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Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard

El Prado vacation home with kitchen

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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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El Prado, NM
  • Place, KTAOS Solar Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rottenstone Pottery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Millicent Rogers Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

El Prado

In El Prado .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this El Prado vacation home, you'll find Rottenstone Pottery and KTAOS Solar Center. Millicent Rogers Museum and Carson National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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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
  • Taos Mountain Casino - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Taos Plaza - 12 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Midtown Market and Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizanos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Allsup's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Orlando's New Mexican Cafe - ‬8 min drive

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.

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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

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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

1475-71284

Frequently asked questions

How close is Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.8 mi (9-min drive) away from the Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Taos Mountain Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard to downtown El Prado?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi away from El Prado.

Scrabble House Compound Private Hot Tub Evaporative Cooling Enclosed Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really nice house, enjoyed our stay

Really enjoyed the property. Loved that they keep it well stocked with kitchen gear and board games.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleene E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect ski weekend vacation home!

We cannot say enough great things about our stay at the Scrabble House! We had two sets of families with young kiddos and our grandparents. The space was the perfect layout and had everything we needed and more! The drive into town and the ski resort was easy to navigate. The property host was also so helpful and helped us all weekend. We highly recommend the Scrabble House!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

Liked: Cleanliness

great for our group

overall very good, beds VERY comfortable! Thanks for the great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roger J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Family Time

Our family of 8 had an enjoyable time at the Scrabble House. The property manager was very helpful and responsive. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen and a bathroom for each bedroom. The fenced yard worked out well with the dogs that were along. Nice location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for our family to stay while attending our grandson’s wedding.

There were seven of us in our party . My husband and I our daughter and granddaughter, son and his wife and my brother-in-law. Plenty of room for all of us and enough spaces to find some privy time. We had time to go to the Rio Grande Bridge , the Farmers Market and explore the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Memorial Day stay

My friends and I had a great time at Scrabble House over Memorial Day weekend. Comfortable rooms, plenty of room to stretch out, huge kitchen for cooking, and the outdoor space is amazing. Awesome views. The property manager was great to work with. This is a great vacation home for a large family or a few couples, as each bedroom in the main house has its own bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taos gathering

Well located for visiting Taos while enjoying the countryside
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Scrabble House

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jocelyn B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Property in Disrepair!

Upon arrival, the keypad on the front door did not work. There was trash and cigarette butts throughout the outside grounds of the property. There were a number of maintenance issues as follows Main House: Missing plastic shower curtain in guest bathroom Dead bugs throughout Spiderwebs throughout Broken sink & shower drain in front bathroom Broken towel rack in back bathroom No kitchen sponges to wash dishes Loose doorknob in 4th bathroom, unable to open/close the door Casita: No kitchen garbage can Broken window in the casita door,shattered glass shards Broken window crank in kitchen & bathroom window Leaking Fridge Dead bugs throughout Broken Lampshade in bedroom Loose doorknob to bathroom Broken light switch in main living space In addition to the above, the following items are advertised though did not work: TVs did not have cable access as advertised, Casita swamp cooler was barely able to provide some cool air in the main living space Main House swamp cooler can only cool kitchen/living space, not entire home While attempting to remediate during our stay, we learned that nearly the entire list of issues were KNOWN prior to our arrival. As shared, I had hoped to remediate with the homeowners and unfortunately, it took well over a week after check out to receive a two sentence response that “They (homeowners) also feel that Terra (house manager) has given a valid explanation for each of the items.”
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

John W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Property was in need of a serious pest control visit, spiders, termites, ants and a few scorpions were encountered daily. Main House- several maintainance issues including plumbing, fans, ice maker, baseboard heating units. Furniture was old and in some cases needed replacing. Guest House- several maintenance issues including plumbing and windows. In general both house needed a deep clean, floors, furniture and bedding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Had a great time with family. There were a few items that we needed help with and the property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay with friends

Great, State, and easy access to skiing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taos

Good
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

jeff n.

Liked: Cleanliness

jeff

good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in Taos

Wonderful stay in Taos, the home had everything we needed and was extremely spacious for the 3 couples we had in our group. Great location in between town and the mountain! Communication was very easy with the property manager, and the space was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

dorothy h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Scrabble

Loved the house !well stocked, nice hot tub and cozy feeling. Great for our family if 8. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel L., Denver, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Accuracy of online listing 5+ Stars!!!

This was a beautiful property! The description online only begins to describe what you get. When you walk in the door, you realize you have gotten so much more! In the main house, all the rooms have their own bathrooms! The privacy in the Casita was awesome!!! There is a hot tub, which was perfect for relaxing sore bones after shopping in town all day and star gazing! The house offers so many other options including being able to log into your own Netflix or Amazon Prime which allowed us to share a really good movie with the grandparents! There were board games to play around the large dining table. My only regret is that this house is so comfy, a 5 night stay flew by. We LOVED the fireplace on a cold night. Thank you for sharing all the wood!!! We hope to be back next year!!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We came into town for our son’s wedding and the Scrabble house was perfect for our family!

The rental company was great, went above and beyond for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness

We'll stay again for sure

management was fantastic. no surprises at all. location was wonderful. kitchen was well appointed. the house is indeed large. The casita worked out well. zero complaints. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a large family

The scrabble house was great. Plenty of room for the whole family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain get away

Great place to relax with family. Mountains surround the property on all sides. Quiet, outdoor areas to enjoy, space to gather together or retreat for a bit of privacy. Lots of beautiful places to drive, hike or bike and plenty of places to shop or visit museums. Our host was wonderful and responded quickly with answers to questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Christmas Ski Vacation Rental

The Scrabble House was perfect for our extended family get together for a Christmas ski vacation in Taos. We had 3 generations staying in the two houses and there was plenty of room to spread out. I loved that each room in the main house had its own private bathroom. We were able to cook family meals with ease, gather at the large table to eat and play games, and go skiing or shopping during the day — each drive was close by. A huge shout out goes to a very gracious Terra, who came over with a spare key on Christmas Eve when my son locked himself out of the guest house. We brought our two dogs and took them on walks each day. This was a very special vacation and everything was perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great work retreat space

Worked good for our work group retreat. Location easy to access other projects we needed to visit. Large space for everyone to meet, eat, visit and work in one location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jude G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space for large family gathering

Location was great (sense of being away from things, yet so close to town), scenery was remarkable, well-stocked kitchen, lots of room for our crew. (5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms was great!). Only downside, wi-fi was spotty, didn't allow everyone to be on at the same time and lighting in master bedroom (especially) and kitchen (somewhat) was really dark. Overall, we loved the place and will mostly likely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louis Z., Forest City, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place or a large group.

We ate in for dinner every evening and the kitchen is equip with every thing you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021