The Casita lies nestled between the mountains and the Rio Grande Gorge (which is visible from the patio). It's so quiet, one can hear the hum of hummingbird wings as they relax outside.
The owners have stocked the kitchen with everything you need to make your start enjoyable. Cookware, utensils, spices, even Tupperware to keep leftovers for later.
The town of Taos is a short 20 minutes away and has anything you could need; good food, shopping, groceries, you make it.
It was well worth 9 hours of driving to simply exist in the peace and comfort the Casita afforded.