Title: Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=21636151&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard Vacation home in El Prado with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard ![Outdoor spa tub - Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard (El Prado)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21636200/21636151/0e93a6e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard (El Prado)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21636200/21636151/1df66e91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard (El Prado)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21636200/21636151/ca78ced1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard (El Prado)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21636200/21636151/f3e103cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard (El Prado)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21636200/21636151/cef98836.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Upper Las Colonias, Scrabble House Compound offers a serene retreat with sweeping mountain views and native desert sage. Gather in the spacious dining/kitchen area with a 10-foot copper-clad counter and breakfast bar, or unwind in the living room with cushy seating and a computer table. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 122650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer ## 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. ### Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard Upper Las Colonias, 8 min to town (4 miles), 20 min to ski valley (14 miles to Taos Ski Valley) Scrabble House Compound - is a land mark Taos vacation rental home rental - offering a great dining / kitchen open floor plan. This room boasts a 10 foot long copper clad counter and breakfast bar where guests love to gather, visit with the cook and pitch in to chop veggies. Our gracious owner has provided ample cushy seating in the living room including a computer table and chairs for computer buffs. The 3 bedroom main house comes equipped with a 4th full guest bathroom for children and teens sleeping on the Hidde-a-Mat topped cots leaving the 3 King master bedrooms with total privacy. This means 3 bedrooms with "in-suite bathrooms" that do not have to be shared. The Compound also includes a 2 king bedroom Casita which sleeps 4 equipped with its own kitchen. Located on 2 full acres, Scrabble House Compound offers wide open landscape with native desert sage and sweeping mountain views north, south, east and west. Situated on Ski Valley Road with an uninterrupted drive to Taos Ski Valley and a short 4 mile drive into town makes this "Taos lodging find" a popular choice for groups going in opposite directions for vacation fun (golfing, rafting, hiking, painting, skiing, dining, exploring, biking, fishing, researching or shopping). For your streaming pleasure enjoy the newly installed Fiber-Optics wi-fi. For our Texas audience who believe summer lodging must include air conditioning - Scrabble House comes equipped with an "Evaporative Cooling" system - designed specifically to function in dry desert conditions. In addition, there are 3 ceiling fans and 4 large portable fans to insure cool conditions for our "very few" hot summer days. There are a security cameras installed facing the driveway, on the front porch facing the road and on the roof facing the casita and its driveway. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Golf - Snow sports gear - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sledding nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 2,650 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21500000/21494800/21494784/fc8d66a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza Valdez - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 67 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=21494784&PinnedHotelID=21494784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117970000/117962900/117962847/ab3d4984.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upscale Serenity with 360 Views- Mini Split AC great indoor/outdoor space Taos - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=117962847&PinnedHotelID=117962847&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994200/18994163/74bb385c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Bird Farm - Spacious Stylish 5 bed/3 bath Taos Farmhouse with AC El Prado - Hot tub - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=18994163&PinnedHotelID=18994163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108750000/108740300/108740255/06c8dbcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Bella Vista Valdez Lodge, 4-BR, 4-Bth, 4 LR, 2 hot tubs, 2 chef kitchens Valdez - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=108740255&PinnedHotelID=108740255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89640000/89637200/89637130/7ad8e3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic dog-friendly hacienda with 2 casitas, fireplaces, on-site hot tub, yoga Ranchos De Taos - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=89637130&PinnedHotelID=89637130&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19340000/19337000/19336961/461527ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bright Star Casa in Arroyo Seco half way between Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley El Prado - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=19336961&PinnedHotelID=19336961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, video games, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89670000/89666200/89666125/c9936623.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hot Tub | Log-cabin | Game Room | Sundance Angel Fire - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=89666125&PinnedHotelID=89666125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21630000/21620400/21620378/ab6dd90c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Elk Casa enclosed Patio with Hot Tub Air Conditioned Walk to Plaza Taos - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 149 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=21620378&PinnedHotelID=21620378&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110690000/110681300/110681278/aac0d66e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Southwestern home with hot tub, mountain views, & ping pong El Prado - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=110681278&PinnedHotelID=110681278&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34300000/34297800/34297795/cfb89ec9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ENCHANTED CIRCLE LODGE-AWESOME MOUNTAIN VIEWS WITH HOT TUB AND SAUNA! Angel Fire - Pool - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 111 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=34297795&PinnedHotelID=34297795&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 1475-71284 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.49281%2C-105.59361&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TpkFcvjhBLqh7Ek8a4muXR87Dd0=) El Prado, NM #### What's nearby - KTAOS Solar Center \- 4 min drive \- 5.2 km - Rottenstone Pottery \- 4 min drive \- 4.5 km - Millicent Rogers Museum \- 6 min drive \- 7.4 km - Kit Carson Park \- 11 min drive \- 13.0 km - Taos Plaza \- 12 min drive \- 13.7 km #### Getting around - Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pizanos - ‬4 min drive - ‪Midtown Market and Lounge - ‬11 min drive - ‪Allsup's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - ‬10 min drive - ‪Orlando's New Mexican Cafe - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard? ### What time is check-out at Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard? ### Where is Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Salamanca-Hotels-Seneca-Allegany-Resort-Casino.h2238839.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains, PA](https://www.expedia.ca/Scotrun-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Pocono-Mountains.h1371449.Hotel-Information) > > [C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Cmon-Inn-Hotel-Suites.h1510580.Hotel-Information) > > [Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-George-Hotels-Six-Flags-Lodge-Indoor-Waterpark.h1385446.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Kings-Land-By-Hilton-Grand-Vacations.h2303745.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brook at Turning Stone Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica-Hotels-Turning-Stone-Resort-And-Casino.h1684407.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [The Trail in Adams - Berkshires’ Art Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Adams-Hotels-Topia-Inn-An-Organic-Oasis.h12259511.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Players Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hogansburg-Hotels-Akwesasne-Mohawk-Casino-Resort.h6009138.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah’s Laughlin - A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Laughlin-Hotels-Harrahs-Laughlin-Hotel-Casino.h43310.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Mission-Hills-Golf-Resort-Spa.h4124.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Marriotts-Shadow-Ridge.h853695.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Albuquerque-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Tamaya-Resort-Spa.h531195.Hotel-Information) > > [Shooting Star Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Thief-River-Falls-Hotels-Shooting-Star-Casino-Hotel.h28874246.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Destination-Center-Grand-Forks.h1713856.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH](https://www.expedia.ca/Sandusky-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Sandusky-OH.h1183594.Hotel-Information) > > [Darien Lake Lodge on the Lake ](https://www.expedia.ca/Corfu-Hotels-Darien-Lake-Lodge-On-The-Lake.h13279584.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-La-Quinta-Resort-Club.h10916.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Semiahmoo-Resort-Golf-Spa.h13986.Hotel-Information)