| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 50 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/12/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed at Stella Luna for a week in August to get out of the Houston heat and had a wonderful family vacation. The location of the home outside of Taos is great for those interested in hiking and biking in the mountains and yet town is close enough to enjoy the restaurants and shopping. The house itself is nicely decorated, spacious and kid-friendly. Our host provided us with his signature welcome of wine and food and was extremely helpful with suggestions for activities in the area. We will definitely come back. |
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Jares family, Houston, TX |
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| 07/20/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed at Stella Luna over the 4th of July. Had a great time. We loved the home, the location and the owner. Sanjay was very helpful with the check in and recommendations for dining. We loved the quiet community and the Thunder Storms are majestic. Thanks again for a wonderful weekend. |
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Rick & Teresa, Parker, CO
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| 06/28/09 |
Positive
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| What a fine vacation home in a marvelous setting. The home is beautifully decorated with everything we needed throughout the house. We could have moved in permanently. We highly recommend this property near Taos and the ski valley. |
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Bill and Sandy, Bernalillo, NM
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| 04/01/09 |
Positive
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The house, the amenities, and Sanjay's warm hospitality lived up to previous glowing reviews. The food basics, fruit and wine--plus the ready wood for the fire--made late arrival seem like "welcome home". The hot tub right outside the door made ski recovery easy and added to the many other special features. A wonderful place, and we plan to return.
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Palle Rilinger, Kansas City, MO
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| 03/23/09 |
Positive
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Stella Luna. It was the perfect location for our Spring Break getaway...between Taos and the ski valley. It was a very comfortable, well decorated home. It was nice to meet our host, Sanjay, and we very much enjoyed the wine, fruit, coffee, chips and salsa and other goodies he had waiting for us.
We would definitely recommend staying here. |
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Anonymous, Illinois |
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| 02/04/09 |
Positive
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| Had a very nice stay at Stella Luna Jan 21-25. We stay at a lot of VRBO properties and were especially pleased ; Sanjay is a great host, the "extras" that he provides were a nice surprise for my family and greatly appreciated when we arrived fairly late in the evening. A nice location in between the town of Taos and the ski resort; it's a bit "off the beaten path", which gives you a nice experience of what it must be like to live in this beautiful place. Hope to return to Taos, and would surely consider staying here again... |
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Anonymous
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| 01/19/09 |
Positive
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January 3 thru 9th, WOW – What a great experience! We leave AZ and arrive at Taos (9 pm) as one of the largest snow falls seen in past 10 years starts falling. It was cold, 25? if I remember right. The house was warm thanks to the great radiant floor heating and the fireplace, it was fun/difficult to get the wood out back covered with 2 feet of snow. But the house was so vary comfortable the entire trip and the outside temp was staying in the 19? area when the snow storm was there.
Well the snow fell and we knew we had to get some food so next morning we went to town to stock up. The road disappeared on the way back to the house. We had now stocked up and the entertainment provided in the house gave us a great 2 day snow in.
The house was far better than I imagined – yes I read ALL the reviews. The fruit bowl and wine waiting, and all the staples in the cabinets were just what we needed. The beds and bedding were great. We took advantage of the washer/drier, dishwasher, dvd’s, TV, magazines, 2 notebooks with area restaurant menus and things to do, but it was just too cold to try the Hot Tub out back.
Our last 3 days we went all over the valley; Rio Grande Gorge, Taos Ski Valley, Taos Pueblo, Taos.
We plan to go back again, but I believe these desert dwellers will return when there is a little less white stuff.
Thanks Sanjay, you have 2 thumbs from us.
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Keith & Tina, Casa Grande, AZ
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| 01/11/09 |
Positive
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| lovely home and views. comfortable with extras in the kitchen making meal preparation easy. our host most kind. |
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lynda and jim, seattle
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| 10/30/08 |
Positive
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Had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home. We
had an issue with the power, but Sanjay took all
measures to remedy the situation. Sanjay is a very
conscientious property manager, and was a
pleasure to work with. The home was perfect for
our needs, and I would highly recommend this
home to anyone visiting the Taos area. |
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Rick Compton, Boulder, CO |
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Homeowner Response:
Oops this belongs to our other house. It ended up here by accident.
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| 09/27/08 |
Positive
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A great house and Sanjay is a great host as well. The house is a joy, beautifully decorated, serene, and well stocked with all the essentials, including expresso machine, books, DVDs, games, and a welcome basket with wine as well.
Beautiful area as the foot of the sacred mountain with fabulous views -- but just a short drive into Taos or up to the ski basin as well.
Highly recommended. |
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Margaret and Jim, Austin |
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| 09/22/08 |
Positive
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9/17/08
Just finished an 11 night stay at Stella Luna. The House & the hosts lived up to all (high) expectations as attested by prior renters. Sanjay kindly waited for our later than expected arrival & provided minute by minute phone directions when we got lost (due to exhaustion from our long trip). He even "shopped" for us providing requested organic skim milk, whole grain bread, a fantastic fruit bowl, etc!
We had power outages for a couple hrs in the pm for 3 days (wind/rain storms in the mtns, I think, as it was nice where we were), otherwise everything was terrific.
The out of town location was a great base for our extensive hiking in the area. We were VERY happy to be away from the congestion of town.
We will definitely recommend Stella Luna to our friends & will rent again when we return to Taos area. |
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Linda & Jim Davis, Somers Point, NJ
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| 08/13/08 |
Positive
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| The house is lovely and very comfortable for 4 adults. The location is great for touring the Taos area. We had a wonderful and relaxing week in this guest house. |
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Glen & Lynn Halverson, Farmington Hills, MI |
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| 07/10/08 |
Positive
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| Our choice to stay at Stella Luna was based greatly on all the previous positive comments and they are all true! There were groceries awaiting us after a long drive and Sanjay and Maura patiently and enthusiastically filled us in on what to do and where to eat in Taos. I intended to do a good deal of cooking while there and there were all the kitchen appliances and cookware you could hope for. Cabinets were stocked with spices, cereal, and plenty of other dry goods. It was like staying at a good friend's house. The location is beautiful. I was glad to not be staying in town. The house was plenty spacious for four adults and everyone slept very soundly each night. Peaceful and comfortable, this is the perfect place to commune with the mountains. |
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Tica C., Austin, Texas |
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| 06/17/08 |
Positive
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A perfect location, perfect host, with lovely bath robes to cover up in the cool night air after a hot tub.
4 adults with a working kitchen well stocked with the necessites made the evening meals easy to concoct.
Totally recommend this VRBO |
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Anonymous, Redding, CT |
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| 06/11/08 |
Positive
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| We just returned from a wonderful week of vacation in Taos and Stella Luna is lovely place to stay. Stella Luna is serene, beautifully decorated and well maintained. Attention to detail is outstanding! We were greeted graciously by our hosts and found fresh fruit, wine and groceries to get us settled and immediately nourished upon our arrival - we were so grateful! The views of the mountains are gorgeous, the dark skies displayed more stars than you could possibly take in at once and we listened to the howl of coyotes at night. We came with our friends for a week of rest, relaxation and fun - that is just what we got. Thank you! Highly recommend Stella Luna! |
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Madeline and Bruce, Lambertville, NJ |
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| 05/28/08 |
Positive
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| A perfect get away! Sanjay has thought of all the little details to make this feel like a home away from home. Very clean and beautifully decorated. Thanks for a great family weekend away. |
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becky, castle rock co
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| 02/25/08 |
Positive
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Wonderful accomodations.
Many thanks to our host for his attention to all the details, small and large. Fresh flowers, fruit, coffee, robes, WORKING hot tub, awesome linens, etc, etc. etc.
I highly recommend this rental to anyone.
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Taylor Party, Austin, TX
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| 01/30/08 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time at StellaLuna. The house is lovely and the host is fantastic. Thanks for a wonderful vacation. |
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Elizabeth, Tryon, NC
828-859-2829 |
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| 01/16/08 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful stay at Stella Luna. We were looking for a relaxing, comfortable mountain getaway and that's just what we got. We appreciated the attention to detail throughout the house from the fresh flowers, to the wine and food items, to luxury bed linens and robes, to the games and DVDs. We didn't feel like we were missing a single thing. We enjoyed the sights of Taos and the surrounding area and each day returned to a place that felt like home. I definitely recommend Stella Luna.
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Barb, The Woodlands, TX |
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| 10/27/07 |
Positive
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Our stay at Stella Luna was very relaxing thanks to environment,the hosts and the accomodations.
We enjoyed many pleasant walks right from the house with a variety of spectacular views.
Thank you to Sanjay and Marah for making this home such a welcoming and comforting place to be. We are sharing info about Stella Luna with a several friends.
Karole and Ken
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Karole Nicholson, Cumberland, RI |
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| 10/11/07 |
Positive
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| Dan & I enjoyed our time at Stella Luna--great hosts, lovely views, convenient location, peace & quiet. We usually stay in Taos proper, but now will return to Stella Luna for future visits. |
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Cheryl McWilliams, Houston, Texas |
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| 09/21/07 |
Positive
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| THIS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO STAY! My wife and 2 year old spent a little over a wonderful week at Stella Luna and are looking forward to going back for sure. It is close enough and far enough from both the town of Taos and the Taos Ski Valley. It has everything you need: comfortable beds, laundry facilities, 2 bed and 2 full baths, hot tub, kiva fireplace, kitchen with everything you need including a wonderful suprise of some wine and a little food to get us started in into vacation mode. Sanjay, the owner, was wonderful to deal with every step of the way. Plain and simple, it is just a lovely place. Look, I am going to stop now because I want to make sure it doesn't get so popular that we can't rent it again, becuase we really want to go back! And great sunsets. Ok, that's it, that's it! :) |
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Michael Colbert, Takoma Park, MD |
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| 09/19/07 |
Positive
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| Staying at Stella Luna was like being a pampered guest in a private home. The level of comfort and luxury far exceeded our expectations, and we were delighted with the generous welcome provided by a nice bottle of wine and some carefully chosen local foods to start off our stay. We have fond memories of true relaxation sipping coffee in the morning sun on the deck at the base of the mountains, and the kids loved their nightly hot tub "swims." Sanjay went way beyond the call of duty in helping our family plan our New Mexico vacation, and his enthusiasm, local knowledge and endless patience with our questions were phenomenal. We whole-heartedly recommend this vacation rental, and we look forward to a return visit one day. |
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Laura, Monroe, WI |
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| 09/16/07 |
Positive
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| Sanjay, Thank you for a wonderful and relaxing stay in your beautiful home. Every aspect of our getaway, which was too short, gave us the break our family truly needed! All the comforts of home, set in the calming and fabulous scenery of Taos. Thank you for your hosptality and kindness! |
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O'Connor Family, OKC, Oklahoma
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| 09/15/07 |
Positive
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Words can not discribe how peaceful, serene and the beautiful mountain views Stella Luna had. Stars at night were incredible from the hot tub! Wonderful location close to everything but far enough away to be relaxing. Stella Luna was equipped with everthing a vacation traveler needed. Thank you Sanjay you were the perfect host!
Bob & Cynthia Robinson |
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Bob & Cynthia Robinson, Las Vegas, NV |
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| 07/29/07 |
Positive
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| Stella Luna truly exceeded our expectations in every way. Four women celebrated our birthdays together, a memorable time. What made Stella Luna the very best vacation rental I've enountered? - Location, accessible to both mountains (great hiking and horse back riding) and Taos (museums, shopping, Pueblo reservation); Comfort of Stella Luna (tastefully furnished); and the Kindness of our host Sanjay, who really understands the needs of travelers seeking a special vacation. Many Thanks, we can't wait to return! |
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Colleen, Massachusetts |
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| 07/25/07 |
Positive
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We recently stayed for a week and could not have been happier! Sanjay and Marah made sure that when we arrived we had all that we needed and more. My son loved the games and movies available. The location is so wonderful and peaceful it was hard to leave. The house was comfortable and cozy. We enjoyed walks along the rim and amazing sunsets. We will be sure to tell anyone that we know about this house and we can't wait to get back for another visit. Thank you so very much!!!
Yvette, Miguel& Seth |
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Yvette Montoya, Durham, NC
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| 07/23/07 |
Positive
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| Stellaluna is a stellar place to stay! We came for a quick 3-day jaunt and found exactly what we sought: a lovely, relaxing home in a great location. It is nicely juxtaposed between the hiking trails of Taos Ski Valley, the charming community of Arroyo Seco, and the delights of Taos. |
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Betsy Fitzpatrick, Durango, CO |
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| 07/23/07 |
Positive
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we wanted to say a great big thank you for our stay at stella luna. as you will see from the pictures below we thoroughly enjoyed every minute at the house....and the surrounding area. there is so much to see and do, and if you don't want to do anything, that's ok too. we had a very nice place to hang out in when we just wanted to relax.
one thing we particularly appreciated was the wonderfully equipped kitchen. we like to cook in for dinner, taking advantage of the ingredients we cannot get on cape cod. the pots and pans were probably the best we have ever found in a house we have rented. one night as we were making green chili stew we discovered i had not bought the needed onions. i called Abe's to see if they had onions. No, but they would sell me what i needed.....one large onion for 75 cents. of course i was able to buy a couple of their wonderful empanadas too. seco is just a neat place to be.
thanks for all the goodies you left. we enjoyed them all as i am sure you noticed there was not much left.
i hope all was in satisfactory shape when we left and we do hope to return one day.
jack and marie duggan
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marie and jack duggan, yarmouth port mass.
508-385-8631 |
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| 07/14/07 |
Positive
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| The Stella Luna house exceeded our expectations. Very comfortable, tastefully decorated and well situated for fun in and around Taos. The owners were very friendly and provide wine and fruit and other goodies in the house.The stars at night from this location are not to be missed. |
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Gary Gerber, Broken Arrow Oklahoma |
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| 03/22/07 |
Positive
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| the property (stellaluna) which we chose for our taos spring break trip was well appointed. Our host Mr. Sanjay Poovadan has gone out his way to make sure that the comfort of his guests is priority number one. He has thought of everything and also added a few extra personal touches. Our family will be spending the rest of our trips to taos at Stellaluna. |
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mike martinez, austin, texas
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| 02/21/07 |
Positive
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The specialness of this house is its spirit. It is filled
with warmth and good energy. It's not your average
ski house..it has art, oriental carpets, tasteful
furniture and a happy, well equipped kitchen.
We had a marvelous time and plan to return. HIghly
recommend it...best place we've EVER stayed in Taos. |
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Barbara, Santa Fe |
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| 02/01/07 |
Positive
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What a beautiful place to stay in the Taos Valley. My daughter and I stayed over a weekend in January. The home truely gives the taste of Taos. The high ceilings,the hot tub, the fireplace, the great beds were exceptional. The best part were all the little things you did to make it so comfortable; firewood to burn, food in the refrigerator and cabinets, the snacks and fresh fruit. We had such a wonderful time and it was so close to the ski area. We were up the mountain and on the chair lift in 20 minutes. I would defintely reccomend family and friends to use your place the next time they go to Taos. Thanks again,
Monette Sedberry |
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Monette Sedberry, Albuquerque, NM |
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| 01/30/07 |
Positive
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Our family spent the Christmas holidays in Stella Luna and had an absolutely wonderful time. The accomodations are delightful, and were very comfortable and flexible for the five of us.
Our family spent the Christmas holidays in Stella Luna and had an absolutely wonderful time. The accommodations are delightful, and were very comfortable and flexible for the five of us.
Sanjay and Marah are very considerate and thoughtful hosts. They provided a Christmas tree, lights, food in the refrigerator and a welcoming bottle of wine when we arrived. They were also available when we had questions and provided suggestions and recommendations that ensured that that our visit was memorable.
I would recommend Stella Luna to anyone wishing to experience the magic of Taos.
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John Moore, Austin, Texas
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| 12/23/06 |
Positive
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An unforgetably wonderful experience is
the only way to describe my stay at
Stella Luna. I spent a week there with
5 knitting friends. We all wish our
stay could have been much longer.
Sanjay and Marah provided for our every
need and then some including 6 separate
sleeping spaces. Stella Luna is
beautiful inside and out. How luxurious
to start the morning around the
fireplace, have brunch on the patio
looking out at the snow covered
mountains, and relax in the hottub
under the stars! There is so much to do
and see in Taos but we found ourselves
wanting to just hang out at Stella
Luna. |
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Heather Derewenko, Grand Marais, MN
218-387-2573 |
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| 11/19/06 |
Positive
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| A very warm, beautiful and comfortable home. Stellaluna should not be compared to the typical vacation home. Many detailed extras that made my visit a special experience, including a bunny who lives under the deck and greets you in the mornings! Just wonderful!! |
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Mindy White, Georgetown, Texas |
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| 11/12/06 |
Positive
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| I'm ready to return to Stalla Luna! In October I spent 7 days, with 5 very dear knitting frinds at Stella Luna. What a marlevous, charming home. I enjoyed the coziness of the fireplace, star-gazing from the hot tub, coffee and knitting on the deck while enjoying the splendor of the mountains. Sanjay and Mara are welcoming, wonderful hosts. It was a stay filled with marvelous memories |
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Joni, Grand Marais, Minnesota
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| 08/13/06 |
Positive
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| Our adult son, his girlfriend, my husband and I just returned from a week in Taos staying at Stella Luna. The home is warm and cozy, beautifully decorated and adundantly supplied with anything you might need. The views from the home are spectacular as are the sights in the surrounding northern New Mexico area. Sanjay and Mara were exceedingly gracious and helpful, truly going out of their way to make our stay a memorable one. We would most definitely stay there again should our journeys take us back to NM in the future! |
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Gail , Lewisberry, PA |
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| 07/05/06 |
Positive
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Stella Luna is lovelier and more spacious than the pictures suggest. Sanjay is a superb host and this is far more than an average rental home. It reminds me of a good inn. Sanjay had good dining suggestions that we used throughout our stay. We're Taos regulars but found we really benefitted from a knowlegeable insider's perspective.
We had a very peaceful stay this past May and plan on returning in September. |
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Denise, Edmond, OK |
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| 05/29/06 |
Positive
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| We stayed at Stellaluna in early april and found the house more beautiful than the pictures suggest. It is cozy, warm, and lovingly cared for by the owners, who are great hosts. We plan to stay there as often as we are in Taos! |
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Clayton Hambrick, Lenox Massachusetts |
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| 03/20/06 |
Positive
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| We had a great stay at Stella Luna. The house is perfectly furnished and very cozy and welcoming. There are nice touches everywhere...you can tell someone really cares for the home. Sanjay and Marah went above and beyond in welcoming us...providing essential food items the first day was a real thoughtful touch! Thanks for a great stay. |
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Rita and Jim Fuja, Kingwood, TX
281-913-0666 |
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| 01/09/06 |
Positive
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| Sanjay and Marah were most gracious and welcoming to Stella Luna. Their home was impeccable, with wonderful views of the mountains, and a lovely country ambiance. They were most helpful with information about local activities, hunting, restaurants, and shopping. We look forward to returning to Taos and the Poovadans. |
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Suzy, Dallas, Texas |
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| 12/28/05 |
Positive
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Our stay at Stella Luna in October was great. Your warm and comfortable accommodations were above all our expectations.
From the cozy Kiva fireplace to the beautifully appointed furnishings we felt pampered. Thank you for thinking of everthing.
Pat and Don Skluzacek, Northfield, MN |
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Pat & Don Skluzacek, Northfield, MN
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| 12/05/05 |
Positive
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A definite re"treat" in the mountains! A feast for both the soul and the eyes.
Four days seemed far too short a stay in this sublime setting accented by thoughtful ammenties and attentive hosts.
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Brian and Melanie, Yellowknife, NT, Canada |
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| 10/17/05 |
Positive
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With some effort, it is possible to find a good vacation house almost anywhere. With a little more time, a good location can also be found and with even more research one can get a fair price.
However, finding a vacation house with all the above plus an ambience and feel of a peaceful, restful HOME is a true bonus !
Sanjay and Marah's StellaLuna is such a gem. Their thoughtfulness and very positive concern for their guests is refelcted in everything.
We enjoyed meeting them and their family and our stay in StellaLuna was a highlight of our trip to New Mexico. |
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Breda and Felix, Victoria, B.C.,Canada |
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| 05/13/05 |
Positive
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| My brother and his family came from NY to Taos for a ski trip and we rented Stellaluna for 5 days. The house was equiped with everything we could have wanted or needed. There was plenty for the kids to do after skiing and we had all of the comforts of a fine hotel. I have rented several houses in Taos and Stellaluna was by far the most comfortable and the least expensive. We plan to continue renting this house for our annual ski trip. |
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Jamey and Anthony Harris, Albuquerque, NM
(505)268-5656 |
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| 04/29/05 |
Positive
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| We stayed in Stellaluna for the March 20-26 week and had a wonderful time. It is located halfway between Taos and TSV. We liked the house a lot, very well equipped, warm and nicely decorated and on top of it Marah and Sanjay were great hosts. |
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Sergio and Adriana Pena, Mexico City |
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| 04/19/05 |
Positive
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| WHAT A COMFORTABLE HOME. I LOVED THE SERENITY OF THE LOCATION, lOOKING OUT AT THE BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS, wATCHING COWS GRAZE. The home was well appointed with many amenities that were much appreciated. The restaurant suggestions were great. I loved Villa Fortuna. Thanks for a great stay |
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Leslie Glick, Los Angeles, CA |
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| 03/24/05 |
Positive
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| Sanjay and Marah were absolutely wonderful hosts. They shared their beautiful house at a fair price and made us feel like we were true friends and guests. Not only will we come again, we will recommend their home and hospitality to anyone interested in visiting a real treasure. Thanks a bunch Sanjay and Marah. P.S. - Both us and our kids appreciated the little details (i.e. Markers, paper, puzzles, games, etc.) |
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Daniel D., Boerne, Texas |
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| 01/31/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We hope that our home has been restful and relaxing. We hope that you have enjoyed it enough to return to Taos soon. Please take a few minutes to tell us and other potential visitors about your stay with us. Once again, many thanks for visiting.
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Sanjay
Taos, NM
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| 01/31/05 |
Positive
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| This house is beautifully decorated with a lot of thought and consideration for its guests. The owners go the extra mile to make sure their guests have everything that they need. The location is ideally located between city and ski resort and within minutes to either. I would highly recommend this quaint new home if you are looking for a nicer than average home in Taos! Enjoy your stay! |
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Andrea and Chris Cox, Houston, Texas |
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