After spending two months in various parts of New Mexico, we can say there is nothing quite like Larry and Laurie’s incredible location off the lake. However, let’s start with the home’s owners, Larry and Laurie.

We started talking to them about renting their home months before arriving. Larry was very easy to speak with and, you could tell by the way he spoke about his house, that he took a lot of pride in it and wanted nothing more than for you to enjoy it with the same enthusiasm. He was always quick to return my calls, texts etc and, quite frankly, if he was property manager (he isn’t) I would want him to manage mine - organized, efficient and always with a purpose. In other words, anything he asks from you or has in the house, there is a good reason for it, and as an unorganized, fly-by-the-seat of the pants type of guy, I got it :-)

Whether you come from ABQ or Santa Fe, the drive is just spectacular. Yes, a few miles before the house you get off the highway and onto a gravel road. The short drive off the main road passes prairie dogs and rabbits, all living at the base of the valley. Once through the locked gate the road gets a little rougher, but seriously, unless you are driving a corvette, this is not a big deal. In fact, I would argue that the conditions of city driving in the boroughs of NYC and anywhere near Phila, PA justify an SUV more than up here at Vista de Lago. We drove a Ford Fusion and it was nothing. We were there in July, so i am only speaking for the months sans snow. The house itself is exactly as you see in the pictures. On the highest point in the area with Ghost Ranch on one side, the lake, sweeping vistas that lead your eyes to the 10,000 foot Pedernal - I cannot begin to describe the beauty. The perch from which you see all is so serene. If you are looking to really relax and decompress from the city, this is absolutely one of the most stunning places to do so. The care that Larry and Laurie bring to this home and their concern that you enjoy it as much as they do speaks plenty. I miss Abiquiu and not a day goes by that I don't think of the time we spent there…and what it will be like when we come back in the winter WITH the snow!