Taos Mountain is one of the most admired attractions in the area and the view of the mountain is strikingly present from the front of the property. As the light and atmosphere changes throughout the day, the mountain, will continually give the spectator a new and exciting aesthetic experience, from the morning light to the subtle mauve coloration reflected by the setting sun.
Our unique duplex, Pueblo Deco sleeps four: Queen size bed in the bedroom that overlooks sunken living area and the loft with a regular bed. The location is ideal within a family residential area, and a short walk, about 15 minutes, (.5 miles), to the historic Taos Plaza, museums, fine dining, farmers market and Kit Carson Park where many art fairs are held and music groups perform. It is about 20 miles to the Taos Ski Valley for exceptional skiing / snow boarding.
Considering the enjoyment and pleasure of our guests, has inspired our intent to create environments throughout the house that capture the essence and aesthetic experience of Taos. Our objective is to convey diverse visual experiences in every space generating a sense of welcome, comfort, and contentment that will enrich their stay. As guests enter different rooms, they will notice an interplay of architectural volume in the variety of ceiling heights, liken to Cubist sculpture. When opening the front door the ceiling height is 6’ 2” and as guests descend down into the sunken living room the ceiling height becomes 9’. In the bedroom, the ceiling height is again 6’2”. The variety of ceiling heights change again when entering the kitchen, the ceiling expands to cathedral proportions rising to 14’ and in the loft the high point is 5’1”. Some guest may not feel comfortable in the low and changing ceiling dimensions, yet, we have had guests who were 6’2’’ and did not mind the low ceiling heights. It all depends on the comfort zone of each individual.
Pueblo Deco is designed for discerning travelers who want to experience a unique adobe interior environment, and who want more than a place to sleep. As one enters the house, guests will see a sunken living room that becomes a spectacular adobe sculptural surround inspired by traditional Pueblo architectural motives that accelerate the creation of an environment that also speaks of the Art Deco period. The overall interior design brings together eclectic mid-century stylistic design that compliments and reflects the adobe sculptural elements. The cascading adobe walls surrounding the fireplace may engage guests to wonder and feel as if inside a kiva or immersed in another scared space. Our intention is not only to create a comfortable house to stay in but design a home that imbues a sense of place.
This design aesthetic is like no other in Taos with intricately carved designs within the adobe fireplace facades. The same designer / artists have created and produced unique sculptural southwestern concave and convex relief designs throughout the country in intimate residential installations, vast public art commissions and extensive highway public works projects.
Originally the house, an early farm house of the area, was built with low ceilings to preserve heat in the winter. In past years it has gone through several renovations, most recently, the installation of double pane windows and interior gypsum plaster among other things. The wood floors have been refinished and a variety of area rugs throughout the house add to the ambience. Both kiva adobe fireplaces have been converted to electric fireplace inserts that simulate flames and project heat. Next to the living room fireplace is a 40” HD TV with Direct TV service and wifi, guests have the opportunity to watch TV simultaneously watching the fireplace.
The unit can accommodate four people. Two can comfortably relax on a new queen size mattress in the bedroom which has been designed as an open space over looking the sunken living room. With a separate fireplace in the bedroom, guests can enjoy the unique relief designs and have the comfort and pleasure of facing the fireplace, turning it on or off while lying in bed. The house is full of light, windows over the bed stream light inside while cascading light fills the bedroom and rest of the house throughout the day.
The loft also has wooden floors and will sleep two people on a new full size mattress. Access to the loft is through a stairwell, the size of a closet, and a staircase that leads to the loft is an adaptation of a ladder. A metal grip at the top of the stairwell is a convenient support for climbing up or down. Basically the loft is for those young at heart that can physically get up and down with ease. The loft with a window streaming natural light has a balcony that overlooks the kitchen. We are not accepting children under the age of nine to sleep in the loft for safety reasons.
The compact bathroom with shower and tub is supplied with quality towels, bath mat, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and liquid hand soap. A night light is provided should guests want to activate it at night. The bathroom heater with thermostat can be adjusted to any temperature. The ceiling height in the bathroom is 6’2”.
The kitchen’s expanding height conveys the feeling of an enlarged volume of space that opens up to an expansive ceiling where guests can see the intricate herringbone wooden patterned ceiling design. Throughout the day, light filters through the french doors illuminating the large kitchen area. To make guests feel at home, they will find a well equipped kitchen with a fridge, gas stove, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, pots, pans, cutlery, a variety of glasses, including wine and champagne glasses. Everything one would need is there to prepare a meal or a quick morning breakfast. Coffee and an assortment of teas, salt, pepper, a variety of spices are provided.
French doors in the kitchen welcome a sunny space that opens to an intimate and private back yard patio where guests can enjoy coffee or tea in the morning or celebrate the evening with a glass of wine. The patio is situated among shade trees with a sitting area for four to enjoy a meal together while admiring the irises and day lilies. In the summer, shade wings cover the sitting area for additional protection from the sun. The back yard fencing is surrounded by a traditional northern New Mexico "coyote fence”, made from "latillas" ( aspen poles ) that encloses the back yard providing a sense of privacy.
The house is heated by natural gas, with a heater that faces the bedroom and kitchen. When the thermostat is adjusted in the bedroom the same temperature for the bedroom is emitted into the kitchen. There is no AC in the house. Opening windows allow for a nice cross current breeze through the house and the kitchen ceiling fan can regulate the heat in the winter or cool breezes in the summer. Table fans are also available.
Housekeeping or daily maid service is not provided or included in the rental rate. Linens and bath towels are included. Guests can sleep in luxury as the sheets in both the bedroom and loft are of the highest quality, either Calvin Klein or Raph Lauen bedding. A stacked washer / dryer in the kitchen with detergent is convenient for those guests who have been on the road for a while and for those who may be traveling with children.
The two duplexes, Pueblo Deco, 406A, sleeps 4 and The Artists Retreat, 406B, sleeps 3, make both of these rentals ideal for extended families traveling together or friends wanting to stay in different units while being next door to each other. Guests do not have to worry about hearing sound from the duplex next door as both duplexes are well insulated, preventing any concern for noise coming from one unit to the other.
Designated parking is in front of the duplex and accommodates a minimum of two cars. For guests arriving in the evening, an activated front light automatically turns on for convenience and a lock box for keys. This is a smoke-free premises. There is NO SMOKING permitted in the unit or on the property. This includes e-cigarettes, "vaping" or other forms of inhalants. No candles. We cannot accommodate pets as some guests have allergic reactions to pets. If you are visiting friends or family in Taos, their pets cannot be brought to the property. Parties, gatherings or events of any kind are not permitted without prior approval of the hosts.
In essence, we offer a well-appointed home with visual elements collaborating together that reference art and design creating comfort and a warm and welcoming environment for those that stay.
