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Welcome to Hillside Haven Retreat - An Irvie Home
Open plan living area
Relaxing living area with fireplace
Stunning fireplace with cozy and inviting ambiance
Fully-equipped kitchen
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8199 sq m

Explore the area

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Placitas, New Mexico
  • Popular LocationPlacitas12 min drive
  • Popular LocationCibola National Forest16 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Ana Star Casino24 min drive
  • AirportAlbuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Hillside Haven Retreat - A Placitas Irvie Home

Summary:
Escape to our serene hilltop retreat in Placitas, NM! With stunning views, this 3BR home blends traditional adobe charm with modern amenities. Unwind on spacious decks, savor home-cooked meals from a fully-equipped kitchen, or curl up by the cozy fireplace. With room for 6 to 8, high-speed Wi-Fi, and pet-friendly policy, it's perfect for families, groups, or remote work getaways. Experience peace and comfort in this captivating desert sanctuary. Book today for an unforgettable stay!

The Space:
Nestled atop a serene hill in Placitas, New Mexico, this spectacular 3-bedroom retreat promises breathtaking views, exceptional comfort, and an unforgettable stay for up to 6 to 8 guests. Perfect for families, groups, or remote workers seeking a peaceful backdrop, our home combines the charm of traditional adobe architecture with modern amenities.

The roomy primary bedroom includes a king bed with a super comfy mattress and a 40" TV. Adjacent, an auxiliary space, ideal for children or close friends, features a trundle bed for 2—doubling as a cozy daytime couch. There's no door between these rooms, creating an open, inviting feel.

The second bedroom, situated downstairs, offers another plush king bed, and a 40 Inch television. Step out onto the adjoining deck for panoramic vistas of the undulating Placitas hills.

The third upstairs room houses a cozy queen bed. All rooms are equipped with individual thermostats for radiant heating, keeping you warm during chilly desert nights. Please adjust slowly to your desired temperature as radiant heating takes time to adapt.

The inviting living room is complete with a 65" smart TV, comfortable seating on a Three-person couch and swivel chairs, along with workspace behind the couch. Built-in adobe benches encircle the fireplace.

Fully-equipped kitchen, where wood block counters, ample storage, and high-quality appliances await. Enjoy home-cooked meals in the dining area that accommodates 8 guests across two separate tables.

The back balcony offers stunning Placitas views for quiet moments or group dining at the patio table seating 6 to 8 guests.
The home comes furnished with bed linens, a coffee maker, cookware, dishes and silverware, and a hair dryers. Stay connected with high-speed Internet and a strong Wi-Fi signal (great for Wi-Fi calling, given the area's limited cell phone service). For your convenience, we provide a washer and dryer in a common space.

Bask in the warmth of the indoor fireplace, keep cool with our evaporative cooler (typically operational mid-April to mid-October), and park freely on the premises. Families will appreciate our kid-friendly touches, like fireplace guards and suitable sleeping arrangements.

Long-term stays are welcome, and we've equipped the home with room-darkening shades, ensuring you have a good night's sleep after a day of exploration. Plus, your furry companions are welcome to join you!

Our residence is a sanctuary within the beautiful desert landscape, offering you privacy, serenity, and modern comforts. Whether you’re exploring the local charm, working remotely, or simply soaking in the tranquility, this Placitas haven promises a truly unforgettable stay. Welcome home!

Guest Access:
You'll have private access to the entire home except for a cabinet in laundry room that is used by the cleaning staff.

The Neighborhood:
In serene Placitas, our vacation home combines desert tranquility with outdoor adventures just 10 minutes from town. The Home is 55 minutes from Santa Fe, 30 minutes from ABQ, just over an hour to Jemez Springs, and 35 min from the airport.

There are several stores and shopping just 25 minutes away, in Bernalillo

Our home in Placitas offers serene landscapes and a tranquil neighborhood, providing an ideal escape from city noise with soothing natural sounds.

Placitas is a haven for outdoor lovers, featuring abundant hiking and biking trails through diverse terrain and scenic landscapes.
The nearby majestic Sandia Mountains beckon with opportunities for hiking, biking, and captivating scenery to explore and enjoy.
Discover Placitas' essence through its local shops, eateries, and cultural spots, fostering a sense of community and warmth. Immerse yourself in our New Mexico paradise where nature, adventure, and serenity create an unforgettable experience. Let the enchanting hills of Placitas be your welcoming retreat.

Getting Around:
Exploring picturesque Placitas is an adventure. As our home is in a rural area accessed by a dirt road, a personal vehicle is recommended for convenient exploration at your own pace.
With a personal vehicle, you can embrace Placitas' natural beauty and culture, from a quick trip to town to exploring the Sandia Mountains, biking trails, or the town center—your Placitas journey is as rewarding as the destination.

From late October through mid-March, we may receive the occasional snow storm. To ensure your safety and ease of navigation, you may wish to consider a 4x4 vehicle for this period. With a suitable vehicle, you'll be well-prepared to traverse the scenic, rolling terrain of Placitas. Numerous car rentals are available in Albuquerque including Avis, Enterprise Rent a car and Budget.

Other Things to Note:
- Terms and Conditions agreement and guest verification must be completed within 24 hours of reservation confirmation or prior to check-in which ever is sooner.

- Accidental Damage Protection Every stay at Irvie Homes comes with peace of mind, featuring up to $3,000 in accidental damage
protection.
Coverage Details:
Protected: Accidental damages to furniture, fixtures, and appliances.
Not Covered: Damage from smoking inside, intentional or pet damage, landscaping damage, violations of house rules, and damages
exceeding $3,000.
Additional Exclusions: Motor vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, personal items of occupants, credit cards, money, firearms, precious metals,
business property, & electronic data. Losses due to gross negligence or criminal acts are also excluded.
Claims are subject to approval by the underwriter. Any damage not covered by the waiver or exceeding the coverage limit will be the
guest's responsibility.

- Dogs under 40 LBS accepted for $200 per pet fee. No dogs on furniture please. No cats, or other animals permitted.
- There is lots of wildlife in the area, please exercise caution.
- To ensure proper disposal of trash, please leave the bins by the street, and guests are kindly requested to take their garbage and recycling to the bins whenever necessary. Trash pick-up takes place on Tuesday mornings.
* Guests are strongly advised not to dispose of glass, Styrofoam, plastic shopping bags, and food-contaminated cardboard (such as takeout containers) in the garbage bin.
- The evaporative cooler is typically connected between mid-April and mid- May and is disconnected in Late September to Mid-October.


House Rules:
- No local guests allowed within 50 miles of property
- Must be 25 years of age to book
- Guest must complete Check In Form to agree to the Irvie Homes terms and conditions, and provide photo ID within 24 hours of booking, or immediately if same day arrival.
- Quiet hours 9pm to 8am.
- The Guest agrees to report any issues at home to the Host immediately.
- No smoking, vaping, or consuming illegal substances of any kind on property.
- No parties or events
- No moving furniture or appliances.
- Please be gentle with opening and closing windows and blinds.
- Must obey house Occupancy Limits. The occupancy limit is 8 persons.
- No hot pots on kitchen counter tops, always use cutting boards for kitchen counter tops.
- Trash cans can be found throughout the house, please do not use the toilet as a trash can. By recycling and reusing we strive to leave the earth in a better condition.
- Reservations over 30 days may require security deposit, background and credit check.
- For stays over 30 days, a monthly cleaning fee will be applied.
- If you use the grill, you MUST burn off any leftover food off the grill
- Unplugging of Wi-Fi or blink sync device is not allowed.
- Please ensure that you leave the towels behind. An additional fee may be charged if towels are not present.
- Trash cans must be taken to the curb on Monday evening by the road.
- Secure the home by locking all doors and windows anytime you leave the home.

* NOTE: Your safety matters. There may be a Ring doorbell security camera, exterior cameras, and a Noise-Aware antiparty device or similar devices at the home.
* Disclaimer/Notice:
• Please be aware that this property is located in the country area, and as such, it is common to encounter bugs and other insects. While we take proactive measures by regularly applying pesticides to the home, it is important to understand that bugs are a natural presence in the surrounding environment.

We strive to maintain a clean and comfortable space for our guests, and our cleaning protocols include thorough inspections and pest control measures. However, it is still possible to come across insects due to the property's proximity to nature.
Expect natural bugs in the area; take precautions like keeping windows closed or using repellents if desired. Notify our staff for any pest-related concerns during your stay, and we'll assist promptly.

Covid and other Communicable Diseases Restrictions
• Please visit the NM Department of Health website to view any restrictions or travel advisories
• Guests acknowledge there is risk of Covid transmission and other communicable diseases with all travel. Guest will contact host if they believe they may be at high risk for having the Covid virus or other contagious disease including known exposure to persons with the virus, fever, shortness of breath, coughing, or other covid-19 symptoms.
• Guests Agree that Irvie homes, and homeowner will not be held responsible for Covid-19 transmission during any travel.

Property manager

Carl Vidal
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
• No local guests allowed within 50 miles of property • Must be 25 years of age to book • Guest must complete Check In Form to agree to the Irvie H...

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Placitas

Located in Placitas, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Plein Air New Mexico Gallery and Coronado Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Placitas and Sandia Peak Ski Area.
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Placitas, New Mexico

What's nearby

  • Placitas - 12 min drive
  • Cibola National Forest - 16 min drive
  • Santa Ana Star Casino - 24 min drive
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 30 min drive
  • Sandia Peak Tramway - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • San Felipe Casino Hollywood - 30 min drive
  • Sandia Cave - 20 min drive
  • Anasazi Fields Winery - 12 min drive
  • San Felipe's Travel Center & Pueblo Restaurant - 30 min drive
  • Black Mesa Kitchen - 30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillside Haven Retreat - A Placitas Irvie Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillside Haven Retreat - A Placitas Irvie Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillside Haven Retreat - A Placitas Irvie Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hillside Haven Retreat - A Placitas Irvie Home located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Sandia Mountain Wilderness, Placitas and Cibola National Forest. Plein Air New Mexico Gallery and Coronado Historic Site are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Sunrises
Beauty and calmness...that is what you can expect while staying here. Oh...and wild horses!! We loved the sunrises right over the back ridge every morning. One of the best and the owners..well i consider them friends now.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful - Highly Recommend!
My daughter & I went to NM for her Region 3 Gymnastics competition in Albuquerque. We wanted to stay outside of the city, but close enough to tourist attractions that we could easily experience: Old Town Alb., Santa Fe, local hiking, & horseback riding w/minimal travel. The home itself could not have had a better feel. We absolutely loved it. The advertised pictures are true to what you will find. We slept upstairs & the beds were very comfortable. It was extremely quiet (only 1 day that we could hear the wind) and very relaxing!! There were two neighbors 'nearby' but we never saw or heard them. We don't watch TV, so I can't speak to the available channels. We DID see the wild mustangs, right outside the front door, the morning we were heading out for my daughters meet - very cool. ***Just a few heads up: 1st - cell phone coverage is spotty (I have Verizon) 2nd - I live in a 'similar' topography in CO & am always driving 20 - 40 min to wherever I am going, so it was an easy/ expected commute for us to experience Albuquerque & surrounding areas. 3rd - the last 150 yds to the house IS dirt road that switchbacks up the hillside. Again this was just fine for us, because we too live on a hillside w/ a dirt road. However, I would caution that if you rent in the winter/snow months, know the final turn into the driveway is not for the faint of heart - especially if icey. Please don't let these FYI's discourage you - just be aware and manage your expectation. WE LOVED IT!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N., The Woodlands, TX; USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break getaway
Our family so enjoyed our stay. Plenty of space for our family of five with a great set up for family dinners, movie nights, morning coffee with a view, or just relaxing. The home was so clean and has everything you need. We enjoyed that it was a bit off the beaten path and the wonderful quiet at the house. We used the home as our base for exploring both Albuquerque and Santa Fe and it was easy to access both. The hosts were attentive and made the check in/check out process incredibly easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Views
Hillside Haven Retreat is absolutely amazing. The home was super clean and extremely well equipped. The views are spectacular and it was remote enough to watch the stars at night and close enough to the city. We were able to watch the wild horse of Placitas just behind the house. It literally is the place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful retreat
Our family had a wonderful time at this serene property. It is tucked away in Placitas with wonderful views of the area. The home had plenty of space for me, my wife and two young children. They enjoyed having their own rooms and exploring the area. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carl Vidal

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