10/10 Excellent
Daniel D. V.
16 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charmed
Daniel D. V.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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La Lomita, Quiet Hide-Away, Big Sky, Northern NM Food, Spa, Ski, Hike, Raft
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4142.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ojo Caliente, NM
- Lowlows Lowrider Art Place33 min drive
- Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino33 min drive
- Santuario de Chimayo34 min drive
- Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Dining area
About this property
La Lomita, Quiet Hide-Away, Big Sky, Northern NM Food, Spa, Ski, Hike, Raft
La Lomita is located in the area where La Familia Valdez has a 300 year history. La Lomita was conceived, designed and built with hospitality and spirituality in mind. It is a place of healing and rest, of relaxing and dreaming, of renewal. It holds mystery in the howling coyotes, the whispering junipers, the shifting arroyos, and the colorful wildlife. Bienvenidos! Nuestra casa es su casa.
Read our wonderful reviews and let our many guests describe the La Lomita experience. (See review section)
Nestled into the Black Mesa, La Lomita is the hub surrounded by Abiquiu to the northwest, Ojo Caliente and Taos to the north, Chimayo to the east, and Española and Santa Fe to the south, all with local art and food just 10 to 55 minutes away. It is 12 miles from the relaxing mineral springs and spa at Ojo Caliente, and 30 minutes from Los Alamos and Bandalier National Monument.
The spectacular Santa Fe Opera is 30 minutes away, as is its neighbor, the Santa Fe Flea Market with treasures made by 'artesanos' from Mexico, Guatemala and other native areas (open in Spring and Summer).
On the way to Taos, via the High Road through Truchas or the route along the Rio Grande through Velarde with the Black Mesa Winery, you will find beautiful scenery and native Hispano-made tin work, retablos, santos, and weaving from traditions begun hundreds of years ago.
River rafting in the Rio Grande or floating over the river gorge in a hot air balloon, are adventures waiting for all ages, as are the ski trails and golf courses, all in close proximity to La Lomita.
Stay at home and climb the Black Mesa, part of our 9 acre 'back yard', and if you reach the top (about 45 minutes of spectacular climbing), wander across the top of the Mesa and see the Rio Grande flowing below. Or grab your easel and paints, camera or writing pad, and capture the breath-taking, mountain scenes all around you. Need to relax? Try tai-ch, yoga or gentle walking around our juniper, piñon and desert-flowered landscape, and let the many visiting songbirds lull you into a peaceful siesta.
Keywords: On 9 acres, solar adobe home with covered portal (porch) facing the Jemez mountains, designed with quiet and the spiritual in mind. The terrain, including the mesa high above the house, suggests privacy. ¡Se habla español!
Read our wonderful reviews and let our many guests describe the La Lomita experience. (See review section)
Nestled into the Black Mesa, La Lomita is the hub surrounded by Abiquiu to the northwest, Ojo Caliente and Taos to the north, Chimayo to the east, and Española and Santa Fe to the south, all with local art and food just 10 to 55 minutes away. It is 12 miles from the relaxing mineral springs and spa at Ojo Caliente, and 30 minutes from Los Alamos and Bandalier National Monument.
The spectacular Santa Fe Opera is 30 minutes away, as is its neighbor, the Santa Fe Flea Market with treasures made by 'artesanos' from Mexico, Guatemala and other native areas (open in Spring and Summer).
On the way to Taos, via the High Road through Truchas or the route along the Rio Grande through Velarde with the Black Mesa Winery, you will find beautiful scenery and native Hispano-made tin work, retablos, santos, and weaving from traditions begun hundreds of years ago.
River rafting in the Rio Grande or floating over the river gorge in a hot air balloon, are adventures waiting for all ages, as are the ski trails and golf courses, all in close proximity to La Lomita.
Stay at home and climb the Black Mesa, part of our 9 acre 'back yard', and if you reach the top (about 45 minutes of spectacular climbing), wander across the top of the Mesa and see the Rio Grande flowing below. Or grab your easel and paints, camera or writing pad, and capture the breath-taking, mountain scenes all around you. Need to relax? Try tai-ch, yoga or gentle walking around our juniper, piñon and desert-flowered landscape, and let the many visiting songbirds lull you into a peaceful siesta.
Keywords: On 9 acres, solar adobe home with covered portal (porch) facing the Jemez mountains, designed with quiet and the spiritual in mind. The terrain, including the mesa high above the house, suggests privacy. ¡Se habla español!
Property manager
Carl and Gretchen Valdez
Premier Host
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No ands, ifs, or butts, thank you.
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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ojo Caliente
Located in Ojo Caliente, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Bond House Museum and Chimayo Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Purple Adobe Lavender Farm and Casa Cristal Pottery. Girasol Gift Shop at Bode's and Bradbury Science Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Ojo Caliente, NM
What's nearby
- Presbyterian Espanola Hospital - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
- Cities of Gold Casino - 30 min drive - 32.7 km
- Lowlows Lowrider Art Place - 33 min drive - 33.8 km
- Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino - 33 min drive - 37.4 km
- Santuario de Chimayo - 34 min drive - 33.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Socorro's Restaurant - 9 min drive
- Arioso - 8 min drive
- Casa Nova Bar - 20 min drive
- Kennys North Carolina BBQ - 11 min drive
- Ole Mexican Foods - 6 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Agustin s.
26 January 2025
Agustin s.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bruce b.
3 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view and property
Bruce b.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bruce V.
17 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Bruce V.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
anne m.
25 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
anne m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lyndsey
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lyndsey
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathan L.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay for ojo trip
Nathan L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paula M.
22 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & Peaceful
Paula M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Casey K.
3 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet stay
Casey K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leora M.
11 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Leora M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karyn D.
7 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Karyn D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Laura L B.
15 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La Lomita
Laura L B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
2/10 Terrible
Judy E.
13 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
No Air Conditioning!!
Judy E.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark A., Mount Horeb, USA
7 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Desert Dwelling!
Mark A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debra B.
19 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and property
Debra B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Regan A.
15 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Space
Regan A.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brian O.
27 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Loacation!!
Brian O.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lillian O.
13 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Lillian O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen S., Berkeley, CA USA
1 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO rental ever!
Karen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly T.
14 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
Kimberly T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nancy J.
1 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Nancy J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nadine R.
23 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harmony
Nadine R.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tena C., Gold Canyon AZ
15 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A place to renew
Tena C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Beth G.
26 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!!!
Beth G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Monique H.
8 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great porch to see the sunsetting
Monique H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Carl and Gretchen Valdez
Carl Valdez is a native of the Finger Lakes area of New York State and Gretchen is a native of Minneapolis, MN where they live and have raised 8 daughters, 8 grandchildren and a great-grand daughter. Carl is a veteran of the US Air Force of the Viet Nam era. Both are retired teachers, but Carl works full-time as an ordained deacon in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Su ministerio es primeramente con los de habla hispana.
Carl is named after his paternal grandfather, Carlos Borromeo Valdez. His father's ancestors originally settled in Abiquiu, NM in the early 1800's, then in Los Valdeses, Colorado (now Seven Mile Plaza) between Del Norte and Monte Vista in the San Luis Valley. The church there, San Francisco de Asís, was founded by Juan Pio Valdez, Carl's great (5 times)-grandfather who was raised in Abiquiu. The land on which the church sits is called La Loma (the Hill) near the Rio Grande; thus the name for our home, La Lomita. Our home is situated 100 miles south, also very near the Rio Grande.
Some of his aunts, uncles and cousins eventually moved back to Española, Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and it is primarily in Monte Vista and this area that he and Gretchen began regular visits more than 30 years ago.
Carl is named after his paternal grandfather, Carlos Borromeo Valdez. His father's ancestors originally settled in Abiquiu, NM in the early 1800's, then in Los Valdeses, Colorado (now Seven Mile Plaza) between Del Norte and Monte Vista in the San Luis Valley. The church there, San Francisco de Asís, was founded by Juan Pio Valdez, Carl's great (5 times)-grandfather who was raised in Abiquiu. The land on which the church sits is called La Loma (the Hill) near the Rio Grande; thus the name for our home, La Lomita. Our home is situated 100 miles south, also very near the Rio Grande.
Some of his aunts, uncles and cousins eventually moved back to Española, Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and it is primarily in Monte Vista and this area that he and Gretchen began regular visits more than 30 years ago.
Why they chose this property
In addition to the above family reasons, we became enchanted with the beauty of northern New Mexico, hearing the language of Carl's father, the music, the restaurants with authentic northern New Mexican food, and even watching the hummingbirds.
What makes this property unique
We love the excitement of watching our grandchildren start 'the climb' to the top of the mesa (five have made it with a lot of help from grandpa) or climb on the surrounding rock structures, watch hummingbirds dive and look forward every day to a new adventure - just minutes away.
We are delighted that there is something to do year around. In some months, it's possible to ski in the morning (Taos) and golf in the afternoon (Albuquerque).
We are also pleased to have a modest collection of reading material including New Mexico history and New Mexican authors, mysteries, nature, and spiritual topics. A number of visitors have commented that they have enjoyed reading on the portal (porch) without interruption (other than hummingbirds), and others have enjoyed adding to our growing collection.
We are delighted that there is something to do year around. In some months, it's possible to ski in the morning (Taos) and golf in the afternoon (Albuquerque).
We are also pleased to have a modest collection of reading material including New Mexico history and New Mexican authors, mysteries, nature, and spiritual topics. A number of visitors have commented that they have enjoyed reading on the portal (porch) without interruption (other than hummingbirds), and others have enjoyed adding to our growing collection.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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