Best view in town. Minutes away from Old town and the Albuquerque zoo

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Welcome to "The Bluff" home away from home!

Breath taking views of the Sandia Mountains

The Bluff back up to the Rio Grande River.

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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Modern, three bedroom, three bath home with spectacular views of the Rio Grande River, Sandia Mountains and the Albuquerque city lights. Home was recently renovated and has a wonderful kitchen, fantastic outdoor living complete with a barbecue, hot tub and lounge areas. Master bedroom has great views, TV, large tub, king size bed. Bedroom two has a queen size bed and ensuite bathroom, bedroom three has a queen size bed. The house has a two car garage and an alarm system. Conveniently located, just minutes from the I-40 and downtown. This home is well taken care of and meticulously clean. Come and relax and enjoy the views!

Property manager

Magdalene

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Flexible

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Albuquerque

Located in Westside, a neighbourhood in Albuquerque, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society and El Rey Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Balloon Fiesta Park and Rio Grande Nature Center State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Pit or Isotopes Park. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

Albuquerque, NM

What's nearby

Old Town Plaza - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 5 min drive - 4.2 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 - 10.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬18 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 Best view in town. Minutes away from Old town and the Albuquerque zoo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best view in town. Minutes away from Old town and the Albuquerque zoo ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best view in town. Minutes away from Old town and the Albuquerque zoo ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best view in town. Minutes away from Old town and the Albuquerque zoo located?

Located in Westside, this holiday home is steps from Rio Grande and within 3 mi (5 km) of Albuquerque Biological Park and ABQ BioPark Aquarium. ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden and Tingley Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alondra S.

23 February 2025

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

The view is fantastic!

Very clean and easy to check in! Highly recommended and you get to relax watching the view!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Ann R.

14 October 2024

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

Great place for the Balloon Festival

Very nice accommodations and kitchen very well stocked with anything you may need. Beautiful view of the balloons during festival. Comfortable beds and room to roam. Very nice choice!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George H.

13 July 2023

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

Great time in ABQ

Beautiful and very comfortable home, great view. Easy access to freeway and to old town. Will plan to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P.

28 April 2024

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

Relaxing for family business meeting

Our family met to discuss family business and this home was perfect. It was so relaxing and comfortable and made for a lovely environment to connect and have important conversations.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

26 August 2021

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

Absolutely beautiful!

Great property with a great view and lots of amenities. You will not be disappointed staying at this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

1 June 2024

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

Short Albuquerque Family Visit

Our family of 5 grown ups enjoyed the majestic views and exceptionally well appointed New Mexico home on the bluff of the Rio Grande River. Hot air ballons and amazing sunrises greeted us each morning. The host was highly attentive, including leaving a sympathy note upon our arrival (we were in town for my father's funeral). Excellent place to stay in Alb.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy O., Chicago

1 October 2022

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

Comfortable clean home with amazing views

Host was so nice and easy to communicate with. The property was very clean and comfortable with so many nice extras. Great central location and the best backyard and views.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C., Waco, USA

20 July 2022

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

beautiful house!

Beautiful house, views, location, etc. All the things were awesome!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

14 October 2019

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

Amazing stay

The house was immaculate, with many amenities, comforts, and added touches that made it a very special stay. We loved the beautiful space and the perfect view it provided of the mountains, downtown, and the Rio Grande. We stayed during the International Balloon Fiesta and saw many hot air balloons from property.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 July 2021

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

Great place!!

This place is great. The location is perfect for all the Albuquerque sites. The home is in a great neighborhood with wonderful views. The host is super responsive and helpful. Love it!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 May 2021

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

Great place

Super clean, well equipped home with a great yard and great views. Magdalene was very responsive and so easy to work with. The location is very convenient to all Albuquerque has to offer. You can't go wrong with this home.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

22 September 2021

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

The pictures of the views from the back yard are great, but they do not do it justice… just gorgeous

Easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

26 May 2023

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

Amazing Dream Property

This property was the best we have ever stayed at. The host was great, the house was better than a model home, the back yard was jaw dropping, voice activated lights and entertainment, and the refreshment refrigerator was over the top (a store quality glass front Coke cooler). Free beverages of course. State of the art everything. This is a dream property.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G., Houston, TX

30 November 2022

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

Amazing View and Comfort Too!

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The view was just as promised, the location was convenient for us and the house was easy to find. The home was quite clean, very well provisioned, and decorated outside for the holidays as an added surprise! Plenty of space and very comfortable. Not "just a rental" - it's a lovely home. We hope to stay again sometime.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M., Lenexa

27 July 2021

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

As Advertised

Visiting ABQ for first time in over 30 yrs for some, 1st time for others. Living room, kitchen & dining all capture great eastern views of river, city & mountains. Master BR very comfortable. Property met our needs very well -- we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

susan c.

26 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

New Mexico stay

We enjoyed our stay at the house it was perfect size there were some things that we were surprised about like the camera in the living room was invasive and the master closet was completely full of owners stuff in fact the owners stuff is everywhere in drawers snd closets and garage completely full we couldn’t use it and there was a truck parked in driveway

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

17 June 2021

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

This place has everything!

This place was perfect! Maggie was so accommodating when we had a mix up in our travel plans, she rearranged some of her plans so we could stay another night. She was in constant communication the entire time just to make sure we had everything we needed - which we did. House is beautiful and looks just like the pictures. Don’t hesitate, just book it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B., Seattle WA

21 October 2021

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

Great VRBO!

We stay in 5+ VRBO’s every year, and this one should be on your list. It’s exactly as advertised, beds/linens/furniture is in good condition, comfortable and clean! 3 full baths. Garage parking. Homeowner had decorated for Halloween which was a treat. Outdoor areas do have traffic noise from the interstate but the house is quiet and restful inside. Views are lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B., Seattle WA

12 October 2022

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

Don’t hesitate. Book.

Great location, great house. If the wind is right you can see balloons!! 2nd time staying. We leave early and come home late so don’t cook or use much kitchen gear. Had issues with bathroom electrical and the home owner proactively communicated the issue and resolved quickly.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., California

23 June 2020

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

Wonderful Property

The house is great! Very spacious and comfortable. The open concept between the kitchen, living room and outside patio is great and takes full advantage of the fantastic views of Albuquerque and the Rio Grande. The kitchen is updated and well-equipped with everything you need to cook a meal. The bedrooms and bathrooms are appointed and relaxing. The tech set-up for music and tv/movies is awesome - Sonos and Alexa worked perfectly. The owner, Maggie was very responsive and helpful. Location is easy access to river bike trails and hiking. 5-stars from my family.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

18 June 2024

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

Experienced host and tasteful home

Very nice home. We enjoyed the creek view mornings. We cook all our food and kitchen was well appointed. Special thanks to Magdalena for honoring our request ahead of time to use hypoallergenic and fragrance free laundry soap on linens and bath towels. It made the difference between a relaxing stay or uncomfortable one. Ditto on accurate posts here. We asked for garage space for our car and covering of indoor camera. All were done ✅. I would stay here again if this city is on our travels. Two things out of her control; cigar smoker neighbor and highway traffic noise when outside. Indoor noise was not noticeable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J., Phoenix

25 October 2022

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

Exceptional house and views

The house was everything I hoped it would be and more. The house was sparkling clean, the owner response to every question was immediate and very friendly, the views from the windows and backyards were amazing. I also liked having 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms so each of us had our own space to sleep and get ready in the morning. The beds were comfortable and the bedding soft and clean. There were enough pillows and blankets, which we all appreciated. Although we didn't cook, the kitchen was well supplied with all the necessary dishes, cookware, and utensils. There was space in the garage for one car, but the neighborhood was safe so we parked in the driveway. The backward is quite large with lots of seating and overlooks the river and the trees along the river were in full fall colors. There is also a wonderful rooftop space where we enjoyed watching the sunrise. Overall this property is amazing and I hope to return one day.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David N.

7 May 2023

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

5-star stay and a 5-star homeowner.

Rating this stay 5 stars was a no-brainer. The previous glowing reviews were legit. The home and property are immaculate. The listing under-sales the property because there are just too many positives to list. We couldn’t have enjoyed it more and I truly wish we could have stayed a second week. I wasn’t prepared for how much time I’d want to spend just relaxing in the outdoor space, we actually scrapped most of our evening plans for this reason. We also saw coyotes and a roadrunner (on separate occasions) in the backyard which we found particularly funny. The homeowner couldn’t have been any better, from communication (both proactive and responsive) to her ability and willingness to help us with some special requests. I’ve never been more satisfied with a stay in my 30+ years of traveling. And after reading all this, I’m sure you’ll still be left wondering how much of this is hyperbole. Just trust me, this is the place you want to stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeDe R., San Jose, CA

9 October 2019

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

Fantastic!! Highly Recommend

What an amazing property! It’s an updated, modern, clean, beautifully maintained, and very comfortable property. We rented it for the Balloon Fiesta and were so delightfully surprised at how top notch everything was. Magdalena was there to great us when we arrived (early), and showed us the property. Sitting right on the Rio Grande, there are views of the river, downtown, and surrounding areas. If the winds are right, the balloons from the fiesta actually do come over the house. At the very list, you can see them lift off in the mass ascension. As well as the fireworks at night. It’s far away, but still a sight to behold. Also, it’s close to the highway, downtown is about 15 minutes, airport about 20-25 minutes (traffic dependent). Shopping is about a mile away. We would definitely stay here again. The 4 of us didn’t think it could have possibly been better. It meets and exceeds the description and photos. We highly recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anale Chris C., Tracy, CA

5 October 2022

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

Great home, grounds and location

We were 3 couples who came for balloon fiesta. Magdalene’s house was perfect- lots of room for socializing and privacy when wanted. Each room with own bathroom. Master bath huge with both spacious tub and shower. Views of valley and Rio Grande from back patio spectacular both day and night, and there is an upper level viewing area for even better panorama. Hot tub was enjoyed. Kitchen spacious with updated appliances. The location perfect for either going to to the balloon fiesta or watching the ascension from back patio ( binoculars make that even better). Short trip to Old Town Albuquerque, Sandia Tram, and many restaurants, grocery stores and fast food. Magdalene very responsive to any questions. Lovely place to stay when in Albuquerque.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Magdalene

Originally from Albuquerque move back A few years ago.

Why they chose this property

Had the opportunity to buy this house and remodel it a couple years ago, I bought the house for the view and try to maximize all views in and outside the house, I’ve had several homes and this is by far is my favorite.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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