Vacation Rentals by Owner

All the comforts of home and gracious hosts

Guest: Guest (Sun Valley, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 04/11/12 Review Submitted: 04/17/12

This is a great little house with ALL the comforts of home very convenient to downtown Albuquerque and the freeways. Richard and Laura were gracious hosts, nearby, calm, friendly, and helpful in every way. The house is well equipped, has great beds, and a sunny kitchen with a large exterior deck. There's a Flying Star Cafe just around the corner for healthy, reasonably priced breakfasts, lunches, and dinners when you don't want to cook in. A friend who was also visiting Albuqueque, but staying in a hotel, couldn't believe the value. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

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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:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.

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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.

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:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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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Guest: Elizabeth Clark (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 01/10/10 Review Submitted: 01/10/10

We stayed here in September 2009 and it was a wonderful find. We felt right at home. The kitchen was conveniently stocked with basics (spices, etc.) which made cooking easy. The outdoor table on the back deck was our favorite place to sit and read and we even saw a road-runner perch on the fence. The location is very convenient, with downtown coffee shops and restaurants in walking distance. The upstairs bedroom and bath with its slanted ceilings is best for short people. We highly recommend this VRBO!

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Guest: Arthur Ungar (Lafayette, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/12/09 Review Submitted: 08/12/09

This is a wonderful place to stay. Kind of like a first class hotel where there is no room service and you cook your own food. Beautifully decorated, fully equipped convenient location. The quality of the restoration is amazing -- like the beautiful stained glass in the living room. Can't praise it enough. You can actually email me if you want to be sure that I'm a real person.

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beautiful bungalow

Guest: diana m. (Cypress TX)
Date of Stay: 05/28/09 Review Submitted: 06/09/09

Just as beautiful as the photos and more. We had a wonderfully comfortable stay. Laura was very sweet and accomodating. Beds were so comfy, we could not have asked for a better place. Our only problem was that we couldn't stay longer! Will definitely stay again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Nancy and Tammeron (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Date of Stay: 05/13/09 Review Submitted: 05/13/09

We enjoyed our stay at this charming house in the Raynold Neighborhood east of Downtown Albuquerque. Hosts Laura and Richard have done a terrific job renovating this little bungalow, utilizing all natural light sources, which make the place nice and bright. Also, they turned the attic into a master bedroom with bathroom and lots of closet space, creating what feels like a nice little hideaway all its own.

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Guest: Tom & Yolanda Gesswein (Edinburg, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/08/09 Review Submitted: 05/08/09

Wonderful hosts, comfortable home, excellent amenities, convenient location - and all at a reasonable rate. Highly recommended. Thank you!

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