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Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10307 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Valdez, NM
  • Kit Carson Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Taos Plaza
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Valdez

On river.Stay at this Valdez vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Carson National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Rottenstone Pottery. Manzanita Canyon Trailhead and KTAOS Solar Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taos Ski Valley - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Taos Pueblo - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Taos Plaza - 19 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 23 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KTAOS Solar Center - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sabroso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Medley - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Toribios - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aceq - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza

Luxurious 3300 sq ft Passive Solar, 3 Large Bedrooms, 1 small bedroom with queen, 3 queen size beds, 1 king, and one full sleeper couch, 2 bathrooms, 2 walk in closets, Hot Tub, Steam Shower, Master bath with mountain views through tropical greenhouse, Large tropical indoor greenhouse off kitchen and living room, dishwasher, washer and dryer, brand new refrigerator, viking range, high ceilings, radiant heat, passive solar is warm in winter, cool in summer, indoor and outdoor rock walls, terraced organic vegetable and flower gardens, Saltillo tile throughout, 2 brick and flagstone portals with unbelievable views, large shade trees, Photovoltaic solar panels on roof, 15 min to ski lifts, 15 min to plaza. All wheel drive or 2 wheel drive with mud and snow tires recommended for inexperienced winter drivers during ski season.

Property manager

RON WINSOR

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Tobacco use - Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3300 sq ft (307 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 58
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 58. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Winsor Castle Ski Retreat 15 min Ski Lifts 15 min Taos Plaza
Winsor Castle Ski Retreat 15 min Ski Lifts 15 min Taos Plaza

Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in a great location
Ron has a beautiful home with wonderful views and a great location for skiing at Taos and visiting the sites in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Magic
Gorgeous views from this secluded getaway in the mountains north of Taos! Awesome property close to Taos city center, artsy community of Arroyo Seco andTaos Ski Valley. Our 6 person family group cooked gourmet dinners in the beautiful, well equipped kitchen— what a delightful surprise! Windsor Castle was our home away from home for a week and we loved every minute of our time there❣️ Thanks for your hospitality, Ron!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brad B.

nice large home but....
While the home is overall nice, my main issue was that the post says there is AC. I specifically messaged the host to confirm and he said, yes, central AC. There is no AC of any kind whatsoever. There was no instruction on how to gain entry to the home. We arrived very late at night and I was slightly panicked that we wouldn't be able to get in I was able to call him and he said the door was just open. There was no communication beforehand about that. There was dust all over the surfaces, but the windows were open, and I guess Taos is just dusty? The yard is very nice and was great for our dog. But we found a butcher knife and a paring knife lying on the ground outside the master window. There were good things. The bed is comfortable, the house is private. It could have been nice excewpt for the unfortunate downsides and the lie about the AC. That pretty much started us out with a very negative attitute. When I tried to ask about the AC on the 1st day of our stay - he never responded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S., Oahu, HI

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures don’t do it justice
Such a fun house! We were so pleasantly surprised at how amazing it was. The pictures don’t do it justice. It’s clean, it’s bright and refreshing inside. The hot tub is amazing and huge. The kitchen is VERY well stocked. Plenty of bath towels and hot tub towels to go around. Shower in the steam shower or bathe in a tub with a view! Ron is a SUPERHOST, and was available whenever we needed him. Contact him directly and he will get back with you!! Thank you so much Ron for your awesome home and always being available for us. We will recommend this place a thousand times over! We definitely recommend Windsor Castle!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski Trip
We had a great time. The view is spectacular and it is close to the Taos Ski Resourt.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

travis s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taos
Ron has a beautiful house on the hill overlooking the Arroyo Seco and Valdez at the base of the Taos Ski Valley… great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Mountain Getaway
Stayed 1 week as a party of 4 people and 1 dog. This is a fabulous spot, great views of the mountains, can walk to extensive hiking trails just up the road, with the Ski Valley being a short 15 minute drive. The house is spacious and lovely, with large sitting areas outside that are protected from sun and rain. Ron is a wonderfully attentive and responsive host. We have been here several times, and it has always been the nicest vacation rental experience we have had in the Taos area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ski vacation
The house was great!! We’ve already talked about coming back :) fyi before you call rooms know the master is connected to the small bedroom :) ha! the place is spacious and well stocked! Great kitchen!! And the easy checkout I’be had in a vrbo! No stress! We got to meet Ron as well and he is great! Thank you Ron!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit
Gorgeous setting with 270 degree views including sunrise and sunset, and the house is higher-end than we expected. Ron/owner is available and caring- he made sure we were ok in snowstorm.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, inspiring
My family of 6 had a loveky time here. 4 bedrooms (one small) in a well equipped kitchen and jsimpky beautiful surroundings, inside and out. The view is gorgeous and I-honestly felt might self lucky to have a whole day at the house with our toddler while the rest of my family skiied. The indoor greenhouses were magic; those and the decor were so beautiful and comforting, my husband and I are already thinking of trying to come back. Thank you Ron!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chafen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique property
A great stay again this year. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good experience
Located in great spot
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeana e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks Ron! We had a great trip!
Great location! Great house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bob T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
I do not recommend this property
My family stayed here for our annual ski week and I will never be back, nor recommend this property to anyone. First off, getting to this property in the winter is dangerous. It's like going up and down back alley hills that are muddy and covered with ice and snow. Our son's van could not make it, and two of our front wheel drives barely made it. Only the AWD made it ok. Second the house has been decorated and is being maintained by a guy who shops at garage sales. It is a mess. Things don't work like lights missing bulbs, bulbs out, TV doesn't work, thermostats not functional, etc. many more things. For the price I paid for this place it was a total disappointment. There is a ceiling fan that does not work and has a plant tied to it with yarn. Total wreck. There is also an interior garden which makes the place smell like wet potting soil. And there is a live frog living in there that would make noise at night. Third, the kitchen is so poorly stocked and supplied. Not even a cookie sheet in there. There were very few basic staple. If you ignore this review, you better bring everything you want in the kitchen. Forth, the owner was absolutely unresponsive. I send him VRBO messages and left voicemails and never received one response. He showed up at the house when our first car arrived and never communicated again. The views from this house are amazing, but that's about it. I can't say it enough, find another property this one is not worth it. You've been warned.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend for Family getaway
The pictures do not do this property justice!! It is a large open kitchen, dining and living area with plenty of room for all. Great sized bedrooms and even better views… stunning!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding complement to a memorable wedding
Location and amenities were spot on. Great vistas and wonderful environment. Directions to property were excellent. “We’ll be back.”
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

William B., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Taos Area
Clean, we'll equipped home. Location a bit out of the way, but it is convenient to Taos Ski Valley. Great hot tub. Overall a very nice stay in the Taos area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Gina P.

Nice, yet disappointing…
The home was nice with some unique features, but there was no air conditioning, which was claimed in the property listing. Ceiling fans in the bedrooms would help on really warm days. Unfortunately, the freezer did not freeze, so our frozen items thawed out. The view of the home was very nice, but the yard was overgrown and not tended well. We did enjoy the quiet, seclusion of the house. The hot tub was very nice, and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chafen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great time!
Ron is a fantastic host. Loved the house. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taos Ski Trip
Fantastic house with great views and fully stocked. We really appreciated the location from the ski valley. About 15 minutes and below the snow line. With COVID we cooked all meals at the house and enjoyed the premium kitchen facilities. Ron was easy to work with and was welcoming of our very big dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
Beautiful, comfortable house. Loved the steam shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Casey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Loved Windsor Castle! House is phenomenal, great location, views and property. Ron was wonderful to chat with and made our stay very pleasant. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

anjanette s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Windsor Castle June 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was the perfect mountain getaway. The house is beautiful! Ron is an excellent host. We definitely plan to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Kelley L., Prosper TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing secluded retreat in the mountains!
We really enjoyed our stay. The property is very private and spacious. You will need all wheel drive if roads are bad as it’s a trek to the house. The home is well stocked with needed supplies in the kitchen for cooking your own meals and much appreciated that! There is an indoor garden which is lovely and relaxing but if you have small children then might not be ideal. We appreciated that Ron allowed our two small dogs to stay with us! We would definitely stay again! Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020