Title: Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza Riverfront vacation home with a sauna and a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza ![Interior - Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza (Valdez)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21500000/21494800/21494784/fc8d66a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza (Valdez)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21500000/21494800/21494784/c6437efb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub - Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza (Valdez)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21500000/21494800/21494784/aaef998d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza (Valdez)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21500000/21494800/21494784/4fb0570e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza (Valdez)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21500000/21494800/21494784/55a93f9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza and take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or hot tub, and indulge in a massage. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 103300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - 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. ### 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car available - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Tobacco use - Outside only ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 - Housekeeping (on request) - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 3,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![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! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### 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 ## 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%7C36.53730%2C-105.58865&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xYleUdmYrLuCyVQwxYjptsR7Abg=) Valdez, NM #### What's nearby - Rottenstone Pottery \- 6 min drive \- 3.7 km - Manzanita Canyon Trailhead \- 9 min drive \- 10.8 km - KTAOS Solar Center \- 11 min drive \- 11.9 km - Taos Ski Valley \- 15 min drive \- 17.5 km - Al's Run Ski Lift \- 16 min drive \- 18.2 km #### Getting around - Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Midtown Market and Lounge - ‬11 min drive - ‪Pizanos - ‬11 min drive - ‪Toribios - ‬12 min drive - ‪Taos Cow - ‬7 min drive - ‪Medley. - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza? ### What time is check-out at Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza? ### Where is Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Winsor Castle & Ski Retreat! 15 min to Ski Lifts and Taos Plaza Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 61 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip W. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nature House Beautiful place to take in Taos ##### Philip W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick V. Mar 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Rick V. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin N. Apr 15, 2019 #### Great stay Ron and the property were both amazing. ##### Benjamin N. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian S., Dallas Jan 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ski Trip We had a great time. The view is spectacular and it is close to the Taos Ski Resourt. ##### Brian S. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert C. Mar 27, 2019 #### Great house, excellent stay Had a great spring break at the Windsor Castle. House had everything we needed and Ron reached out to make sure everything was good. ##### Robert C. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesli Z. Jun 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very beautiful location and house A great place to stay, the architecture and foliage amazing. As a fan of Eastern philosophy and aesthetics, the decor was welcoming and peaceful. We will be back! ##### Lesli Z. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven T. Feb 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING This place is incredible. Look no further if you're visiting Taos. Just book it! ##### Steven T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chafen H. Feb 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique property A great stay again this year. Thank you! ##### Chafen H. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### anjanette s. Jun 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### anjanette s. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### travis s. Oct 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### travis s. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lynne G. Aug 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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!! ##### Lynne G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert N. Jan 12, 2017 #### Serene Nice location. Directions were tough to follow but Ron was kind enough to escort us. Nicely decorated. We all enjoyed it! Thanks ##### Robert N. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bart Z. Mar 28, 2016 #### Wonderful!!! What a great vacation! This house is perfect for all ages and multiple families. The location is ideal sitting between skiing, shopping, and eating. The layout is great and the house is more beautiful than the pictures show. Nothing like sitting in a hot tub with amazing views after a long day of skiing. Can't wait to go back!!!! ##### Bart Z. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter K. Aug 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Peter K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke S. Mar 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Brooke S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine W., Providence, Rhode Island, USA Jan 30, 2019 #### Spacious and luxurious, perfect location between town and skiing Winsor Castle was a delightful place for our large group’s ski retreat, with many thoughtful amenities and breathtaking views. The panoramic views of the mountains and canyon combined with the lush indoor greenery and abundant sun give the house an unforgettable character. The hot tub was a treat after a long day skiing, and the kitchen is the best equipped I’ve ever seen in a vacation house. Taos Ski Valley is an easy quick drive, and the restaurants and shopping in Taos are likewise not far. Ron really reflects the friendly hospitality we found everywhere in Taos! ##### Christine W. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelley L., Prosper TX Mar 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Kelley L. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan S., Oahu, HI Jan 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Megan S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott L. Feb 28, 2015 #### Great vacation and ski home near Taos Ski Valley This place is awseome. This is not your typical ski home. It is so much more. This is a ‘full’ house with all the New Mexico charm that is often lost with other places. The walls are incredibly thick, saltillo tile throughout and all items are customized from the doors to the cabinets. The overall size of the home, each room and the kitchen (a chef's kitchen) are great. The master is really huge and the integration of a garden area, within the living areas, is unique to the location. The views are expansive and beautiful and even better from the hot tub. Our dogs were happy as can be and the owner made us all feel welcomed at all stages of our stay. This home would be great for a peaceful getaway or a place to throw a wedding. In terms of skiing at Taos Ski Valley - the location worked great. We were a large group and having the entrance/mud room was perfect. Unless you are staying where no car is needed (walking distance to slopes) this home only adds about 10 minutes of time in the car compared to renting a home across from the mountain - the size, comfort and value are well worth it. ##### Scott L. ### 6/10 Okay #### Brad B. Jul 5, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Brad B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Lisa C. Aug 22, 2016 #### Not so good Here goes. We rent a house every year for a week of skiing at Taos and have had only great experiences. but this was different unfortunately. Although the property and house were very nice, the 4th bedroom was literally a windowless closet. When we arrived after a long travel day from both east and west coasts, the hot tub wasn't warm. no big deal but we mentioned it to Ron. The kitchen is nice, but lacked any sharp knives so we asked Ron if we could borrow a sharp knife. After these exchanges, Ron called us back at perhaps 10:30 at night after we had all gone to sleep. He left a long angry rambling message about what bad people we were for mentioning the hot tub and for asking for a sharp knife. On the message he told us to find another place to rent (we stayed). The sking was great so this didn't effect our vacation, but we won'y stay there again and can't recommend it. ##### Lisa C. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Bob T. Jan 9, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Bob T. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin P. Mar 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Robin P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul O. Feb 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good experience Located in great spot ##### Paul O. 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