American Artists Gallery House

Our stay at this B and B was entertaining and unique. Charles was the best host and chef. He provided us with great details about what to see in Taos and the surrounding areas including maps and menus where to eat. He made us feel at home. The breakfasts were fantastic. We enjoyed our room which was right off the main living room! The décor was beautiful and the details in decorating the room made the room unique. George and Frankie made our stay enjoyable too.

This was our first experience at a B&B. I wasn’t sure what to expect. American Artists Gallery lies just outside of town on a dirt road that faces the mountains. It is picturesque and quiet.
The B&B offers a small little cottage called the Garden Gallery that happened to also be the cheapest so we went with that. Small indeed, but it did the job. We were out an about most of the time anyway, so who needs a whole lot of space? There was a small queen bed pushed against the wall. There was a traditional kiva fire that you can burn wood in seasonally. The shower was pretty big and open. There was no tub however. I liked that there were a few windows that could be opened and allowed for fresh air. The TV worked and there was also a coffee maker and mini fridge in the cottage. Other rooms are larger and have more impressive amenities if that’s your thing. They all have private outdoor entrances. There is a relaxing common area with a computer, TV, and a large selection of books and readings on local happenings. There was always fresh lemonade and ice tea avaliable as well as cookies in the common kitchen area. Outside of the large dining area is a small hot tub that wreaked of chemicals, we did not venture in!
Our experience was great. The owner was so kind to us, he knew we had never done the B&B thing before. We had also never been to Taos. His knowledge of this town and surrounding areas was impressive. He helped us choose a dinner destination and also a few galleries to hit up. He also gave us some tips on things to do outside of town. He also introduced us to the resident peacock, dogs, and cats that wander on and off the grounds.
The breakfast was delish! We had peach stuffed french toast that was to die for. The peaches tasted as thought they were just picked off the tree. We also had fresh squeezed juice and a variety of sides.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the B&B and will return for sure. I am curious to try more B&B’s after this experience but fear that it won’t compare to this. Perhaps if I could compare this to other B&B’s I could give it 5 stars. You might see an update in the future! (I hope anyway)