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    Historic Adobe Superbly Located in Old Town Albuquerque

    Plaza Vieja, Albuquerque, NM, USA
    • House1700 sq. ft.
    • Bedrooms3
    • Sleeps6
    • Bathrooms2
    • Half Baths0
    • Minimum Stay3 - 9 nights

    3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

    Come enjoy the glamor and Southwestern charm of this old, territorial style house. The Old Town House in the museum district is an authentic adobe, built c. 1902. Directly cross the street from Tiguex Park, and about a block and a half from historic Old Town Plaza, the location is unmatched. With original wood floors, beamed ceilings, and foot thick walls, this house evokes the romance of the Old West, and is a fantastic base for your Albuquerque adventures.

    Three bedrooms and two baths accommodate 6 (2 queen beds and 1 full bed, as well as a sleeper sofa in the living room, which adds flexibility in sleeping arrangements). The en suite master bath features a claw foot tub, the second bedroom has a gas kiva fireplace, and soft lighting is achieved in all three bedrooms with chandeliers. An open floor plan connects the living room and kitchen. All kitchen appliances are stainless. An adjoining sitting room (with its own gas kiva fireplace) allows views of the park through a side lit French door. The dining room seats 6 comfortably. There is off street parking for two vehicles parked in tandem (for example, a large pickup and regular sized sedan will both fit).

    The back yard patio area is equipped with three bistro tables and six chairs, as well as a charcoal Weber grill.

    Things to Do in Albuquerque: Check out the web site for Old Town Albuquerque. Also, the Duke City Fix web site for a daily dose of Albuquerque pictures (as well as local commentary). Photos are posted on the Albuquerque Photo Gallery near the top of the DCF home page. People post new ones daily, and there are often spectacular shots of the Albuquerque scenery.

    Here are a few of local restaurants of note (there are many other fabulous ones in Old Town, and throughout Albuquerque, but these are some of my favorites):

    The St. Claire Winery and Bistro - great food, often live music, and local New Mexico wines. About a five minute drive (with traffic).

    Seasons - within walking distance - upscale, great food, good service.

    Golden Crown Panederia - Bakery which gets rave reviews in my guest book.

    Flying Star - About a 10 minute drive north on Rio Grande. In the summer, the shaded patio is particularly lovely.

    There is a Starbucks (with a fireplace) about 4 minutes away by car, or about a 15 minute walk. For local coffee houses, try Velvet Coffeehouse in the Patio Market just off the plaza. Or walk 10 minutes east on Mountain Rd and visit Boiler Monkey.

    Owner

    Carol Prather

    Member Since 2006
    Response rate:
    100%
    Response time:
    within one day
    Speaks:
    English
    Calendar last updated:
    May 23, 2018
    About Carol Prather

    I am a recently retired U.S. Naval officer currently teaching at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. While I will always love the maritime environment, I head for New Mexico whenever I get the chance. I am also fortunate enough to have excellent support staff for the house.

    Carol Prather purchased this House in 2007

    Why Carol Prather chose Plaza Vieja

    I am a fan of the blend of cultures, terrain, climate, and cuisine in New Mexico. The way the air smells, sharply blue sky, fab food, great people, public art. People are friendly and real. I like the vibe these things impart, and I like Albuquerque in particular. Thinking ahead to life following active naval service, I was delighted by the opportunities the Old Town House represented, even though I was stationed overseas at the time I happened across it. Since I love New Mexico as much as I love to travel, I thought it would be the perfect eventual home plate and launching pad for all sorts of adventures. It has turned out that my Navy life has continued on past retirement from active duty service (something I could not have predicted). I'm now involved in academic and policy facets - summer of 2017 has me complete with course work for a phD in international relations - now on to comprehensive exams and the dissertation - whew! So I continue to enjoy sharing the Old Town house with people who seem to enjoy Albuquerque just as much as I do.

    What makes this House unique

    The outstanding location, adjacent to much loved Tiguex Park, and also within steps of the museums and the plaza, is hard to beat. While restaurants and shops are easily accessible, the environment of the house itself is quite calm. The house is full of charm and character, and old adobes sleep very well. It is fairly routine for balloons to launch at daybreak from the balloon park, and often their flight path takes them over Tiguex park, which makes them visible out the front windows as they approach. If you'd like to see what it's like to be down on the field during mass ascension at the Balloon Fiesta, you can search for my video "2017 Balloon Fiesta - Final Prep and Takeoff." The house is about 20 minutes from the balloon fiesta park, and the balloon museum.

    $179avg/night
    39 Reviews
    Excellent 4.7/5
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    For booking assistance, call 888-640-7927

    Property # 322523ha

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