Location: Abiquiu, New Mexico, USA
Accommodations: Studio, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-5)
Keywords: Yurt and Kitchen Annex
On a raised deck bordering Carson National Forest rests a 24-foot diameter Yurt beautifully decorated with traditional Central Asian tapestries and handcrafted furniture. The Yurt is located only one mile from Highway 84. It is 2 miles from the Pueblo of Abiquiu, 8 miles from Abiquiu Lake, 12 miles from Ghost Ranch Presbyterian Seminar Center, and one hour’s drive from Santa Fe.
Magnificent views can be seen in every direction. Rich old cottonwoods line the Chama River below the Yurt, while majestic red rock formations tower behind. A brief drive or a beautiful walk will take you to Plaza Blanca (White City), Abiquiu’s intriguing pre-historic white limestone hoodoo formations. The Yurt / Annex is set in the perfect location to take advantage of Abiquiu’s variety of outdoor and cultural adventures during every season. You can spend the day hiking, kayaking, exploring Petroglyph rock art, visitng the home and museum of Georgia O’Keeffe, attending Hispanic feast days, and many more wonderful outings to enrich your stay.
The Yurt is an inspiring and unique facility that can be rented for either a private vacation or for group seminars. We have hosted Yoga retreats, artist workshops, concerts, book-signings, weddings, and a variety of ecumenical gatherings. There is sleeping accommodation for 4 guests. The Yurt also features a 30" screen with a DVD/VCR player.
Less than a minute walk from the Yurt is a newly constructed annex with kitchen, bath, cozy sitting room, and outdoor terrace. A fold-out futon makes accommodation possible here for another 2 guests. A telephone in the kitchen is available for local use, or with a long distance calling card.
Day trips are accessible to almost all of the surrounding areas, including Chaco Canyon, Chama, Taos, Santa Fe, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, Bandelier National Monument, or the White Sand Dunes of Colorado. In winter time, the ski slopes of Taos, Santa Fe and Los Alamos are inviting downhill racers, and hundreds of thousands acre of wilderness are available for back country ski or snowshoe lovers.
Our rates remain reasonably priced at $75/per night for 2 persons, with an additional $25 per person for more guests. Our weekly rate is $495. We offer special rates for children and for longer stays. Personal checks are welcome, for Paypal billing we must add an additional 4.5% to the cost of your reservation.
For more views of the Yurt/Annex and our other properties please visit our website at the link below.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$75/night for double accommodation.
For each additional person, $25/night. Sorry, no pets are allowed.
We accept credit card payments through PayPal or personal checks.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1997
About the Owners
Benyamin and Rabia van Hattum have lived a creative life in Abiquiu raising their 5 lively children over the last 30 years.
Born in the Netherlands, Benyamin completed formal cabinet making at London City & Guild College in the United Kingdom. He was offered a position in Abiquiu as the master woodworker on Dar al Islam’s Medressa complex designed by the Egyptian architect Hasan Fathy.
After completing 4 years on that project, he received so many private orders that he established his own business Andaluz Woodwork in 1988. After 20 years of producing furniture and architectural detail integrating traditional design into contemporary applications, he and Rabia began building and remodeling homes in northern New Mexico based on the design features and traditions in their portfolio of travels to Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Mali, Morocco, Spain, Syria and the Balkans.
Rabia spent many years managing Andaluz Woodwork and serving her community creating and implementing her own programs including a tutoring program for children at the local public library, summer and after school arts programs for disadvantaged youth, cultural education programs of international storytelling and folk music, and ABC! (Arts of Boost Curriculum) using kinesthetic and spatial expression to motivate student learning.
Services Offered
They are especially knowledgable of the magnificent surrounding areas where they live and have led many different hiking groups onto magical routes not in the guide books. They are able to offer every level of walks and hikes for any type of person or families. Rabia’s enjoys engaging with children in mixed media art projects. For a reasonable fee they can offer these services to visitors to make their visit a fulfilling and memorable one.
Property Photos
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- The Yurt perched on the deck against the red rock face. - Abiquiu Mountain View Vacation Yurt
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- Yurt interior with traditional decoration. - Abiquiu Mountain View Vacation Yurt
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- Yurt interior with handcrafted furniture - Abiquiu Mountain View Vacation Yurt
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- Yurt Annex Interior
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- View of Abiquiu Mesa from the doorway
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- Yurt setting from the distance
Traveler Reviews (3)
A wonderful way to stay in Abiquiu
Guest: John
(Albuquerque)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11
Review Submitted: 01/11/12
My family and I have been visiting the Abiquiu area for many years now and we're thrilled that we discovered the Yurt! It is comfortable and exotic at the same time - our kids thought it was great. The view from the deck surrounding the yurt is probably the best in the whole area, short of climbing a mountain or mesa. The view over the Chama river is perfect. The hosts are kind and friendly and will either go out of their way to help you enjoy your stay, or leave you alone if you like. We'll stay here again next time we're up north.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
Cozy yurt on hillside.
Guest: Susie Q
(Arvada, CO)
Date of Stay: 10/09/11
Review Submitted: 10/13/11
A large generous space with lovely carpets and cozy atmosphere. Clean and comfortable with skylight. Quiet retreat with sweeping views all around. Big skies and solitude. Easy access to Abiquiu. Hiking nearby with stunning rock formation. Ghost Ranch a short drive up the highway.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Camping in luxury
Guest: Cathy
(Nashville)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/18/11
Staying in the yurt was a great experience. It was like camping but with the comforts of home. The owners Benyamin and Rabia were very gracious. We really enjoyed learning about the area from them. The yurt overlooks the Chama river and is very close to Abiquiu. It was a very centrally located to the surrounding area attractions. If you enjoy traveling "off the beaten path", we highly recommend a few days at the yurt.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
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