Mountain views and spectacular sunsets!

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Living room with Kiva wood burning fireplace

Comfortable, homey living room with Southwestern furniture and decoration

Large bay windows opening up to the beautiful surroundings

roomy master bedroom with King bed, southwestern furniture

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

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Kitchen
Parking available
Fireplace
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space

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Placitas, NM

Placitas
‪10 min drive‬
Santa Ana Star Casino
‪22 min drive‬
Balloon Fiesta Park
‪28 min drive‬
Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Cozy Adobe one story with Kiva fireplace nestled in the historic mountain village of Placitas (Wildlife corridor). Relax and unwind surrounded by views of hills and the Sandia Mountains. Nature lovers watch, birds, chipmunks, rabbits, lizards, bobcats and Wild horses. Nearby walking, hiking, biking, and horse riding trails.
All of this only 30 minutes away from Albuquerque!
Hop on i-25 to Santa Fe or take the nearby Railrunner train in Bernalillo.
Kitchen equipped with Gas Stove top. Enjoy outside smoker/grill. Coffee pot, percolator, and grinder. mixing bowls and muffin pans. King bed, Queen bed and Two Twin beds. 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Master bedroom with garden tub and walk- in shower. Washer and dryer. Games and puzzles. Two TV's and internet. Enjoy 2 acres in the Land of Enchantment!
Please call or text with questions or suggestions English and French Speaking.

Property manager

Charlotte Balat

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 03-538626-00-6

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Placitas

Located in Placitas, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balloon Fiesta Park and Cibola National Forest, while Plein Air New Mexico Gallery and Coronado Historic Site are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Placitas, NM

What's nearby

Placitas - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
Santa Ana Star Casino - 22 min drive - 18.9 km
Sandia Casino - 28 min drive - 30.1 km
Balloon Fiesta Park - 28 min drive - 30.5 km
Sandia Peak Tramway - 36 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
‪Range Cafe - ‬21 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬20 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬20 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain views and spectacular sunsets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain views and spectacular sunsets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain views and spectacular sunsets!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain views and spectacular sunsets! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Placitas and within 12 miles (20 km) of Cibola National Forest and Plein Air New Mexico Gallery. Coronado Historic Site and Santa Ana Star Casino are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brett P.

2 Nov 2024

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

Placitas Treasure

Charlotte and Arnaud have shared a spectacular New Mexico home. The house is sited perfectly on 1.5 acres to take full advantage of the geography and natural landscaping. It’s about as private and quiet as you can get. We confirm what others note about the home being well-equipped. And we can add that there are top-notch mattresses - a real bonus! Thank you for the kind hospitality.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

10 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful Home!

Our kids absolutely loved it here. Playing outside and checking out the toys was super exciting for them (ages 4, 6, and 9). The area was beautiful and so was the home. Absolutely would recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

10 Sept 2024

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

Absolutely Beautiful, Relaxing & Perfect Location!

This Stunning Santa Fe/Adobe style home is located in the beautiful mountain community of Placitas. The high desert landscape is Amazing! Charlotte has thought of every detail to ensure you have an enjoyable stay! The home is conveniently located between Albuquerque & Santa Fe! Our stay was way too short & we can’t wait to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

21 May 2024

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

Beautiful and perfect!!

Wonderful home with the most amazing views of the beautiful hills of Placitas!! Oh....and the owners are just amazing!! Will be back again and again....

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

30 Apr 2024

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

Excellent location

Beautiful property and home. Very clean and had everything you would need!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

10 Dec 2023

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

New Mexico at its finest!

The house was beautiful and the community was peaceful. There is so much detail on the property. I recommend this stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christianne B.

23 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful New Mexico Getaway

My family and I were in town for a wedding and wanted to stay in a special place. We found it in Charlotte’s home. It’s a beautiful adobe style house in the hills of Placitas. The area is very quiet with spectacular sunsets. The house has everything you could possibly need. It was spotless, comfortable and communication with Charlotte was very smooth. Very close to Santa Fe for a day trip. My only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H., RICHMOND

14 Oct 2023

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

Lovely Desert Retreat

This house exceeded all expectations. Charlotte has gone beyond all VRBO houses we have stayed in before. If this house doesn’t have it, you don’t need it. The adobe style house has interesting landscaping that fits in with the desert. She was very quick to answer any questions we had. Stay here if you want to be off the beaten path. Very peaceful.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

AJ T.

29 Aug 2023

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

Enjoyable stay

We had a pleasant and easy stay at this property. Communication with the host was very good, and we appreciated the guest book that was supplied (containing information about the cooling system, etc.). The sunsets, night skies, and storms were fun to view from the property. We hope to be back someday!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

30 Apr 2023

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

Gorgeous Property

Absolutely beautiful home. Can’t wait to visit New Mexico again and will definitely stay here if available.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

26 Apr 2023

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

Great stay in a peaceful neighborhood

My family and I had a great stay at Charlotte's. The house is in a tranquil community of Placitas, NM where there are great views, relaxing drives, and a great place to just be. We saw a wild horse! Charlotte was very communicative and helpful and the house was lovely just as presented.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn L.

25 Mar 2023

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

Great house!

We had a great time staying at Charlotte’s house. The views were awesome and the house was really clean and comfortable. I’d highly recommend this house!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris o.

4 Feb 2023

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

Beautiful home

Our family loved how peaceful and beautiful this home was. Tucked into the surrounding rolling hills gave a great since of privacy and feeling of being surrounded by nature. All communication with the Hosts was very smooth. Our family really appreciated the fun games, books and activities stored at the home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Archie L.

3 Nov 2022

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

Wonderful stay at beautiful home in an incredibly peaceful setting

My wife and I felt at home as soon as we walked into this beautiful home. The home included all the amenities we needed for our comfort and convenience, including a fully stocked kitchen- ideal for cooking. Coffee tasted delicious while sitting in the lovely patio overlooking New Mexico’s morning sunrise. We enjoyed the home’s peaceful surroundings and spectacular desert mountain views. The home provided a tranquil, clean, comfortable, and inviting setting for hosting our visiting family. Our stay in Placitas increased our likelihood of our eventual move to New Mexico. Lastly, the home is conveniently located close to numerous restaurants serving New Mexican cuisine, including sopapillas, breakfast burritos, green chile soup, enchiladas and huevos rancheros. :-) We will definitely return to this lovely home next trip to New Mexico. Arch L

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

13 Oct 2022

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

Adobe Retreat

We loved our stay here. Beautiful setting, great house, very clean and stocked. The phone service is also poor....but we unplugged for a few days. Wonderful place to stay and we would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

2 Oct 2022

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

Quiet Desert Living

I said to my husband, "Do you hear that?" He said, "I don't hear anything." I said, "Exactly." The increasingly rare actual quiet. This is a lovely house, well stocked for kicking back and relaxing--views from every window, comfy furniture, fully equipped kitchen, lots of outdoor seating, games and jigsaw puzzles, interesting books, a Bluetooth speaker for music, well, you get the idea. The owners have obviously put substantial thought into the decor, from the gorgeous cedar (?) floors to the rich desert color furnishings and artwork. And the grounds have been landscaped by someone who knows what they're doing--native plants and natural hardscaping that takes full advantage of the setting, a large property with privacy and open space. An authentic desert living experience (be prepared for a longish, winding way in from the main road). If you're seeking bustling towns and nightlife, this isn't the place for you, but if you're looking for a quiet spot to read a book, sip coffee, watch wildlife, and relax, this is just the ticket.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

19 Sept 2022

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

Great accommodations. Great neighborhood.

Quiet, peaceful neighhood. Picturesque. Off the beaten path, yet close to the action. Great hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amiee S., Nashville, Tennessee USA

24 Aug 2022

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

Peaceful & beautiful desert getaway!

We always wanted to know what it would be like to live in the desert. You made our dreams a reality! Very clean, and had everything we needed to feel right at home. The property is amazing!! So much to do - just in the yard! Several seating areas with awesome views. Love how quiet & secluded it was, but still not too far from “city things”. The peaceful mornings on the back porch with visits from wild horses are memories we’ll treasure forever. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwen C.

18 Aug 2022

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

Amazing!

What an amazing sanctuary this is! We so enjoyed the quiet of the neighborhood—the stars are beautiful! So close to Santa Fe for art and Albuquerque for amazing food.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

6 Aug 2022

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

Great property

My mother in-law came into town unexpectedly and this was the perfect place for her to stay. The house is very clean, comfortable, and inviting. The owners are very kind and accommodating. Communication with the owners is great and they are quick to respond. The house is gorgeous and in a wonderful area. We'd definitely stay here again. My family from the city especially loved seeing the views and all the wildlife in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby S.

1 Aug 2022

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

Santa Fe Getaway

The location of this home was quiet with gorgeous desert mountain views. The home was beautiful, and well maintained inside and out. The owners were very easy to communicate with. The drive to Santa Fe was quick, and very easy to navigate. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

6 June 2022

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

Comfy, cozy, cool

We loved spending a few days in an adobe house in the high desert. It was a new landscape for us and very interesting and beautiful. This house was comfortable, clean and easy to enjoy. It had everything we needed and more. Interesting books, good movies, a well-stocked kitchen, etc. The owners were wonderful and helpful—and easy to reach for questions. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Serena D.

9 May 2022

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

Quiet and comfortable in Placitas

We were two couples in Placitas for a wedding. We were very happy to have this home base. The house is clean, has comfortable furniture, and is well appointed for cooking. There are two dining areas inside and a nice shaded area outside as well. There were plenty of towels in the bathrooms and hand soaps at every sink. It was quiet at night.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Austin

5 May 2022

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

Wild Horses and a Quiet Desert

This VRBO is off the beaten path in a foothill town north of ABQ but it was perfect. We booked this house to visit my UNM student for his birthday. The house was beautiful , private, quiet and well-stocked. While it was about 15 minutes to get out of residential areas we enjoyed every minute. The location is a great gateway to the mountains and Sante Fe and an easy drive to shopping and restaurants . The highlight was being surrounded by the pristine desert and catching glimpses of the herd of wild horses that roam the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon & Christine H., Attica, Michigan

23 Apr 2022

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

Serene in Placitas

Loved ever aspect of the rental!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Charlotte Balat

I was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM and love the southwest. My husband is from the south of France. We love the colors and climate in the Land of Enchantment and all the adventures it has to offer.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the Adobe southwest charm the details, Kiva fireplace, niches, and courtyard and of course the landscape.

What makes this property unique

Wildlife corridor to view rabbits, birds, wild horses, bobcats and all kinds of lizards.

Languages:

English, French

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