| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 17 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/29/09 |
Positive
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| We really enjoyed our stay at C de C. The house is handsome, the setting beautiful and the location excellent: close to the mountains for hiking and to town for dining in a quiet area with beautiful views of the hills and mountains. The photos give you a very good sense of the house. |
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| 04/24/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Great choice
Terri - S. FL. South Florida
Review Submitted: April 20, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
My family (2 teenagers & two adults) recently stayed for a week at Casa de Cuentos. The house is exactly as decribed by the owners and really is conveniently located between 'downtown' Taos and Taos Ski Valley. We frequently rent houses during our vacations and this was, by far, the most well equipped home we have rented.
The kitchen was well stocked, there were plenty of towels and blankets, a variety of games to play, in addition to the pool table. (even a hair dryer and cotton swabs in the bathroom). The owners attention to detail was impressive and appreciated. The house was lovely, the views were inspiring, the hot tub relaxing, the pool table and games provided hours of fun. Between Taos and Ski Valley there are many activities to keep you busy, should you not want to spend the days relaxing in the house. We had lunch out every day, in Taos and in Ski Valley, and although the food was not gourmet, every meal very good and we received excellent service at each of the restaurants.
I must admit I was pleasantly surprised. I highly recommend visiting Casa de Cuentos if you are planning a trip to the Taos area.
Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway
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Terri
South Florida
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| 02/13/09 |
Positive
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| Casa de Cuentos is a quiet, comfortable home that we would definitely rent again. The kitchen is fully stocked, right down to the coffee grinder. The beds are great with upscale linens; the bathrooms stocked with many extras. We stayed here during January and were amazed at the difference with radiant heated floors. No sweaters needed inside the house even when temp's were in the single digits. Combine all that with gorgeous mountain views and you can't miss with this home. |
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Delauro Family, Round Rock, TX |
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| 01/06/09 |
Positive
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Magical. Our stay exceeded our high expectations and we look forward to returning again.
If you're new to VRBO don't be afraid. This is a no brainer and the best way to enjoy Taos. |
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Chris & Bry, Austin, Texas |
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| 12/12/08 |
Positive
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| One of the best appointed houses we have ever rented. Easy access to skiing. Beautiful and comfortable! |
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Anonymous |
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| 09/15/08 |
Positive
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Ten seconds after walking through the front door and into the large picture windows living room one of our 13 year old daughters declared "awesome!" - impressing a teen takes some doing.
The house is one of the very best that we have visited in 30 years of renting vacation homes. And perfectly located for access to the mountains, Rio Grande gorge, desert plains and Taos. We also made a day trip to Santa Fe.
One favorite location for the family was the cafe in the nearby small town of Arroyo Seco, the Taos Cow. That was our local hang out; several afternoons ended with their homemade ice cream. |
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Mike & Tina, Austin, Texas |
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| 08/31/08 |
Positive
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My father, brother and I enjoyed a wonderful week at Casa de Cuentos to celebrate Dad's 75th birthday. The house and its surroundings were even more spectacular in real life than shown in pictures on the website. Beautiful views of the mountains can be had from almost any window. The house is warm, inviting and laid out to maximize your comfort. It's also quite secluded. You drive past one house and might occasionally see/hear the neighbor down the road slipping past, but at the house itself it's just you and nature.
Sitting on the deck, absorbing the silence of nature, smelling the clean, fresh scents of the shrubs and trees--what could be better?
We made good use of the pool table and TV to watch our video collection, being that we were most interested in just relaxing and spending time together. Those interested in hiking, shopping, skiing, etc. will find ample to do.
Town is about 20 minutes away with the construction, but it's a nice drive once you know your way around. We brought in groceries from town and made full use of the kitchen and grill, but Tammi will provide you with many good restaurants from which to choose.
I liked that I was dealing with real people and not a faceless corporation. You will definitely get the personal touch and any help you need.
The best summary I can give is what my dad said as we left: "I wasn't ready to go." |
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Pete Campbell, Fayetteville, AR |
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| 06/28/08 |
Positive
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| What a piece of paradise! We moved in and immediately felt at home. Casa de Cuentos is so beautiful and comfortable and the views are hypnotizing. Thank you so much we can't wait to get back! |
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Weigand Family, Richardson, Texas |
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| 04/28/08 |
Positive
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| A magical place! The photos do not do it justice -- it is serene, romantic, beautiful, peaceful, idyllic... My boyfriend and I were so inspired we decided to get married while we were there! My Mom and brother were so inspired at what we did, they mended relations after years! The magic continues....Thanks to K.C., Tammi and Dave! |
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Anonymous |
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| 02/22/08 |
Positive
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Sorry this has taken so long , but I want to express how much we enjoyed Casa De Cuentos. From the first moment we stepped in the front door everything was perfect. From the welcome basket all the way to the late check out, things could not have been better. With all the snow outside the house felt like a warm blanket surrounding you at all times. Your attention to details really shows in this house and we hope to able to come back in the future. Thanks again for everything.
Kathy
Jan-12 -2008 to Jan 19-2008 |
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Kathy, Austin, Texas |
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| 10/09/07 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful place. The location is great, far enough away from town to enjoy the wonderful peace and quiet and the incredible night sky, but close enough to Taos, the ski resort and hiking opportunites to be very convenient. The house has all of the amenities we hoped for, and the furnishings are very comfortable, right down to the bedding that was so comfortable that we had a tough time getting ourselves out of bed in the morning :) The owners have poured a lot of love into this home, and it's obvious. We had a fabulous time! |
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Anonymous, Fort Collins, CO |
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| 08/24/07 |
Positive
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August 21st
Taos is such a magical, other-worldly, beautiful place and Casa de
Cuentos ia a lovely place to call home for a week. Thank you so much
for the gift of the Rio Grande pinon coffee. We loved it so much we
bought some at Smith’s grocery store to bring home with us to
Winston-Salem, NC. We also loved the varied and interesting reading
material throughout the house, as well as the world and culturally
encompassing altars in every room.
Many blessings to the people who built and renovated this house, its
caretakers and the lucky guests who came before and after us.
Cheryl Schirillo and family
(Jonathan, Nicholas, Elaine and Stan Bates)
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Cheryl Schirillo, Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
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| 08/13/07 |
Positive
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We agree on every single word of your last guests. It was a dream
staying here. We just stumbled on it on the internet—we were lucky to
be able to stay in such a wonderful home. We grilled a couple of
nights. Loved looking at the stars from the hot tub!
Thank you for your generosity and hospitality and answering all my
millions of questions.
Would love to return!
Bill and Judi
Norman, Oklahoma
Enjoy the Oklahoma basket we left for you!
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Judi, Oklahoma |
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| 08/03/07 |
Positive
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Hi Tammi,
Just wanted to drop you a note to say thanks for sharing your wonderful
home
with us. This place is incredible and we are all enjoying it very
much. We
are on our way out the door to take the dogs and go for a hike.
It will be tough to go back to Dallas after being in a place like this.
Serenity.
Thanks again,
Claire
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Claire, Dallas |
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| 08/03/07 |
Positive
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Dear Clancys and KC,
My family and I want to thank you for a wonderful stay this month. The
house is wonderful. Your attention to providing a lovely, well-equipped
house is beyond expectation. We look forward to seeing you again in a
Taos that is the most verdant I have seen in so many years.
Burns' Family
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Burns' Family, Dallas |
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| 08/01/07 |
Positive
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Dear Clancys and KC,
My family and I want to thank you for a wonderful stay this month. The
house is wonderful. Your attention to providing a lovely, well-equipped
house is beyond expectation. We look forward to seeing you again in a
Taos that is the most verdant I have seen in so many years.
Burns' Family
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Burns, Houston Texas |
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| 07/02/07 |
Positive
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| The photos do not do Casa De Cuentos justice. Tranquil and Mystical are accurate descriptions. The views from anywhere on the property or in the house are spectacular. Both sunrise and sunset were wonderful. A pleasant and close drive into Taos. Take a morning walk down the nearby neighborhood roads. The house is cool and comfortable. The hot tub sparkles. I have stayed in Taos several times before but will definitely return to Casa de Cuentos - and soon! A truly relaxing, well appointed, and comfortable place. I highly recommend it. |
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Casey , Colorado |
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| 06/17/07 |
Positive
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I stayed here in May with family members. When renting sight unseen through internet,one never knows if property will even meet let alone exceed expectations. Well this property was more than I expected.
In the description it mentions million dollar views. I would up that to two million. When you look down into the valley, I think you can see for 100 miles. When we walked into the house it seemed to wrap warm arms around us. It is such a comfortable home in a quiet peacful location. There are a lot of Taos books and information to get one started on exploring. Love the Kiva fireplaces and the hot tub,great to soak in after we hiked . There is a large room with a pool table, that was fun.
Just about 5 minutes away is the quaint village of Arroyo Seco. Be sure to go to Abe's, been there for 50 years. Good breakfast at Taos Cow.
Also, I think a must see are the Earthship Homes,located west on 64 I think ,or 68, can't remember route number. We also went to Ojo Caliente Hot Springs for better part of one day. That was great.
Michael's Kitchen in Taos is super good and reasonable. Taos Inn-in Taos- great entertainment, every night I think.
I hope to get back this winter for ski season,Taos Ski Valley is just a short drive from the house.
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Mermaid, Michigan
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