials provided; although it lists ac in amenities, there were only fans and open windows to keep it cool; not too much of a problem, but it would have been nice to have on the hot afternoons; admit to being surprised about the check in procedure where we were met by a host representative at the property and shown around; that was a first for Vrbo experiences for us; overall great experience and would stay here again if ever back in the area
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home base for work and adventure

We spent a fabulous week at the house, doing a combo of WFH and adventuring around Taos. House was super comfortable, views were spectacular, so nice just to sit out in the hot tub and watch the stars come out / hear the crickets start up. Very grateful places like this exist.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stella Luna

We had a wonderful, peaceful time, we saw deer and hummingbirds right out the window. This is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy this area!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domenick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

May Getaway

Great trip
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring 2025

Very well stocked house. Host was very responsive when communicating. Technology such as televisions could use some updating but overall very satisfied. Would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect sanctuary for a ski trip

We love the kiva fireplace and plentiful firewood, the backyard hot tub with the clear view of the stars, the mule deer that graze through the area in the early evening. Great location between the town of Taos and the ski valley. It's so amazing how quiet and still the setting is. Fresh fruit and bread in the kitchen on our arrival; the heated tile floor, breakfast at the kitchen table by the front window. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy the home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia N.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Stay

Stella Luna is a lovely casita and located in a perfect spot in between Taos and the Ski Valley. I was there for the month of February and could not have been happier or more pleased with the property. The casita is beautifully decorated and has everything one could need, including a kitchen with every think one can imagine. It is well designed for two couples or two friends as the layout separates the bedroom spaces from the central living area. Sanjay is very responsive if there are questions or issues. It was just a delight to stay there.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarahann R.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taos

Enjoyed it as much as the first visit! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene retreat with stunning mountain views.

Lovely and peaceful with amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Close enough to town to explore all the wonderful shops, galleries and dining (if you don't feel like cooking), but remote enough for a restful retreat. I enjoyed being able to explore the surrounding areas and have a 'base camp' to return to for a nice hot tub under the stars. Super friendly and responsive host. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding

Beautiful home with everything you could ask for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

What a wonderful place to get away from it all. Stella Luna is a beautiful, well appointed home in a peaceful and serene location. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and the lovely flowers, swarms of hummingbirds, star filled skies and frogs croaking us to sleep were the cherry on top. Check in and check out we’re fast and easy. Appreciated the fresh fruit, and delicious blue corn tortilla chips and salsa to snack on. We not only felt like guest, but like we were wanted there. I would love to stay at Stella Luna again the next time we are in the Taos area. Thanks for a fabulous long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thoughtful and responsive hosts

Quiet and located near trailheads, Arroyo Seco, and Taos. When my husband called to ask for the shade sails to be adjusted so that the anchor points wouldn't bang against the house, they had it fixed in 24 hours. Betttina met us and supplied local food supplies and wine to help us settle in. All around great property and management team.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie P., Addison

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing, beautiful getaway.

Could not be more pleased with the beautiful home and the gracioushost Stella Luna truly has everything you need for a relaxing, quiet vacation. And Taos is just a few miles away if you want a bit more excitement. You will love it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stellar Stella Luna

Stunning location, beautiful living space, great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay at Stella Luna and would definitely come back. It's a very peaceful, quiet setting. The views from the hot tub at night are just fantastic. The house is well stocked. Bettina made sure everything was ready including some fresh cut flowers on the dining table and fresh fruit. Great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Lovely warm home located perfectly between Taos and TSV. The house is very cozy and well stocked with lots of goodies left for us like fruit, fresh bread, eggs, coffee, etc. Everything is of high quality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie B., Austin, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski trip

We love this location to get to Taos Ski Valley. It was a beautiful property and had everything we needed to be comfortable. We appreciated the hospitality and stocked spices, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C., Irving, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, comfortable property

Stayed at Stella Luna for a week with my spouse and another couple. The house was gorgeous and comfortable. Sanjay & Bettina were gracious and helpful. The neighborhood is quiet and rural, but very close to Taos. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving getaway

We had a great time—house was well equipped, quiet, and great for hanging out with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023