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Mountain Sanctuary with incredible views

Mountain Sanctuary with incredible views

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Living area | TV, fireplace, stereo
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Mountain Sanctuary with incredible views

7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Popular LocationTaos Ski Valley1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWheeler Peak Wilderness Area1 min walk
  • AirportTaos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)40 min drive
  • AirportAngel Fire, NM (AXX)74 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sleeps 12
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bedroom 4
    1 king bed
    2 single beds
Bedroom 5
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath
Bathroom 3
    Combined shower/bath

About this property

Entire place

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

Mountain Sanctuary with incredible views

Sitting below New Mexico's two highest peaks, Kachina and Wheeler, this private cabin offers the ultimate in eclectic stylish mountain experience.

The home has 5 bedrooms, totaling 4 king beds, 1 queen bed and 2 twin bunk beds over one of the 4 King beds. One bathroom offers a steam shower, and there is a wood-burning stove in the living area.

At the very top of Taos Ski Valley, the Wilderness Lodge at Kachina Peak is the highest private residence and accommodation in the state sitting at 10,200 feet. Designed by acclaimed hotel designer Alexandra Champalimaud, Wilderness Lodge is decorated with an eclectic and stylish array of furnishings from Europe and Africa. Inspired by the look and feel of the old mining cabins which once dotted this wild western landscape, the rustic exterior is made from 150 year old reclaimed timbers and siding sourced from a shed once owned by the Winchester Rifle Company in Massachusetts.

Note: A vehicle with four-wheel drive and snow tires or chains is MANDATORY to get to Wilderness Lodge in the winter as it is located at 10,200 ft above sea level at the top of a VERY steep driveway in a high alpine environment. Please be advised that this home does not have air conditioning. In order to book this property, please submit an inquiry and one of our amazing local staff members will reach out to speak with you shortly,

Property manager

Natural Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Sledging nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 is also known as

Reduced Winter Rates Chic Residence top Styled Acclaimed Design
3-1551

About the area

Taos Ski Valley

Located in Taos Ski Valley, this holiday home is in the mountains. Taos Ski Valley and Red River Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

What's nearby

  • Taos Ski Valley - 1 min walk
  • Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area - 1 min walk
  • Williams Lake - 5 min walk
  • Horseshoe Lake - 5 min walk
  • Al's Run Ski Lift - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taos Ale House - 5 min drive
  • The Bavarian Inn And Chalets Taos Ski Valley - 6 min walk
  • The Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant - 6 min walk
  • The Blonde Bear Tavern - 5 min drive
  • Black Diamond Espresso - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Sanctuary with incredible views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Sanctuary with incredible views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Sanctuary with incredible views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Sanctuary with incredible views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps away from Taos Ski Valley, Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area and Carson National Forest. Lost Lake and Horseshoe Lake are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 3 reviews" "
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Webb
We loved the place but would have appreciated understanding the layout and knowing that it really is a hike from the lift. Also, the stove was out--could have learned about that when you all knew. Just would have been nice and helpful to be in the loop. Also, there needs to be more light in the main room. Hard to read and play games at night. We moves lights from the bedrooms but would have liked even more.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Anne S.

Beautiful property, unexpected water issues, inadequate corporate response
Good things: 1. Beautiful and peaceful setting and property 2. Attentive and proactive property manager 3. Exceptionally well-stocked kitchen 4. Great access to the Willams Lake Trail, The Bavarian, Ski Lift Bad things: 1. Large COVID cleaning fee ($850). The property was clean and what I would expect under normal circumstances, but it was clear that enhanced cleaning was lacking. E.g., a shower door had a finger drawing on the glass door, showing it had not been wiped. I was expecting more given the high fee. 2. Broken oven in main kitchen (the one in the other kitchen worked). I was alerted about this a few days prior, but not having a fully functioning main kitchen was inconvenient given that we cooked for the duration for a large group. Likely due to supply chain issues at the time, but not as advertised on booking. 3. We lost water for several hours in the afternoon on two consecutive days of our stay. The property manager was responsive via text and it was resolved both days by evening, but was disruptive, as we had planned to cook big meals, had kids in the party, and started looking for alternate hotel arrangements. We had been hiking and on both afternoons someone was soaped up in the shower when the water went out. The water was eventually restored, and we were able to stay in the property, but not as advertised. 4. Utility workers dug a large trench blocking the drive up to the property for the water project. We had people from our party blocked on both sides of this trench. After we talked with the utility, they accommodated us by creating a temporary road, but it took a lot of time and the road was not compacted and therefore affected by rain. I find it strange that this wasn’t planned or considered ahead of time, and that we had to take action to resolve this issue. 5. No prior notice of water or road outages. These were the action of the county, not Natural Retreats, but this result was not what we paid for. 6. Natural Retreats refunded 5.9% of my total bill without asking for the inconvenience, which was appreciated. However, given the above, I requested a 25% refund (1 night of our 4-night stay). I was blown off twice by Natural Retreats Management. It is for this reason that I will not do business with them in the future. Even with the above concerns, I likely would have returned to stay at this beautiful property if they responded with some consideration, even if a 25% refund wasn't possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Andrew L.

Gorgeous large house. 4 wheel drive is a must. Close to ski lift, but not true ski in/out
House is beautiful, spacious, stylish. Bit of an odd layout, set up almost like a duplex, but easily handled our party of 11. Be aware, house is at 10,500ft elevation, and drive to it is steep. Do not attempt without 4 wheel drive. Even with it, we got stuck in snow twice during a storm. Ski lift 4 is about 200 yards downhill from house, easy to ski to but a tough walk back, better to park at lift. Lastly, town water supply failed, then leading to pipes freezing and no running water. Kim was great at relocating and reimbursing us but cut our time in house short. Seemed to be an isolated incident but maybe check into it before booking. May be an issue due to elevation- house is highest residence in state of NM. If coming from sea level, oxygen can help. Overall a spectacular place, with some wrinkles.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019