City Lights by Night and Mountains by Day

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

Explore the area

Rio Rancho, NM

Santa Ana Star Center
‪14 min drive‬
Sandia Casino
‪17 min drive‬
Balloon Fiesta Park
‪18 min drive‬
Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, well appointed home with fantastic views out the back, of the city lights and the mountains. This home sits on a short, cul-de-sac street, very private and quiet. It also has a 2.5 mile walking trail just behind it, that runs along the bluff, overlooking Corrales and the City and mountains. You will be in the heart of Rio Rancho, just blocks away from groceries, shopping and restaurants. Albuquerque and Corrales are just down the hill. The house is equipped with SmartTV's and WIFI. Open floor plan where the 2nd & 3rd bedrooms are away from the master. This is our 4th home, we have other's in the area, please inquire. Long-term rentals are welcome. Owner is a licensed Realtor in NM.

Regarding any PETS; we welcome all of your babies and travel companions with no extra fee. We just ask the parents be respectful for our home, furniture, and the next guest. Please DO NOT allow your pets on ANY furniture without covering it with a sheet. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS FOR THIS. Pick the yard up before you depart. Always put your pet in its kennel before you leave. PLEASE BRING YOUR PETS KENNEL FOR THIS. And clean up any messes they've made. My cleaning people are instructed to call me, as soon as they get to a home, when they see evidence of a pet. Including an odor. We will take pictures, and there will be a $500 charge for breaking these rules. NO EXCEPTIONS

Property manager

Jenny Klingler

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Parents are responsible for their fur babies

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We love fur babies but we won't hesitate to keep your deposit if there is any evidence they were there, sorry

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

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Corrales

Corrales is home to this holiday home. ABQ Uptown and Southern Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balloon Fiesta Park and Rio Grande Nature Center State Park. ABQ BioPark Zoo and Cliff's Amusement Park are also worth visiting.

Rio Rancho, NM

What's nearby

Cottonwood Mall - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Santa Ana Star Center - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
Santa Ana Star Casino - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
Sandia Casino - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
Balloon Fiesta Park - 18 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

Alvarado Transportation Center - 27 min drive
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Federico's Mexican Food - ‬4 min drive
‪Dion's - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Weck's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is City Lights by Night and Mountains by Day pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at City Lights by Night and Mountains by Day?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City Lights by Night and Mountains by Day?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is City Lights by Night and Mountains by Day located?

Situated in Corrales, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Rio Rancho Sports Complex, Casa San Ysidro and Corrales Bosque. Club Rio Rancho is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

14 Apr 2025

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

City lights stay

Lovely home - private neighborhood but near freeway. Amazing views, very comfortabl, clean and well appointed.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda O.

5 July 2024

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

Rio Rancho weekend

Our family spent 4nights in this lovely VRBO. Sadly, we were in the area for a funeral, but the home had a wonderful lay out, three nice bedrooms, and an inviting back yard space with a nice view. Nice home in a good, quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Merrill M.

28 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Christmas in Albuquerque

We were comfortable, the location was ideal for our purpose—a Christmas week seeing family members who live in New Mexico—and the hostess was very responsive when we encountered a few problems. That said, anyone considering this rental should be aware that there is not a working fireplace. I was fooled by the listing, and disappointed by its absence.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Dana A., Arvada

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

Owner very accommodating Nice area

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

3 Sept 2023

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

Rio rancho visit

Great house outdoor furniture needs cleaning or new cushions some pans were not cleaned Other than those minor things we had fun excellent location for what we were doing would do it again

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., East Moline, Il

26 Feb 2023

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

Perfect

This was the perfect place for our stay. It was close to everything . The place was very clean. We really enjoyed our stay in this house.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

9 Feb 2023

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

Excellent property

We enjoyed our stay at this property while in NM. Everything was as described with great views from the backyard. Lots of amenities nearby and less than an hour from Santa Fe as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott P., Rhinelander

28 Nov 2022

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

Return to Rio Ranch

Property is well cared for and clean. Great location near necessity shopping. Neighborhood is quiet with minimal traffic. Great view of ABQ / valley and sunrise.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

17 Nov 2022

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

Second Stay

This was our second stay and everything was as clean and orderly as our first stay. This a great property in a quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Richard L.

14 Nov 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house

The house was very comfortable, and the kitchen was very well stocked with cookware. Overall a nice rental with just a few quibbles. There was a used Q-tip and lozenge in the trash can of one of the bathrooms. The leaves in the backyard looked like they hadn't been cleared in a few days, so we had to sweep them off to avoid bringing them into the house. Aside from those minor issues we wouldn't hesitate to rent the house again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy S., Ocala, Fl

21 Oct 2022

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

Little Piece oh Heaven

This home was close to everywhere we needed to be during our stay! The view of the mountain was awesome and the home was clean and comfortable!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Terry B.

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very dusty with broken glass

The house is fine and the location was good for our purposes. The home had not been cleaned very well, there were food crumbs under the chairs, the hightop, and in the kitchen. It appears the cleaners only clean what is in the open and do not move any furniture to clean under it. There was a note about a broken glass table top, my wife stepped on a piece of glass on the floor, were were able to get it out of her foot. There was more glass around that table and it seems the same issue with the cleaning, if it needed to be moved to be cleaned, that was not going to happen. I am tall and could see that I could have written my name on the top of the refrigerator based on the amount of dust that had accumulated there over time. The tops of all the door jams had similar amounts of dust. Like I said, not a bad home, but in need of a severe cleaning and some more attention to detail as far as safety for the clients.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

23 Aug 2022

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

Cozy, comfortable home with great views

We spent a week in Rio Rancho to move our daughter into her apartment for college. This home checked all the boxes for that stay - reliable internet, separate workspace, a fully stocked kitchen, amazing views of the city, a nearby trail for hiking and quiet neighborhood. The views from the back patio are breath taking and our dog loved the trail directly behind the property. We will stay here again. Thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

david h.

11 Aug 2022

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

Comfortable Home, good location

The house was very nice and located in a quiet neighborhood close to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities. The home had everything we needed for our stay and cooking. The owner, Jenny, had very good communication.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melanie L.

22 July 2022

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

Good Stay

Very clean, quiet neighborhood. Property was very much as advertised.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R., Crescent city

12 June 2022

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

Great place

This property was great. Very clean and in a nice neighborhood. The view in the backyard was amazing and it was easy to get to anything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Saundra M., Denton

11 May 2022

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

Perfect VRBO Location in Rio Ranch NM

My husband and I really enjoyed our week at Jenny’s lovely home in Rio Rancho. The location of the property and views from the home were wonderful. Very clean and spacious. It was our home away from home.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonia A., United States

25 Apr 2022

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

New Mexico trip

This home was exactly as described. Wonderful location. Home is spacious and plenty of room for guests. No doubt will select this property again. Just wonderful!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

11 Apr 2022

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

Very clean and plenty of space

Very clean and good location for us. We liked the house layout and there was plenty of space for our family of 4. We loved having the big TV in the living room and the TVs in the master and other bedroom; everyone can watch their own shows. Labels on the light switches were helpful. Kitchen was stocked with essentials. Wished the shower water pressure was stronger in both showers and the wall decorations in the bedroom with the TV could use a makeover. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

26 Jan 2022

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

Weekend stay

Our stay we exactly what we were looking for. It was spacious and the backyard space had a great view.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lydia G.

25 Sept 2021

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

Vacation

The home was comfortable and relaxing, had everything we needed. It wasn't located in Corrales but close enough. We enjoyed sitting outside so it would have been a plus to have patio furniture wiped off. Otherwise this is an excellent place to stay

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

12 Sept 2021

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

Very Nice

Very Nice Property

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

22 July 2021

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

Exactly as described

Great stay and everything we needed. Just wish we would’ve had more time to enjoy the patio and view out back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandi G., Oklahoma City, OK, USA

20 July 2021

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

Terrific Home, Wonderful Views & Plenty of Conveniences... Perfect for Families!

We had a wonderful stay in Jenny's house! It's in a terrific location - a short drive to all the popular destinations in Albuquerque and Santa Fe and in a quiet well-maintained neighborhood. The house is lovely with many thoughtful amenities throughout and a wonderful backyard with a charcoal grill and firepit to roast marshmallows. The kitchen is well-equipped with every appliance or utensil you could possibly need. A washer and dryer is super convenient, enabling you to pack light. The bathrooms are stocked with linens, toilet paper, a blowdryer, and even some toiletry items in case you leave yours behind. The living room has a great sectional and there are TVs throughout the house with wifi you can conveniently log into as guests which my teens loved so they could get away from mom and dad after a full day of activities. The backyard was where we spent most of our time - I was enamored with the hummingbirds that visited and sometimes squabbled over territory. First thing in the morning, I would go out on the patio and watch the sunrise over the mountains, which cast a beautiful golden glow over the landscape. At night you can see the city lights in the distance as you take in the smell of pinion in the firepit and sounds of nature and the occasional person walking or jogging on the trail directly behind the house. The house is elevated from the trail and there is no direct access (it's just a few houses down, accessible from the front), which was no problem for us as it added an element of safety so random people were not constantly walking by and peering into the backyard and windows if it were on the same level. We originally booked our stay based on it being dog-friendly, but at the last minute decided to board our dog to make it easier. Despite being dog-friendly, the house was clean and maintained well and I wouldn't have known had it not been listed as such. We truly enjoyed our stay here and have already decided we will return in the future if she will have us! :)

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jeremy L.

18 June 2021

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

Snowflake Ct

Good location for access to Rio Rancho and Corrales, which is just what we needed. The bike path/ running trail right outside the neighborhood (directly behind the house) was good for runners, not half bad for roller skiers.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Klingler

I am a Realtor and I help Seniors, downsize and move. This is my 4th home and it's turned out that i'm pretty good at this business. I live in the area because we have great views of the city and mountains from Rio Rancho. The weather is as good as can be in the US.

Why they chose this property

This property sits on a bluff, overlooking Corrales and Albuquerque. You can see the balloon park from the back yard. The sky's here are mesmerizing.
I bought this house in late 2018 and remodeled the entire house. I hope you enjoy

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master

2 bathrooms

Guest bath

Master bath

Spaces

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