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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
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Albuquerque, NM
  • Place, Sandia Peak Tramway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, ABQ Uptown
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Balloon Fiesta Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪23 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. Arroyo del Oso Golf Course and Putt-Putt Golf and Games are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit ABQ Uptown and Coronado Center. Cliff's Amusement Park and National Museum of Nuclear Science & History are also worth visiting. 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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Map
Albuquerque, NM

What's nearby

  • Sandia Peak Tramway - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • ABQ Uptown - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Sandia Casino - 14 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Kirtland Air Force Base - 18 min drive - 11.6 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.

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 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sandia Foothills Open Space. Cibola National Forest and Desert Rose Playhouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

NE Albuquerque

We had a great stay! It’s a very nice property with great landscaping! The air conditioning works which is important to us 😂. Comfortable leather couches and a very comfortable master bed. I accidentally booked for the wrong night and they quickly accommodated us to stay a night earlier!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W., United States

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

Short stay in a welcoming home & neighborhood

Our weekend vacation came and went too quickly! We had a wonderful time, ate amazing food and ventured north and south. The Turtlehouse was very inviting and we were quite comfortable. There was a slight hiccup with the door code at check-in that was easily fixed with a phone call. The patio was a very inviting place to sit with coffee and listen to the birds while watching the sun rise. A big thank you to Eloy for your assistance and hospitality! We hope to be back next year or sooner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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

8/10 Good

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was good and the home was clean. We have stayed in several rentals over the past 7 years. Our major concern was the lack of common rental amenities such as more than one box of tissues, trash bags, storage bags, and items such as measuring cups. The best part of this this rental was the outdoor space which we enjoyed daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hosted by Eloy Gonzales

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