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You are invited to enjoy the Land of Enchantment and a stay at Casa Sapien!

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Night time view of downtown ABQ
Living Room with fireplace
Front Entry
Custom Kitchen
Downstairs bar
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

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Albuquerque, NM
  • Popular LocationOld Town Plaza5 min drive
  • Popular LocationABQ BioPark Aquarium5 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlbuquerque Convention Center8 min drive
  • AirportAlbuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)13 min drive

Most relevant reviews

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10/10 Excellent

We are a group of 6 adults who went to Albuquerque for the Balloon Festival. The house had easy access to main roads/fre...
Ann H.
Oct. 22, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Intex Queen & Full electric motor blow up spare mattresses

King Bedroom downstairs

King Master Bedroom

Living room sofa Queen pullout memory foam mattress

Mini Master King Bedroom

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

downstairs powder room

Toilet

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Mini Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs powder Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

You are invited to enjoy the Land of Enchantment and a stay at Casa Sapien!

Beautiful modern spacious southwestern custom home with over 4200 sq feet to accommodate a large group of friends and family. You will enjoy a large balcony overlooking the entire City of Albuquerque with stunning views of the Sandia Mountains, Bosque and downtown Albuquerque. The large backyard is great for entertaining your group with a built in gas grill and a private fireplace in the rear patio. There is also an outdoor fire pit to enjoy the cool evenings. The hot tub will provide a relaxing evening after a fun day vacationing in the Land of Enchantment.

We look forward to hosting your family. We have hosted families for graduation events, golf trips, summer events, family reunions and of course the spectacular International Balloon fiesta generally in October which is always a great time.

I am generally not able to accommodate stays longer than 14 days, however, please inquire via VRBO email to discuss further. Reserve today and enjoy your stay at Casa Sapien:)
Note: Please do not ask to do business off of the VRBO platform. Con artists are not welcome at my home. Thank you for your courtesy. We reserve the right to request a text photo of your driver's license as part of the reservation.

Property manager

Joseph A. Sapien

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Exterior
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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
6.8 out of 10, (13 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Age 6 and above as home is not baby safely proof

Events

No events allowed
Please contact me to discuss hosting your event

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ok to smoke outdoors
Please treat and respect our home the same as you would your own home. The Golden Rule.
This property is my personal residence. It is maintained in pristine condition. I expect you to leave my home in the same condition when you depart.
Please place your sheets and towels in the laundry room bins upon your departure. Thank you

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Please contact me to discuss hosting your event
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Albuquerque

Located in Albuquerque, this vacation home is in the city center. New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society and El Rey Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include ABQ BioPark Zoo and ABQ BioPark Aquarium. Traveling with kids? Consider Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at The Pit. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.
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Albuquerque, NM

What's nearby

  • Old Town Plaza - 5 min drive
  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 8 min drive
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 9 min drive
  • University of New Mexico - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann H., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends and Family at Balloon Festival
We are a group of 6 adults who went to Albuquerque for the Balloon Festival. The house had easy access to main roads/freeways yet was in a quiet, lovely neighborhood. The front balcony allowed us views of the hot air balloons each morning and the back yard with its hot tub gave us a pleasant respite later in the day. The house was clean and the kitchen well stocked. The owner was quick to respond to questions and very easy to deal with. We would definitely stay there again were we to return to Albuquerque in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikos M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful home, great views but is the hosts' personal residence
Joseph's home is indeed beautiful - fantastic views, grand high ceilings and tall doors, a pristine back yard and comfortable gathering areas both inside and outside. The house was clean and well equipped, and we enjoyed our stay. Joseph was responsive to any questions. The location was convenient to freeways, groceries, restaurants and was near our family we were visiting. What was not obvious to us at the time of booking, was that this is Joseph's primary residence - which caused some inconveniences which we did not foresee: - Unlike a typical vacation home, there was no closet space available for our clothes. There were a couple of portable hanging racks in the downstairs rooms, but the only space for putting clothes away in the master was small drawers on the bedside tables. - In the master bathroom the drawers were pull of personal affects. There was nowhere to put away our toiletries. Things like a hairdryer were crammed in the drawers with toothbrushes making it feel awkward to use. - Though the listing was factually correct that the home had four bedrooms, we didn't learn until check-in that only three would be available to us. We would not have booked the home had we known this in advance as we were counting on each of the kids having their own bedroom. - Christian iconography is pervasively displayed throughout the home which we found unusual for a vacation rental - Though there was plenty of room in the fridge for groceries, it was a little odd to not have the entire fridge and pantry available to us - which seems to be customary in other vrbo properties. If we were not traveling with three children who were at the age where they need their own private bedrooms, we would definitely stay at the home again, but we would have preferred to be aware of the above in advance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home. Well -appointed; great location; clean; comfortable; it had almost everything.
5-rating given to house, but check-in procedure unnecessarily very cumbersome. It would have been SO much easier to go to home on our own (using the keypad to enter) and meet up with manager at her convenience for the tour and introduction to house. It turned out that we had to change our check-in time then had to call to reschedule meeting time with manager before we could get in. There was miscommunication, and we ended up having to wait for an hour to get in. The introductory tour was appreciated and worthwhile, but it could easily have happened whenever the manager could get there- not before we could check in. TV was a major issue too. Members of our group were expecting to be able to watch baseball playoffs and important (to us) college football games during our stay. We could not get the tv to work at all during our entire stay. The manager and owner tried to be helpful, but we were told it was an internet problem, and there was nothing that could be done to fix the problem. This was a MAJOR disappointment. In short, we loved the house, but the check-in process and the lack of television reception were major black marks. Both need to be fixed.

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location near enough to old town and Balloon Fest.
Very nice, lots of room and rooms, amenities and fire places. TV however was difficult to use. Some of us wanted to watch football but was unable to figure it out, but that was not a show stopper. The ladies did not like the kitchen faucet, said it was too completed. I liked it.

8/10 Good

James D., Broomfield, Colorado

The home is beautiful and in a nice place. It would have had 5 stars if it received a little more TL
The location was great for us. Close to grocery, easy access to I40 and to Central Avenue. The deck and back yard are great. The sports memorabilia was super. The house needs a little maintenance though, nothing serious.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Joseph A. Sapien

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I built my home in 2007 and I live here full time with my daughter. I keep my home in pristine condition. We expect guests to treat our home with the same respect as you would have in your personal home. We only accept guests who have a 4 to 5 star rating with no negative information. Based on negative experience we will not rent to a new VRBO customer who is not rated. We may request a copy of your drivers license to confirm identify.

Languages:

English
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