For larger gatherings, sleep up to 16 when you book both Ponderosa + Bristlecone at A Bella Vista Valdez Lodge. Surrounded by picturesque Kit Carson National Park, Valdez Canyon and the Rio Hondo, your group is minutes from Taos Ski Valley, Taos Pueblo, Village of Arroyo Seco, Town of Taos and all this historic area has to offer. Privacy, mountain scenery, fine dining, local art, shopping, and every imaginable outdoor activity are at your guests' fingertips. Ask about our concierge service.
Guests should feel free to reach out to the Host and On-Site Manager with any questions or for assistance. Ask about our concierge service.
Located in Taos County, Valdez is a quiet community perched at the entrance to the Taos Ski Valley, offering breathtaking mountain, canyon and high-desert views. Hiking, mountain biking, cycling, fishing, bird watching, backpacking, horseback-riding, camping, snowboarding, downhill skiing, hot springs soaking, and white-water rafting are all available in the area. Hosts are happy to share some local hidden gems.
•. Access to the residences is private.
• Both residences have keypad locks as well as back up keys.
• For enhanced security, each guest is provided with their unique keypad codes operational during stay.
• Free parking for total of four cars: in front of each residence (one car) and in well-marked Lodge parking lot.
Ponderosa and Bristlecone are mirror image private homes. Sun-drenched, vast and warmly appointed, each home features 360º mountain and canyon views, tall ceilings with corbels and latillas, brick entry and radiant-heated tile floors, oversized windows with sliding doors, sky lit staircase, custom woodwork and cabinetry throughout, dual living rooms, propane kiva fireplace on each floor, a cook’s kitchen with European style appliances, full size washer+dryer, original art and regional artifacts, a spacious cedar deck with gas grill and seating off the main living room, and more. The second floor features a grand master bedroom with a king bed, kitchenette and seating for coffee or après ski, enclosed patio with wood-burning chiminea and bench seating, sandstone-tiled full bathroom with tub and a second spacious bedroom outfitted with two queen beds located down the hall. Together, offering free parking for four vehicles. Each with identical amenities.
Private vehicles are necessary, 4-Wheel/All-Wheel drive strongly encouraged, if not crucial, particularly in the winter months. Shuttle services are available for tours and airport transport. The nearest train station is in Ratan, NM. Taos has an airport which accommodates small prop and jet crafts. The nearest international airports are in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM and Denver, CO.
• 4-Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive vehicles are necessary to access the property via dirt road, particularly in winter, when snow tires are also recommended.
•. Cell phone service is poor to non-existent on the property, and will likely disappear altogether as you make your final approach to the residences. High-speed internet will support cell coverage, enabling calls, texting and messaging applications.
•. To avoid problems due to loss of GPS directions on your approach to property and to facilitate check-in, please make sure you to have directions, personal door code + WiFI info captured offline before arriving.
•. There is no air conditioning, which is not typically necessary in this locale. Portable box fans are available in the property, if needed.
