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Dog lover's and dilettante's delight!

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A dog sitting on a mat in front of a door with a wreath and a stop sign. There are potted plants and a decorative lantern nearby.
A living room with a patterned sofa, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A living room with a patterned sofa, a painting on the wall, a lamp, and a tall floor lamp.
A living room with a patterned sofa, a black armchair, a lamp, a tall floor lamp, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Rio Rancho, NM
  • Place, Snead Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Rancho Sports Complex
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Esther Bone Library
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living Room with full size sleeper sofa

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dog lover's and dilettante's delight!

Single family home located in a quiet neighborhood with a park just down the street. It is a 5 minute drive to shopping and restaurants and only 15 minutes from Balloon Fiesta Park! Centrally located in Rio Rancho , you are also less than an hour from great golfing, Santa Fe and Jemez Hot Springs!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2642310
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho is home to this vacation home. Sandia Peak Tramway and New Day Therapeutic Massage are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit ABQ BioPark Zoo and Cliff's Amusement Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Ana Star Center or Red Rock Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Rio Rancho, NM

What's nearby

  • Snead Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rio Rancho Sports Complex - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mesa Contenta Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Western Winds Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Esther Bone Library - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog lover's and dilettante's delight! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog lover's and dilettante's delight!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog lover's and dilettante's delight!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dog lover's and dilettante's delight! located?

Situated in Rio Rancho, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Rio Rancho Sports Complex, Astante Park, and Star Heights Park. Southern Plaza and Chianti Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Checking in was a breeze. She let us know about how to check in and where we could find extra blankets and pillows. We didn’t bring our dogs on this trip, but she had a great dog toy bin and fenced in backyard. The house was easy to get to and right off of Southern, which is a major thoroughfare. Bedrooms were nice and spacious. Kitchen was great. Fully loaded coffee bar and even a french press! I would totally recommend staying here! I go to Albuquerque often and might stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bryna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We enjoyed having a space we could get away from our friends wedding chaos and our host replied to all questions .I will book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem of Rio Rancho

I stayed here with my family over the July 4th weekend. The house is in a quiet neighborhood and close to most restaurants and shopping in the area. The house is also very clean and well maintained. The Internet is good and fast enough for multiple devices. We also found that the price was competitive with most hotels in the area and has better amenities. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Experience

Great location and perfect for the family. We had a wonderful time! Description was spot on and the host was a delight. Will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great place to stay, plenty of space, quiet neighborhood, convenient access to Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Host is wonderful and quick to respond, thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 23, 2022
You are so welcome! I hope your stay and time spent here was wonderful and we look forward to seeing you again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly cozy in the middle of town!

Everything was great during this stay. The internet company had done some work but the owner was extremely prompt in getting it worked out. The only thing is the shower could use a little updating. The tub spout sprays everywhere when using the shower. Still an absolute 5 star stay and will definitely book again when being in town. Thanks so much for the water in the fridge! It was much appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Clean house in a nice neighborhood with great amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ann

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Hi, I'm Ann! And the furry guy above is my dog, Braveheart, in our beautiful Sandias! (He's just posing for a photo op and a survey of the climb ahead.) Anyway, I came to New Mexico to attend college and fell in love with the sunshine, chile, mountains and of course, people and stayed.

Why they chose this property

"Little Galeria" has been in my property portfolio for many years. It has been a remodeling project over time. Renovation on the kitchen was just completed. (Braveheart shared in the process, including the occasional paint streak from a wet wall.)

Anyway, turning it into a short term rental was a great natural progression since I had always entertained the idea of owning a bed and breakfast. And here we are, minus the breakfast. But we did leave you coffee and skillets to get creative!

What makes this property unique

I hope the headline caught your attention! We hope to be able to accommodate your beloved and well behaved pooch. We know how hard it can be to leave them behind! Our dog is a our copilot whenever we travel in the SUV. The travel industry is recognizing this and we are grateful to find places that welcome the dog too! The front and backyard here are secure for most breeds but it's always a good idea to supervise in case you have a dog who is innovative.

Now for the vocabulary lesson. A dilettante is one who dabbles or appreciates. Usually the arts. You don't have to be an expert to enjoy some of the local and regional art in "Little Galleria.'" Most of it is from my personal collection and I think I would call it eclectic. From real rodeo hats, etched New Mexico pottery, talavera, and local authors in the bookcase, you may find something new to appreciate.

If browsing the walls or books is not your thing, we hope you use the home as a home base to hike the Sandias, golf, shop the Albuquerque or Santa Fe plaza, visit the cliff dwellings or caverns, daytrip one of the many ski resorts, or catch the beautiful International Balloon Fiesta in October.

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