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The Red Earth Palace Retreat

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Aerial view
View from property
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The Red Earth Palace Retreat

An architectural gem on fifteen private acres of pristine high desert mesa, bordering the Rio Grande Gorge National Park. A living and breathing piece of art nestled amongst junipers trees, piñon and sage brush, offering sweeping views of the surrounding valley and river gorge. Sustainably built yet with all the amenities of a modern home. Property borders the Rio Grande National Monument with miles of hiking trails into and above the Rio Grande Gorge.

100Mbps fiber internet with 5G WiFi throughout the house.
SmartTV with Netflix, HBOGO, Amazon Video and more.
Gourmet kitchen with everything you need to prepare and serve meals for family and friends.
Wood stove and radiant floor heating.

The property borders the Rio Grande Gorge Monument, with miles of hiking trails into the Rio Grande Gorge and along its rim.

Majestic New Mexico skies, with a clear view of the Taos Mountains range during the day, and dark nights free of light pollution, perfect for star gazing.

Secluded yet conveniently located ten miles to the town of Taos with shops, restaurants, museums, etc...
Twenty miles to the Taos Sky Valley.

Property manager

Katherin

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Red Earth Palace Retreat Arroyo Hondo
The Red Earth Palace Retreat Private vacation home
The Red Earth Palace Retreat Private vacation home Arroyo Hondo

About the area

Map
El Prado, NM

What's nearby

  • Manby Hot Springs - 1 min drive
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 19 min drive
  • Earthship BioTecture - 21 min drive
  • Taos Plaza - 26 min drive
  • Black Rock Hot Springs - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taos Mesa Brewing - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Midtown Bistro And Lounge - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Earth Palace Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Red Earth Palace Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Red Earth Palace Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Red Earth Palace Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rio Grande and Manby Hot Springs. John Dunn Bridge and Carson National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Red Earth Palace Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace at the End of the Road
If you like going to the end of the road, this place is for you. Its location is incredibly serene and beautiful, perched just a few hundred yards from the edge of the Rio Grande gorge. The view alone could keep you captivated for many hours, but walk out the door and down into the gorge and you are soaking in hot springs and looking for bighorn sheep. The house itself was very user friendly and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. We appreciated that the kitchen was well appointed with new appliances. We enjoyed the wood stove during a November snow storm. The hosts were responsive, although we had all of the information we needed upfront and the property is very straightforward to access and navigate. Overall, this is wonderful place to unplug and reflect and relax. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanting
Beautiful property, well designed and executed home, wonderful hiking trails from your backdoor. It was a wonderful experience in all aspects, great communciation and check-in process and a fantastic location! Away from it all, but we easy access to Taos and all the amazing surrounding areas. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time Off
Wow! Talk about a view. It was gorgeous out there. My kids and dogs had a blast. The nights were dark and peaceful. The house was cozy. Would recommend 100%.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Red Earth Palace is Awesome
You could not find a better house in the Taos area. Katherin was an awesome host despite all the communication challenges that VRBO’s software threw at her. Bubbly, snacks and a handwritten note on arrival. Anything you could ever want or need was on hand at Red Earth. Privacy and peace supreme and that hike to Manby Hot Springs was the pies de resistance. Well done!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

amber h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We loved our stay! We sat in the hot tub and watched the meteor showers, hiked to the hot springs, and enjoyed every minute of the peace and quiet. 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A family retreat!
We had such fun staying here!! The house is amazing, and loved learning more about it. I love how tall the counters are, makes things so much easier for us giants! The furnishings are eclectic and comfy. I loved that there was only 1 TV, the kitchen was so fun to cook in - and the exterior was fantastic. We were able to take both roads to access the house - one is for the adventurous soul the other isn't lol. It was also awesome to have a semi-private access to the trails and Rio Grande away from the John Dunn Bridge access. Great views and the hot tub was relaxing. We also had a great and easy time accessing this reservation through VRBO. We will highly recommend this place to others and will probably come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
The location, the sunsets, the sunrises and the home was fantastic! Far enough away from town for seclusion but still close enough. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and scenic
Wonderful home and property! Very peaceful and relaxing! Home had all of the amenities that we needed. Large space that was perfect for 2 adults, but definitely plenty of room for 4 adults. Host was great about communication and no issues at all with check-in or string the stay. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a somewhat remote location, that offers a ton of peace and quiet. Great hiking nearby and Toas is only a 20-25 minute drive from the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property with great hosts
We enjoyed this beautiful home with breathtaking views. It was great for me and my family, we had plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy our relaxing stay with amazing views all around us. The walking trail down to the hot springs was very close and was a nice hike with amazing views. I would recommend this place to anyone. We will definitely book again in the future. The hosts were very helpful and everything was a breeze! Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

larryegypt

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful escape at the end of the road
This home is stunning! The red earth walls are warm and inviting and it's clear that the home is custom in every way. The french doors from each bedroom open up to beautiful views and comfy seating areas. We loved our stay so much, we extended it for an extra night. Katherin was a very gracious host and we had a wonderful stay! 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Gem !
Top of the list of VRBO properties where I have stayed . A very special place. We stayed 3 nights and did not leave property . It is situated between historic Manby Hot Springs (good short hike ! right from property) with views of the Dobson House (! this was a surprise). We felt we were in the middle of nowhere yet completely safe and secure. The location is residential with neighbors few and far between. Good Wi-fi. The hot tub was VERY clean and already hot when we got there, worked perfectly, easily controlled and perfectly situated. The beds comfortable and kitchen well-stocked . Outdoor spaces were divine and each patio seemed to have its own bird friends/species. The road in was 4x4 worthy ! A little intimidating if we would have needed to go back and forth to town. It is a slow but doable 4 miles of graded dirt but honestly once we were there with (recommend) carry groceries in, we felt zero need to leave. A fantastic stay and I cannot thank you enough Katherin for sharing your place. It was just what the doctor ordered and then some ! Beautiful, peaceful and memorable. (*We found ourselves attached to whomever the oversized height kitchen and bathrooms were designed for. I could only view the top of my head in mirrors and had no small concern that the gas stove would light my hair on fire . I used a stool (provided !). We are fans dear sir or madam that you have in your possession a house made just for you ! Kudos and thanks for sharing !) Superb
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Red earth palace
Absolutely phenomenal stay in Taos, NM! This home was beyond amazing - from the cozy interior to the perfect location. The highlight was definitely the private hot springs hike, an experience like no other! Being able to unwind in the hot tub under the stars after a day of adventure was pure bliss. Plus, the convenience of being close to town added an extra layer of enjoyment to our trip. 10/10, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmund T.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Mexico Oasis
The property itself had the perfect New Mexico ambience to it. For those that want to feel "off the grid" in a relaxing retreat will surely find that here. I stayed for skiing with friends and we really enjoyed having fires, watching the stars from the hot tub and using the kitchen which as everything you will need. I will cherish the memories here and certainly will consider coming back. This place is a HIDDEN GEM which makes me love it even more. Every amenity was provided for and not many property hosts get it right but these guys did!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

michael d.

Great place
As advertised. Very secluded and host was wonderful to work with
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect place to land
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Red Earth Palace Retreat. The home is immaculate. We were able to cook a delicious dinner as the kitchen is set up with everything you need to prepare any type of meal. The owners are attentive - they checked in on upon arrival. They also answered any questions that came up during our stay. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan P., Springfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding experience
My husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary here. It was absolutely magical. The house is gorgeous, and the secluded location was perfect for unplugging from our hectic lives for a week but close enough to Taos, the mountains and other destinations for day trips. Our hosts couldn't have been more gracious or helpful. On one blustry day, we lost power for a short while. Katherin responded within seconds of getting our message and had an update for us within minutes. We really could not have asked for more. We hope to return one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay....
Wonderful home with everything we needed...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danita S., Colleyville, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice escape from the Texas heat!
We booked a week around Labor Day to escape the Texas heat. The setup was great for us and our 1 small dog. The host was very responsive and helpful with any questions. We enjoyed exploring Taos and a couple of rounds of golf along with needed relaxation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Powell D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost perfect
The house and area are beautiful and remote just like we wanted. Countertops and sinks are high but doable at 5'4". A little too hot in the house even with opening all windows at night but would probably be perfect from early fall to late spring. The trails weren't well marked on the ground and we ended up on the very difficult trail so we can't comment on the hot springs. Please note that the difficult trail can be accessed from the same point as the start of other trails. If you end up halfway down the gourge looking at the river it is beautiful and not for anyone with any mobility issues. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and communications with management were good. Just be aware of temperature and hiking concerns and you will have a perfect time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malai A., central Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Beauty
My husband and fur-babes were in the Taos area on vacation and this home made our time very memorable. The home is absolutely stunning, as is the setting. Katherin's communication is top-notch. Two thumbs up from us - highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home and property
Red Earth Palace easily exceeded our already high expectations. The house itself is a work of art, extremely clean with well thought-out architecture, plenty of windows and views for miles. The 15 acres provides excellent privacy as well as peace and quiet. The fully stocked kitchen had everything we needed, and the king bed in the master bedroom was perfect for a good nights sleep after all the hiking. The master bath was 5-star resort quality. A beautiful outdoor deck and hot tub was the place to unwind and view a sky full of stars at night. We will definitely plan a return trip to REP.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
We had a wonderful time at this home. The unique construction complimented the natural setting perfectly. We loved our stay and plan on making it back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solitude and beauty
My friend, dogs, and I had a wonderful time here! Easy to get to town, yet completely secluded and quiet. The house was so cozy, yet modern, everything was awesome, the beds and blankets, the french doors that open up from each bedroom. We grilled out under the stars. Soaking in the hot tub with the views of the Rio Valley gorge were amazing. It was so quiet and peaceful. It was great to have access to trails right out the front door. And a short hike from the springs! Soaking in the hot springs down in the canyon was just magical. The owners were great as well - super nice and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it as well!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D., Redstone, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Location and Beautiful Home
The Red Earth Palace is a bit of heaven. The location with private access down the gorge to the Rio Grande and the Manby Hot Spring is unbelievable. We loved the house, the deck with hot tub for sometimes twice a day soaks and just the right distance from Taos. (Don't miss the Love Apple for a special dinner out and be sure to book well in advance!) We were a family of 5 with a 3 yr old so the sleep arrangements worked out. Otherwise this best accommodates 2 couples. We did find the kitchen counter tops unusually high that made cooking and clean up a challenge. We literally had to stand on a footstool to do anything there. Also in the master bath to access the sink. Be prepared for that bit of inconvenience, still, I have to give this a 5 star rating. Tough to beat this beautiful home and setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home!
Katherin's place is absolutely beautiful and very clean/comfortable. If you're skiing, it's a bit out there, but otherwise such a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022