Title: La Casita - a writer's cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # La Casita - a writer's cottage Vacation home in Arroyo Seco with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22740000/22731700/22731676/b4b890af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22740000/22731700/22731676/815792eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22740000/22731700/22731676/32724a02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22740000/22731700/22731676/2f4171da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22740000/22731700/22731676/470b7a75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled among 200-year-old cottonwood trees, this guesthouse offers a serene retreat with a private balcony to take in the valley and mountain views. With roaming miniature donkeys, llamas, ostrich emu, and horses on 20 acres of pastureland. Take a short walk down the road to explore Arroyo Seco's restaurants and shops or hike up trails for breathtaking wild scenery. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### La Casita - a writer's cottage Welcome to our guesthouse nestled among 200 year old cottonwood trees overlooking acres of pasture with roaming miniature donkeys, llamas, ostrich emu and our horses! This is an exquisite setting on a family ranch formerly run with cattle and bison. Our family has been here for over 300 years, farming, ranching and tending the land. This is not your typical setting. Its bucolic, fresh, open and....green! The casita is a one bedroom, one bath with a balcony to enjoy the valley and mountain views while sipping your tea in the morning. We sit on about 20 acres and a private driveway, but the "jewel of Taos County- Arroyo Seco" is just a 10 minute walk down the road with 2 restaurants, and Taos Cow Ice Cream (voted in the top 10 in the nation!). There is also a grocery store, bar and a local dive to enjoy famous New Mexican chili! If you prefer to walk in the opposite direction, you can walk up to trails that offer the best of wild and natural in Taos County. Walk along the creek to the craggy cliffs, or up to the waterfalls that veil the caves behind them. Or sit among the cottonwoods and enjoy a spectacular sunset! Past guests describe our place as: “Stunning” “AMAZING” “Extraordinarily beautiful” “Hidden gem” “Perfect, perfect, perfect!” We are also a WEDDING VENUE! We’ve hosted several weddings in this idyllic setting. Imagine a big white tent among curated gardens, grassy fields, expansive mountain views and surrounded by exotic animals! Past weddings have included a hot air balloon and a horse-drawn carriage. Take a peek: https://sites.google.com/view/taos-cakes/wedding-venue?authuser=0 Come see for yourself! We pride ourselves in a pet-free and smoke-free setting. Please note that we have cigarette smoke detectors that are checked after every stay. If there is an indication that there was smoking or pets in the guesthouse we will add a $450 cleaning fee so rest assured you will be in a smoke free setting! Finally, the entrance is up one flight of stairs so if you have trouble with stairs, this might not be your best housing option. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69804300/69804287/645fc4ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Hacienda - a living museum Arroyo Seco - Microwave - Kitchen - Living/dining area 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=69804287&PinnedHotelID=69804287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101080000/101076000/101075952/f2f999be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casita de Vistas - True Desert Sanctuary! 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Please inquire ### 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 Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50 Note from host: Wedding venue has additional fees. Please inquire 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### Property is also known as Casita Writer's Cottage Arroyo Seco Casita Writer's Arroyo Seco Casita A Writer's Arroyo Seco La Casita - a Writer's Cottage Arroyo Seco La Casita - a Writer's Cottage Private vacation home La Casita - a Writer's Cottage Private vacation home Arroyo Seco ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.518826,-105.55226&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wm%7C%7DErtfcS%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40SBQ%40SBQBS%40QBSBQDQBSDQBQDSDQDODQDQFQDQFODQFQFOFQHMFQFOHOHMFOHOHMHOHOJKHMJMHMJMJMJKJMHKLKJKJILKJKLIJILILILILIJGLINGLGLGLGNELGLENELENELCNCLENCNCLCNANCNANALANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FP%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNBLBNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHJFLHLHLHLHJHLHJJLJJJJHLJHJJLJJJLJLHLJLHLJJHNHNHLHNFNHLHPFLFPHNFNFNFPDPFNDPFPDPDPDNDPDRBPDPBRDPBPBR%40PBRBP%40RBP%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FRAR%3FRAPARARCPARCPCRAPCRCPEPCREPCREPEPENEPERGNEPGPENGPGNGNINGPGNININGLINILININKLIJKLILKLKLKJKLIJMJKHKLMJKHMHKJMFMJMFMHKFMHOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMDODMBODMBOBOBMBO%40OBOBO%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FQ%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAMAO%3FOCOCOAMCOCOCMCOEMCOEMEOEMEMGOEMGMGMGOGMIKGMIMGMKMGKKMIKIMKKKKKMKIKKMKKKMKMIMKMIKKMIOIOIMIOGMIOIOGOGQIMGQGOGQEOGQEQGOESEQEOEQEQCSEQCSEQCQCSAQCSCQASCQASASAQ%3FSAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kgmRz-Caev-wvFUp2sq6nELNm1g=) Arroyo Seco, NM #### What's nearby - Taos Mountain Casino - 22 min drive - 18.5 km - Taos Plaza - 23 min drive - 20.0 km - Kit Carson Park - 23 min drive - 19.6 km - Taos Pueblo - 25 min drive - 20.4 km - Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 27 min drive - 26.7 km #### Getting around - Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pizanos - ‬12 min drive - ‪Farmhouse Cafe - ‬15 min drive - ‪Taos Cow - ‬5 min drive - ‪Toribios - ‬13 min drive - ‪Aí-Thloo’s Café - ‬22 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is La Casita - a writer's cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at La Casita - a writer's cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at La Casita - a writer's cottage? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is La Casita - a writer's cottage located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Rottenstone Pottery and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Salto Del Agua Cave & Waterfall. Carson National Forest and KTAOS Solar Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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