House in Chamisal, NM

Mountain Cabin Retreat FAST WiFi, Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, near Taos, Santa Fe

Mountain Cabin Retreat FAST WiFi, Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, near Taos, Santa Fe

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Large dining room with windows to view wildlife
Romantic nook in the dining area.
Bedroom #1 with queen bed.
Bedroom #1 to the left is bedroom #2 and the bathroom near by.
Bedroom #2 with a queen bed.

Overview of Mountain Cabin Retreat FAST WiFi, Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, near Taos, Santa Fe

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Chamisal, NM
  • Popular LocationSipapu Ski Area29 min drive
  • Popular LocationLowlows Lowrider Art Place37 min drive
  • Popular LocationTaos Plaza47 min drive
  • AirportAngel Fire, NM (AXX)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Mountain Cabin Retreat FAST WiFi, Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, near Taos, Santa Fe

Huge deck with propane grill, table and chairs & hummingbird feeders. Backyard creek with hammocks, picnic tables, chairs, & fire pit.
Well stocked kitchen includes coffee maker w/ coffee, toaster, Keurig, blender, crock pot, electric skillet, mixer, food processor, ricer/steamer, citrus juicer, cake pans, muffin pans and cookie sheets. Refrigerator with ice maker.
Gas heat and wood stove with romantic glass doors. Plenty of firewood.
Lots of free strawberry plants.

Ice cold streams run through timbered mountains. Find your quiet space and enjoy the peace, clean air, dark, starry nights. Leave the mundane things of life behind and discover yourself, your own thoughts and feelings. The back yard is the main attraction for us at Mountain Cabin Retreat. The grass surrounding the creek, the bridge where we sat and dangled our feet in the cold mountain stream, imagining family gatherings around the campfire. The first step through the front door said, “Welcome home”. During our many years here, we have done a lot of remodeling. The quality workmanship is evident the moment you step through the entry door. The wood stove mesmerizes, lighting and warming the hardwood floor. The coved log ceiling beams, called vigas, reflect centuries old architecture. The quiet speaks of reflection on today, yesterday, and tomorrow, on life and purpose. The dark skies look back through millenniums of time and displays an eternity of celestial bodies. Yes, we warmly invite you to come and experience the alluring appeal of Mountain Cabin Retreat.
The 1400 sq. ft. make for a spacious 2-bedroom house. All rooms are large. The cozy, comfy living room has the wood stove with plenty of firewood. TV’s with ROKU, DVD and VCR players are in the living room and the Buffalo Room. The Buffalo Room also serves as an additional sleeping area. There is also the opportunity for wildlife viewing from the Buffalo Room and the dining room. Many times we have seen elk, coyote, birds and more. The hummingbirds are a real attraction at the feeders on the deck.
Special note: bedroom 2 is accessed through master bedroom. Both have queen beds.
The Buffalo Room is on the opposite side of the house, making it quite private from the master bedroom and bedroom 2, and has a sofa bed, futon and a single bed.
No smoking is allowed in the house. Designated outside smoking areas are provided. The last 1 mile to the house is a gravel road that is well maintained by the county road department.

Property manager

Jim and Mari Lu Jensen
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The yard is nice but it does have a small creek

Events

No events allowed
Family gatherings OK but no wild parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 Dogs max #30, non aggressive and on a leash.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor designated smoking areas are provided.
No strong, lingering odors (incense, strong spices) No fireworks Respect neighbors. Low noise
No pets in bed or on the furniture. 50 pounds or less, none aggressive. $50 per pet per stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Family gatherings OK but no wild parties
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Chamisal

Located in Chamisal, this holiday home is in a rural area. San José de Gracia Church and Picuris Pueblo are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Casa Cristal Pottery and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Sipapu Ski Area - 29 min drive
  • Lowlows Lowrider Art Place - 37 min drive
  • Santuario de Chimayo - 37 min drive
  • Taos Plaza - 47 min drive
  • Ski Santa Fe - 102 min drive

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sugar Nymphs Bistro - 10 min drive
  • Alicia's Caffe - 8 min drive
  • Orphie's - 8 min drive
  • Victor's Drive Inn - 9 min drive
  • Subway - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Cabin Retreat FAST WiFi, Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, near Taos, Santa Fe pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Mountain Cabin Retreat FAST WiFi, Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, near Taos, Santa Fe ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Cabin Retreat FAST WiFi, Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, near Taos, Santa Fe ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Cabin Retreat FAST WiFi, Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, near Taos, Santa Fe located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Carson National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of San José de Gracia Church and Picuris Pueblo. Black Mesa Winery and Hand Artes Gallery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meghann N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with fantastic views!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The space was large and well stocked with everything we needed. In addition, there were VCR and DVD players with a wide range of movies that came in handy after a long day spent skiing (in addition to streaming television access). Great location that offered a fantastic view. We will be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Brett B.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Snowboarding trip
As I would love to rate this home 5 stars, I cannot. Cleanliness: We arrived well past check-in to find the couple cleaning. The toilet had not been cleaned among other things such as dishes in the sink. Being that they were in the home this made CHECK IN quite awkward, but simple. They were apologetic and left a bottle of wine. Listing accuracy: Everything is as pictured, however I wish I'd known the 2 bedrooms are conjoined and there is not much privacy as you must go into ones room to get to the bathroom. I feel that this is important information. Communication: there was over communication in the sense that the home owners popped in and out randomly which made me very uncomfortable and was a complete invasion of privacy. Cake was brough while we were in the middle of dinner at the table which was sweet but it felt like more like we were being watched. They also came by while we were gone during the day. Its obvious they stay nearby. THis information needs to be listed and I would have NOT stayed in this home. We texted to ask if there was a way to watch the playoff football game that evening with no response. So, if you plan to watch an event expect to watch from your phone as there is no tv options that we could figure out and zero cell service. The location is off the path a bit, trust the maps would be my advice. Overall, the home is very spacious. The wood burning fire was nice. The oven shoots flames if you use the broil feature. The couple was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maja S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again a wonderful stay
This was our second time staying at this home. It is perfect for us - everything we could need or want is provided. The hosts are wonderful people who work hard to make us feel welcome. Thank you again for a wonderful time -extra bonus this year was all the beautiful snow!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin stay
The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed to cook and clean. We had ample firewood and communication with the host was 5 stars. Would stay again 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski respite
This property was close to the ski area. It was easy to find and very clean and welcoming. Instructions were easy to follow. We enjoyed our stay immensely and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Mari Lu Jensen

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We are baby boomers, 24 years into a great marriage. We're both still quite active and hope to be for some time yet. Mari Lu is a Santa Fe native and Jim is a native Oregonian. Mari Lu loves cooking and we both enjoy the rural mountain life, hiking, fishing, 4 wheeling, camping, canoeing, remodeling, and look forward to some traveling in the future.

What makes this property unique

We were moving from the Oregon desert and wanted mountains and trees. Mari Lu was originally from Santa Fe and has family in the area. Once we found Chamisal and met the wonderful people here, things just started falling into place. The first time we walked through the front door, even though it was night, I knew this was our home. The creek in the back yard clinched it. It was in need of remodeling yet as a retired carpenter and the remodelers that we are, we knew we could do it. We moved in and went to work replacing the roof, exposing and coving the vigas, tearing out the old flooring and putting in the hardwood flooring, adding the wood stove, replacing doors, adding the patio and deck, etc., etc. It's been a labor of love and we are very happy to make it available for others to enjoy. Perhaps some day we will move back into it.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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