Just a ten minute drive from towm, this classic Taos Canyon cabin bordering National Forest has all of the amenities. It could be a first home, a weekend getaway, a writer's retreat or a short term rental. The septic is sized for two bedrooms with a primary and then a second room as a den/office/guest room. The main room offers ample space for cooking, dining, living and lounging. The spaces still offer heat from a wall furnace and modern airtight woodstove but a brand new mini-split system offers efficient heating and cooling for the living spaces. Floor to ceiling thermopane windows bring in that warm Taos Canyon glowing light. The property also features a cinderblock and frame barn with swinging double doors and a large woodstove for heat. This would be the perfect space for a wood shop, art studio or overflow storage. Adjacent to the barn is a predator proof chicken coop to complete the homesteading vibe. Terraced raised beds around the property offer ample room for gardening and outdoor living. The property is bordered by Carson National Forest on the South side and the Rio Fernando on the other. A lovely flat wooded spot on the river would be perfect for a summer gazebo or BBQ area.