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Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views!

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Blazing Fire in the Kiva Fireplace-- Downstairs Living Room
Ethan Allen leather sofas w/ White Buffalo Rug on the Brick Floors
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Placitas, NM
  • Placitas
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Santa Ana Star Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Sandia Peak Tramway
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap Ā· Towels provided Ā· Bathtub or shower Ā· Toilet Ā· Shampoo Ā· Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views!


Mountain Retreat in the Historic Village of Placitas--Home to over 300 wild mustangs! Serene & Secluded ...it is located on a 6 acre property at the end of a road. . Stunning Sandia Mountain Views /Designer Furnishings /Artwork Throughout! This is no ordinary rental! Beautiful furnishings throughout the home with amazing landscaping outside the home. This beautiful home is available as a 2 bedroom option if you require more room. Just ask!


The house is a Santa Fe Style home with 12 foot latillas & vigas ceilings, kiva fireplaces, and saltillo tile and brick floors throughout. There is a covered Portal for relaxing, outdoor fire pit, and huge windows for taking in the big mountain views. The home has an open plan with contemporary furnishings and outstanding art and sculptures purchased from local artists and galleries. The home is built into the hill which makes it extra quiet and helps to keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter months. There is a wood burning Kiva fireplace in the living room, and adobe walls in the dining room. There are juniper and piƱon trees and lots of birds. Very appropo is the fact that on our street (Pajaro Azul) are an abundance of bluebirds and blue jays! In fact, at times the trees turn "blue" from all the birds!

Guests have full access to all the areas of the main house including the courtyard, and the land surrounding the property. The office, garage, and another bedroom suite or locked for privacy. There is a separate casita on the property as well but, it is accessed by its own private road.

Interaction with guests
Times have certainly changed! I now provide a lockbox with keys for guests to have entry to the property. I respect your privacy but, am available anytime by text if you should have questions, or need information.

Other things to note
We are in the mountains, and there is a lot of wildlife. You can see jackrabbits, roadrunners, quail, many different species of birds, and an occasional bobcat or even a bear. Placitas is known for their wild horses and we often see them roaming on our property. There are several herds of wild mustangs, and a herd of 11 frequents my property regularly. Don't be surprised if you are awakened by them grazing outside your bedroom window!

Property manager

Judy Quick
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Placitas

Located in Placitas, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Coronado Historic Site and Casa San Ysidro are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Placitas and Santa Ana Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at State Farm Bernalillo Soccer Complex or Calibers Gun Range. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Placitas, NM

What's nearby

  • Placitas - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Ana Star Casino - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Sandia Casino - 18 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 18 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Sandia Peak Tramway - 26 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Range Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kaktus Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cibola National Forest and Placitas. Plein Air New Mexico Gallery and Coronado Historic Site are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nito P.

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

Excellent stay

Very nice stay based on multiple criteria. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best VRBO we've ever rented

Owner was excellent at communicating with us. Amenities were exceptional. Property is as lovely in person as the photos depict. Quiet and peaceful! We stayed in the main house for two weeks over Christmas and New Year. In the second week, friends from home joined us on vacation and stayed in the casita. A perfect set up!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia C.

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

Placitas

Overall this place is amazing. It was very clean and the check in process was easy. Communication with property manager was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

Amazing Place

This house is absolutely beautiful inside and out. The views are stunning and we saw the wild horses twice during our stay. Plenty of space to sit and relax. Will definitely highly recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

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

Amazing view!

My wife and I loved our stay. The view was amazing, but the property and accommodations were equally amazing. The pictures were completely accurate, even more impressive in person. Checkin process and communication was great. We wish we could have spent more time in the courtyard, but it was too windy during our stay. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William (Bill) W.

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

Gorgeous!

Judy's home is outstanding! Very comfortable and amazingly decorated, both inside and out. The yard was beautiful and enticing to sit and enjoy the views. Excellent communication and help; couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Million Dollar View

If you want to stay in the lap of luxury in the Sandia Mountains, Judy’s is where you want to be. I lived here for 4 months and I will greatly miss the million dollar view, the on demand hot water, the Bose tunes and her hospitality. Thanks Judy!!!
Stayed 139 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Beautiful house and sitting area. Very quiet yet close to grocery stores and restaurants

Very good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Great views everywhere you look.

The rental property is as beautiful as the pictures and exquisitely furnished. Husband and I stayed for two nights and enjoyed it very much. I would be nervous bringing young kids or teens here though. So many beautiful and breakable items both inside and out. Lovely views and close to the things we wanted to see. The host was great and even let us check out an hour late to accommodate our late flight home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Awesome Casita

We actually ended up staying in the Casita on the property. It was just completely redone and it is fantastic! Was way more spacious than we expected. Step outside and the views are awesome. We would definitely stay here again next time we visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

jeff O.

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

Really peaceful

My wife and I had a really nice time. We cooked our own food a with the wonderful facilitates and just relaxed. We are mountain bikers and were happy to see so many areas to ride. Overall a great host and place to stay. 5 Stars
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

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

Quiet beauty!

Such an easy process of communication with the owner. Beautiful property, amazing views. Everything about our four night stay was exactly what we were hoping for!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Judy Quick

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I am a native Texas girl, but spent most of my adult life living in the Southwest. For the last 20+ years, I divided my time between Southern California and Placitas, NM where I have homes. I love meeting new people . I worked hard for what I have, love to decorate and entertain, and love to host people in my homes. My goal is to make your stay the best experience ever! I am a former educator, and spent 20+ years owning my own educational sales organization that represented textbook and technology publishers in 6 states in the Southwest while calling on K-12 schools. Today, I have cut way back but still represent 2 publishers in New Mexico and Southern California. As you can tell, I like to stay busy!

Why they chose this property

I bought this property because of the amazing views of the Sandia Mountains! And, the fact that it was located at the end of the road--thereby offering total privacy. I was sold the minute I drove up--even before I walked into this custom home. Everything about it seemed to fit--beauty, views, peacefulness, tranquility, nature, wild horses! It just needed my personal touches and stamp to make it a very special home! I hope you will agree!

What makes this property unique

A truly unique benefit are the wild mustangs that freely roam the property. There are over 300 wild horses in Placitas and I am fortunate to have a herd of 11 that visit the property quite frequently.

The other unique benefit is the architecture of the home. It alone is stunning. It exudes such warmth from the brick floors, to the Viga & latilla 20 foot ceilings, skylights, adobe walls, niches, and the Kiva fireplaces.

Languages:

English

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