Peaceful artisan adobe with view of the Sandias

We have four large king bedrooms. One of the rooms has twin bunk beds. Three of the four bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. We also have four rollaway beds and two room screens that we use to delineate private spaces for the rollaways. So please do inquire if you have more than 10 people. Because there are two full kitchens, the house nicely and easily divides into space for two families if that is your group situation.

Several in our family have different allergies, thus the no pet policy, but again, please reach out if this is a dealbreaker for you and we can talk about possible arrangements for your furry family members. Unfortunately we are a solid 'no' regarding cats to which we are all allergic.

It's hard to describe the feeling of walking into this house. There is a timelessness to the space that makes you stop and absorb it. Our adobe seamlessly fuses the past and present: salvaged treasures, century-old stained glass, and ancient tiles, but with modern comforts. The "blazing fast" WiFi (~100-300Mbps) through our mesh network makes this a good remote work space; make use of workstations featuring monitors, indulge in a smart TV with surround sound for effortless streaming. We are transitioning to all LED lighting many of the lamps are touch-activated. Reverse osmosis water taps are available at each kitchen sink. Carbon monoxide and smoke monitors are in place, and we ask that you unplug indoor security cameras during your stay.

Relaxation awaits with essential toiletries, games, a brick patio fire pit, and coffee for your use. You will have seasonal comfort via our swamp coolers in summer and furnace and gas stoves in winter.

Although the house is an easy walk to a grocery store and restaurants, and a short drive to the charming Village of Corrales, you will hear and see the New Mexico wildlife within and beyond our adobe walls, oh and donkeys, too. Great horned owls in the early morning. This cherished adobe home built by my father, his brothers, and many friends who laid adobes, weaves a narrative of generations into stories told around the house via QR links. The dining table seats 10, the great room "picture window" frames the view of Sandia Peak. The thick adobe walls cocoon you in comfort and tranquility, a tribute to ancestral traditions.

The entirety of our expansive >4000 square foot house is yours to enjoy, featuring entrances and parking on both the north and south sides, four bedrooms, four and a half baths, and two kitchens. The large yard, complete with a grill and fire pit and ongoing development, offers private outdoor space for you to unwind.

Remember, we don't have a dishwasher yet, so we ask that you leave dishes clean. We do provide paper plates and bowls if the dishwashing is daunting. Please care for our septic tanks by using the trash for food scraps. We prefer not to add a cleaning fee, instead we ask that you collect all of your used linens for the cleaning crew at the end of your stay.

One of the shuttles for the International Balloon Fiesta departs from the Cottonwood Mall, which is 2 miles from the house. We also have seven bicycles available for your use; the balloon fiesta park bike depot is 5 miles from the house. The balloons themselves frequently float right over the house if you prefer to stay away from the crowd.

We hope your stay with us allows you to create great memories of your time in New Mexico.

Guest access
If a door is locked, behind it is storage, utility room, or garage. These spaces are not included in your stay. But the rest of the house and yard areas are yours to enjoy!
Other things to note
- No dishwasher available; please leave dishes clean and in the drainer during checkout. Glasses should be rinsed with reverse osmosis water to avoid water spots due to hard well water.

- Septic tanks require special care: only flush TP and human waste, and dispose of food scraps in the trash (no disposal).

- When you check out, please collect used linens into one of our designated turquoise laundry bags for the cleaning crew.

- Cooling: We use a swamp cooler, not a conventional air conditioner. Directions for operation are in the house notebook.

- TV: Smart TV with available apps; log in to access listed apps. Over a hundred Xfinity channels are accessible without login.