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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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Kitchen
Office

About this property

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

Charming custom 850 sq ft. Placitas Studio Style Guest House, Sleeping Loft & seperate Office Space with a Western flair on 1 1/2 country acres in the foothills of the Sandias, minutes from Albuquerque & Santa Fe. Beautiful matural environment yet only 10 minutes from shopping, restaurants and the interstate. Nice, dark skies for stargazing at night. Wild horses roam the neighborhood.

Sleeps 6 comfortably on Extra Comfy Queen Bed, Twin Sleeper Sofa (sleeps like a real bed) Plus Queen & Twin Futon mattresses in sleeping loft. Evenflo Baby Crib/Bed available.
Beautifully furnished with a Southwestern theme, Washer/Dryer, full kitchen, micro, toaster oven, toaster, coffee maker & other small appliances. All Linens, towels, kitchen items, paper products & soaps, etc. all included wtih daily or weekly rentals. Monthly rentals supply own soaps and paper products after first week. High speed Wifi. Plenty of free parking.
RV/Camper space w/ water and 110v. elec .hookups available for $20 additional fee nightly. Horse corral available at $15 per night per horse. You supply feed and hay, Plenty of Free Parking.
Wi-Fi, Flat Screen TV, DVD, VCR players w/ movie library , basic cable + antenna picks up local digital stations ). Stereo CD/Radio, Gas Bar-B-Q and picnic tables.

Please NO SMOKING indoors, and pick up after your pets.

NOTE: We are trying to be environmentally friendly, so we don't use air fresheners or harsh cleaning chemicals or heavy perfumes in the guest house. Please do the same.

Next to walking and biking trails ( near 5,000 acres open space with wild horses ) Awesome Sunsets & Views.
30 min. to Airport and Downtown Albuquerque; 45 min. to Santa Fe Plaza, 45 min. to Jemez Springs Area, 10 min. to good shopping, restaurants, world class golf & Super Walmart. 1 1/4 Hour to Santa Fe Ski Basin or Sandia Peak Ski Area. 30 min to longest Tram in the world open year round. 10 min. to Roadrunner Light Rail Train that runs from Belen to Santa Fe.

Lovely corral available for your horse at $15 per night. Pet Friendly
Come and stay with us!!! You'll love it!!!



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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Well behaved, housebroken & quiet pets. Limit 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Placitas

Placitas is home to this vacation home. Plein Air New Mexico Gallery and Coronado Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Placitas and Santa Ana Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at State Farm Bernalillo Soccer Complex or Santa Ana Star Center. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking.
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Placitas, NM

What's nearby

  • Placitas Library Labyrinth - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Placitas - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Santa Ana Star Casino - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • J&R Vintage Auto Museum - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 17 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Ana Star Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 'Western' Guest House in the Placitas Foothills; Peaceful Yet Close pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming 'Western' Guest House in the Placitas Foothills; Peaceful Yet Close ?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 'Western' Guest House in the Placitas Foothills; Peaceful Yet Close on Apr 8, 2026 start from $110, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Charming 'Western' Guest House in the Placitas Foothills; Peaceful Yet Close ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 'Western' Guest House in the Placitas Foothills; Peaceful Yet Close ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 'Western' Guest House in the Placitas Foothills; Peaceful Yet Close located?

Situated in Placitas, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Cibola National Forest and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Placitas Library Labyrinth. Placitas and Plein Air New Mexico Gallery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JP U.

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

Very comfortable spot

The place was great to stay and very peaceful for a comfortable weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittney K.

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

Great Stay

Loved the guest house for our NM stay! The scenery was beautiful, out in the country without to far of a drive into the city. Host was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

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

Beautiful view

We enjoyed the quiet, secluded home and gorgeous scenery. The home was quite comfortable and very unique. Thank you, Jake, for a wonderful visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

nice western guest house in Placitas

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Peaceful and wonderful.

What a pleasure to stay at Jake's casita. So charming and full of fun western decor and comforts. It felt so good to return there every night after a long day. We relished every moment. Beautiful property and views, and so quiet. Just what we wanted! Jake and Robyn were wonderful hosts. Hope to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

A Charming Southwestern Guest House with Spectacular Views

We loved the Southwestern theme throughout the guest house as well as the panoramic scenery in all directions. We also loved the privacy and complete quiet we experienced while staying there. The Finkelsteins were a delightful couple and mentioned several events we could attend in the area. Placitas was an easy drive from Albuquerque and getting to Santa Fe was also a reasonable distance. We would love to stay in this delightful hideaway again the next time we visit New Mexico.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Away from the city lights

The guest house was very pleasant. It had everything we needed. Jake was available if we needed anything else. The rooms are large without much separation, so no individual privacy here. That did not bother us. The location is off the highway and up and down curvy roads, some unpaved. It is hard to see at night to get there. That is also one of the great things about this place - it is so dark at night, if there are no clouds, you have a great view of the stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Serene, so comfortable, a delight!

Jake and Robyn are amazing! They really cared and were available to answer any questions we could think of about the area or help if anything came up. The property is very easy to find off the main road from the freeway (we drove in at midnight). It's close to Bernalillo, where you'll find all kinds of restaurants, shopping, and Albertson's (grocery store) are very close, about 10-15 minutes away. At the guest house, you feel as if you're far from civilization, the night sky plastered with stars it's so dark (unless it's a full moon, and then it's like there's a flashlight shining down from the sky), yet seemingly in minutes, you are in the middle of a good sized town/city. The guest house is very comfortable with several seating areas, so everyone in a group could have privacy to read, etc. Just a few steps out the door on the property is a trail that leads to so many trails and so much hiking it would be impossible to hike them all in months, probably! It takes 10 minutes to hike to the top of the first hill, where you can see for miles and miles. The views are breathtaking.The views are also great from the guest house itself, and the property so quiet and relaxing that we'd sit on the couch inside with no tv or music just watching the birds and squirrels at the feeders and gazing out at the hills in the distance. We spent two of the best weeks ever at any VRBO property. We will most definitely be back and will make Jake and Robyn's guest house our place to recharge from busy life. We left utterly refreshed and so happy. The property, Jake, and Robyn exude the best energy. So welcoming, so kind, so helpful. So delightful!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy B.

Super relaxing.

This place is quiet. We meet the owner once and never saw or heard them again. We had everything we needed in the house. We will be back. Thanks Jake and Robin.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Perfect fit!

Sunsets & BBQ 🤗
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

bonnie w.

Charming , clean and very relaxing

We had a great stay. It is a very quiet and relaxing place away from the noise of the city however it is close to shopping and restaurants. I would highly recommend this place . The owners are also very friendly and accomadating .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Renee O.

Great location and hosts!!!

My family enjoyed our stay. Jake and Robyn were very welcoming and great hosts. The house was as pictured and very comfortable. We were not expecting how well stocked the house was with supplies; everything from kitchen spices to a sewing supplies. The location was great, very safe and pet friendly. We enjoyed the nature trails around the property and around Placitas. I would recommend their property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2015
Archival

10/10 Excellent

sandra m.

Great Place and What a View!

We stayed at the home for a month and enjoyed it immensely! Jake and Robyn were terrific. Gorgeous countryside with some beautiful views. We hiked with our dogs almost every day.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Charming Retreat

What an enjoyable, comfortable and homey stay we had for 2 months! Jake and Robyn are wonderful hosts, the views and the surrounding nature is more than you can ask for. Such a comfortable and homey, and thoughtful western decor made us feel right at home. There are many walking areas closeby, as well as lots of things to conveniently see and do around Placitas, ABQ and Sante Fe/Taos areas- but yet we felt like we were in a secluded nature environment. We had a great stay and look forward to returning!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi O.

Excellent Accommodations and Amenities for Pets

We arrived very early in the morning and not only were we able to find accommodations for our horses ready and waiting, but so was Jake! It was very nice having the horses right across the driveway and a great place to ride the open spaces not far, like a ten minute ride. Sorry we did not take advantage of other riding locations during the visit, but maybe next time - this place is definitely on our need to return to list. The personal space was very large and well equipped for many needs, much more than we were there for. Owners do deserve the respect that they readily give their guests, they are very knowledgeable about the area and are ready to answer any question. The Ballon Fiesta is not to be missed if visiting at that time , but strongly suggest leaving earlier than you think you should as the traffic flow does not allow for mistakes and three times we were unable to get to the park due to traffic back ups. Again, looking forward to staying here again when next feasibly possible. Looking forward to riding more of the wide open spaces.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

sunny retreat

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jake and Robyn were lifesavers!

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

placitas

beautiful setting, nice people
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Great Vacation Memories

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.
Archival

8/10 Good

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Wild Horses

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!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

February visit

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Southwest Getaway

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!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

getaway dream

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.

About the host

Hosted by Jake Finkelstein

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We moved to NM in 1970 and found it to be truly 'enchanting.' The weather, scenery and culture of this part of the country can't be beat. Our property is located far enough out of town to be beautiful, quiet & private, but only minutes away from all the advantages that cities have to offer. We enjoy making our guests feel at home and sharing our knowlwdge of the area and great places to visit and things to experience .We look forward to your visit.

Jake & Robyn

Why they chose this property

We love the area, and it is close to friends and our work. This community is one of the best & most desirable places to live in NM.

What makes this property unique

Drive in any direction from Placitas and the area changes so dramatically that you will feel you have traveled to another country. Santa Fe is the art capital of the southwest, and yet is only the tip of the cultural iceberg in NM. There are 6 Indian Pueblos & many historical sites nearby, and great hiking & biking right outside your door. The house sits in a high canyon valley overlooking the Santa Ana & San Felipe Pueblo lands, with the Jemez mountains & Cabezon to the west. Wild horses often wander down the slopes, and they may surprise you on your hikes. World Class Golf at the Tamaya Resort is 15 minutes away, and Paako is just over the mountain. Take a ride on the longest tram in the world to the top of the Sandia (means 'watermelon' in Spanish) Mountain Range and watch the lights of Albuquerque come on following a magnificent sunset. There is so much to do and see you will want to come back often. And of course, don't forget the largest International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in the world through the first two weekends of October. Let us point you in the right direction, whatever your tastes may be. Bienvenidos! Welcome to New Mexico!

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