La Lomita, Quiet Hide-Away, Big Sky, Northern NM Food, Spa, Ski, Hike, Raft

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4142 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Ojo Caliente, NM

Cities of Gold Casino30 min drive
Lowlows Lowrider Art Place33 min drive
Santuario de Chimayo34 min drive
Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Dining Area

About this property

La Lomita is located in the area where La Familia Valdez has a 300 year history. La Lomita was conceived, designed and built with hospitality and spirituality in mind. It is a place of healing and rest, of relaxing and dreaming, of renewal. It holds mystery in the howling coyotes, the whispering junipers, the shifting arroyos, and the colorful wildlife. Bienvenidos! Nuestra casa es su casa.

Read our wonderful reviews and let our many guests describe the La Lomita experience. (See review section)

Nestled into the Black Mesa, La Lomita is the hub surrounded by Abiquiu to the northwest, Ojo Caliente and Taos to the north, Chimayo to the east, and Española and Santa Fe to the south, all with local art and food just 10 to 55 minutes away. It is 12 miles from the relaxing mineral springs and spa at Ojo Caliente, and 30 minutes from Los Alamos and Bandalier National Monument.

The spectacular Santa Fe Opera is 30 minutes away, as is its neighbor, the Santa Fe Flea Market with treasures made by 'artesanos' from Mexico, Guatemala and other native areas (open in Spring and Summer).

On the way to Taos, via the High Road through Truchas or the route along the Rio Grande through Velarde with the Black Mesa Winery, you will find beautiful scenery and native Hispano-made tin work, retablos, santos, and weaving from traditions begun hundreds of years ago.

River rafting in the Rio Grande or floating over the river gorge in a hot air balloon, are adventures waiting for all ages, as are the ski trails and golf courses, all in close proximity to La Lomita.

Stay at home and climb the Black Mesa, part of our 9 acre 'back yard', and if you reach the top (about 45 minutes of spectacular climbing), wander across the top of the Mesa and see the Rio Grande flowing below. Or grab your easel and paints, camera or writing pad, and capture the breath-taking, mountain scenes all around you. Need to relax? Try tai-ch, yoga or gentle walking around our juniper, piñon and desert-flowered landscape, and let the many visiting songbirds lull you into a peaceful siesta.

Keywords: On 9 acres, solar adobe home with covered portal (porch) facing the Jemez mountains, designed with quiet and the spiritual in mind. The terrain, including the mesa high above the house, suggests privacy. ¡Se habla español!

Property manager

Carl and Gretchen Valdez

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No ands, ifs, or butts, thank you.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ojo Caliente

Located in Ojo Caliente, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Bond House Museum and Chimayo Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Casa Cristal Pottery and Girasol Gift Shop at Bode's. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ojo Caliente, NM

What's nearby

Christ in the Desert Monastery - 28 min drive
Cities of Gold Casino - 30 min drive
Lowlows Lowrider Art Place - 33 min drive
Santuario de Chimayo - 34 min drive
Puye Cliff Dwellings - 41 min drive

Getting around

Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

Socorro's Restaurant - 9 min drive
Arioso - 8 min drive
Casa Nova Bar - 20 min drive
Kennys North Carolina BBQ - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is La Lomita, Quiet Hide-Away, Big Sky, Northern NM Food, Spa, Ski, Hike, Raft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Lomita, Quiet Hide-Away, Big Sky, Northern NM Food, Spa, Ski, Hike, Raft ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Lomita, Quiet Hide-Away, Big Sky, Northern NM Food, Spa, Ski, Hike, Raft ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Lomita, Quiet Hide-Away, Big Sky, Northern NM Food, Spa, Ski, Hike, Raft located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Rio Chama, San Gabriel de Yunque-Ouinge and Santa Fe National Forest. Tesuque Peak Trail and Presbyterian Espanola Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Casey K.

3 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful and quiet stay

We had a wonderful time! Enjoyed sitting on the front porch, exploring the area and driving up to Abiqui and down to Santa Fe. The house was cozy and hosts were responsive to our messages. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leora M., Wheatridge CO.

11 Mar 2024

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

Wonderful

This place is a hidden gem.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn D., Socorro

7 Nov 2023

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

Quiet

This is a nice place in a very quiet area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Laura L B.

15 Sept 2023

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

La Lomita

It was a beautiful secluded area with wonderful views. The home was lovely and had special artistic touches, good books, and all the amenities of home. Truly delightful.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Judy E.

13 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

No Air Conditioning!!

No air conditioning so we checked out wasn’t there but about an hour. The owner wouldn’t return our calls or emails until 4 days later and when he did he said he wouldn’t give us a complete refund!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carl and Gretchen Valdez

Carl Valdez is a native of the Finger Lakes area of New York State and Gretchen is a native of Minneapolis, MN where they live and have raised 8 daughters, 8 grandchildren and a great-grand daughter. Carl is a veteran of the US Air Force of the Viet Nam era. Both are retired teachers, but Carl works full-time as an ordained deacon in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Su ministerio es primeramente con los de habla hispana.

Carl is named after his paternal grandfather, Carlos Borromeo Valdez. His father's ancestors originally settled in Abiquiu, NM in the early 1800's, then in Los Valdeses, Colorado (now Seven Mile Plaza) between Del Norte and Monte Vista in the San Luis Valley. The church there, San Francisco de Asís, was founded by Juan Pio Valdez, Carl's great (5 times)-grandfather who was raised in Abiquiu. The land on which the church sits is called La Loma (the Hill) near the Rio Grande; thus the name for our home, La Lomita. Our home is situated 100 miles south, also very near the Rio Grande.

Some of his aunts, uncles and cousins eventually moved back to Española, Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and it is primarily in Monte Vista and this area that he and Gretchen began regular visits more than 30 years ago.

Why they chose this property

In addition to the above family reasons, we became enchanted with the beauty of northern New Mexico, hearing the language of Carl's father, the music, the restaurants with authentic northern New Mexican food, and even watching the hummingbirds.

What makes this property unique

We love the excitement of watching our grandchildren start 'the climb' to the top of the mesa (five have made it with a lot of help from grandpa) or climb on the surrounding rock structures, watch hummingbirds dive and look forward every day to a new adventure - just minutes away.

We are delighted that there is something to do year around. In some months, it's possible to ski in the morning (Taos) and golf in the afternoon (Albuquerque).

We are also pleased to have a modest collection of reading material including New Mexico history and New Mexican authors, mysteries, nature, and spiritual topics. A number of visitors have commented that they have enjoyed reading on the portal (porch) without interruption (other than hummingbirds), and others have enjoyed adding to our growing collection.