You are invited to enjoy the Land of Enchantment and a stay at Casa Sapien!

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8390.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Albuquerque, NM

Old Town Plaza
‪5 min drive‬
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
‪5 min drive‬
ABQ BioPark Zoo
‪9 min drive‬
Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Intex Queen & Full electric motor blow up spare mattresses

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

King Bedroom downstairs

1 King Bed

King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living room sofa Queen pullout memory foam mattress

1 Double Futon

Mini Master King Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

downstairs powder room

Toilet

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Mini Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs powder Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful modern spacious southwestern custom home with over 4200 sq feet to accommodate a large group of friends and family. You will enjoy a large balcony overlooking the entire City of Albuquerque with stunning views of the Sandia Mountains, Bosque and downtown Albuquerque. The large backyard is great for entertaining your group with a built in gas grill and a private fireplace in the rear patio. There is also an outdoor fire pit to enjoy the cool evenings. The hot tub will provide a relaxing evening after a fun day vacationing in the Land of Enchantment.

We look forward to hosting your family. We have hosted families for graduation events, golf trips, summer events, family reunions and of course the spectacular International Balloon fiesta generally in October which is always a great time.

I am generally not able to accommodate stays longer than 14 days, however, please inquire via VRBO email to discuss further. Reserve today and enjoy your stay at Casa Sapien:)
Note: Please do not ask to do business off of the VRBO platform. Con artists are not welcome at my home. Thank you for your courtesy. We reserve the right to request a text photo of your driver's license as part of the reservation.

Property manager

Joseph A. Sapien

Languages

English, Spanish

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Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Age 6 and above as home is not baby safely proof

Events

No events allowed

Please contact me to discuss hosting your event

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Ok to smoke outdoors

Please treat and respect our home the same as you would your own home. The Golden Rule.

This property is my personal residence. It is maintained in pristine condition. I expect you to leave my home in the same condition when you depart.

Please place your sheets and towels in the laundry room bins upon your departure. Thank you

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Please contact me to discuss hosting your event

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Albuquerque

Located in Albuquerque, this holiday home is in the city centre. New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society and El Rey Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include ABQ BioPark Zoo and ABQ BioPark Aquarium. Travelling with kids? Consider Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at The Pit. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Albuquerque, NM

What's nearby

Old Town Plaza - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Albuquerque Convention Center - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
ABQ BioPark Zoo - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
University of New Mexico - 10 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

Alvarado Transportation Center - 12 min drive
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is You are invited to enjoy the Land of Enchantment and a stay at Casa Sapien! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You are invited to enjoy the Land of Enchantment and a stay at Casa Sapien! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You are invited to enjoy the Land of Enchantment and a stay at Casa Sapien! ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is You are invited to enjoy the Land of Enchantment and a stay at Casa Sapien! located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rio Grande, ABQ BioPark Aquarium and New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. Albuquerque Biological Park and ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

20 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Balloon Fiesta

The house was beautiful and accommodated us all very well. We enjoyed our first ever trip to New Mexico and the fiesta is wonderful and well organized.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

13 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home

Lots of space, all that we hoped it would be. Close to old town Albuquerque. Great for the Balloon Fiesta (which was our bucket list). Thanks

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H., United States

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends and Family at Balloon Festival

We are a group of 6 adults who went to Albuquerque for the Balloon Festival. The house had easy access to main roads/freeways yet was in a quiet, lovely neighborhood. The front balcony allowed us views of the hot air balloons each morning and the back yard with its hot tub gave us a pleasant respite later in the day. The house was clean and the kitchen well stocked. The owner was quick to respond to questions and very easy to deal with. We would definitely stay there again were we to return to Albuquerque in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

27 Oct 2017

A very clean and modern home. Owner was very courteous and accommodating.

The home was professionally cleaned the day we arrived. The owners agent spent a great deal of time showing us around and helping us get settled. They could not have been kinder or more gracious. The home is clean and modern. As it is a custom home on a hill the layout is a little non traditional with the kitchen upstairs and the TV room downstairs. It is a great house though. We truly enjoyed our stay and felt fortunate to have such a host. The home is in SW Albuquerque. Though the outlying area was not great the immediate neighborhood was fine. Bottom line - we would happily rent the home again. Well recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nikos M.

5 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful home, great views but is the hosts' personal residence

Joseph's home is indeed beautiful - fantastic views, grand high ceilings and tall doors, a pristine back yard and comfortable gathering areas both inside and outside. The house was clean and well equipped, and we enjoyed our stay. Joseph was responsive to any questions. The location was convenient to freeways, groceries, restaurants and was near our family we were visiting. What was not obvious to us at the time of booking, was that this is Joseph's primary residence - which caused some inconveniences which we did not foresee: - Unlike a typical vacation home, there was no closet space available for our clothes. There were a couple of portable hanging racks in the downstairs rooms, but the only space for putting clothes away in the master was small drawers on the bedside tables. - In the master bathroom the drawers were pull of personal affects. There was nowhere to put away our toiletries. Things like a hairdryer were crammed in the drawers with toothbrushes making it feel awkward to use. - Though the listing was factually correct that the home had four bedrooms, we didn't learn until check-in that only three would be available to us. We would not have booked the home had we known this in advance as we were counting on each of the kids having their own bedroom. - Christian iconography is pervasively displayed throughout the home which we found unusual for a vacation rental - Though there was plenty of room in the fridge for groceries, it was a little odd to not have the entire fridge and pantry available to us - which seems to be customary in other vrbo properties. If we were not traveling with three children who were at the age where they need their own private bedrooms, we would definitely stay at the home again, but we would have preferred to be aware of the above in advance.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice home. Well -appointed; great location; clean; comfortable; it had almost everything.

5-rating given to house, but check-in procedure unnecessarily very cumbersome. It would have been SO much easier to go to home on our own (using the keypad to enter) and meet up with manager at her convenience for the tour and introduction to house. It turned out that we had to change our check-in time then had to call to reschedule meeting time with manager before we could get in. There was miscommunication, and we ended up having to wait for an hour to get in. The introductory tour was appreciated and worthwhile, but it could easily have happened whenever the manager could get there- not before we could check in. TV was a major issue too. Members of our group were expecting to be able to watch baseball playoffs and important (to us) college football games during our stay. We could not get the tv to work at all during our entire stay. The manager and owner tried to be helpful, but we were told it was an internet problem, and there was nothing that could be done to fix the problem. This was a MAJOR disappointment. In short, we loved the house, but the check-in process and the lack of television reception were major black marks. Both need to be fixed.

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

12 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location near enough to old town and Balloon Fest.

Very nice, lots of room and rooms, amenities and fire places. TV however was difficult to use. Some of us wanted to watch football but was unable to figure it out, but that was not a show stopper. The ladies did not like the kitchen faucet, said it was too completed. I liked it.

8/10 Good

James D., Broomfield, Colorado

14 Oct 2018

The home is beautiful and in a nice place. It would have had 5 stars if it received a little more TL

The location was great for us. Close to grocery, easy access to I40 and to Central Avenue. The deck and back yard are great. The sports memorabilia was super. The house needs a little maintenance though, nothing serious.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

27 Dec 2017

Warm, Inviting & Perfect For Our Family Holiday

Our family was looking for the right spot to host our family holiday gathering and Casa Sapien could not have worked better! With just the right amount of space and amenities (including a phenomenal view), we would highly recommend this home to anyone interested in a relaxing trip to the Albuquerque area. One other great aspect of this property: It is conveniently located to everything you need for airport or highway travel, shopping, restaurants and downtown access. We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet T., Spokane

16 Oct 2017

Beautiful, spacious home with easy access to Albuquerque sites!

We were one of three couples who recently stayed at Casa Sapiens for a week while attending and photographing the Albuquerque Balloon Festival. The house was large, well-maintained and had all the amenities that we expected and many more! All the bedrooms are huge and have attached bathrooms so that each couple was able to have a comfortable private space to themselves. The shared spaces (dining room, kitchen, media room, and living room) were also large and comfortable. The house is located in a nice housing development close to a freeway entrance which made getting around Albuquerque a breeze. The owner was very responsive and easy to contact for information. We highly recommend this property for your next visit to Albuquerque!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sean J.

18 May 2017

Joseph is a gracious hoist with an amazing home! fantastic views of the mountains!

Joseph is a gracious hoist with an amazing home! we loved hearing the stories of all of the things in the home! We highly recommend staying here. It was spacious, laid out well, fantastic views of the mountains! large courtyard in the back and deck in the front. grand kitchen as well as living and dinning. Beautiful and large master suite, 4 bedrooms and a great den. Amazing space!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

About the host

Hosted by Joseph A. Sapien

I built my home in 2007 and I live here full time with my daughter. I keep my home in pristine condition. We expect guests to treat our home with the same respect as you would have in your personal home. We only accept guests who have a 4 to 5 star rating with no negative information. Based on negative experience we will not rent to a new VRBO customer who is not rated. We may request a copy of your drivers license to confirm identify.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Intex Queen & Full electric motor blow up spare mattresses

King Bedroom downstairs

King Master Bedroom

Living room sofa Queen pullout memory foam mattress

Mini Master King Bedroom

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

downstairs powder room

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Master Bathroom 1

Mini Master Bathroom

Upstairs powder Bathroom

Spaces

About this property