Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA (Downtown - Near Old Town, UNM, Hospitals, Airport, zoo,) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Office, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: House
Beautifully Restored 1920’s Bungalow-near Downtown, Old Town, UNM, Hospitals on Lead Ave SW
2BR – 2 BA + Office (with twin bed): Perfect getaway for business or pleasure, first class accommodations with no expense spared in the furnishings! Large HD TV & DVD in living room and master BR w/full HD cable; dream kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and all the amenities you need to entertain; fine china place settings for 12; cozy office with high speed internet;
Lovely bedroom downstairs; adjoining bath with tiled shower; antique dresser and vanity; plush queen mattress with designer bedding; master BR upstairs with luxurious designer comforter & 500 thread count sheets on king bed, antique furnishings, dual bedside lamps; large bath with double sinks and mirrors; private water closet; lots of closets and storage space.
A beautiful antique brass twin bed is downstairs in the office, and can share the downstairs bathroom.
Great backyard patio adorned with flower pots, perfect for a leisurely breakfast in the morning sun, dinner on the grill or a festive party overlooking the landscaped yard. The swing on the comfortable enclosed front porch is great for lounging or people watching.
Walking distance to zoo, downtown; minutes to Old Town, UNM, museums, hospitals, hiking/biking/skating trails; enjoy a day of sightseeing and come back to your inviting home away from home.
One day sightseeing ventures are too numerous to mention, but here are some gems:
Only one hour from historic Santa Fe - Georgia O'Keefe Museum, Canyon Road galleries, Santa Fe Opera, Palace of the Governors;
2 1/2 hours from Taos - unique and historic artist community; Taos Pueblo is a World Heritage Site
Ancient Indian ruins of Bandelier National Monument & Chaco Culture National Monument (also a World Heritage Site)
Winter skiing in Albuquerque or drive to Santa Fe, Taos, Angel Fire, Red River, Sipapu
Enjoy the fall bird watching at Bosque del Apache
Day hikes in the Sandia, Manzano and Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Ride to the top of the Sandia Mountains via the Sandia Tram, the longest tram in the world; operates year round
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Large patio in back for eating out; enclosed front porch with swing
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Dogs allowed but not cats; Fenced backyard with lawn
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Indian pueblos and Indian ruins; 1 hr drive to Santa Fe art galleries and museums (daily trains Mon-Sat $8 roundtrip); 2 1/2 hrs to Taos and numerous ski resorts - Angel Fire, etc
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$120-150 nt; $750-$850/week except Balloon Fiesta; $2200-$2600/month
WINTER SPECIAL: $700 PER WEEK NOV, DEC, AND JAN
Cleaning fee of $80; 1/2 of rental due upon reservation
Remainder of rental and cleaning fees due within 30 days of arrival for one week;
60 days advance required for rentals of more than one week; no refunds after
payment is received
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Gorgeous 1920's Restored Bungalow -- Downtown- Nov-Feb Special
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Albuquerque
This house was built in the 1920's and when we found it in very poor condition. Depsite this, we could see the original beauty and charm, and have renovated it with the orignal hardwood floors, beautiful wood finishing around the windows and door frames and the built-in cabinets in the living and dining rooms. Almost everything else is new - plumbing, electrical, stucco, roof, heating/cooling, appliances and 2nd floor master suite. The location also appealed because it's close to downtown, Old Town, and so many things to do.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We live only a mile or so away and love the neighborhood near downtown and Old Town. Lots of good restaurants, near one of the largest stadium seating theatres in town, close to the zoo, museums, university, and all the sports complexes. It's also close to the airport. We love old houses and old neighborhoods and like restoring them to keep the old charm but add the modern features and conveniences.
Oldest cultural center; shops, restaurants, Native American jewelry, pottery and rugs
A very long trail going all the way north to Alameda that accommodates hiking, biking, and roller blading; well used; take water; Rio Grande Nature Center at Candelaria has restrooms and water during
Albuquerque Museum of Natural History (with Palnetarium) EXPLORA children's hands-on science museum National Atomic Museum Albuquerque Museum of Art
Great cafe for breakfast, lunch or dinner; good coffee, pastries and desserts; great soups, salads, sandwiches, main courses; beer and wine; wi-fi
Local coffee shop; good burritos; open for breakfast and lunch; about a 3 block walk from the house
Locally owned New Mexican restaurant; good food; very reasonable prices; enchiladas, burritos, tacos,etc
Owner's Map of Albuquerque
Laura and Richard have been managing residential and commercial property for 15 years but only recently finished renovation of this home for vacation rental. In the summer of 2009 they are opening a bed and breakfast in their three story Victorian home in downtown Albuquerque called the “Bella Roma”. Laura and Richard share the Bella Roma with her mother, Elaine, a James Joyce scholar who sponsors reading groups on Wednesday evenings and their dog Arlo, who loves visitors. In addition, Laura and Richard own and manage Smart Use, LLC, a water conservation consulting company. They try to make every property as green as possible with Energy Star appliances, efficient heating and cooling, recycling and use of green household products.
Property Photos
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- Kitchen - Albuquerque, NM Vacation Home, near the Zoo, Museums, Hiking, Biking
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- Living Room - Albuquerque, NM Vacation Home, near the Zoo, Museums, Hiking, Biking
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- Front of House - Albuquerque, NM Vacation Home, near the Zoo, Museums, Hiking, Biking
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- Kitchen
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- Downstairs Bedroom
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- Downstairs Bathroom
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- Master Bedroom
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- Master Bath
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- Office & Twin Bed
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- Patio
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- Backyard
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- Front Porch
Traveler Reviews (15)
Albuquerque Getaway
Guest: Cheri
(Dillon CO)
Date of Stay: 12/03/11
Review Submitted: 12/08/11
We enjoyed our stay in the bungalow. It is even more charming than the pictures online show. Very nicely redone. Laura and Richard were quite helpful with directions to places and describing sites we were interested in seeing. I would recommend the house to anyone wanting to stay in Albuquerque and get a taste of the local flavor. The house is so cute & comfortable. We loved our stay.
Owner response:Thanks for the review. You were great guests.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Well maintained house and joy to work with
Guest: D
(CO)
Date of Stay: 11/10/11
Review Submitted: 11/17/11
I rented this house for girlfriends weekend. It is very well maintained and owners were very easy to work with. It had all the comforts and worked well for 5 people. The neighborhood is nothing special (but safe--no problem) but easy walk to zoo and downtown. We loved the Flying Star Cafe nearby. It's a great value and much more comfortable than hotels.
Owner response:Thanks so much for your kind remarks. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Great location!
Guest: Kiot
(St Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 10/10/11
Review Submitted: 10/16/11
You don't often get a chance to get inside one of the old Albuquerque homes much less spend a week so this was areal treat. The owners have done a marvelous job of renovation with great attention to detail combining period furniture with completely up to date facilities including great wifi. Using this house as our base we walked to restaurants, shopping and area attractions while our car sat in the driveway conserving gas. Highly recomended.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
A great week in Albuquerque
Guest: Dan
(New Market, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 08/10/11
Review Submitted: 08/26/11
The property was just as advertised - maybe cozier - and the owners were very helpful. The location could not be better - it is close to everything with plenty of walkable restaurants. Don't miss the Saturday morning farmer's market 3 blocks away. One of the best we've ever visited - and we are from the Shenandoah Valley.
Owner response:Thanks so much for the review. We enjoy our guests and we're glad to be a part of a great vacation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fantastic!
Guest: Pat
(South Dakota)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11
Review Submitted: 08/20/11
Stayed for 1 week with my daughter, son-in-law and 3 year-old grandson. It was absolutely marvelous! Richard and Laura were incredible, even providing age-appropriate movies for my grandson. Everything about our stay was 100% perfect! We were totally enamored with the lovely home and outdoor space! Would recommend this lovely home to anyone wanting a comfortable, lovely home near Old Town, downtown, the zoo and so much more in Albuquerque.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Home away from home in Albuquerque
Guest: GardenGirl
(Columbia, MD)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11
Review Submitted: 04/25/11
A nice little house, conveniently located within walking distance to Downtown and a very short drive to Old Town and both major highways, it was perfect for our family of five. It was a great base for day trips. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped, including cleaning products and paper goods, so we didn't have to go shopping for much more than food. The grocery store was a couple miles away, but traffic was light. The air was really dry, so we ran the humidifier from the upstairs bathroom, which helped. The owner was very helpful, including recommending activities for our family. We walked to the Flying Star Cafe for dinner, enjoyed shopping for Indian jewelry at Skip Maisels (the best prices around), and took the train (kind of slow, but pretty) to Santa Fe. Would recommend a visit to Acoma Pueblo, Bandalier National Park, Petroglyph National Park and the volcanos, and the drive through the Jemez Mountains.
Owner response:Thanks for the nice review.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
Wonderful Location
Guest: Trio from Texas
(San Antonio, Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/21/10
Review Submitted: 12/16/10
Our stay at this cozy house was a dream. The location was perfect for everything we wanted to see and do. This house was well appointed and thoughtfully planned out. We had everything we could of needed, even extra paper towels and kleenex. Our Thanksgiving was overflowing with blessings. Thank You
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Loved it!!!
Guest: Argelia B.
(El Paso, TX)
Date of Stay: 11/27/10
Review Submitted: 12/15/10
The owners did a fabulous job of renovating this adorable bungalow. With almost no notice the owners were gracious in accommodating our stay. They’ve filled the home with everything one could need or want in a vacation rental. One would expect to pay more for such wonderful accommodations.
Owner response:Thanks for the nice review!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Loved it!!!
Guest: Argelia B.
(El Paso, TX)
Date of Stay: 11/27/10
Review Submitted: 12/14/10
The owners did a fabulous job of renovating this adorable bungalow. With almost no notice the owners were gracious in accommodating our stay. They’ve filled the home with everything one could need or want in a vacation rental. One would expect to pay more for such wonderful accommodations.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/26/10
Review Submitted: 02/26/10
Our family just got back from a vacation in the Southwest, which included several days in Albuquerque. This place was a wonderful old home that has really been updated and taken care of well. Our experience with the owners was exceptional - incredibly nice people who really worked to make our stay a rich experience.
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