Taos Longhorn Chalet - offering all the ambiance of an upscale log cabin chalet plus the added luxury of 4 full bathrooms - two with tub shower combo's and 2 with walk in showers.
A grand kitchen boastings upscale custom cabinets, upscale appliances. Surrounded by breakfast bar and stools, designed for group participation. No lonely chefs in this gourmet kitchen.
Sleeping for 2 in each of 4 bedroom and 2 in the loft maintains ample privacy for late sleepers.
This grand cabin was custom built in 1993 of solid spruce logs, custom shaped and assembled on the West Coast of Canada. During the same time the foundation was built on the site in Taos Ski Valley. The log home was then disassembled in Canada and the logs were placed on two semi trucks in route for Taos. The logs were then re-assembled in a day and a half on top of the ready and waiting foundation.
FOR ENGINEERS and DETAIL BUFFS:
This type of log construction is very ancient. Scandinavian immigrants brought this technique to America. The hand piled logs are carved on top of one another and notched at 45 degrees on the corners. The chalet was designed and built in an X-shape that expose the notched angles best. During the first three years (five years at sea level), the logs are shrinking in diameter. The corner design accommodates for the shrinkage of the logs without creating space between the logs. This is the reason no caulking is seen between the logs in this house. A total amount of five inches of shrinkage have occurred. Another feature of the logs is a small chamber placed between each log. In the case of high wind with rain on the logs, an air pressure increase is observed in the chamber which keeps the water out, to keep the wood dry. The same technology is used today in high rise building material, a specialty of... Swedish companies.
The roof is maintenance free. A weather station sensitive to snow flakes triggers the heating tapes located under the metal shingles. This system melts the snow as it reaches the steel shingles and therefore prevent ice and snow formation for your safety.
Construction was completed Christmas 1993. The proud owners conscientiously included comfortable features for guest enjoyment including authentic Southwest decor and comfortable furniture and furnishings that they personally enjoy and hope that their guests will enjoy also.
RESERVATIONS: Are confirmed & property is taken off market when contract is completely filled in and received by Premiere. For reservations made more than 30 days from arrival, 50% deposit is to be paid by check due within 7 days of booking. Balance can be paid by check or Master Card/Visa and is due 30 days before arrival (60 days Xmas/NY's, Spring Break and reservations of 14 or more nights). Reservations made within 30 days of arrival will be charged to a Visa or Mastercard. If check is late, deposit will automatically be run on Visa or Mastercard 8 days after the booking date including a 5% service charge. |
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