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Reviews of Casa Azul/Charming Downtown Casita

Casa Azul/Charming Downtown Casita
Taos, NM

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael and sue b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa azul
Clean, comfortable, good for short term stays.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice property
Very southwestern condo with private courtyard
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place
Casa Azul is a nice little get away. It is close to the plaza and has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

john r.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Stars
As with all of Melissa's properties, this place was outstanding.Lots of little extras not advertised, clean, private, and clise to town. Will definitely reserve again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabe C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Wonderful location in town.
We had a wonderful stay. The casita was all we needed for a few days. Everything in town was walkable from the location. Quiet spot. Easy communication with host. Lovely place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Dog Friendly Get Away
Loved this beautiful place! We hope to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mardy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Perfecto
A beautiful, peaceful, warm casita.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Azul
Quaint cottage offers an authentic Taos experience. Convenient location on a quiet street. Melissa was a great host and easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M., Westminster, CO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect Taos retreat
We have never been to Taos, so it was nice to stay close to the "city" center. Easy walk from house to local art and restaurants. This would be a great location for 2 to 3 families to stay, offering everyone privacy, but a common place to meet all together.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Thanks Mike for your review. Yes I often get families staying in my compound of 3 homes. Melissa

10/10 Excellent

Juli J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute House
This cute little house was very close to downtown Taos. We went as a group my daughter rented the large house my son-in-law‘s mom rented the other house, so the three of us stayed on the same property. This accommodation is great for people that have dogs awesome awesome hostess. A+++++
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CJ L., Peyton, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Taos
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming, spacious apartment! The kitchen was well equipped and the bed was a comfortable height. Nice, private patio.walking distance to the plaza.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
comfy
Good location. Lots of space. Plenty of useful items included. Great place for 2-3.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Thanks for your nice review. Always appreciated. Melissa

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a perfect place for my stay! It was walking distance to the Hanuman Temple. An added bonus was the courtyard! So peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim & Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Amazing 😻
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time
We enjoyed being able to keep the doors and windows open at night and enjoy the night sounds and fresh air. The refrigerator did freeze some of our food, adjustment needed. Overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of Taos heaven!
An adorable casita with all of the Taos touches. The patio was perfect for our dogs, and the casita was the perfect size for us. Very clean and well appointed. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2023
Thanks christy for your nice review. Melissa

10/10 Excellent

Lannie A., Albuquerque, NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cottage
Charming cottage and enclosed little yard/ patio area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
The little condo was quiet, private, and very comfortable. Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy casita
Enjoyed every moment, especially the fresh air coming through the screen doors and windows. Manager was VERY responsive to needs. Only suggestion is it is time to replace the worn mattress for better sleep for guests. Loved the quiet peace so close to Plaza, and beautiful view of Taos Mountain. Thank you! Wanda
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Chillax
This property was great! Close enough to Taos Plaza (currently under construction work---May 2023) to walk with our pup. The church bells in the morning (starting about 7:00 am) were soothing to wake us up. The walled-in yard was good for our pup. Only concern was the shower floor was very slippery! Couldn't find a shower mat, so we avoided showers after the first try. We will return when we can!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

CJ L., Peyton, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Taos
Melissa's properties are always a 5.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Perfect for our trip. Could use one more comfy chair in living room -little couch not quite big enough for two to relax comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
A curved, private entrance, well-equipped kitchen, options for comfortable temperature, walled-in, private courtyard, never-ending art, secure entrance with additional key provided -- I loved staying here and so did my dog! We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood and to the Plaza. I appreciated being able to do a load of laundry - that was an unexpected bonus. I am a solo traveler, but would recommend Casa Azul for a couple + one or two Littles.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
kindness
The host was very kind and understanding about adjusting our reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
Lots of light from windows and skylights and a lovely walled yard for our dogs, this casita was just right for us. It’s also a short walk to the center of Taos and three minutes from a great park for dog walking. There was plenty of room for two adults and two medium-sized dogs, a comfortable bed, and a roomy kitchen.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tad H., Tabernash, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Energizing Getaway
Loved this property, and perfectly located. We enjoyed walking short distances to various activities and exploring the culture. Just a relaxing time and being in no rush.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Kate F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cute casa in a great location, but some drawbacks
The rental property itself is very cute and in a wonderful location mere minutes from the town square, shopping, food by foot. The baseboard heaters in the bedroom and bathroom were really all we needed to keep the whole place warm since it is so nice and open. We LOVED the private yard for our dogs and the provided dog sheets to put on the couch and bed so our senior pups could be comfortable just like at home. However, the property definitely needed a deep cleaning; food crusted to oven knobs, cobwebs on artwork, dead mosquito stuck to wall in bathroom, light switches with smudges on them, etc. The bathroom and kitchen had definitely been wiped down before our stay, but the floors were quite dirty and I had to pick a few hairs off of the pillowcases in the bedroom that definitely did not belong to us or our dogs since we had just arrived. Trying to get access to the house was the hardest. We had not received instructions 24 hours prior, so I messaged Melissa on VRBO app. She emailed me at 4:50 a.m. the day of our arrival with a line that said "Tree house and airstream summer lodging. Melissa " That was it...so I emailed back and asked how we accessed the property. A few hours passed, we tried calling, no answer, called VRBO customer service, they called, no answer. We kept trying and my husband got her on the phone, providing my name, email address, etc. for our stay. She messaged in email and VRBO she would send access, but another 2-3 hours pass, we're arriving into town in 2 hours, and nothing arrived in my email or my VRBO messages or spam. I called and was able to get the access instructions over the phone from her but not before she blamed my husband for, and I quote, "mucking things up." Not sure how he "mucked things up" by providing all my contact details. That did not leave us feeling very confident about booking with this property manager which is shame because the whole compound at that property was absolutely charming and so very convenient to downtown Taos. Be vigilant about getting access instructions 24-48 hours before your stay here and bring some light cleaning supplies, and this is a great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally B., Boulder, Colorado USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice casita!
Lovely little Taos casita! Near the plaza in the historic district.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Wonderful location close to shops and restaurants. Decorated very nice. Loved the private yard for the dogs. Unfortunately most of the yard is dirt. Would recommend rocks or mulch would be great to help keep the dogs paws clean. Melissa is always great to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
Just right- size, location, feel, and dog friendly. Comfortable and tasteful without being fancy. Warm, cute, and well lit. Just minutes on foot to the Harwood and to the plaza.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Taos
Beautiful decorated and very functional kitchen. Our dogs loved the backyard!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S., Durango, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
We enjoyed our stay here. Nice yard for the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

keith n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!!!
Beautiful place, very private, and close to town. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jewell R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Casa Azul!
I can’t imagine a more perfect place for me to spend a week in Taos! Beautifully appointed & decorated, conveniently located & very cozy. Melissa is an outstanding host, even sending someone to check if my missing keys were left in the casita. A Memphis friend who now lives in NM came to stay for two nights & said the hide a bed was comfortable. I plan to stay here again when I visit next year. Thank you Melissa & staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and quiet
The place has plenty of space for a family. Very quiet neighborhood and convenient to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank C., Woodland, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Close to Downtown
A delightful property. Very close to the town square and perfect for two.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Azul
Lovely small casita with private yard. Quiet, off street parking, and a short walk to many galleries and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Comfortable Accomodations
We loved the location of this rental - so close to the Plaza. It is roomy and very comfortable. The bed was great! The large outdoor space with covered patio was delightful. Although we didn't use it, having a BBQ grill with charcoal provided was a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taos stay
Great location and spacious interior.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taos Stay
Cute property and good location for access to Plaza.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Terry B.

We enjoyed our stay
Was what we expected
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to reschedule our stay at this great little property. The owner worked with us to find another date. She was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice rental in Taos
The apartment was clean and had everything we needed for a nice stay. The owner has several places to stay in the property which is close to grocery stores and restaurants. Enjoyed our stay at Melissa’s place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely lovely
The casita was so beautiful, cozy, and well equipped. Very conveniently located. The private yard was fantastic. We will be returning
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sally L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
only complaint was TV operation was difficult and limited. did not function per the instructions
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty and relaxing
Lovely, spacious property. Well located choice for our stay in Taos.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Week Getaway
Had a lovely stay while exploring the region on the High Road and nearby wilderness areas. Made for a nice home base at the end of each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible!
Couldn’t ask for a more responsive host! Great property centrally located
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

pete T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good Taos location and nice space.
NICE
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021