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Alfred’s Hacienda & Casita: dog-friendly retreat w/ hot tub & 4 kiva fireplaces

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

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

Alfred’s Hacienda & Casita: dog-friendly retreat w/ hot tub & 4 kiva fireplaces

Alfred's Hacienda & Casita

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This vacation home features custom details crafted by the former owner -- archeologist and Taos icon Alfred Hobbs. Known as Alfred's Hacienda & Casita, these two adjacent historic rentals offer comfort, relaxation, and traditional New Mexico charm. Drive just a few miles to explore the shops and dining of downtown Taos. This walkable district has a number of interesting sites and charming adobe-style architecture. Famous for its ice cream and baked goods, Tao's Cow Cafe (one-minute drive) is sure to delight. For a fantastic wintery adventure, Taos Ski Valley is only 20 miles away.

Alfred's Hacienda has a modern kitchen, a hot tub, and kiva fireplaces, while the 100-year-old Casita has a gas-burning stove and fine wood detailing throughout. This single-story house sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms, each with a gas-burning kiva fireplace. In the living room, seating surrounds a gas-burning kiva fireplace, making this space ideal for watching a movie on the TV. The updated kitchen has a full suite of stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a butcher block island. The primary bedroom has a king bed, two armchairs, and a TV. The en-suite bathroom has a walk-in shower. The second bedroom has a king bed and its own outdoor patio, while the third bedroom has a full-size sleeper sofa.

Meanwhile, Alfred's Casita sleeps two guests between the bedroom and a queen-size futon in the living area. The living room has a gas-burning stove and a TV. Enjoy meals in the kitchen, where a table seats you and your guests. The bedroom has a queen bed and a custom-made wood shelf. A bistro table and two chairs are nestled under the trees by the main entrance and a private patio outside the kitchen contain additional seating, giving you several options for lounging. The entire area is fenced, making the space very private.

The front porch has a table with seating overlooking the courtyard. The fenced backyard has desert landscaping, hornos (traditional ovens), a horseshoe station, and mountain views. Fire up the gas grill on the covered patio and dine alfresco at the picnic table or two iron tables with ample seating. Afterward, take an indulgent soak in the hot tub.

THINGS TO KNOW
Tall guests will need to be mindful of limited clearance through low doorways.
Guests with pets or small children are advised to exercise caution around the non-functional well in the yard.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of New Mexico

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

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 and a first aid kit
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

77802

About the neighborhood

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Taos, NM

What's nearby

  • Kit Carson Park - 2 min drive
  • Taos Historic Museums - 2 min drive
  • Taos Plaza - 3 min drive
  • Taos Mountain Casino - 5 min drive
  • Earthships - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Apothecary - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taos Java - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alfred’s Hacienda & Casita: dog-friendly retreat w/ hot tub & 4 kiva fireplaces pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alfred’s Hacienda & Casita: dog-friendly retreat w/ hot tub & 4 kiva fireplaces?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alfred’s Hacienda & Casita: dog-friendly retreat w/ hot tub & 4 kiva fireplaces?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alfred’s Hacienda & Casita: dog-friendly retreat w/ hot tub & 4 kiva fireplaces located?

Situated in Taos, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Carson National Forest, Kit Carson Home and Museum, and Kit Carson Park. D.H. Lawrence Ranch and Taos Center for the Arts are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Alfred’s Hacienda & Casita: dog-friendly retreat w/ hot tub & 4 kiva fireplaces Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Erin U.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This house needs quite a bit of attention
The house is very cool but there are many items needing attention. I have contacted Vacasa privately and so will not list our issues here until giving them a chance to rectify them. If customer service is as subpar as our issues with the home I will indeed list them here so other travelers can be aware.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Josie J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family Stay
We had complications with communicating our needs. We communicated with Vacasa. Their respond was timely however, the only thing they could tell us was that our needs were reported to their local team. We were never contacted by the local team. When we entered the premise, we reported the following issues: leak found in one of the bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen unclean, refrigerator not working, entrances were cluttered with dirt and debris, spiderwebs in doorway and light fixtures. We cleaned and vacuumed rugs and mopped bathroom & kitchen floors in order to use them. Main house and casita were pretty dusty. We had to do a lot of cleaning. We reported squirrels living in the house primarily in kitchen. We tried to run them out of the house but they hid under refrigerator, dish washer and stove. We communicated with Vacasa several times and the best they could say was they were sending messages to local team. We forgot one suvenior and we have received the same communication. We have not heard the status regarding as to how we can get our package we left behind. Anything Vrbo can do to help with this will be greatly appreicated. We have booked stay away homes all over the country through Vrbo and Airbnb and we have never had such an issue. We will not be recommending a stay at Alfredo's Hacienda in Taos, NM to family or friends. We tried not to stay in the house but to sleep. It would have been a more comfortable stay if someone had come to address our concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tess S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Retreat!
We stayed here for 3 nights with 2 families, kids, and dogs. There was plenty of space for everyone. The fenced-im yard was large and perfect for dogs and kids. The house and Casita provided space for both families to be together but also have separate spaces to retreat to. The house is decorated beautifully and ha a nice large table for gaming and eating. The outdoor area feels like a party and even had a statue that was in the works - we enjoyed pondering what it might turn into. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S., Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness
Just clean the mirrors
We found a wedding band on the groud outside the garage. We put it in the tin box in the little area above the bench in the hallway facing the front door. We had a great time! The coffee maker was really slow, but the beds were incredibly comfortable. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annaliese L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay here again!
Super happy with the accommodations. House was perfect. Yard was huge and fenced, great for our 3 year old and labradors. Beds were comfortable and kitchen had all the amenities. Will definitely be back! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic home
House was clean, beautiful and large. Perfect for our group of 6. Hot tub was amazing. Modern amenities, everything you need for luxurious stay. Fireplaces in bedrooms were a bonus. Would definitely stay again! Thanks for a stellar time in Taos!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
History
Great property qith lots of history.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pls see on line review.
Amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jerah S.

Sweet adobe home
Large property and very well stocked kitchen. Plenty of room for a family gathering of 4 adults and a teen. The casita is great for shorter people. Location is close enough to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

H William K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding trip
Initially we had difficulty with the Lock Boxes because the locks we were familiar with we aligned the numbers midway on the background line but after 30 minutes of struggling with the box not opening we called the manager and when they finally answered we tried aligning the top of the numbers to the background line so the whole number was under the background line. "WOULD HAVE BEEN USEFUL INFO IN THE INSTRUCTIONS SENT TO US". Then the lockbox for the Casita door hanging on the chair outside its front door had a cover over the number pad that we could not remove so the manager had to give us the code for the care takers lock box with 3 different keys in it for us to get in the casita where we stayed as our daughter's family with 4 children stayed in the hacienda. We did not spend much time at the place as we were there for a wedding but went for walks each morning in the neighborhood with our dog which was pleasant. The location worked out great as the rehearsal and wedding were at the Taos Country Club and we could easily get there avoiding most of the road construction and we found a a really nice little coffee shop, bakery and food truck complex for morning breakfasts, and spent the first whole day at a park for the kids and dogs and then visited the gorge bridge. It was a very quick drive to our favorite Chinese Restaurant "Songs" that we have frequented on previous visits to Taos. The kids enjoyed their stay as they had bigger beds and didn't have to share.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Getaway
This property met all our needs as we hosted family and friends for our daughter's wedding in Taos. The house/casita gave us all the room we needed. The location was convenient to both the wedding venue and town. All in all, a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy retreat
With 6 adults and 2 pre-teens, we loved having room to spread out. Wifi was great for remote working and the hot tub and horseshoes provided great times for relaxation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brett t.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Mexico vibes
Great spot with true southwest style. Very unique architectural elements. Worked out great for a family and friends ski vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a ball in Taos!
The Hacienda is amazing. Well appointed and stocked with everything we needed. We didn't use the smaller Casita all that much, except as an office if someone needed some privacy. It too was nice and clean and is a nice option if those traveling with you desire some privacy from the main house. We loved our stay and will certainly come again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzi P., Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Celebrating our 12 year anniversary with a 4 night stay in various mountain towns. Taos was our first stop, and we will always treasure the memories. The house was charming! We arrived after dark, so our only negative experience was having some difficulty navigating the various confusing gates and key boxes. But that was minor. Everything else was great! Would definitely stay again, especially with a large group!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William A., lighthouse pt, fl, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
golf outing
this property met our needs and more
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felix E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Really cool property minutes from old town Taos. Really appreciated the original architecture of the residence, all the amenities. Still has improvements ongoing to the property (outside), really interested in seeing the final result. Would definitely stay again. Really, really enjoyed our stay, truly unique lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Chad G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t ever do business with these guys
Worst customer service ever they stole my money and will not return phone calls or emails or text messages they do not care about customer service at all lawsuits will be filed Monday
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House
Cool rambling house with a ton of personality. Lots of books and interesting artwork. It was very clean; the mattresses were firm and very comfortable, and the kitchen has more than you'll need to fix meals, which we did. Close enough for us to walk to town, but we're walkers. Lovely yard and a memorable stay for the 6 of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela K., Richardson

Liked: Cleanliness
Taos getaway
We really enjoyed our stay at Alfred's Hacienda & Casita - it was the perfect layout for our 3-generation family trip. The beds were comfortable, even the pull-out sofa. We had plenty of room to spread out. We spent a lot of time outside, including meals, and it was nice to have a lot of seating on the patio. The hot tub was excellent - perfect for post-hiking relaxation. Unfortunately there was a huge red ant bed next to the horseshoe pit that made it challenging to play. Overall everything was clean, though the light fixtures needed dusting/vacuuming. Beware the rustic wood coffee table, its rough edges can prey on unsuspecting knees if you get too close.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021