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

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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
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Albuquerque, NM
  • ABQ Uptown
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Balloon Fiesta Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sandia Peak Tramway
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪19 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!

Property manager

Eloy Gonzales
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Balloon Fiesta Park and Cibola National Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Downs Racetrack and Casino or Tingley Coliseum. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cycling in the area.
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Albuquerque, NM

What's nearby

  • ABQ Uptown - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sandia Peak Tramway - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Sandia Casino - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • University of New Mexico - 15 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Spectators Sports Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Golden Pride - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Patron - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Marble Heights Brewery & Tap Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dion's - ‬17 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.

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 within 3 miles (5 km) of Arroyo del Oso Golf Course, Sandia Foothills Open Space and Foothills Trails. Cibola National Forest and Desert Rose Playhouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nikki M.

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

Great experience

This was a perfect home to stay in while visiting Albuquerque. The home was very clean and well organized. Enjoyed they stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gael H.

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

We love the Turtle House

The only issue was the level of hot water in the master shower. It seems like the nozzle is set to deliver water that is just a little warmer than warm. The sinks and other bathroom was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F., Phoenix, Arizona

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

Nice place in the heights

We had a great family trip to ABQ for 5 days. This property gave us the room we needed and was clean and convenient. Management was responsive and helpful. Will definitely book this spot again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Wedding

Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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

Balloon Fest

Turtle was great as was Eloy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky O., Cranberry Township, PA

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

Cozy house for a stay!

This comfortable house had everything we needed, with lots of space for four adults and two kids. The stone garden with various turtle statues was adorable. It was a perfect fit for our adventures back and forth to the Balloon Fiesta. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David_Sprouse

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

Fun little mini-vacation in Albuquerque

Met my Mom and brother here for a few days, since we each live in different corners of the USA, to explore ABQ and the surrounding areas. What a cute little house for a home base! Location was great, very safe and quiet, house was very clean and everything worked as it should. The back yard patio is such a great place to relax and drink coffee in the early morning hours. We highly recommend the Turtle House and would definitely stay there again if visiting ABQ!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Medicine Park

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

The property was exactly as described.

Very clean, well maintained property. Everything was as described on VRBO. The property manager was very pleasant and quickly addressed the couple of very minor issues we had. We really enjoyed our stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Perfect!

Great property and location for the balloon fiesta! The house had everything including use of the garage. Hot tub would have made it perfect PLUS!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Albuquerque stay

We needed a fully furnished home while we searched for a home and this home met our needs. It was easy to text questions or needs and someone responded quickly. The area is easy to navigate for shopping, restaurants and daily needs. The northeast side of Albuquerque is an easy and less crowded place to stay .
Stayed 37 nights in Jul 2022

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.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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