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208 El Salto Rd

208 El Salto Rd — Photo 1
View of Great Room from Kitchen with overhead pot and utensil rack.
Dining area. Custom cedar wood lighting fixtures on dimmers throughout the house.
Owner-built Arkansas Cedar Live edge dining table (seats 8) and matches the kitchen bar, and the stair railing.
7' diameter Hot Tub
Hot Tub 7' diameter
Gourmet Kitchen: L-R Side by side fridge freezer with ice and water, trash compactor, electric range, roll top corner, pantry, microwave, electric oven, toaster oven, air fryer, espresso machine, dishwasher, sink. Totally chef equipped.
The upper balcony off the main bedroom looking southwest on a cloudy day.
View over Taos Pueblo Indian Reservation toward Picuris Pueblo and Truchas Peak (13,102').
Your front yard..... View to the West; Canjilon Mountain (10,913') at 45 miles distance.
The upper balcony off the main bedroom looking to the Southwest with Truchas Peak (13,102') at 40 miles distance.
Western view from the upper balcony.
Northwest view from the upper balcony in autumn.
Hot tub is to the left.
Balcony stair railings of Aspen wood latillas.
Balcony with Ski Lift porch swing from Chair 6 at Taos Ski Valley.
Western view at sunset, from the upper balcony showing Tres Orejas (7,976') at 17 miles and beyond; the Pedernal at Abiquiu, home of Georgia O'Keefe (9,862') at 59 miles distance.
A sizzler.
Rain cloud at sunset
Sunset from the Southwest
Oh my..... Beauty sky.
We make 15 ft. Icicles from water spouts.
Winter view from Main Bedroom
Crystal Blue Persuasion looking to Tres Piedras.
Dining area with view of the Rio Grande Valley at Taos. D.H. Lawrence, living 8 miles north at the same elevation, described it as; "The most beautiful skyline view in the world."
Living Room in front of the woodstove looking at the Rio Grande Valley.
Danish modern super efficient Wood-stove and firewood storage in the Great Room - with tongue and groove pine cathedral wood ceiling and skylights on Levels 3 & 4, Main Bedroom and bath.
Firewood storage bin in Great Room
Great Room, with a majestic view of Taos Valley. Automatic insulated window shades.
Living/Dining Area valley view with automatic insulated window shades.
Island chopping block with built-in knife rack, compost slot and wine rack; with pots, pans, and utensils suspended from overhead rack.
Kitchen and bar with suspended pot rack.
Kitchen Ceiling view with plant covered Laundry closet. No worries, it is watered with automatic drip irrigation.
Stairway to level 4. Washer/dryer closet and whole house heat re-circulation chimney. Pine T&G ceiling planes with skylights. Every room is 100% naturally daylit!
Great Room Idaho Pine tongue & groove Ceiling with suspended custom light fixtures.
Ceiling detail
The Main bathroom with twin hand-painted Mexican sinks and a Jacuzzi bath for two. Double wide mirror with indirect dimmable cedar wood lighting overhead.
Main bathroom detail.
Main bathroom and shower view (with orchid).
Main bathroom sinks.
Main bathroom Jacuzzi tub for two, and exterior wall glass block shower.
The 'Skybed' Main bedroom on Level 4 with overhang lighting reflected by 'The River of Dreams' - made of white marble river rock. On the opposite wall, above the panoramic windows with an unobstructed view of the entire valley, there is a giant 72" TV wi
Owner-built Aspen wood latilla headboard on king size bed.
Panoramic view of one of 5 windows looking west while in the main bedroom - from the bed! In the distance see Tres Orejas (3 peaks) and the Pedernal in Abiquiu at 72 miles.
Main Bedroom view from raised bed with panoramic view and 72" TV screen.
Detail of skylights.
Second bedroom on Level 1, queen size.
Second bedroom with separate entrance, deck, and hot tub outside. Office space in foreground.
Second bathroom Level 1
Second bathroom Level 1
Rainbow jumping out of our water spout. Upper deck. Tres Piedras in the background.
208 El Salto Rd — Photo 52
The Pedernal, at Abiquiu 72 miles west, that Georgia O'Keefe painted many times. This is a real sunset telephoto.
Look at that! A double header. View of Picuris and Rio Grande Gorge to Los Alamos and Truchas Peak is on far left.
Coming home looking to El Salto from Blueberry Hill Road mesa.
Looking at the house from Arroyo Seco. It's the highest one you can't quite see in this photo. It's hidden by the trees.
Owner designed and built Super Size GroBox in front of the house. Would you believe, it has a Queen size waterbed underneath it? And you don't have to bend way over to garden. Water harvesting from the roof is delivered by timer and tank.
If you wish, the compost goes in the milk crates with the worms in the GroBox. Too easy!
You will have fresh produce all winter from the GroBox, if you maintain it! And, it mostly waters itself, like a terrarium!
The 100' El Salto waterfall and cave, just a 15 minute walk down to the end of the road.
A view of the Taos Pueblo land you might see as you drive up El Salto Road.
  • Furnished

$2,645/ mo
Doesn't include deposits and fees
2 beds2 baths1550 sqft house
Available November 1
208 El Salto Rd

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What you get

No petsIn-unit laundryParkingAir conditioning

Costs, fees, and lease terms

Special offer!
Wise Owl Special: book by Sept.1 = $2645/mo. Early Bird Special: book by Oct.… 1 = $2895/mo. Regular Rate: book after Oct. 1 = $3145/mo.

Lease terms

ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED (including firewood). HOT TUB NO: pets, smoking tobacco, firearms. SKI SEASON RENTAL, Minimum 5 months; available November 1, 2026 - May 15, 2027. First month rent required to reserve. Last month's rent plus security deposit required upon occupancy. Cleaning fee $250. 4WD (AWD) IS REQUIRED to use access road and driveway to garage. Additional parking area for tenants and guests.

Pricing comparison

$1142

At $2,645, this listing is priced $1142 more than the current market rate for a 2 bedroom home in Arroyo Seco.

Pets

  • Dogs

    Not allowed

  • Cats

    Not allowed

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About the building

ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED Wise Owl Special: book by Sept.1 = $2645/mo. Early Bird Special: book by Oct. 1 = $2895/mo. Regular Rate: book after Oct.… 1 = $3145/mo. Luxury home, Fully Furnished, Hot Tub, Gourmet Kitchen, Spectacular views Live or video tour available, by appointment only (with prior phone chat). Located 2 miles above the village of Arroyo Seco, halfway between the town of Taos, and Taos Ski Valley - 20 minutes drive either way. This unique property may be your ideal getaway/or ski fantasy. The home was Designed & Built by the award-winning Architect/Owner. It sleeps 6 people, on 4 levels (it is a two story split level). IT IS THE HIGHEST HOME SITE in Taos Valley, at 8,300 ft. elevation, with a 100 mile panoramic view of the Rio Grande Valley, and mind-blowing sunsets - from decks and balconies on 3 different levels. A contemporary Pueblo Style Alpine Chalet with SPECTACULAR VIEWS, Hot Tub, fully furnished with modern art & appliances, Radiant Floor Heat, Jacuzzi bath, Patio heater, gas BBQ under cover, and even an electric start snow blower. The kitchen features a toaster oven, trash compactor, electric range and oven, microwave, espresso machine, air fryer, European faucet, and dishwasher. Nestled in the mature alpine forest, the back property line is the mountain wilderness. The drinking water is NATURE'S BEST MOUNTAIN WELL WATER, with no development above (ever!). Taos Pueblo Indian reservation land is adjacent to the property, so it is very quiet, and there is no light pollution. Being at the end, and top, of the road - you can't hear ANY traffic noise. It is necessary to have 4WD for the access road and garage. There are several parking places available at the lower driveway. The house is super-insulated with Rastra block walls, Radiant Floor (most comfy) heat, Wood Stove Fireplace with a wide view, automatic insulated window shades, built-in whole house Bluetooth sound system, and a giant 72" TV with Netflix, ROKU, and Amazon Prime Video included. The internet is fiber optic high speed reliable! Good drinking and dining establishments, and an organic Grocery Store, are 2 miles away in the village of Arroyo Seco, and others just 10 minutes away on the highway into Taos. No pets, smoking tobacco, firearms, rent share, or sublets. First month rent to reserve, security deposit, all utilities included, even firewood. 208 EL SALTO REVIEW Winter/Spring 2022-2023, 5 stars "We rented Ike and Carole's home for the ski season Dec 2022 May 2023, and are excited to write a review so that prospective tenants know what a treat they are in for at 208 El Salto Road. The home is charming, well-appointed, and beautifully decorated. Both beds are extremely comfortable, and the pull-out couch is great for extra guests. The fireplace and provided firewood made for countless cozy evenings after watching the sun set in a fiery blaze over the hills and buttes of the Abiquiu area. It is clear that this house is a well-loved home and not just a normal rental; we feel honored and blessed to have had the privilege of living there. As for the area, it can't be beat! Easy access to skiing, hiking trails (including 2 hiking trails right in the neighborhood!), and everything else Taos has to offer. The little town of Arroyo Seco itself offers fine dining, cafes, a yoga studio, local shops, and even a small organic grocery store. The house does have a few quirks which, for us, only added to the charm. We learned the ins and outs of the snowblower, and took care to monitor the septic and propane systems. All easy to learn. Be advised that the dirt access road requires 4x4. However, the additional parking pad is an easy alternative. We did not have any issues. As far as the landlord goes, we became good friends with Ike and Carole during our stay. While we are sad that we won't be able to return next winter, we are eager to come back someday. We hope this review persuades others to sign up for the same wonderful experience that we had. Enjoy!" ~ Emily & George

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