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Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space!

Holiday home in Albuquerque with kitchen and patio

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Peaceful setting for your evenings
A cozy setting for an evening with family and friends
Fire up the Kiva fireplace to warm up the space
The living room includes a recliner for relaxing and super comfortable leather.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Albuquerque, NM
  • Place, Foothills Trails
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Arroyo del Oso Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, ABQ Uptown
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space!

The Turtle House is located in the beautiful foothills of the Sandia Mountains. It is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, single-story, 1250 sq ft home. The relaxing outdoor space is a private retreat following a busy day of sight-seeing, hiking, or visiting art galleries in the area. The house is fully equipped with all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Whether your choice is to relax and enjoy a movie, sit by the kiva fireplace, or prepare a homemade dinner, the Turtle House has all of the comforts of home. We have taken great measures to make sure you are comfortable! The beds are equipped with top-quality bedding for a great night's rest so you can wake up ready to enjoy all the wonderful sights, sounds, and smells the Land of Enchantment has to offer. The Turtle House is conveniently located near many great hiking and mountain biking trails. It is also less than 15 minutes from Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, Sandia Resort and Casino, great golf courses, plus lots more! We are proud to be a "Super Host" on Airbnb and "Premier Partner" on VRBO. Book with Confidence!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outside property, receptacle pro
A refundable Security Deposit hold of up to $300 is required before check-in and is automatically released 7 days after checkout.
Guests are required to sign a Rental Agreement to make a reservation.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Albuquerque

Northeast Heights, a neighbourhood in Albuquerque, is home to this holiday home. New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial and Sunshine Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Balloon Fiesta Park and Rio Grande Nature Center State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Beverly Mountain Guides or Tingley Coliseum. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking, cycling and hiking/biking trails in the area.
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Albuquerque, NM

What's nearby

  • Foothills Trails - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sandia Foothills Open Space - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Arroyo del Oso Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Elena Gallegos Open Space - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • ABQ Uptown - 11 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 20 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dion's Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Marble Heights Brewery & Tap Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flying Star Cafe-Juan Tabo - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space! located?

Located in Northeast Heights, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Arroyo del Oso Golf Course and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Foothills Trails. Cibola National Forest and Elena Gallegos Open Space are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice and suited our needs. The yard was well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very communicative and willing to work with me when I needed an earlier check in time on short notice which was much appreciated. The house was clean and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and well maintained property in a great and quiet location! We really enjoyed our stay and the hummingbird that visited us each morning on the amazing patio. It was the perfect property for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house and lovely courtyard. Very convenient for the Sandia Tram and the Elena Gallegos Open Space park. We appreciated the amenities provided and the opportunity for early check in, late check out. Quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Great house

We loved this house. Perfect for our family's visit to Albuquerque.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Turtle House Was GREAT

Very clean, compfy beds, and good proximity to restaurants and grocery stores. We loved the back porch area! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

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

Lovely stay

Great place to stay while visiting Albuquerque!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Micaela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fine house, very clean, well equipped and very quiet. The beds and pillows were not the most comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific property. Beautiful house, tastefully decorated. Very nice yard.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Turtlehouse Perfection

This rental was as advertised. Location is in a nice part of town, convenient to grocery store and restaurants. We were attending an Archery tournament at Balloon Fiesta Park and it was only about a 15 minute drive. House was clean and the outdoor setting was private and lovely. Will definitely stay here again if we make it back to Albequerque!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana R.

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

I had the little ones with me and it was suitable

Vacationing with kids is a handful but we made it happen and enjoyed the home. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith K.

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

Best VRBO we have ever used!

Turtle House was absolutely perfect! It was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The location was ideal—peaceful yet convenient—and the space felt luxurious and thoughtfully designed. Every detail was just right, and we truly couldn’t find a single thing to critique. It exceeded our expectations in every way. We would absolutely recommend Turtle House to anyone and would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sue G.

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

A beautiful place to stay

We had a wonderful time at the property. The house was very clean and well equipped, the yard was well kept and charming and location perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajib G.

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

Albuquerque Spring Break

Great property close to everything. Loved the backyard and the short walk to the park near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

Great property

This property was a nice as the pictures, which doesn't always happen. It was nicely appointed in its decor inside and outside. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra t.

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

Turtle house

Turtle house is beautiful. Very safe and comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tex S.

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

Hotel? House?, Hotel? House?, Turtle House!

The Turtle House was a great option for us. We don't rent homes often, but this was an easy prosess with a great 3 bedroom property. Lots of natural light with a great backyard sitting area. Thankyou for including amenities like coffee and charcoal for the bbq.We will definitely plan to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

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

Great home in a nice area!

We had a great experience staying here! Eloy made the check-in process extremely easy for us, the house is very nice, beautiful yard where you can relax, nice/safe area of town, and close to a lot of hikes! I would highly recommend staying at this home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma V.

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

Easy living

Great location, warm house. Site manager was easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute house with great backyard

The house was perfect for our stay in Albuquerque while we went on several winter birding excursions. The location was convenient to many hiking trails. We loved the backyard landscaping and the house was outfitted with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Q.

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

Golf weekend

Turtle house had everything we needed for a long weekend. We enjoyed the comfy beds, nice kitchen and cozy outdoor space!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent A.

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

All American futurity stay

Location was great and very convenient to shopping and restaurants. House looks just like the pictures very quiet neat and clean . Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

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

Great place

This was a great little house! The ability to use the garage made it feel like home (and kept the car cool!). The location is perfect, very close to trails and the Sandia peak while also being near enough to shopping that nothing felt inconvenient. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to Albuquerque!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia S.

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

Turtle house is a slam dunk for our next stay in Albuquerque!

Six family members visited Albuquerque for a family reunion and stayed several days very comfortably at Turtlehouse. We found it clean, full of amenities, a convenient/safe location and has a responsive manager.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

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

Great house and location

So glad we stayed at Turtle house during the ballon fiesta and eclipse. Kitchen is well appointed, clean rooms, and nice garage if you have a rental car. Would highly recommend as the property management was very accommodating with our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eloy Gonzales

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Eloy and VMG Vacation Rentals are proud to be a "Super Host" on Airbnb and a "Premier Partner" on VRBO.

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