Cactus Studio
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The studio in the evening: a lit wood stove under vigas, a curved banco sofa, and the bed beyond.

Valdez, New Mexico. 15 minutes to Taos Ski Valley.

Cactus Studio

★4.93 ·29 reviews Guest favorite Superhost
$215 a typical night in ski season. Your exact dates price below.

Full refund if you cancel 7 or more days before arrival.
Questions before you book: bluemorphostays@gmail.com

The studio

The studio with the balcony daybed

A studio apartment at the base of the canyon that climbs to Taos Ski Valley. Saltillo tile, vigas overhead, a queen bed and a leather sofa by the fire. Sleeps two.

Living area by day with the banco sofa, wood stove and saltillo tile floor.
Living area
Wood stove with a fire burning, tiled surround, carved mask on the chimney above.
Wood stove, lit
Queen bed with rust bedding against a yellow adobe wall, lit by two bedside lamps.
Queen bed, lamps low
Balcony daybed with cushions and string lights, looking over piñon toward the valley.
The balcony daybed
Teal kitchenette with coffee maker, air fryer, kettle and glassware.
Kitchenette
Bathroom with Talavera tile and a tub shower.
Bath with a tub

Amenities

What is in the studio

Wood-burning stove

Warms the studio quickly and holds it. Sliding door with a screen onto the balcony.

Private balcony daybed

Bistro seating as well. The sky here is genuinely dark.

Kitchenette

Mini fridge, tabletop oven and air fryer, coffee maker, kettle, spices. Enough for breakfasts and simple dinners. It is not a full kitchen.

Ski and gear storage

Hanging storage by the entrance, so boots and skis stay inside.

Self check-in

A smart lock with a code that is yours for the stay. Free parking, one space.

40 inch TV and fast wifi

Netflix, Hulu, Max and Disney+ are signed in. The wifi carries calls when the cell signal does not.

Reviews

29 reviews, 93% five stars

4.93 Rated across 29 stays on Airbnb. Hosted for three years, with answers usually within the hour.
Accuracy5.0
Check-in5.0
Communication5.0
Cleanliness4.9
Location4.9
Value4.9
★★★★★

“We had a great 5-night stay. The location is peaceful, and we loved the proximity to hiking trails at Taos Ski Valley while also being close enough in to Taos to enjoy the amenities of town whenever we wanted to. In the evenings we enjoyed sitting on the balcony and watching the sky.”

Jaime · July 2026
★★★★★

“Exactly as described: quiet, clean, stylish, comfortable and private, yet close enough to places to eat, including a really fantastic restaurant that I won’t soon forget.”

Gene · June 2026
★★★★★

“Such a beautiful place to stay with an amazing view, the inside was cozy and clean! We will definitely be back to stay here again!”

Krista · October 2026

Before you book

Things worth knowing first

All of this is on the Airbnb listing. Worth reading before you drive up.

  • The road. The last stretch is dirt and climbs. All-wheel drive with snow tires handles it fine in winter; a front-wheel-drive car on all-seasons will struggle after a storm.
  • Two flights of stairs. No lift, and you carry your own bags up.
  • Shared front entry. The outer door is shared with two neighbouring studios. Your studio, balcony and bath are yours alone.
  • Cell service is limited. Save your door code, the wifi password and directions before you leave town. The wifi inside is fast.
  • Parking. One space per booking. Directions come with your door code.
  • Two guests, one car, no pets. No smoking or parties. No air conditioning, and at this elevation you will not want it.

Getting there

Fifteen minutes from the lifts, at the bottom of the canyon

Valdez sits where the road to Taos Ski Valley starts climbing. Close enough to be first on the mountain, far enough that the sky goes properly dark.

The canyon from above, with the condo building and Taos Ski Valley both marked.
The condo and the Ski Valley, same canyon
Snow-covered trees on a steep pitch at Taos Ski Valley under blue sky.
Taos Ski Valley, 15 minutes up the road
The Milky Way over the adobe building at night, windows lit.
The sky from the car park, no filter needed
A hot air balloon rising over the gorge rim and sagebrush.
Balloons over the gorge, most clear mornings
Sunset over the valley with orange cloud bands above the treeline.
Most evenings look roughly like this
15 minTaos Ski Valley
5 minArroyo Seco, shops and cafes
20 minTaos Plaza
Last stretchDirt, and it climbs. Fine in anything all-wheel drive with snow tires.

Still deciding?

Rates here are the same ones on Airbnb, minus their fee. Four nights or more already takes 15% off the room rate. Full refund if you cancel 7 or more days before arrival.

Check your dates

Or email bluemorphostays@gmail.com and the host will answer, usually within the hour.

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