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Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views!

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A building with a stucco exterior, a horse sculpture, and a tree in the foreground.
A rustic interior with wooden beams, a dining area with patterned chairs, a kitchen with a red rug, and a view through large windows.
A patio with stone tiles, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.
A hallway with a patterned rug, a wall-mounted clock, a wooden door, and a table with a vase of flowers.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cibola National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Placitas, NM
  • Place, Placitas
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandia Casino
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Balloon Fiesta Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Placitas

Located in Placitas, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Coronado Historic Site and Casa San Ysidro are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Placitas and Santa Ana Golf Club. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Placitas, NM

What's nearby

  • Placitas - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Sandia Casino - 17 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 18 min drive - 29.8 km
  • University of New Mexico - 28 min drive - 45.9 km
  • First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater - 37 min drive - 60.0 km

Getting around

  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chicky’s Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cibola National Forest, Placitas Library Labyrinth and Placitas. Plein Air New Mexico Gallery and Coronado Historic Site are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 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

Excellent stay

Very nice stay based on multiple criteria. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our trip to Placitas was perfect. The house was immaculate and very comfortable. The kitchen is very well appointed with top of the line appliances, nothing was lacking. Our host was very responsive and gracious. The additional Casitas looked lovely and would be perfect if rented together for a larger group. We will definitely be returning to this peaceful little spot off the beaten path!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wondeful stay

Beautiful place to stay while in New Mexico. All the amenities of home with incredible views. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This gorgeous house is spectacularly sited so that it has views of the Sandias and the valley below. The interior design is hip and comfortable. Judy, our host, has been lovely. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place

This house is absolutely beautiful inside and out. The views are stunning and we saw the wild horses twice during our stay. Plenty of space to sit and relax. Will definitely highly recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2021
Nancy, We appreciate your kind words...happy you could experience the wild horses....and loved having you! Come see us again! Judy
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Placitas

Overall this place is amazing. It was very clean and the check in process was easy. Communication with property manager was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view!

My wife and I loved our stay. The view was amazing, but the property and accommodations were equally amazing. The pictures were completely accurate, even more impressive in person. Checkin process and communication was great. We wish we could have spent more time in the courtyard, but it was too windy during our stay. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect retreat

With all of the comforts of home and then some, this property offers stunning views of the Sandias and relaxing places to sit and take it all in. It is close to great hiking, dining and shopping, but far enough away from the busyness of civilization to truly unwind. Placitas itself is charming, and offers so much in terms of natural beauty, trails for hiking and biking, plus forest and desert landscapes for wildlife sightings and birding. We settled in right away and felt completely at home for the duration of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous!

Judy's home is outstanding! Very comfortable and amazingly decorated, both inside and out. The yard was beautiful and enticing to sit and enjoy the views. Excellent communication and help; couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best VRBO we've ever rented

Owner was excellent at communicating with us. Amenities were exceptional. Property is as lovely in person as the photos depict. Quiet and peaceful! We stayed in the main house for two weeks over Christmas and New Year. In the second week, friends from home joined us on vacation and stayed in the casita. A perfect set up!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Million Dollar View

If you want to stay in the lap of luxury in the Sandia Mountains, Judy’s is where you want to be. I lived here for 4 months and I will greatly miss the million dollar view, the on demand hot water, the Bose tunes and her hospitality. Thanks Judy!!!
Stayed 139 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Julie, You were an awesome house guest. I could not have hand picked a more delightful, caring, and considerate person to stay in my home. You treated it as if it were your own. And, I appreciate the ease with which we communicated. Thanks again for your review. We will definitely stay in touch! Judy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and sitting area. Very quiet yet close to grocery stores and restaurants

Very good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views everywhere you look.

The rental property is as beautiful as the pictures and exquisitely furnished. Husband and I stayed for two nights and enjoyed it very much. I would be nervous bringing young kids or teens here though. So many beautiful and breakable items both inside and out. Lovely views and close to the things we wanted to see. The host was great and even let us check out an hour late to accommodate our late flight home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Casita

We actually ended up staying in the Casita on the property. It was just completely redone and it is fantastic! Was way more spacious than we expected. Step outside and the views are awesome. We would definitely stay here again next time we visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really peaceful

My wife and I had a really nice time. We cooked our own food a with the wonderful facilitates and just relaxed. We are mountain bikers and were happy to see so many areas to ride. Overall a great host and place to stay. 5 Stars
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet beauty!

Such an easy process of communication with the owner. Beautiful property, amazing views. Everything about our four night stay was exactly what we were hoping for!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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