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Enchanting Southwest Serenity - SO Convenient to Golf, Grocery, and Restaurants!

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A living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a patterned rug.
A covered patio with wicker chairs, a grill, and a view of the backyard.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs. There is a large wooden cabinet and a chandelier above the table.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, and a large window with a view.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, a dining area, and a living space with a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Peace of mind included
    Guests rate the location highly for safety.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Albuquerque, NM
  • Place, Cliff's Amusement Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Gruet Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Balloon Fiesta Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Den

1 Double Futon

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Albuquerque

Located in Northeast Heights, a neighbourhood in Albuquerque, this holiday home is in the mountains. First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater and Desert Rose Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Arroyo del Oso Golf Course and Gruet Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Cliff's Amusement Park and iT'Z Albuquerque. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Albuquerque, NM

What's nearby

  • Cliff's Amusement Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Gruet Winery - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Arroyo del Oso Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Desert Rose Playhouse - 8 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Monroe's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sadie's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪WFM Coffee Bar - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Southwest Serenity - SO Convenient to Golf, Grocery, and Restaurants! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Enchanting Southwest Serenity - SO Convenient to Golf, Grocery, and Restaurants!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Southwest Serenity - SO Convenient to Golf, Grocery, and Restaurants!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Southwest Serenity - SO Convenient to Golf, Grocery, and Restaurants!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Southwest Serenity - SO Convenient to Golf, Grocery, and Restaurants! located?

This family-friendly Albuquerque holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Arroyo del Oso Golf Course, Cliff's Amusement Park and iT'Z Albuquerque. Desert Rose Playhouse is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 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

Great stay

Very comfy, quiet home and neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Such wonderful place to stay! !!

Everything in this home is very comfy, clean, quiet and the area was so conveniently located.We loved that it is pet friendly and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thank you, Renee! We'll be here for you. And when you come again, don't forget to ask for the returning guest discount!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property in a great location

We really enjoyed our stay. The owners were very gracious and the place was very clean and nice. I would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Please do come again, Sharon. We always enjoy hosting guests who appreciate the little things we try to do to make their stay just that much better.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Our family enjoyed this property. It is a great layout with all the items you would ever need. The location is also great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
Thank you Angela. And thanks for taking such great care of our vacation rental. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Stay

This property is one in a million pictures do no justice and the owners was the best everything was amazing will stay again everything you need is in this house
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
Thank you Arlette. We trust your visit was a fun one and that your son's team did well in the baseball tournament. It wasn't lost on us that you had an EARLY morning flight and yet still took the time to leave the house so clean. Thank you for choosing our home and let your friends know about us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay!

House was wonderful! Merv was a very attentive host, and the house itself was superb. Utmost cleanliness and super nice extras made our stay the best! Would definitely stay again if in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
Susan and her family were model guests. They communicated well, were respectful of the property and left it clean for our cleaners to get it ready and sanitize it for the next guest family. We would be pleased to host them anytime they are in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

Just a beautiful property made even better due to the kindness of the owners with a wonderful welcome basket. One of the nicest places we’ve stayed at through VRBO! We’re hoping to come back for a longer visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2021
Jessica, we appreciate your choosing our VRBO for your travel needs. Thank you, thank you for the immaculate condition you left the house in upon checkout. Please do come back to stay at Rio Hondo. Be sure to remind us of this stay and we'll be sure you get the returning guest bonus.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to stay!!

Close to restaurants and grocery stores and places to walk. And convenient to 25. The house is a home away from home with all the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
We're glad your visit was enjoyable. I think the highlight for my wife was when your daughter and her friend did a walkthrough of the home and said "we approve". We get a lot of accolades from our adult guests, but when we get a thumbs up from teenagers - well, that made our day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Property!

Really great place to stay! The home is very nice, clean and a great location. We’ve stayed there several times and always nice. We will difinitely stay again. Highly recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2022
As always, Rhonda, it was a pleasure to host you and your husband. You know you're welcome back any time. Hope you enjoyed your returning guest bonus - it was our gift to you for being such loyal guests who take great care of our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

February Stay

House was beautiful and had everything you need. Hosts were very helpful and flexible for our stay. Will recommend staying here to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2023
Thank you, Lori. And thanks for leaving the home in great state ready for cleaning and sanitization for our next guests. We appreciate you and hope to see you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Abode in ABQ

This duplex is one of the most thoughtfully and well appointed homes we have stayed in. Comfortable furniture and beds, and the beautiful neighborhood made our visit fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
We're so glad we were able to accommodate you and your family for your visit to Albuquerque to attend your family wedding. Our goal is to provide that haven for our guests when they just want to get away from the hubbub of their vacation activity; and we're glad you found that at our vacation home. As promised, the kitchen was fully stocked for your needs when you prepared food for the wedding celebration. We;re sure your guests enjoyed the preparations. We smiled when we saw your reference to the property as a duplex. It does give that appearance from the street, as the garage shares a common block wall with the neighbor's garage. I think part of why you noticed how quiet it was, is because the living quarters are actually not attached to the neighbor's living quarters. So when you come back to visit, you'll be assured of another peaceful getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Holiday Rental

We had a very comfortable stay. The home was well equipped with kitchen utensils and toys for children. Will definitely rent again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2023
Thank you so much, Kalisa. Glad you were able to take advantage of our VRBO to host your in-town family in one place. And thank you for how clean you left it after your holiday dinner. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home! They thought of everything!

My family really enjoyed our stay - plenty of room for 4 of us. The owners are amazing and thought of everything! The neighborhood is lovely and quiet, nears trails and shopping. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind words and for leaving our property so clean and picked up. We were pleased to host you and will host you any time you come back this way.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2024
Thanks, Mary. I think this was the third time you stayed at El Rio Hondo, and we appreciate your trusting us with your accommodation when you visit Albuquerque.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific T-day!

We had such a wonderful time, this was one of the best homes we've stayed at through VRBO! Thank you for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2024
Thank you for selecting our home for your Thanksgiving family time here in Albuquerque. You were great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ABQ weekend!

Beautiful home in abq! We were in town for a volleyball tournament weekend and this home was perfect for our team and 2 dogs! Beautiful house in a great location! Can’t wait to return !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Thank you for that great review Cynthia. But you didn't tell us how you did in the volleyball tournamnet??!! ;-) We enjoyed having you all.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great great stay.

Very beautiful place. All you could ask for Merv was very attentive. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thanks for your vote of confidence, Randy. We'll have the lights on for you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy

We love staying at Rio Hondo (twice now)! Feels like home, so comfy and clean. Great neighborhood, very quiet and felt very safe! Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Excellent. Glad you enjoyed it. We love our returning guests and their confirmation that we're doing things to meet expectations. Thank you Renee!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in Bear Canyon

The home was very clean, nicely decorated, and very comfortable. It’s in a convenient location and we loved that we could bring our dogs. The Welcome Basket was very thoughtful and much appreciated. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you so much for choosing our home for your visit to Albuquerque. Yes, we've had several guests enjoy the snacks, especially after a long day of traveling. Please do come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home

Very clean and well appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful home and great hosts!

This home is a gem. Very comfortable and nicely furnished. Great location too! We wanted to stay longer! Our hosts were very attentive to our needs. We highly recommend making this your home away in Albuquerque.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thank you so much, Mary, for your vote of confidence! and for letting us be your "jumping off point" for your house hunting trip. Should you have another house hunting trip planned in the future, do rebook with us and claim your returning guest discount. And congratulations! You (your husband) are our first pin in the map from "out of country"! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A+

Great location, very clean and well supplied home, and hosts who are very welcoming and attentive to detail.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
Joe & Donna, we were trying to remeber if this is your 4th or 5th stay with us. We are so thankful for our "frequent stayers". Thank you for your trust in us to give you a great place to launch your local travels from; and we hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rooftop lookout

What a perfect home away from home for us to stay in while moving our daughter to Albuquerque! The home is conveniently located and so well stocked with everything you’d need to cook up a good meal and relax a while. We’ll definitely come back to stay here when visiting!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you, Michelle. And thank you for leaving the home in such good condition for us to be able to come in and get right to our cleaning and sanitizing task. We look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We love staying here. The home is nice, updated, very clean and located in a nice neighborhood. This was our second stay and we have enjoyed both stays. House has a nice yard which is great for cook outs, family gatherings and is very secure for our dog. Overall, this is a great place to stay. We plan to rent it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Yay! We love our returning guests. Thank you for your vote of confidence.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Our stay was much more than expected. We were there for work on base. House was clean and comfortable. Close to everything. Neighborhood is nice and quiet. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Any time Charles. We'd be glad to host you and your colleague again. Thank you for booking with us and letting others know about your experience.
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