The magical town of Taos, New Mexico, nestled where the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains meet the desert, creating enchanting sunsets, spectacular vistas and star filled Northern New Mexican skies at night. A land where the adobe architecture comes from the earth and there is something unique to do every season. If you are looking for a New Mexico vacation rental, Taos New Mexico is your ultimate destination and Desert Oak is the most distinctive Taos vacation rental.
It's a quick drive to Northern New Mexico's array of activities: rafting the Taos Box, down the Rio Grande through the Rio Grande Gorge, with Far Flung Adventures, hiking Wheeler Peak @ elevation 13,161, Fly fishing native trout in the Cimarron River or the Rio Chama, visiting the Taos Pueblo to experience The Sacred Village and ancient ceremonies.
It's a quick drive to Northern New Mexico's array of activities: rafting the Taos Box, down the Rio Grande through the Rio Grande Gorge, with Far Flung Adventures, hiking Wheeler Peak @ elevation 13,161, Fly fishing native trout in the Cimarron River or the Rio Chama, visiting the Taos Pueblo to experience The Sacred Village and ancient ceremonies.
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Desert Oak was slated for demolition when purchased in 1996. The home was gutted and rebuilt [a new roof was installed, which enabled us to put in 6 skylights, new plumbing, new electrical, actually new everything ] so you get the charm of an old adobe but the conveniences of a new one. The design is in keeping with traditional southwest detailing and materials, though it has a slightly contemporary edge.
Featured on TV! Fine Living Channel's "Around the World in 80 Homes" selected Desert Oak in Taos, New Mexico to be showcased in their premier episode "Across America". From the moment you walk through the custom latilla gate into a private courtyard, you are surrounded by the comfort of a unique home designed in an elegant, southwestern style.
Desert Oak has a five foot high adobe wall in front of the home, which creates a private and comfortable courtyard, with tables and chairs, ideal for coffee in the morning, cocktails in the evening or a romantic dinner under the stars. French doors from the Living Room and the Suite conveniently open on to the courtyard.
Enjoy expansive mountain views in all directions, from morning sunrises to evening sunsets. Compound at Stargazer is the perfect base camp for all that Taos, Taos Ski Valley and its' surrounds has to offer. With six bedrooms and four full baths [sleeping up to 18], these two side by side homes are perfect for Large Gatherings, Family Reunions, Office Retreats or Artists' Workshops.
Taos is a lifestyle, a year-round resort where every season has something special to offer. Desert Oak is the ideal place to rest after winter skiing at Taos Ski Valley in the mountains or a summer rafting adventure through the Rio Grande Gorge. It is your private base camp for excursions into the surrounding National Forest for camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, llama trekking, cross-country skiing, and climbing.
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Jeff M.
Feb 09, 2014
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Four friends and i just returned from Taos, NM for our (28th) annual ski trip. We have skied & stayed at many places over the years, and there is nothing like Taos. One of the things that made the trip memorable was staying at Taos Desert Oak. This is an authentic Adobe home was in ruins before it was restored and saved from demolition. It is downtown and walking distance to some great shops and restaurants. It is on a quiet street and blends in perfectly with the New Mexico landscape. On our arrival we opened the refrigerator to find beer, local salsa and chips waiting for us. The hot
