Mountain Sanctuary with incredible views

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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Taos Ski Valley, NM

Taos Ski Valley1 min walk
Williams Lake5 min walk
Al's Run Ski Lift5 min drive
Angel Fire, NM (AXX)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 snowmobiling and sledging.

Taos Ski Valley, NM

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 - 6 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.

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ellen w.

7 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

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.

14 Nov 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

24 Mar 2019

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