Casa de Calderones from the quiet street with a historic chapel at the end.
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA (Close to Old Town and Nature Center, desirable North Valley) View Map
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Adobe, historic, casita, New Mexico style
Very centrally located on a quiet, safe street, Casa de Calderones is a 96 year old adobe home with thick walls and an Old World feel. Lovingly restored with an artistic touch, the rooms are large and comfortable.
Original red painted wood floor in dining room with large dining table. The bedroom is carpeted and has a cozy wood stove. The living room is carpeted and has a gorgeous Persian rug and comfortable leather couches.
Slate tile floor in kitchen with granite countertops and sunny breakfast nook. Victorian bathroom has heated ceramic tile and a long clawfoot tub with shower and is very pleasing to the eyes.
Lovely outdoor patios with dining areas set among the plants and flowers and hummingbirds. The whole property is a delight to the senses.
A recent comment from an enquirer maybe sums it up best:
** "The past week I have gone over the VRBO listings for Albuquerque and area repeatedly, and there is no doubt in my mind that your house has the best combination of features, location, and value of any other property. All this is supported by the many glowing comments from previous guests and the fact that yours is in such high demand. And I must add that the photos and presentation(staging) of your house is first rate." **
Historic Old Town Albuquerque is just 5 minutes away along Rio Grande Blvd full of wonderful restaurants, sight-seeing, shops, galleries and a great spa.
Downtown Albuquerque, convention center, hotels, restaurants less than ten minutes away.
Nature Center, nature trails, bike paths start 5 minutes from the house.
*Hiking on trails in foothills area: 20 minutes from the house.
*Hiking on cool mountain trails: 45 minutes to Sandia Peak.
*Sandia Tram: 30 minutes away with incredible views!
*Santa Fe: within an hour
*Large upscale malls: 20 minutes and 30 minutes.
Distance to Balloon Fiesta Park: appprox. 10 miles.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Evaporative cooler works very well.
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Private driveway parking is now available with lockable security gates.
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed : New mattress as of April 2010.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Direct TV with basic programming.
- DVD
- VCR
- Music Library : Not a music library, but iPod dock in kitchen will play yours!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Beautifully landscaped patios with outdoor eating areas, porch swing.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$95/night .. $600/week .. $1225/month
Two (2) night minimum please.
($75/month utility surcharge for long stays from Nov-Feb.)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Beautiful and Sweet Adobe Home in Old Town Area.
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Albuquerque
Albuquerque is the unsung hero of the south west. It is a wonderfully diverse town with great weather and lots to do. From the majestic 11,000 foot Sandia Mountains to the Rio Grande Valley, you will find friendly laid back people and wonderful local food. The North Valley of Albuquerque is the historic part of town and is very centrally located to access many other areas.
The Unique Benefits at this House
I really like the location of my house. To me it is at the heart of Albuquerque, very close to Old Town and the origins of the city. Many important parts of the city are within 15-20 minutes or less, and yet it feels very private and quiet.
Wonderful area with historic plaza, interesting shops and restaurants, museums and galleries.
A paved trail that runs the length of the city and allows access to trails in the bosque (woods) along the river and the nature center.
A natural food store with great deli and healthy planet friendly products.
A wonderful grassy park with exercise stations, play areas and close to the museums.
Lovely nature center with bird ponds, gardens, trails and museum.
Owner's Map of Albuquerque
I did most of the renovation work myself and am very proud of the way it turned out. Green features are important to me, so the house has two solar heating systems and a rain harvesting system. I have enjoyed Albuquerque very much, because it combines the amenities of a fairly large city with an abundance of outdoor activities and wilderness within easy reach.
Property Photos
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- Casa de Calderones from the quiet street with a historic chapel at the end. - Albuquerque Vacation Home Near Balloon Fiesta Park.
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- Relax in the living room with leather couches and 37" HDTV - Albuquerque Vacation Home Near Balloon Fiesta Park.
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- View from living room towards dining room with large dining table and benches. - Albuquerque Vacation Home Near Balloon Fiesta Park.
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- Large dining room table and view towards living room.
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- Large comfortable bedroom with memory foam Queen bed and a ceiling fan.
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- Sunny breakfast area in kitchen looks out over private patio area.
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- Gas stove in spacious well equipped kitchen.
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- Victorian style bathroom with clawfoot tub and shower.
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- Romantic Victorian bathroom detail.
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- Private flagstone patio courtyard full of flowering plants and humming birds.
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- View from the lovely courtyard.
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- Late summer extravaganza of flowers.
Traveler Reviews (21)
wonderful hideaway
Guest: syates
(Gaithersburg, MD)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11
Review Submitted: 10/03/11
my husband and i stayed here for a week at the beginning of september. this is a wonderful house has everything you could want. we had too many restaurants we wanted to visit so we never even took advantage of the great kitchen! the decoration is amazing. having susana on site was such a comfort to us, since this was our first time renting a home for vacation. we felt safe, comfortable, and well cared for. the house was clean, and so well appointed! close to everything (though, we had a car). working with justin and susana was easy and convenient. they are both super friendly. the dining room table is amazing, you could host a fabulous dinner party here. or just hide from the world for a week, like we did.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
Wrapped in the arms of....comfort
Guest: Kathryn
(Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 04/06/11
Review Submitted: 04/09/11
I have been staying at Casa de Calderones for the last 4 days. I am writing this on my last night here because I am compelled to say thank you to Justin for having such a wonderful home. My stay was perfect. This home is well equipped, well appointed and cleaner than my own home! I felt safe and comfortable. Susana, who9 lives in the casita in the back of the property is a gem. She was helpful and kind and attentive to my questions. You can be assured that I will be back to stay for my next trip to Albuquerque. I have found my home away from home.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
Guest: Kent and Jennal
(-)
Date of Stay: 09/23/10
Review Submitted: 12/18/10
Hello, Our stay auto-less went very well. We walked to co-op, Old Town, St. Clair winery, Botanical Gardens et al at will. We took bus on Central to grocery, downtown train station [for trip to Sante Fe] and found bike shop on Gold St. opened for 3 weeks and became their 1st rental customers; we went on a 35 mile bike excursion. Our only wish would be that bus on Rio Grande would run more frequently. I'm sure budget concerns limit this route. All in all we managed on-footedly well. Thanks for asking. Kent Johnson P.S. Loved the house.
Recommended for:
Guest: Linda
(-)
Date of Stay: 11/01/10
Review Submitted: 12/18/10
Hi Justin, We had a wonderful visit - the location was perfect for walking everywhere...yes we are walkers. We learned so much about ABQ. Everyone was so helpful everywhere we went. We did Old Town, Downtown, Route66, ElCamino to Spanish Cultural Center,burgers at Wimpy's, The University and the wonderful old neighborhoods surrounding, Rio Grande trail South and North. Loved the Nature Center - coyotes,roadrunners and sandhill cranes. Best restaurants - The Flying Star, The Range Cafe and Church Street Cafe. The Casa and Susana were so right on. Loved your Mata Ortiz pots - we have been to the artists homes in Mexico twice. You have made it very comfortable and the info drawer was so helpful. Thanks,I'm sure we will be back. Linda
Recommended for:
Wonderful Adobe Casa
Guest: Mary and Ranae
(Goldsboro, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/23/10
Review Submitted: 11/03/10
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Casa Calderones. Very conveninet to Old Town--walking distance if you don't mind a little hike (about 10 blocks or so). Comfortable and quiet with all the amenities. Justin has done a wonderful job of restoring the house. Susana the caretaker was extremely helpful and accomodating. The Nature Center just a mile or so away is great for walking and birding. Highly recommend.
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Charming Casita
Guest: Jim and Diane
(Maryland)
Date of Stay: 10/11/10
Review Submitted: 10/20/10
After a friend recommended vrbo.com I was very fortunate to find this casita for our recent stay in NM. It was charming, immaculately clean, the towels were big and fluffy, the bed was comfy and the small garden and outdoor seating perfect for the evening glass of wine and/or cookout with friends (yes, there is a grill!!!). Even the kitchen was adequately equipped which made meal prep and clean up easy. The neighborhood was very quiet too which was a pleasing bonus. I don't think we will ever stay anywhere else in Albuquerque as long as Justin is renting this casita. He was an absolute pleasure to deal with and Susana the caretaker was so helpful and considerate during our stay.
Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
wonderful stay
Guest: Lynn
(lower burrell,pa)
Date of Stay: 09/01/10
Review Submitted: 09/24/10
Great location. Beautiful house with great amenities. I would love to stay here again. Thank you Justin and Susana for a great stay.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing.
Hidden Treasure
Guest: angela
(Denver Colorado)
Date of Stay: 08/26/10
Review Submitted: 08/30/10
I cannot rave enough about this property. I could live in this house and not change a thing. The interior is elegantly, subtly Southwest, with intriguing photos and art on the walls, impressive pieces of pottery and colored glass, rare found items, all in a tranquil uncluttered setting. Very quiet, safe, and secure behind adobe walls and gate. Listing photos were enticing but there is so much more. It is obvious that the upkeep of this house and grounds is an ongoing labor of love. Not a spec of dust on anything, including outside light fixtures! A fully functional house. We lacked for nothing. Instructions on the table directed us to a nearby co-op market where we found fresh croissants and strawberries, suggested among other activities a slow drive on a winding road to a farmer's market and vineyard. It was perfect. Absolutely perfect.
Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
go for it
Guest: octavio
(portland, or)
Date of Stay: 08/20/10
Review Submitted: 08/29/10
Excellent experience in a beautiful house. The house is beautifully maintained, felt cool inside with 90 degree weather outside, on a quiet street and close to old town. Lovely backyard where I watched hummingbirds play at the feeder. Property manager was helpful and unobtrusive. I will definitely stay here again!
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
We were spoiled!
Guest: Ann
(Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 05/02/10
Review Submitted: 08/02/10
Beautiful house and garden, exactly as depicted in the photos and very well equipped. We didn't see much of the landlord, Justin, but the caretaker, Sue, was lovely and very helpful, checking in with us on a daily basis. We plan to rent every year until we have our own place in Albuquerque.
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
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