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An Oasis In The Land Of Enchantment

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Great room & kitchen - The red sofa faces a fireplace and pulls out to a bed
Library
Master bedroom with built in shelves and arched vigas
Library
Alcove in the bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Taos, NM
  • Taos Plaza
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kit Carson Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Earthships
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

An Oasis In The Land Of Enchantment

Located in the valley below historic Taos, NM, the "distillery" is set under very mature trees, surrounded by extensive gardens while still overlooking the sacred Taos mountain. The original house was built during prohibition and brewed bootleg liquor for the speakeasy in town. We use the house now as a platform for the distillation and exchange of ideas. Our home offers a quiet retreat in an area rich with history and arts. There is something very calming about staying in a house made of the earth. Adobe is a traditional style of architecture which suits the land here. We have added a new kitchen and master suite to the old house, maintaining the charm of houses from this area. There are grand spaces as well as cozy spaces. Warm fireplaces for winter and cool refuges for summer. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a library, office and drawing room as well as patios for al fresco dining. The extensive vegetable garden and water feature offer lovely outdoor settings in warm weather. We have a roof top deck which offers spectacular views and the opportunity to sleep out under the stars.

Property manager

Lee Leonard

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
As per town ordinance, no events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: As per town ordinance, no events allowed
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Taos

Taos is home to this holiday home. Taos Country Club and El Valle Escondido Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Twirl Toystore and Playspace and Kakawa Chocolate House.
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Taos, NM

What's nearby

  • Taos Historic Museums - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Taos Plaza - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taos Art Museum - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Earthships - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Michael's Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Apothecary - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taos Mesa Brewing Taos Tap Room - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is An Oasis In The Land Of Enchantment pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at An Oasis In The Land Of Enchantment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Oasis In The Land Of Enchantment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An Oasis In The Land Of Enchantment located?

Situated in Taos, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Historic Ledoux Street, Harwood Museum of Art and Blumenschein Home and Museum. Harwood Foundation Museum and Navajo Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GEOFFREY B., Fort Worth, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Full Taos Experience

The house and property are delight, full of wonderful artwork, literature, period furniture and numerous spaces to either gather or to find time alone in one of many niches. After eight weeks, I was still discovering another piece of art to appreciate. The four bedrooms, and several bathrooms provide ample space for guests or family. The kitchen/great room is large and open with a terrific stovetop and setup for anyone who likes to cook. The large walled-in yard provides privacy and a peaceful setting with shade trees, a real plus in the summer. The location is another plus, just a twelve-minute walk to the center of town and minutes to grocery stores and other services. Do know that this lovely house is a Taos experience, not a chrome city hotel. If you want a Holiday Inn, go elsewhere. If you want Taos, this is it. We were there for nine weeks, and it became home. We loved it.
Stayed 62 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., los angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Fabulous

Amazing home with plenty of room for our friends and family to spread out. The artwork was stunning as well as the outdoor spaces. Great location to sightsee at several places. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Retreat

On our next visit, we will plan to spend more time. This is truly a home away from home. It is beautifully furnished and has many comfortable spaces (indoors and out). The kitchen demands use!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique House

We had a lot of fun in this house. It is a very cool place and perfect for our ski trip. We would definitely do again!!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

If you are able to stay at the distillery i highly recommend it. It really helped make our stay in Taos special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

curtis m.

Great stay!

Lots of space for your family to spread out. We went in the winter and the house was warm and comfortable. Lots of hot water. The rooftop deck has a great view. The gas and wood fireplaces were enjoyable. Great location near downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Liza Z.

Gorgeous and unique home

Four of us girls had a girls weekend in Taos and stayed here. The home is incredibly unique, beautiful, filled with books and art and multiple areas to sit and relax. Great location, well-stocked, and comfortable and clean. Our only feedback was around the comfort of the beds and the second bathroom - we wished the beds were more comfortable and that the second bathroom had a shower, or at least a shower head that was installed to stand on its own. Four of us had to share the one master bath shower as we didn't want to take baths. Additionally a functioning hair dryer is essential! Otherwise, the home is beautiful, artistic, with a great kitchen and dining area with plenty of spaces to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Will J.

Large Unique Home Conveniently Located

House was large and slept everyone comfortably. There is a bunch of great art and reading materials. We thoroughly enjoyed the rooftop fire pit and large kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Beautiful, well-appointed house

This beautiful artist's home has every comfort a family could ask for: fully equipped kitchen, large fireplace, comfortable beds, books galore and board games for cozy evenings in front of the fire. Within walking distance to downtown Taos, and yet the house is very private and quiet. A close drive to the ski slopes, the old Taos Pueblo, and the Royal Gorge. It was a memorable New Year's stay for this family, and we could easily imagine returning for a visit during the summer months as well.

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Magical and Beautiful!!

Thank You For sharing your lovely magical home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

kevin b.

Large home that made for a great launching pad for our adventures

My family of 5 stayed over the New Years break and had a great time. The house is large and beautiful and there was plenty of room for us to relax and enjoy our stay. We all danced and watched an amazing sunset of the roof patio for New Years Eve. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

David B.

Great setup for outdoor entertaining. A unique indoor experience.

Postives: Many outdoor entertaining options. The indoor is spacious with many rooms. Great kitchen! Pantry well stocked. Not far from taos ski valley - around 30 min. Grocery store close - 5 min. Negatives: All these negatives are easily corrected. Also the context of the stay is important. It was myself, my wife, and my kids 12,14,16. So unfortunately we did not make use of the outdoor space as we mainly stayed inside at night and out and about during the day. The first issue is the house was dusty and I believe it could have been clean much better given the price point. Second the place had a lot of decorations and art work - actually was cool to walk around and view it all...however i had some kids who have active imaginations and probably watch too many scary movies/trailers. They would not sleep in some of the rooms due to "scary" dolls and art. Rooms also dimmly lit which boosted the spookiness. There is an attached home on the property with a person that lives there. I am a light sleeper and they came at around 2 am and did something and left. The wifi did not work very well...probably old router not used to so many devices at once. One can see the above being easily adjusted and I could see myself giving 5 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Wonderful getaway to Taos

Loved this home for our Christmas trip! Close to everything but could stay there for whole trip if we wanted to - Caretaker was great. Would love to return for all trips to Taos.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Beautiful, well-appointed home

The property is lovely and convenient to everything in Taos. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Lee Leonard

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Lee Lee is a visual artist who creates artwork inspired by extensive international travels. These days she is inspired by her young son to address issues which are of concern to children at home and abroad. She exhibits her work across the United States, Europe and Asia and is working on a smattering of other projects in countries around the world. Her studio is in a separate building behind the main house. An avid cook, she keeps a fully stocked kitchen and loves eating from their vegetable garden. Her work may be found at and These days she is primarily in Denver as her son has started school there. Peter, Lee Lee's father, constructed an extensive permaculture garden around the distillery, complete with habitat areas, gray water filtrating wetlands, an aquaponics system and greenhouse. Currently there is a gardener in residence who is tending the chickens and growing food in a sustainable manner. Maid service is available.

Why they chose this property

Located in the valley below historic Taos, NM, the "distillery" is set under very mature trees, surrounded by extensive gardens while still overlooking the sacred Taos mountain. The original house was built during prohibition and brewed bootleg liquor for the speakeasy in town. We use the house now as a platform for the distillation and exchange of ideas.

Our home offers a quiet retreat in an area rich with history and arts. There is something very calming about staying in a house made of the earth. Adobe is a traditional style of architecture which suits the land here. We have added a new kitchen and master suite to the old house, maintaining the charm of houses from this area. There are grand spaces as well as cozy spaces. Warm fireplaces for winter and cool refuges for summer.

It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a library, office and drawing room as well as patios for al fresco dining. The extensive vegetable garden and water feature offer lovely outdoor settings in warm weather. We have a roof top deck which offers spectacular views and the opportunity to sleep out under the stars.

A 10 minute walk from the historic Taos plaza, we are conveniently located while maintaining the feel of a quiet retreat. The area is historically significant: The Taos Pueblo is a UNESCO site as the oldest continually inhabited structure in the country, and continues to engage the community with traditional dances and events. Before becoming a part of the United States, the area was settled by the Spanish and hosted a number of outlaws. In the early 20th century, Georgia O'Keefe and DH Lawrence helped to establish the area with the Taos Moderns as an art destination. The community continues to thrive with all of these historical influences. Taos Mountain is renowned for outdoor enthusiasts and offers top notch skiing in the winter while the Rio Grande is well known in river running circles. Numerous trails offer outdoor opportunities in all seasons.

What makes this property unique

Visit for a cohesive vacation guide.

We love the access to skiing at Taos Mountain, while still being immersed in the living history and culture of the town of Taos

Languages:

English
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