Ristra Studio
Ristra Studio
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A painted agave mural on a curved terracotta wall above the bed, lit by two bedside lamps.

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

Ristra Studio

★4.92 ·88 reviews Top 10% of homes Guest favorite Superhost
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Full refund if you cancel 7 or more days before arrival.
Questions before you book: bluemorphostays@gmail.com

The studio

The one with the full kitchen and the laundry

The only studio of the three with a full kitchen and a washer and dryer of its own. A wood-burning kiva fireplace, a queen bed under a painted mural, and a balcony with a hammock. Sleeps two.

The kiva fireplace lit, bed and mural wall beyond.
Kiva fire going
Full kitchen with oven and stove, double sink, dishwasher and tiled counters.
A real kitchen
The adobe stairway up to the studios, warm in afternoon light.
Your way in
Leather sofa by the sliding door onto the balcony.
Leather sofa, board games
Bar-height table under a paper pendant, doubles as a desk.
Bar-height table
Queen bed beneath the painted agave mural on the curved terracotta wall.
The mural by day
Fire burning behind glass in the tiled kiva surround.
Wood stove
Bathroom with blue Talavera tile and a tub shower.
Private bath
Kiva fireplace with a clay pitcher on the hearth.
Vigas and tile
The adobe building stepped into the hillside below the canyon.
Hacienda de Valdez

Amenities

The one to book if you want to cook

Full kitchen

Full-size fridge, oven and stove, dishwasher, cookware, spices, espresso machine and drip coffee. Not a kitchenette.

In-unit washer and dryer

The only studio of the three with laundry. Useful on a week-long ski trip.

Wood-burning kiva fireplace

The largest fireplace of the three studios.

Balcony with a hammock

Bistro table, lounge chair, hammock and string lights, over the Rio Hondo valley.

Bar-height table and fast wifi

Doubles as a workspace if you are extending a trip into a work week.

Closet ski storage

Room for skis, boards or gear inside the studio.

Reviews

88 reviews, 93% five stars

4.92 Rated across 88 stays on Airbnb. Tyler has hosted for three years and answers within the hour.
Accuracy5.0
Check-in5.0
Communication5.0
Cleanliness4.9
Location4.9
Value4.9
★★★★★

“Very peaceful location! I was within a few miles of restaurants, but I brought some food and the kitchen had all the essentials if I didnt feel like going out. The balcony made the experience and was the main reason I selected this apartment.”

Marti · September 2026
★★★★★

“It was just very much exactly as shown in the photos. Very tastefully decorated. The location is perfect if you like peace and quiet and want to relax. The communication with Tyler was also perfect. I will be happy to come back.”

Kathrin · September 2026
★★★★★

“Place was very well kept and great for visiting the area. Tyler was very responsive and super easy to communicate with. Definitely would stay here again!”

Sam · 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.
  • Stairs. There is 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, 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 takes another 20% off the room rate, direct only. Full refund if you cancel 7 or more days before arrival.

Check your dates

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

The other two studios

Same building, same view, different room

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