High Desert Retreat | Breakfast | ABQ & Santa Fe

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A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in oven.
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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, and a view of a house in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, white walls, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Balloon Fiesta Park

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Albuquerque, NM
  • Place, Balloon Fiesta Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gruet Winery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25, a neighborhood in Albuquerque, is home to this vacation home. Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and Adobe Theater are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit ABQ Uptown and Cottonwood Mall. Cliff's Amusement Park and iT'Z Albuquerque are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gruet Winery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of New Mexico - 12 min drive - 15.3 km
  • First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater - 22 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 17 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tin Can Alley ABQ - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Reforma - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boxing Bear Brewing Co - Firestone Taproom and Brewery - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is High Desert Retreat | Breakfast | ABQ & Santa Fe pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at High Desert Retreat | Breakfast | ABQ & Santa Fe?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High Desert Retreat | Breakfast | ABQ & Santa Fe on Nov 12, 2026 start from $251, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at High Desert Retreat | Breakfast | ABQ & Santa Fe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Desert Retreat | Breakfast | ABQ & Santa Fe?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is High Desert Retreat | Breakfast | ABQ & Santa Fe located?

Located in Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balloon Fiesta Park, Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, and Gruet Winery. University of Phoenix and Adobe Theater 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 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The home is spacious and very well kept. The backyard was very nice. We had everything we needed when we got there and the host was very easy to communicate with. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay and Mark was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed, and it was in the perfect location for our annual golf trip! The host checked in and made sure we were comfortable. Outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 12, 2026
Thank you again for staying at our property Joe! We look forward to having you next year AND, we will have something VERY special for you all. 😀 Safe travels home. Mark and Karla Rickert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 30, 2025
Thanks so much for the nice review Kris. Please come back and visit us when you come back into town. Happy New Year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was absolutely wonderful! Such a beautiful home, and it had everything we needed and more. It was conveniently located to various stores, as well as close to the freeway, and was very clean. Communication was excellent, and we can't wait to come back and stay again. I can't recommend enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2025
Hi Mary, Thank you so much for the beautiful review. It was nice having you all and seriously hope to host you again. Stay tuned for a couple more epic amenities. Happy Holidays!! Mark and Karla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable bed with plenty of extra pillows and blankets. Many “extras” like the toiletries, candies, coffee, etc.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 1, 2026
Thank you for your very nice review and what an amazing guest you all were. We would love to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Close to beautiful park and easy to walk and play with dog. Close enough to our family to make it easy to get together. Good restaurants located near by and suggested by host. Quiet neighborhood. Wonderful tea and coffee bar, well stocked. The bed, bedding and towels were great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 4, 2025
Wow! Dixie and her family were beyond the dream guests. Place was left so clean, and she gave us positive feedback on our fresh Costa Rican coffee, and and improvement for us to create a guestbook for our future our guests. Something we need to get done. Dixie was exceptional in every way. They are welcome back anytime. Thanks Dixie. Mark and Karla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. It is very clean and well appointed throughout with all the amenities one needs and was spacious for our group of six. It has all kinds of sweet spaces indoors and out for hanging out, relaxing and visiting. The backyard is screened for privacy and has an amazing sitting area. Best of all are the hosts. Mark and Karla were welcoming and pampered us and made us feel at home. We would love to stay again next time we visit Albuquerque.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 29, 2026
Thank you so much for your beautiful review Debbie. We really enjoyed having you and your group. We hope to welcome you back soon. All our best! Mark and Karla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive host, great amenities for a family get together, lovely home in a good location. We wanted for nothing and any questions we had were promptly answered. Our host checked in on us after we had been there for a little while just to make sure all was well. I would definitely recommend this host and property for your next stay in the Albuquerque area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2025
Hi Cheyenne, It was a pleasure to have you and thanks for the nice review. We hope to have you back real soon, or whenever you have plans to visit the area. You were also a 5 star guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic about this home! Very clean and welcoming. Checking in and out was very easy as the host gives you clear instructions. The host was fantastic and made our stay very comfortable from beginning to end! Quick and responsive if you need anything. Nice quiet neighborhood as well. Our dog loved being able to enjoy the backyard space as much as we did! We look forward to our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2026
Logan we can't thank you and your family enough for choosing our property for your important visit to Albuquerque. We are always honored when guests choose us over the plethora of homes out there. Thank you. You all were amazing and left the place in such great shape. Highly recommend you as well!! Take care. Mark and Karla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is literally the best VRBO we've ever stayed in, and we loved our weekend here! It was the first time our family has gathered since my folks needed to sell their home of 35 and move into a retirement community, and the home made this potentially fraught experience special. The hosts made sure we felt welcome, and you could imagine my surprise when I opened the fridge and found it full of drinks and snacks for us. The kitchen was the best stocked one I've even had in a vacation rental. The beds were so comfy and we slept well, and the large living room/dining room/kitchen area made it so the kids and adults could all be doing different things and yet be together. We hope to be able to rent this house whenever we are in Albuquerque!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2026
Hi Jennifer! We're thrilled Wonder on Watercress could be the backdrop for your family gathering. Hearing that the stocked kitchen, comfy beds, and open layout made your stay special means everything to us. We'd love to welcome you back anytime! Warmly, Mark and Karla
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