4BR Adobe Home with Pool, Sandia Heights, 360 Degree View

• Family Christmas Gathering

  Family Christmas Gathering

  • Guest Pat Nelson
  • Date of stay 12/21/12
  • Review Submitted 01/02/13
  The perfect place for a family gathering. The home is just as advertised. We had plenty of space and everything we needed to get comfortable, prepare holiday meals, and open gifts. And there was a separate room for completing jigsaw puzzles and playing board games. Views of the city lights are absolutely awesome! And the property is just far enough off the beaten track that we weren't bothered by traffic noise. We were there during a cold snap, so the pool wasn't usable and the fish pond was frozen over. It was very nice to be able to use the garage. We loved it!

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

  Owner response: We so enjoyed having your family stay over the holidays. The winter solstice seems to be a perfect day to start a visit. Happy New Year!

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• mary

  mary

  • Guest Tudy
  • Date of stay 09/08/12
  • Review Submitted 09/25/12
  We had a fantastic stay at this rental. The owners were very welcoming and updated us on all the important information needed to enjoy the home. The photos fully represented the home and its amenities.. We tried several nearby attractions,grocery stores and restaurants that were recommended by the owners. All were more than satisfactory. I would recommend this rental to anyone seeking a truly glorious vacation.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, age 55+.

  Owner response: What a lovely group of guests. We are so pleased they enjoyed our home as much as we did--and that they also got out to some of our favorite spots. A thank you card with little notes from each friend tickled us as much as these nice comments!

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• Enchanting

  Enchanting

  • Guest Ann
  • Date of stay 08/22/12
  • Review Submitted 09/07/12
  This was a perfect vacation retreat in one of the most beautiful settings I've ever seen. The city and mountain views are phenomenal. It was a joy to just look out the windows. We saw hummingbirds, hawks (Merlin Hawks?), quail, rabbits. It was fun to feed the koi. The house itself is gorgeous, spacious, comfortable, and completely stocked with just about anything you might need. There were hundreds of delightful little touches that made our stay very special. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+.

  Owner response: Thanks so much for this lovely review. New Mexico is indeed the land of enchantment and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Casa Griffin!

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• Magical

  Magical

  • Guest NF
  • Date of stay 08/11/12
  • Review Submitted 08/19/12
  Lovely home in a spectacular setting. We started each morning with a long walk through the nearby paths along the Sandia Mountain foothills, and ended each evening chatting by the pool or watching the hummingbirds on the patio. The nighttime view west to the city below is magical, as is the view east to the mountains and stars. (The patio was ideal for watching the Perseid meteor shower before sunrise on our first full day). You can see both the city and mountain views from the picture windows in the living room. The house itself is bright, clean, modern, and comfortable, with southwestern arts and crafts here and there - a treat for us Easterners. The kitchen is wonderful– with all the cooking/dining supplies needed for an elaborate supper or a quick breakfast before heading out. A perfect jumping off point for visiting Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Petroglyph National Monument, Bandolier, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks and everything else the area has to offer. Highly recommended.

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

  Owner response: We so enjoyed having you as guests. You have made us realize how much we enjoy the spaces around us! and why we find the area magical.

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• Jewel of a place in the hills north of Albuquerque

  Jewel of a place in the hills north of Albuquerque

  • Guest anne fokstuen
  • Date of stay 07/14/12
  • Review Submitted 08/03/12
  We decided to celebrate our family reunion in New Mexico this year and selected Casa Griffin as the place for us to rendez vous with family from Pennsylvania, the Bay area and Europe based on the description and the photos though the reality was even better. Everyone loved their stay there, the teenagers spent all their free time by the pool and as a result were charming company and the rest of us congregated at the house after our daily excursions. The pproperty was really well maintained, the house is beautifully appointed and furnished and was laid out so we all had space to be together and privacy when we wanted it. Beautiful views from the decks of the New Mexico mountains. The kitchen was really well appointed with everything a guest could want or need and there are even mountain bikes for us to use. We loved the location, away from the downtown area, with a feeling of being out in nature yet close to the freeway. The owners were very helpful including proving us with lots of helpful information before we arrived. We are already talking about coming back and would recommend this jewel of a place to anyone who is thinking about coming to New Mexico with a group of friends or family to spend and is looking for a relaxing and beautiful place to stay.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with teenagers, age 55+.

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• Albuquerque stay, 4 adults and 2 teens

  Albuquerque stay, 4 adults and 2 teens

  • Guest Thea & Darren
  • Date of stay 05/31/12
  • Review Submitted 06/09/12
  The location is great. Close to Tramway Blvd so you have pretty quick access to both I-40 and I-25. The house has fabulous views of the city and great views of the mountains. You are also only about 5 minutes from the tram. The yard and pool are completely fenced so there was lots of privacy. The pool was crystal clear and the auto cover kept it clean when the wind kicked up (we only had it uncovered when we were using it). We had 4 adults and 2 teens in our group and there was lots of room for everyone. TV's with dvd players kept the teens happy. Two bikes were available in the garage, but we just walked the neighborhood and used the paved trail along Tramway. Starbucks was only ten minutes away too. The kitchen had lots of room and the appliances all worked great and there were plenty of utensils and cookware. Bathrooms were clean, towels provided, sheets clean, beds made when we arrived. There were even beach towels for the pool (we brought our own because we didn't know). There were also lots of notes on how to use thermostats, regarding food in pantry, etc. It made us feel more at home and less like we were intruding. We loved the house and we look forward to staying there on our next trip to Albuquerque. Try the tram, visit the zoo and the aquarium and the botanical gardens. Nob Hill and downtown have some great places to eat.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Wow. What a nice review. As great as the family that rented.(in for a wedding) We SO enjoy having guests that love our spaces (particularly our views!) and those that compliment the people that help keep us able to rent out Casa Griffin (we call them Team Griffin) we really appreciate it when they get feedback. And we want to say thnx! for the fabulous candies!

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• Panoramic Views !

  Panoramic Views !

  • Guest JM
  • Date of stay 12/23/11
  • Review Submitted 04/06/12
  Set in the foothills , Casa Griffin is the perfect location to launch and enjoy your stay in ABQ. Having been a frequent visitor, the home offers all the amenities, that make our stay enjoyable. The accommodations are bright and cheerful , in a mix of contemporary and southwest decor, pride of ownership glistens. There are updated bathrooms and a chef's kitchen, where you can prepare your meals for either indoor or outdoor dinning, in a resort pool setting, overlooking the Sandia mountains, coupled with panoramic views of the city, and of course the noted New Mexico sunsets. The comfortable home layout, separates privacy of the sleeping quarters, with great view decks,from the common gathering areas, both in and out, for socializing and outside chats. A quiet foothill setting, often lends itself to views of the local wildlife, the occasional call of coyote an Alpine feel, as local tram scales Sandia Peak , all combined with the changing pastel colors. Convenient, comfortable with great accessibility to the various outdoor venues. to a casual, out the backdoor, hike in the Sandia's, many golfing opportunities, and day trips, Casa Griffin offers a couple, family or foursome all the comforts of a well appointed home for a relaxing vacation or special family gathering, highly recommended !

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+.

  Owner response: I don't know how we missed responding to this wonderful review. We consider our home a comfortable get away and do so appreciate it when others return a second and third time. We have always seemed to attract just the right combination of people who love nature, love to be active but also appreciate cozy time outs on the patio or around our pool!

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• Lovely, comfortable home from home in Albuquerque

  Lovely, comfortable home from home in Albuquerque

  • Guest Tricia
  • Date of stay 07/04/11
  • Review Submitted 08/15/11
  We enjoyed a month's stay at Casa Griffin in July 2011. Everything was very clean and comfortable, the pool was refreshing and the views from the garden were beautiful.

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

  Owner response: We are sorry we didn't know we had the opportunity to respond to the kind words that guests have left about our site. The feature that matches our words to the precise guest review seems to be not working. This responsegoes with the review submitted August 15, a very lovely family, who we enjoyed having visit.

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• Desert Diamond

  Desert Diamond

  • Guest Tino
  • Date of stay 03/11/11
  • Review Submitted 03/11/11
  This will be our third straight year in returning to "Casa Griffin". The reason: it's all the answers to a "dream" vacation and getaway. Regrettably, there isn't enough room to write a review that gives "Casa Griffin" justice. So; just take our word for it that it has everything and more. Impeccable home, phenomenal views, a pool to die for, eventful activities nearby, great eating places, so on and so on. Amazingly with all of these amenities, you're still isolated enough to enjoy the utmost of privacy. We dearly hope the owners will allow us continually to rent on indefinitely.

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

  Owner response: We are sorry we didn't know we had the opportunity to respond to the kind words that guests have left about our home The feature that matches our words to the precise guest review seems to be not working. This response goes with the review submitted March 11 2011, this couple has returned now three times. They leave everything more spotless than their arrival! clearly they love the home as much as we treasure them as guest.

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• Guest comment entered by owner

  • Guest Golf New Mexico
  • Date of stay 05/17/09
  • Review Submitted 03/11/11
  Mark just called to see if I can get the four digit code for the garage opener. It apparently wasn't in the packet you mailed. Everything else was...maps and all, they are very happy with the accommodations, the weather is beautiful, and appear to be having a wonderful time. Thanks so much to you, your husband, and Linda. The golf outing was a success!!! They enjoyed your beautiful home very much

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$2000/week /$4500 a month We prefer wire transfers or check
We do take Visa/Maste Card through our Paypal account.
We rent by the week, even if you only stay four days!
We often book out a cleaning day along with the six night seven day rental.
Even though our calendar may look empty this does not mean dates are
available. We often come down for a few days during an opening!
We do not book our calendar until we have a signed contract.
Please do NOT inquire for bookings less than a week.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.