About Our Rooms
Dona Tules
Cheerful Victorian room with white iron queen-size bed and rattan daybed, needlepoint rugs, hand crocheted curtains, antiques, skylight in bath and corner kiva fireplace. Named for "infamous" lady of the evening from Taos. Telephone, AC, VCR.
Rates: $125 - $140
Type of bed: Queen
San Tomas
Large, elegant room with king bed (antique Mexican door is headboard), sitting area with sofa and chairs, Mexican antique furniture and religious art (fantastic large hand hammered tin mirror, tin candlesticks, retablos, Santos, etc.), refrigerator, skylight in bath. Fireplace. Telephone, AC, VCR.
Rates: $145
Type of bed: King
Flagstone
Popular Indian room dedicated to Indian artist, Woody Crumbo, with a wonderful selection of his art on display. King bed (with unusual antique door for headboard), leather sofa in sitting area, 200-year-old primitive bedside tables, corner kiva fireplace, skylights, flagstone floors with Indian rugs. Telephone, AC, VCR.
Rates: $145
Type of bed: King
Jemez
Rich Southwestern room, queen-size bed, deep purple comforter, colorful Indian rugs in purple and turquoise, antique furnishings, corner kiva fireplace, original art, telephone, AC, VCR.
Rates: $110
Type of bed: Queen
Rio Grande
Impressive, spacious room with handmade log furniture (wonderful massive king-size canopy bed with colorful red Indian design bedspread, pillows and rugs, Taos daybed/couch, large Indian drum end table, easy chair and quilt bench strapped with rawhide), large skylight, fireplace made by Carlos Benavides (Barbara's father), original oak floors and exceptional original Indian art. Telephone, refrigerator, AC, VCR.
Rates: $150 - $165
Type of bed: King
El Vaquero
This "Mexican Cowboy" room is a favorite because it has access to the hot tub and use of the patio in the evenings. It has a king-size bed, kiva fireplace, skylight, and French doors that open out to the patio. There is an old wooden gate with antique spurs, branding irons, old canteen, etc. hanging on the wall, original hand-carved dresser made by Elidio Gonzales, original art and handwoven rugs. Telephone, AC, VCR.
Rates: $135
Type of bed: King
El Mirado
This "scenic overlook" is where the artist, Tom Lewis painted. It is quiet, upstairs, by itself and has a corner kiva fireplace with king-size bed and an elaborate antique door (with all the old hardware) for the headboard, sitting area, a one piece efficiency kitchen with table and chairs. The Mexican saltillo tile floors are covered with hand woven rugs. The rich earth colored linens compliments the unusual primitives and original art. Telephone, refrigerator, AC, VCR.
Rates: $165
Type of bed: King
La Fuente
Elegant and very large (900 square feet) this Southwestern room has two queen antique beds, sitting area with plum colored sofa, full kitchen, dining alcove, and French doors that open out to the private patio with fountain. The kiva fireplace, Native American art, skylight, hand woven rugs, exposed beams and corbels make this room a favorite. Corner kiva fireplace, telephone, AC, VCR.
Rates: $240 - $270
Type of bed: Queen
Apache
Cozy Indian room with two single beds, kiva gas burning fireplace, small desk, rustic furniture, handwoven rugs, denim comforters, Indian paintings and artifacts. Huge bathroom with Mexican tiles. Refrigerator. Next to hot tubs and patio. Telephone, AC.
Rates: $125
Type of bed: Twin
Picuris
Indian room with kiva gas burning fireplace, two single beds with colorful throws. Primitive desk, handmade headboards and bedside tables. Original art, handwoven rugs, huge Mexican tile bathroom. Refrigerator. Next to hot tub and patio. Telephone, AC.
Rates: $125
Type of bed: Twin
Oaxaca Room
The antique bed is king-size and there is a daybed with trundle bed in this spacious room. There is a corner kiva fireplace, colorful print fabrics, Mexican handcrafts & woven rugs, opens to patio, lots of windows, extra large bathroom, refrigerator, AC. VCR.
Rates: $165 - $195
Type of bed: King
Georgia O'Keefe
Two rooms suite that shares one full bath. Each room has a TV and antique queen bed. The rooms are simple with original pine floors, primitive furniture and colors of the Abiqui mesa. O'Keefe prints cover the walls, opens on to patio, and there is a small refrigerator in the hall that separates the rooms. AC. VCR.
Rates: $150 - $180
Type of bed: Queen
Taos Pueblo
Cozy Taos Indian room with a queen bed and corner fireplace, Taos Pueblo ladder and drum, Taos Indian art and hand-woven rug. Refrigerator. Dedicated to our Taos Pueblo Indian carpenters who have helped remodel Casa Benavides. Refrigerator, VCR.
Rates: $110
Type of bed: Queen
Guatemala
Colorful, cozy, smallish room with queen-size bed and antique Mexican headboard and antique bench. Guatemalan fabrics in bright colors, handwoven rugs, tin lamps and accent pieces, some furniture painted by Jim Wagner, and art by Gisella Loeffler. Opens to patio. VCR.
Rates: $95
Type of bed: Queen
Ganado Red
Small upstairs room has a queen bed with an antique Mexican headboard. Black, white and red Indian "Ganado Red" rugs on oak floor. Antique hand carved desk and chair by Elidio Gonzales. Shower only. Opens to a covered portal overlooking patio and eastern mountains. AC. VCR.
Rates: $89
Type of bed: Queen
Azteca
Upstairs room with queen bed. Indian decor with Spanish Colonial furniture, Indian rugs, baskets, and pre-Columbian art. Small, but light and airy. Opens onto covered portal overlooking eastern mountains and colorful patio. below. Ralph Lauren linens, Shower only. AC. VCR.
Rates: $95
Type of bed: Queen
Miramon Room
Luxurious room with curved canopy king-size bed, hand crocheted bedding, Oriental rug. Two rooms are open to each other. The front room features a bay window, tapestry queen sleeper sofa, antique furniture and Victorian accents. Bath has pedestal sink and brass faucets. The many windows offer views of the gardens. VCR.
Rates: $175 - $205
Type of bed: King
Sunshine Valley
Ornate white iron king bed with yellow and white striped linens with flowers and blue ribbons flowing down the stripes. Wallpapered, as the room was originally, it features a built in bar and refrigerator, antique furniture, and blue sofa with curved arms. Original front door opens to small private porch with table and chairs. Can be used as suite with Miramon room. VCR.
Rates: $135
Type of bed: King
Blue Lady
Colorful cobalt blue walls with white wood trim give this room a crisp, bright look. The queen bed has blue and white multi-printed fabrics and white eyelet linens. The unusual white iron armoire holds the TV. The blue and white striped couch and wicker chair by the bay window provides ample space for afternoon reading. Handicapped accessible. VCR.
Rates: $135
Type of bed: Queen
Cowboy
This is a fun room with old cowboy accents, some of them from the McCarthy boys' bedroom. King bed has denim comforter with Bob Timberlake Indian design blanket. Elaborate wrought-iron hanging light above bed, antique dresser, Indian rugs, serape-upholstered settee, cowboy art and skylights make this a popular room. Covered portal with views of garden Fireplace, VCR.
Rates: $145
Type of bed: King
Victorian Oak
Elaborate queen-size oak bed with curved footboard and Victorian armoire to hide the TV are perfect with the teal green linens with cabbage roses in peach and orange. Oriental rug, queen sleeper sofa, easy chair and antique pictures. Opens to covered portal with outdoor furniture. VCR.
Rates: $135 - $165
Type of bed: Queen
Trapper
Two queen poster beds covered with quilts of red, green and blue plaids compliment the triple bed ruffles (one is white crocheted), red Indian rugs, and antique furniture. An old wood burning stove holds a plant and there is a collection of antique traps and old New Mexico maps on the walls. Colorful!
Rates: $145 - $175
Type of bed: Queen
Iglesias
Separate cottage with adobe viga ceiling, wooden "rays of the sun" queen bed, wicker daybed with trundle, rocking chair. Full kitchen, bathroom with Mexican tiled shower, skylight and viga ceilings. Collection of church art. Private outside area with table and chairs, next to hot tub. Kiva fireplace, AC, VCR.
Rates: $160 - $190
Type of bed: Queen
Navajo
Interesting Indian decor with king bed (antique Mexican door used for headboard), rust and teal linens, Indian wedding drum and baskets, 600-year-old saguaro cactus made into floor lamp, hand woven rug, corner kiva fireplace and a row of antique Indian masks above the bed, 200-year-old primitive table with chairs. Opens out to patio with lots of sun! To accent the sunshine, a collection of pottery suns, flower baskets and outdoor furniture brighten the patio. AC. VCR.
Rates: $145
Type of bed: King
Isleta
Spacious room with two white wooden queen beds and Indian design linens. Southwestern decor with custom and antique furniture, corner kiva fireplace with easy chair, extra large bathroom with blue and white tiles Refrigerator, AC, VCR.
Rates: $165 - $195
Type of bed: Queen
Tio Vivo
Colorful room with purple and turquoise linens, accented in lime green. Massive king bed and Spanish Colonial furniture. Elaborate hand embroidered wall hanging, collection of pottery toys make this room lively. Large bath, refrigerator, AC, and VCR.
Rates: $135
Type of bed: King
Chimayo
Rich southwestern flavor in a small room. Queen bed with elaborate hand carved headboard. The plum colored bedspread is brightened by the plum, turquoise, and garnet colored hand woven rugs. Bath has Mexican tiled shower. AC.
Rates: $89
Type of bed: Queen
Painted Desert
Massive log king-size bed and night tables, mixed with Spanish Colonial furniture and Indian inspired linens show off the wrought-iron wall sculpture to perfection. Opens to covered portal with mountain views. Carpet, refrigerator, AC, and VCR.
Rates: $135
Type of bed: King
Fechin
Large, elegant room named for Russian artist who lived in Taos. Impressive copy of Fechin fireplace, king-size bed with elaborate hand carved door for headboard, Afghani antique rugs and pillows, rust colored sofa. Fechin art, including print of Barbara's Aunt Rowena. Refrigerator. AC. VCR. Can be used with Chimayo for suite. French doors lead to 40-foot private portal with views of eastern mountains.
Rates: $175
Type of bed: King
White Buckskin Apartment
Downstairs apartment includes one bedroom with king bed, outstanding armoire with TV and full bath, plus another small bedroom with twin bed and full bath, TV and Bob Timberlake linens. Living room has tapestry queen sofa bed and easy chair. Collection of Indian art objects, Indian rug, widows along one wall that open out to portal, patio, and second patio with hot tub. TV and VCR in living room. Full kitchen with small dining area.
Rates: $240 - $285
Type of bed: King, Twin
John's Room
Two queen beds covered with Bob Timberlake quilts and linens give this room a homey look. Named for Tom's father, it has a corner kiva fireplace, antiques, and McCarthy family memorabilia, including old telephone used at John's first business. Telephone number was 8.
Rates: $145 - $175
Type of bed: Queen
Couse
Named for McCarthy family friend, E.I. Couse, the outstanding artist who lived across the street, this room has a wrought-iron king-size bed with Ralph Lauren "chief's blanket" linens. The primitive bench, massive oak armoire, wagon wheel, chief's blanket Indian rug, extensive Couse art give this room a primitive elegance. Kiva fireplace, VCR.
Rates: $145
Type of bed: King
