Escape from civilization
A Guest from Albuquerque, NM recommends this property
Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2022
This is a 5-star property! The house is gorgeous, the grounds are beautiful and private and peaceful. Forever sky and views over the valley. Right out the door there’s a 1-hour hike up the mountain [past the A-frame]. And dog-friendly! We stayed during record heat, wildfires, and closed national forests – and this was exactly the spur-of-the-moment getaway we were hoping for!
There is the mile-long dirt access road – a couple of steep parts, requiring reliable low gear going up, and solid brakes and vigilance going down – we didn’t use the Tacoma’s 4-wheel, but thankfully it wasn’t rainy or winter! The bed *is* only a double, and, as others have said, it’s hard. No microwave as promised [it’s now removed from the amenity list]. No al fresco dining per the enticing pictures [for our stay, anyway, the portal being used as storage]. No soft chairs or sofa [well, the upstairs futon, but too hot up there during our stay, and we didn’t really miss inside furniture during summer].
The above notwithstanding, these 4 nights were perfect for the 2 of us + dogs. Daily morning hikes up the mountain, all breakfasts and dinners cooked in [coffeepots above the refrigerator], cooling via judicious window/door openings. Allowed excursions during national forest closures: John Dunn Bridge access to Rio Grande, Wild Rivers Recreational Area visitors center and access to Rio Grande, Taos Ski Valley hiking trails. And we loved the beauty and serenity of Coyote Mountain so much, this escape from civilization, that we bypassed Taos entirely!