Charming 'Western' Guest House in Placitas; Peaceful Yet Close

• sunny retreat

  sunny retreat

  • Guest morning glory
  • Date of stay 06/11/12
  • Review Submitted 08/24/12
  I fulfilled a lifelong dream of visiting the Santa Fe area and stayed at the Charming "Western" guest house in Placitas. The setting was gorgeous and the hosts were more than helpful and friendly. I can't say we had any complaints whatsoever. It was close to both Albuquerque and Santa Fe so we were able to explore the area with ease. Jake gave us suggestions about getting to our destinations on scenic routes that took our breath away. The guest house was clean, quiet, and well-equipped for all our needs. We found the people in the area to be very friendly and helpful. I would recommend the guesthouse to those who want to experience life in that area rather than a motel that looks the same everywhere.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Jake and Robyn were lifesavers!

  Jake and Robyn were lifesavers!

  • Guest DebandSteve
  • Date of stay 04/17/12
  • Review Submitted 08/22/12
  We stayed at this adorable guest house for 7 weeks while awaiting the completion of our new house in Placitas. The accommodations were perfect for us and our dog. Everything you could need or want is available, including a laundry, which was really helpful for our extended stay. Jake and Robyn are delightful hosts and we now consider them friends in our newly adopted community. We would highly recommend staying at this property. You are out in the country, with hiking trails and wild horses roaming nearby, yet very convenient to the Interstate and local area attractions.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• placitas

  placitas

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 09/20/11
  • Review Submitted 02/22/12
  beautiful setting, nice people

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, age 55+.

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• Paul

  Paul

  • Guest Paul
  • Date of stay 03/15/11
  • Review Submitted 01/07/12
  Placitas is a wonderful high desert community located in the NE foothills of the Sandia Mountian Range. It is an ideal place to live and visit due to wonderful weather, scenery, and proximity to Albuquerque, Santa Fe and other incredible destination spots NM is noted for. If you are looking for a nice quiet place to relax, or utilize as your base for exploration, look no further. We were fortunate to find this guest house and stay for several weeks this past summer, while undergoing reconstruction at our place. Jake and Robyn are terrific host and wonderful people. The unit is offered at a very competitive rate.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Great Vacation Memories

  Great Vacation Memories

  • Guest Barry & Mary
  • Date of stay 06/06/11
  • Review Submitted 06/25/11
  We stayed for a week in June 2011 and absolutely loved it. This was our first trip to New Mexico and we were looking for the comforts of home with a convenient location and privacy. We explored the area by day and were able to relax in this beautiful and peaceful setting at night. Jake and Robyn were very helpful when asked for local info and it was a pleasure to be their guests. We had a great experience and would recommend this property.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing.

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• Wild Horses

  Wild Horses

  • Guest Sparky
  • Date of stay 12/18/10
  • Review Submitted 04/15/11
  We had a very enjoyable stay in this place. There was plenty of room for the 4 boys and us. It was secluded and good place for hiking as well. What we most enjoyed was seeing the wild horse herd grazing just across the way. We actually saw them twice in a week, which was exciting to all. The place has plenty of dishes and so forth, and we cooked all our meals easily. Internet was reliable, and we hooked up our WII to the big screen TV they have too. Lots of dvd's and games are provided for the kids and they will give you more if needed. A great place to kick back!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children.

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• nice western guest house in Placitas

  nice western guest house in Placitas

  • Guest Oregon
  • Date of stay 03/01/11
  • Review Submitted 04/04/11
  I enjoyed my stay at the Western Guest house in Placitas. I have always liked the peacefulness of the Placitas area and this place gave me the opportunity to enjoy it. Jake and Robyn were very attentive to any needs that I had. The guest house was tastefully decorated and offered nice views of Shiprock in the distance.

  Recommended for: Age 55+.

  Owner response: We enjoyed having you stay with us, and especially grateful for helping us " roundup " our escaped horse that one night. That view of " Shiprock " is actually a view of Cabezon, an extinct volcano cone on the way to Cuba and Chaco Canyon. Best of everything, Jake & Robyn

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• February visit

  February visit

  • Guest Dave
  • Date of stay 02/08/11
  • Review Submitted 02/20/11
  We stayed here for a week in February 2011. Well-furnished guesthouse on outskirts of rural development in the hills east of Bernalillo. Everything worked, including wireless internet (that's the one thing that often does not, but no problem here). Our hosts were friendly and helpful. The view wasn't spectacular, but it grows on you. Nearby walks down arroyo and into hills frequented by wild horses. We'd stay there again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Southwest Getaway

  Southwest Getaway

  • Guest Chloe'
  • Date of stay 09/30/10
  • Review Submitted 12/03/10
  Ink black nights with stars that blaze extra bright just for you, silence so profound that you swear the breeze is actually whispering sweet nothings in your ear as she wraps invisible silk around your shoulders, sunsets that take your breath away and sunrises that impulsively demand the tears that you forgot about . Sage, Juniper and Ceder bring back your senses that have been dulled from city grime. Plus Host's that invisibly make sure your stay is as pleasant as humanly possible. Walking trails, wild horses a short 1/2 mile hike, the charm of old Albuquerque and Santa Fe within equal distance of this delightful Guest House. Whatever MY reasons have been for returning time and again, you will find YOUR delight in your stay here. Need a place to write? How about paint? Catch up on reading, or sleeping...you will find a reason to keep coming back and will feel reconnected, recharged. And you will find new friends. Recommend this place? Absolutely!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• getaway dream

  getaway dream

  • Guest pickles
  • Date of stay 12/02/10
  • Review Submitted 12/02/10
  Jake and Robyn are the tops. They make you feel like part of the family. The atmosphere is quite yet very drawing. One cannot go out side and not be beckoned to go explore the foothills. You can sit and see a endless array of beautiful multi colored mountains. Hear the echos of the coyotes. and the sweet tweeting of a plethra of birds. and do not forget the breath taking sunsets, as you nestle into the quaint cozy warmth of the big comfy bed or hide to read a book in the pivacy of the great loft area. Open the drapes to exprience a gorgeous sunrise as you smell the cooking of black beans, authentic tamales or tortillas and eggs you can find at any local shop. You might even get to see the wild horses that roam the foothills. Then know what ever your tastes in vacation is you can find it just minutes away from Jake and Robyn's.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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