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    Casa Escondida Bed & Breakfast

    Casa Escondida Bed & Breakfast

    (37 reviews)

    This B&B changed hands four years ago and currently has an offsite manager who lives somewhere in…read moreCalifornia and attempts to manage operations by text. Prior to the sale the owner lived in the house next door and personally managed the inn's daily operations. We stayed in the Juniper room and the first night was quiet, but the second we were kept awake by coyotes howling right outside the window. When we entered our room, we checked and found the following: 1. There were dozens of dead bugs on the bathroom walls and all over the floors, especially next to the nightstands and next to the bed. 2. There was a large mass of black hair in the shower drain. 3. The bathroom faucet was almost completely clogged with minerals so that the water sprayed sideways. 4. The show was also clogged and only three streams of water came out at high velocity, so it was painful to try to use it. 5. The shower mat was wet and dirty, and the tiles and floor were heavily mineralized or perhaps dirty. 6. The bathroom cabinet was dirty and had some sort of residue all over it. 7. There was a 6-inch by 3-inch hole next to the air conditioner that was open to the outside. The right side of the air conditioner was also open to the outside. 8. The outer screen door did not open properly unless I applied upward pressure, and the inside door did not lock completely. 9. The bed was very small, an old-style queen, but the sheets were clean. 10. When we woke up in the morning there were mice droppings all over the floor, which is not only unsanitary but also dangerous as many mice carry hantavirus. After walking around the grounds, we noticed the following: 1. There were three-foot-high weeds all over, and the back of our casita had five-foot-tall weeds and broken glass bottles scattered around. 2. The fields around the inn were all wild and overgown. 3. The mulch in the shrub beds was sinking into the dirt. 4. What appeared to have been manicured plants in the past were now all overgown and unhealthy and surrounded by overgown weeds. 5. There was a 5-foot wide and 4-foot deep hole dug in the back yard with no protection against someone falling in other than a rope, most of which was on the ground. 6. The paved paths, including those adjacent to the main house, were cracked and dirty and were covered by leaves and debris. 7. None of the outdoor chairs had cushions or covers. There was no onsite maintenance or operations manager, and the women who cooked the breakfasts were also working as housekeepers and groundskeepers. They told us that there is nobody else to help them and that the owner rarely shows up in person. The owner attempts to manage by text message but there is no cell service at the inn - how ironic! Thus, there is no way to report problems unless a guest has enabled Wi-Fi calling and messaging. This place is a perfect example of a property that shows the failure of remote management and that lacks adequate staff to operate successfully. The one part-time person makes a huge effort to do what is needed, but one part-time employee simply cannot do everything to handle daily operations. What is needed is a full-time grounds maintenance person, a full or mostly full-time cook, full-time housekeeping, and an on-call or part-time handyman for fixing things like doors, plumbing or electrical. The owner needs to realize his failure at remote management and acknowledge that the tasks needed to properly operate the inn cannot be completely accomplished by only one part-time onsite person who tries to cook, clean, and maintain the grounds. As a result of this management failure, the facilities and grounds have become dilapidated, run down, overgrown with weeds, and verge on non-functional. I do not recommend staying here until there is a complete overhaul of the management approach.

    My wife and I celebrated our elopement at Casa Escondida earlier this month and it was everything…read morewe could have hoped for and more! We live in the area and wanted a small, simple, and special ceremony in this beautiful landscape that we love. I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon Casa Escondida's elopement packages through some late night googling. Ernesto helped to plan the perfect celebration for us and our 3 guests. I especially appreciated how open and considerate Ernesto was of us as a queer couple in the planning of the event. He didn't make any assumptions when it came to pronouns, flowers, or the names we would call each other as a married couple. He made sure to ask first which was so thoughtful and made us feel even more at ease and sure of our choice. It really was the most magical day and that is a huge thanks to Ernesto and his staff!

    Net Zero Ranch

    Net Zero Ranch

    (2 reviews)

    Let me just start by saying that 5 stars are not nearly enough! My mom wanted to celebrate her…read morebirthday in Taos with her closest friends and my sister and I wanted to throw her a special dinner to celebrate. We came across Chef Kualani's page and I am endlessly grateful that we did because the entire process could not have been more perfect. From the very beginning, Kualani was incredibly warm, communicative, and endlessly accommodating. She was open to any requests we had but also came up with the most unbelievable seasonal menu for the dinner (because I had no idea where to start). Dealing with her was a pleasure each and every time and she helped me go through all the details so that nothing was forgotten. And the dinner.... THE DINNER. The food was absolutely incredible. I'm still thinking about her spring pea soup with truffle oil. Every course was fantastic. But Kualani is not just a chef, she is a true hostess. She and her partner Richard came into our AirBnb and handled literally EVERYTHING. She brought beautiful plates and flatware so we didn't have to rely on the AirBnb's stash. She decorated the table. She even made my niece a grilled cheese sandwich while she was prepping. And then, at the end of one of the best meals of my life, they cleaned everything up and left the kitchen better than they found it. Having worked in restaurants and catering for many years, I know first-hand that chefs are not always hospitable. It is a completely different skill set and it's the reason restaurants need a front-of-house staff. But Kualani is the rare exception that is truly capable of curating a perfect evening. She has the most amazing energy and could not have been happier with our entire experience. The dinner absolutely made my mother's birthday and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

    Amazed at how even the most down to earth dishes are elevated in such a tasteful (elegant AND…read moredelicious) way. Absolutely love the commitment to low waste and locally sourced ingredients. Lovely energy and collaboration from the head chef Kualani, and the staff are all very professional. Excellent experience!

    Hacienda de Chimayo - Siete suite fireplace

    Hacienda de Chimayo

    (13 reviews)

    Back again at the Hacienda with Viola, Ruth, and the wonderful staff. As has been pointed out both…read morepositively and negatively this is not the Ritz Carlton or even La Fonda Santa Fe. What it is, however, is authentic and true to its history and its location. No TV, no cell service (at least not if you have AT&T). Hardwood floors, viga ceilings, kiva fireplaces. The floorboards may squeak and the beds may too, but if you just will allow yourself to settle into the spirit of this place you will find some mighty fine relaxation. And for that you may need to spend a couple of nights (we always stay 5), visit the Santuario, enjoy the wonderful breakfasts delivered to your room on TV trays (muffin, fresh fruit, yogurt, juice, and coffee/tea), and eat all meals across the road at Rancho de Chimayo. Rooms Uno, Seis, and Siete have outside balconies with small sitting areas, well worth the small extra expense if the weather allows you to enjoy them. Uno and Siete are on the road so if the sound of cars passing by affects your sleep, then opt for an interior room; we find the sound very comforting, somehow reassuring knowing that the working world keeps on moving while we're still comfortably tucked in. I hear a car or two around 6 or so and then promptly go right back to sleep. You will not meet nicer, more caring hosts anywhere. As an added benefit, prices are considerably less than Santa Fe, which is only 35 minutes away; we usually go into SF to spend the day on Mondays when Rancho de Chimayo is closed.

    Chimayo, New Mexico. You hear about this little town in a big way during Good Friday. We decided…read moreto spend a weekend out of the big city and take that hour and a half drive to this tranquil place. We checked in and were given UNO as our room. Wait for it--- No TV, No phone and No wi-fi. You were lucky if you had a bar on your cell phone. It was exactly what we needed. Wood filled the box outside the room just waiting to be burned. The wood floors crept as you walked and the tiny refrigerator held snacks and beverages. We slept like babies and woke to fresh air and breakfast to order at Rancho de Chimayo across the street. This weekend left us well rested and grateful for the silence.

    Rancho Manzana - bedbreakfast - Updated October 2026

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