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The Alpaca Barnhaus in the Jemez Mountains-Quiet & Comfortable at 8700'

The Alpaca Barnhaus in the Jemez Mountains-Quiet & Comfortable at 8700'

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Winter Wonderland at The Alpaca Barnhaus. Relax by the wood-burning stove.
Property grounds
Snow and ski sports
Summer Green. Aspen Ridge Alpacas' barn is behind the Barnhaus.
New Carpet on stairs and upstairs (November 2015)

Overview of The Alpaca Barnhaus in the Jemez Mountains-Quiet & Comfortable at 8700'

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Check out the area

Jemez Springs, NM
  • Popular LocationMcCauley Hot Spring14 min drive
  • Popular LocationJemez Mountains23 min drive
  • Popular LocationFenton Lake State Park28 min drive
  • AirportLos Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living area sleeping 3

1 Single Bed

The Moose Room, Glamping nearby

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

The Alpaca Barnhaus in the Jemez Mountains-Quiet & Comfortable at 8700'

Summer is delightful...cool mountain air. We expect afternoon showers starting in July.

We've added "The Moose Room" for meditation, yoga, reading, quiet time. DVD TV available in the Moose Room, too. It's located about 100 feet from The Alpaca Barnhaus. No extra charge for daytime use, and the room is kept clean. Pay extra if you use the trundle bed/s overnight: $30 for one person. $35 for two. Check or Cash only, paid when you decide if you will sleep in The Moose Room. See photos. Any number over five people who stay at the Barnhaus is $30/night extra per person. Pay with cash or check when you arrive.
(COVID: Vaccinations recommended.)

We are so fortunate to live up here, and we do love to share.
Love animals?
Connect with alpacas and our Anatolian Shepherd!
The owners, Mickey and Evelyn, are your neighbors and will gladly show you around and make sure your stay at The Alpaca Barnhaus meets your needs.
The Santa Fe National Forest is just steps away. (Check out Facebook Aspen Ridge Alpacas for more photos.)
NEW: The Alpaca Barnhaus and the alpaca barn are available for small weddings. Walk down the aisle through the pasture with an alpaca. Come up and look at our venue and see if this is the place for an unforgettable and unusual wedding.

Being in nature is magical, a retreat from the workplace. (Wi-Fi is available.)The Barnhaus has cell phone service. And a phone is available. Enjoy an isolation vacation to recharge your own batteries. Enter a world of nature.

Relax in the mountains in a perfect getaway/base camp--winter, spring, summer, or fall.
Centrally located in the Jemez/Valles Caldera area. The Barnhaus is ideal for small retreats for writers or artists. Plan your next adventure or romantic getaway at the Alpaca Barnhaus. You will be back!

The Alpaca Barnhaus is located on one acre in the Santa Fe National Forest just 3.5 miles off the National Scenic Byway known as “The Jemez Trail” (NM Hwy 4). This two-bedroom home is surrounded by aspen and conifers. Perched at the top of a mountain, the quiet serenity of the surroundings makes it a perfect getaway for couples or individuals looking for a retreat in nature.

Walk across a large meadow to the pond. Continue up the ridge to a gorgeous overlook of San Antonio Canyon where the San Antonio River offers great fishing (but you have to drive around because the steep cliffs don’t invite even the most adventurous!)

You may choose to hike to the river through Mushroom Basin. The hike takes about an hour one way. A picnic lunch may be in order. During the winter months, snow is on your nature menu. Close by is an excellent hill for sledding, and cross-country skiing is ideal. Near Los Alamos are down-hill ski runs.

The house has two bedrooms upstairs in the loft (queen-sized bed in one bedroom and full-sized bed in the other bedroom) and a half-bath upstairs in the loft. A single bed is downstairs. On the first level is a full bath with a shower. The cabin has a forced-air furnace, ceiling fans and wood stove. At this altitude air conditioning is unnecessary since the temperature in the summer rarely gets above 80.

The Alpaca Barnhaus is furnished in a way that makes you feel like it's your home, too. The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware. If you’ve forgotten to bring something, Amanda’s Country Store is just down the hill in La Cueva. For your convenience there's a washer/dryer with eco-friendly washing products. A picnic table is on the side deck. If the night is clear, take the comfortable air mattress outside and enjoy stargazing from the deck. We do not charge a cleaning fee as long as you leave the house as you found it. $60 if you do not care to clean the house. 90% of our guests clean the house. There are no additional fees.

OH, ALPACAS! The owners have an alpaca ranch near the Alpaca Barnhaus. Mickey and Evelyn will be happy to introduce you to these friendly fur-bearing animals. They are quiet, odor-free, gentle on the environment, and produce exquisite fiber that is made into yarn and other alpaca products. As you stand in the barn area, the alpacas will run down the hill, enter the barn, and weigh themselves! Indeed, you will get up close and personal with the alpacas as you learn about them and get a chance to feed them with their special pellet supplements. Alpacas are known to be the most intelligent of all livestock. Our guarantee: You and the alpacas will smile.

About 20 minutes south in historic Jemez Springs are restaurants, a saloon, a historic hot-springs bathhouse with massages, and an outdoor hot-springs pool. Jemez Springs is home to several outstanding artists, too. Farther south on Hwy 4 is the Jemez Pueblo Walatowa Center with its fine museum and native-American crafts.

In the other direction toward Los Alamos you will enter the awe-inspiring Valles Caldera National Preserve. Tours can be arranged online or in Jemez Springs. Off the road in the Valles Caldera you will wonder at the Valle Grande where you can usually spot elk herds.

Continue driving to Bandelier National Monument with its ancient cliff dwellings. This is another good place to have a picnic. Afterwards loop back up to Los Alamos and visit the two outstanding museums. The museum run by the historical society takes you back to the formation of the plateaus and the foundation and operation of the Los Alamos Ranch School. For the making of the atomic bomb, the Ranch School gave way to Los Alamos Scientific Lab. The second museum, The Bradbury Museum, takes you through the war years to the present.

Barnhaus Amenities

• 1296 sq ft
• 2 bedrooms w/half-bath in loft, Bedroom #1 queen-sized bed #2 full bed
• 1 bath with shower on ground floor
• Fully furnished (1 queen & 1 full bed upstairs, 1 single bed, sofa bed downstairs)
* Deep air mattress can be used for two more guests
• Washer/Dryer
• Vaulted ceiling with loft
• Deck and covered front porch
• Wood-burning stove
• Forced air furnace (propane)
• Full-sized refrigerator and propane range
• Ceiling fan
• Nestled in conifers and aspen
* Fully equipped kitchen
Great location • Quiet and private
8700’ elevation • Maintained dirt road
Amanda’s Country Store in La Cueva is minutes away from Aspen Ridge Alpacas. Check out Amanda’s website for information about groceries, snacks, ice, bait, area info, and camping supplies.

Drive twenty-five minutes from Aspen Ridge Alpacas and experience the amazing Valles Caldera. The Valles Caldera National Preserve (now a national park) was a private ranch until 2000, when Congress created it from a well-known ranch known as “the Baca Ranch” in New Mexico’s volcanic Jemez Mountain Range. This 89,000 acre property is situated inside a collapsed crater. Studded with eruptive domes and featuring Redondo Peak (11,254 feet), this old ranch property is now being developed to explore a new way of managing public lands. The preserve is open to the public, but we guarantee you’ll find the visit unlike any other you’ve had in a park or national forest.



Keywords: Cozy house with wood-burning stove and plenty of wood. Clean and well furnished, meditation, quiet space,
Anatolian Livestock Guardian Dog, Alpacas, Near Recreation Areas,

Property manager

Mickey Wright
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Barnhaus guests are not allowed in the alpaca barn area unless accompanied by one of the owners (Mickey or Evelyn). Gift shop above barn.
For no cleaning charge the house must be left as found. Or you can opt to pay $60 fee. Please put towels and sheets (in pillow cases) in the kitchen.
PARKING: Summer: Park in front of The Alpaca Barnhaus off Aspen Dr. 830 Aspen Dr. Winter: Access off Squirrel Trail. Park at barn area . AWD/4WD.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Jemez Springs

Located in Jemez Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Battleship Rock and Fenton Lake State Park, while Janecka Collection Art Gallery and Los Alamos Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Jemez Springs Bath House and Bradbury Science Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • McCauley Hot Spring - 14 min drive
  • Jemez Mountains - 23 min drive
  • Soda Dam Hot Springs - 23 min drive
  • Valles Caldera National Preserve - 25 min drive
  • Fenton Lake State Park - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ridgeback Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Nomad Mountain Pizza - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Alpaca Barnhaus in the Jemez Mountains-Quiet & Comfortable at 8700' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Alpaca Barnhaus in the Jemez Mountains-Quiet & Comfortable at 8700' ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Alpaca Barnhaus in the Jemez Mountains-Quiet & Comfortable at 8700' ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Alpaca Barnhaus in the Jemez Mountains-Quiet & Comfortable at 8700' located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in Jemez Springs is situated in the mountains, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Santa Fe National Forest, and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. McCauley Hot Spring and Battleship Rock are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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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

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Wonderland
Our family loves this spot to come getaway for some winter fun. Mickey is a wonderful host and so very thoughtful and respectful. We would recommend this spot for lots of fun and an absolutely beautiful location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mountain getaway!
We had a wonderful time at the cabin with our son and nephew. The cabin is clean, comfortable and the kitchen is fully stocked to prepare all meals. We especially enjoyed feeding the alpacas- such a special treat! Mickey had great communication with us before and during our stay. Thank you , Mickey, for a great stay. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alpaca barn house
Very nice place, all the cooking items you might need, close to Valles Calderra annd other hiking opportunities, alpacas are fun to feed if you would like to. Mickey and Evelyn are very friendly and nice hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
We hated to leave - the house is perfectly appointed, everything one could need. Mickey and Evelyn are gracious hosts and marvelous people. Plan to sit on the porch in a rocker with a good book from the full bookshelves, relax and appreciate the beautiful Jemez mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the rocking chairs on the deck.
We look forward to our stay at the Alpaca Barnhaus all year. Sitting on the deck in the rocking chairs is one of the relaxing activities that keeps bringing us back. We feel like Mickey and Evelyn are friends, and now Johnnie too. We love the books! I started Pillars of the Earth in the Barnhaus, and managed to find a used copy to buy in Los Alamos, so I could finish the story. The cooler weather was a delightful break for us, since it was in the high nineties at home. The Barnhaus is a great location for us, tucked into the Jemez.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mickey Wright

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Since retiring from teaching in 2000, sisters Mickey and Evelyn began a whole new venture breeding and raising alpacas. These gentle and intelligent animals have been our full-time pleasure. In 2009 the Alpaca Barnhaus was ready for vacation renters.

Why they chose this property

Thompson Ridge, where Aspen Ridge Alpacas of Northern New Mexico and the Alpaca Barnhaus are located, is in the midst of a National Forest. At at altitude of 8700' we enjoy aspen stands and conifers, mild summers, colorful autumns, white winters, and delightful springs. The climate is perfect for us.

What makes this property unique

Nature abounds with mountain flowers, hummingbirds, eagles, deer, elk, rabbits, chipmunks, squirrels, and more. Just open the door and walk in any direction to discover the blessings of the natural world. To make your stay at the Alpaca Barnhaus really unique, Mickey and Evelyn invite you to learn about their wonderful alpacas and what alpaca ranching is all about. Their livestock guardian dog, Sunny, is people friendly, too. In June the alpacas are sheared. Bags of the most incredible fleece are collected for sale or to be made into
yarn, batts (for felting), and roving (for spinning). We have a store featuring quality alpaca products. Come and experience this most unique area as well as the alpacas. This part of New Mexico is truly enchanting.

Languages:

English, German

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