Located in Northeast Heights, a neighbourhood in Albuquerque, this holiday home is in the mountains. Arroyo del Oso Golf Course and Regal Winrock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hinkle Family Fun Center and iT'Z Albuquerque. Putt-Putt Golf and Games and National Museum of Nuclear Science & History are also worth visiting.
First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater - 30 min drive - 39.6 km
Getting around
Alvarado Transportation Center - 22 min drive
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Dutch Bros Coffee - 4 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Golden Pride - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is House against the Sandia mountains pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at House against the Sandia mountains?
As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House against the Sandia mountains on 22 March 2027 start from NZ$2,564, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at House against the Sandia mountains?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at House against the Sandia mountains?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at House against the Sandia mountains?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is House against the Sandia mountains located?
Located in Northeast Heights, this holiday home is steps from Sandia Foothills Open Space and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cibola National Forest and Hinkle Family Fun Center. Foothills Trails and Elena Gallegos Open Space are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Jeff was great! Property has all the necessities, as well as a great pool table and lots of beds, the location is amazing, we watched the fireworks from the front porch that has a view of the whole city, and the host was very chill and kind when we hit a roadblock or two (door handle came off but combo still worked). The decor/appliances are not super modern, if one cares about that stuff, but we didn't. Thanks again Jeff!
We went to Albuquerque with our adult sons and their wives and our little Yorkie to go to the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow. We had a wonderful time, the house was beautiful, the view was beautiful. We had an amazing time. I would recommend this place to everyone who loves nature. We even had mule deer come right into the yard. Thank you again to our host Jeff and his wife for letting us use your beautiful house.
The house is in a fabulous location—close to the tramway, easy access to foothills and trails for hiking, and grocery store nearby. The house was spacious enough for 4 adults and 3 kiddos and had what we needed to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2023
I'm happy you had a good stay. The house is in a special location with great veiws ,close to nature yet has all the covince of the city. thank you for your response.
The property was lovely, clean and perfect for our families needs. The driveway is quite steep, but managable. My only concern was the proximity of the trail head and all the people entering the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Lisa M.
11 October 2026
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was fantastic, home was big enough to comfortably fit the 7 of us and drive time to all our locations to be visited was great. Cleanliness was lacking, there was a scorpion in the matser bedroom sink along with multiple spiders and webs all over the house. Some of the plates and coffee mugs had food on them and coffee rings in the mugs which easily came off when washed (which we did with all the dishes before we used them), along with spraying bug spray around the entrances to detour more spiders/insects. There were no spices to use for cooking. The backyard has a BBQ but it's surrounded by tall grass, so we didn't use (we didn't want to worry about a fire). Some of the windows we were unable to open or the didn't stay open (they slid back down), not to mention more webs/spiders in the windows along with some of the windows/sliding glass doors not having screens. Guest bathroom toilet was not cleaned properly. Lastly the kitchen sink clogged up and the garbage disposal was leaking (a known problem since there was a bucket left underneath to catch the water). Owner texted us and asked if there was anything we needed a couple times, but I only informed him of the sink clogging up 1-2 days before we left and received no response. I hope the next visitor get a more cleanly experience because it is a beautiful house in a nice location especially if you like hikes and being outdoors.
We sat on the Lenai and watched the balloons fly across the city spread below us. The house was lovely and the location great. It was a bit difficult pulling up the hill into the parking pad, but that is city property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2024
So glad it is a great location. sound like you had a good time thanks for your reveiw
It was a great location with great views. We were there for Balloon Fiesta week and didn't spend much time there, but we were comfortable and had more than enough room. We were able to see some balloons from the windows and managed a quick hike on the trails in back. I read anothee review about people using the trails by the house and I appreciated the heads up that there might be people around, so it didn't phase me...so I'm sharing that information too.
Stunning views, right next to the mountain. I can use these words, but until you experience it alone, my words are words. I can tell you this is now my go-to getaway from life, and I want to go back to the basics. It would be best if you watched Albuquerque wake up and go to sleep, magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2024
Thank you for your response I`m glad you had good stay.You left place in great shape.Come back any time
The family really enjoyed the stay in the foothills of the Sandias, close to hiking right off the end of the driveway! The view of the city of Albuquerque was unbelievable from the house, even seeing fireworks pop up all over the city on the Fourth of July. Although the appliances and decor in the house anre older, everything worked just fine and it was a great stay! Jeff, the owner, was a huge help and responded immediately if we ever needed anything, and was very friendly and courteous. The swamp cooler worked better than expected, so it stayed mostly cool even in a hot summer season. Recommend this stay if you’re ever in the area…
We appreciate the authenticity of this classic Albuquerque home. Built in the 1970s, this home is definitely a testament to that era as almost everything is original. The location is ideal if you like to hike. The door is steps from a complex system of scenic trails. The picture windows look over Albuquerque, providing a lot of light in the daytime, sunset views and city lights at night. The imperfections that go along with an older home are definitely present. But, we expected that so we weren't disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Sandy C.
3 January 2026
Liked: Check-in, location
The location was great. Backs right up to the foothills with hiking trails. Beautiful view of the city at night. The house itself was acceptable; however, it is an older property and many of the furnishings and fixtures reflect that. The bed linens were very thin and had visible stains. We also found old coffee grounds with mold left in the coffee pot. The owner was notified and did promptly deliver a new coffee pot the following morning, which was appreciated. The beds were adequate but as I said before, everything was old. Bathrooms was fine with no issues. The main issue during our stay was access to the property. The driveway is steep, unpaved, and deeply rutted, making it difficult to navigate. Both a small SUV and a midsize SUV struggled to get up the driveway. There is no practical street parking, as the home sits on a hill with no stairs to the entrance and rocky, uneven terrain. Guests with smaller vehicles may find access extremely challenging.Additionally, several sliding glass doors were difficult to lock and unlock due to their age. Communication with the owner was difficult at times, but he eventually responded. Would we stay here again, probably not due to access issues⸻
The size was great for our group of 8 adults and a one month old. Good amount of dishes but no cookie sheets. All furniture is completely mismatched and old. Cement floors but carpet in rooms which is nice except no transition piece between them caused a big tripping hazard. Lots of windows great views and lots of light in the day but pretty sheer curtains made us feel insecure at night also lighting is not good. Soooo dim. Needs many new light bulbs to lighten things up. Pool table was a good source of entertainment but is soooo unlevel that it was hard to play a real game. Some games and some baby items like bouncer were a nice bonus. The “hiking trails” are very thin dirt paths up a steep mountain with tons of cacti, not really appealing! About 15 min from everything including airport. Later shower looks really nice but it’s quite cold in winter time and gets water everywhere.