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Charming Old-World Casita, complete with all the modern conveniences.
Villa in Rio Rancho with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 372.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Cottonwood Mall
- Place, Santa Ana Star Center
- Place, Balloon Fiesta Park
- Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
Common area 1
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Charming Old-World Casita, complete with all the modern conveniences.
Gated New Mexico Southwest Casita, with private patios, views of the lights of Albuquerque, plus volcanoes and the Sandia Mountains. Hot air balloons launch on most mornings around our house. Enjoy sunsets, wildlife like; quail, roadrunners and the sounds of coyotes moving thought the desert on a nightly prowl. During the sunsets you will see Great Horned Owls swooping down to get their nightly snacks while thought-out the day you will see, Red-tailed Hawks, Turkey Vultures and "Cooper's" Hawks fly over daily. Plus we just added a private blocked in back patio and out door kitchen facing west, to enjoy our fantastic high desert sunsets - Natures best.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
This property uses solar energy
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Rio Rancho
Located in Rio Rancho, this villa is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balloon Fiesta Park and Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, while Artists of New Mexico Galleria and Casa San Ysidro are cultural highlights. Cliff's Amusement Park and Putt-Putt Golf and Games are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Rio Rancho, NM
What's nearby
- Paradise Hills Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
- Cottonwood Mall - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
- Santa Ana Star Center - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
- Balloon Fiesta Park - 18 min drive - 16.5 km
- Sandia Casino - 24 min drive - 22.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Slim Chickens - 7 min drive
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 5 min drive
- The Local Brewhouse - 7 min drive
- Dion's Pizza - 6 min drive
- Chick-fil-A - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Michael and Bernie
Michael is from Ramsgate England, born abroad of an American father who was in the US Air Force. Michael (a US Navy Veteran) was the City Coordinator and Manager of the world renowned "NM Veterans Memorial Park and Visitor's Center" in Albuquerque NM. A 26-acre Park with a Museum, Library and 100s of Veteran related Monuments. Retired as of January 2025 and fulltime property manager, of the Casitas' site.
Bernie was born in Roswell New Mexico and has lived here most of her adult life.
Bernie's father was also in the US Air Force, and she traveled to multiple exotic destinations like; Guam, Philippines and Europe while growing up. Currently Bernie works for a Non-Profit Organization as a Loan Representative helping students with their education. She is planning on retiring within the next year.
Together they live in the main house, (which is separate from the Casita) manage and maintain the "Southwest Casita Escape" property.
Bernie was born in Roswell New Mexico and has lived here most of her adult life.
Bernie's father was also in the US Air Force, and she traveled to multiple exotic destinations like; Guam, Philippines and Europe while growing up. Currently Bernie works for a Non-Profit Organization as a Loan Representative helping students with their education. She is planning on retiring within the next year.
Together they live in the main house, (which is separate from the Casita) manage and maintain the "Southwest Casita Escape" property.
Why they chose this property
We chose this neighborhood for its peace and quiet, but more importantly, the stunning landscape views and abundant wildlife. There's no dangerous wildlife, just plenty of squirrels, quails, hawks, turkey vultures, and coyotes.
What makes this property unique
We are located on the east side of the ridge formed by the volcano's lava flow, on the west side of Albuquerque. From our land, you can see the Sandia Mountains, all seven volcanoes, Mount Taylor, and the Santa Fe Mountains.
Languages:
English
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