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House against the Sandia mountains

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Albuquerque

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Albuquerque, NM
  • Place, Sandia Foothills Open Space
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, ABQ Uptown
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Balloon Fiesta Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

Northeast Heights stay.With a stay at this Northeast Heights vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sandia Foothills Open Space and 2 miles (3 km) of Cibola National Forest. Also, Hinkle Family Fun Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Foothills Trails is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sandia Foothills Open Space - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • ABQ Uptown - 14 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Kirtland Air Force Base - 20 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • University of New Mexico - 20 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 22 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Pride - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

House against the Sandia mountains

Warm New Mexico style home with views sunsets, city night lights and western landscape. located next to open space with wildlife, hiking and mountain bike trails. Many restaurants.local breweries and shopping.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: guest are responsible for pet cleanup

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: have fun

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is House against the Sandia mountains to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does House against the Sandia mountains have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does House against the Sandia mountains offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at House against the Sandia mountains?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but The Downs Racetrack and Casino (14-min drive) and Sandia Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at House against the Sandia mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at House against the Sandia mountains?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does House against the Sandia mountains have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does House against the Sandia mountains have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is House against the Sandia mountains to downtown Albuquerque?

This vacation home is 9.2 mi away from Albuquerque.

House against the Sandia mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlys H.

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

Great visit

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

10/10 Excellent

Karla A.

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

House against the Mountains

Location, Location, Location!!! Fabulous location in Albuquerque - would love to stay again if/when we return to Albuquerque!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

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

Excellent location

This was an excellent vacation home that was central to most things albuquerque. I had worries but i was pleasantly suprised!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alonna B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Location, a good home base away from home

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee H.

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

Wonderful Location

This was a perfect location for our first time in Albuquerque. Jeff was great. He gave us a lot of great information about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maritza R.

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

Very nostalgic feel.

Enjoyed our stay very much. We got to see deer behind the house. Good location. Jeff was very nice and checked in with us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Amazing view

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby M.

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

My early morning tea

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Older decor in a Marvelous Foothills Location

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…
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic Albuquerque home

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

6/10 Okay

Sandy C.

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⸻
Access to front door
Driveway
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kalli H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024