Beautiful & Gracious Accommodations in the Sandia Foothills

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10177 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Placitas, NM

Cibola National Forest8 min drive
Placitas8 min drive
Santa Ana Star Casino15 min drive
Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

We moved from this home a few years ago and decided to make a vacation rental out of it because we knew folks would really appreciate the warmth and charm of it and the incredible setting and views from the deck, not to mention the proximity to both the natural Soutwestern environment and 'civilization.' There is so much to do and see in the area most people who have come to visit wish they had more time to spend. We have another smaller vacation rental property nearby and have enjoyed hosting many guests in the past couple of years. That listing is VRBO #279332 and you can read some reviews from some of our guests who have stayed with us there. We can accommodate larger families or groups as both properties can be rented together hosting up to 16 guests.

Property manager

Jake Finkelstein

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Welcome to Hillside Haven Retreat - An Irvie Home

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

2 well trained DOGS with owners consent. No cats

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please no smoking indoors. Permitted outdoors

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Placitas

Located in Placitas, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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 Santa Ana Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at State Farm Bernalillo Soccer Complex, or consider a night out at Santa Ana Star Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Placitas, NM

What's nearby

Cibola National Forest - 8 min drive
Placitas - 8 min drive
Santa Ana Star Casino - 15 min drive
Balloon Fiesta Park - 22 min drive
Sandia Peak Tramway - 30 min drive

Getting around

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

Santa Ana Star Casino - 16 min drive
McDonald's - 17 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Cantina Rio - 16 min drive
Range Cafe - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful & Gracious Accommodations in the Sandia Foothills pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful & Gracious Accommodations in the Sandia Foothills ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful & Gracious Accommodations in the Sandia Foothills ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful & Gracious Accommodations in the Sandia Foothills located?

This family-friendly Placitas holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Sandia Mountain Wilderness, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cibola National Forest and Placitas. Santa Ana Golf Club and Plein Air New Mexico Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

19 Oct 2023

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

Perfect house for a group!

Our group was in Albuquerque for the balloon fiesta and annular eclipse, and this house was perfect for us. The kitchen is large and open (and VERY well stocked), which was great for communing - we love to cook, eat, drink, and play games together. There are also two separate sitting areas which worked out great for our varied interests - music vs quiet time. Loved it, would stay here again. View from the deck are beautiful! And our host was amazing - stopped by when we arrived and explained in more detail where the walking trails are and where we might see the local wild horses. Very friendly and helpful! We had a terrific stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

LouAnn L., Los Gatos, CA

14 Oct 2023

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

Only 24 min to balloon field.

Beautiful area with gorgeous view. Nice big older house, with nice big kitchen. Minor issues: old coffee pot, sqeaky bed...addressed issues with owner. We enjoyed our stay. Owner was very helpful and kind. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

8 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful house in Placitas!

I was traveling with my elderly mother and adult daughter and my brother and his wife joined us later. The home is absolutely delightful. The neighborhood is gorgeous and one afternoon we even saw wild horses as we returned to the house. Mom has limited mobility (she uses a cane or walker) and she was able to manage the few steps nicely. There are a couple of steps going up into the house and the entry area is one step up from the rest of the house. Otherwise it is all on one level including the beautiful deck. There is one walk-in shower which does not have grab bars, but we made it work. The hall bathroom has a higher toilet than the one in the master bath. The kitchen is very well stocked. Everything we needed was there for us. I used the grill located out on the deck one night. It was clean and ready to go. Jake was a fabulous host. He was eager to help, but not intrusive. We had a slight problem one day and he arrived within minutes to help us out. The location was perfect for going to either Albuquerque or Santa Fe. If I ever come back to this part of New Mexico I'll definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

1 Aug 2023

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

Great location

We rented this house while visiting family nearby. The sunset and sunrise off the deck were amazing. The layout of the house was great. Bedrooms on one side of the house and living room and “game” room on the other. We were able to put the baby down for naps and bedtime without worrying about being woken up by noise. We had a couple issues that Jake was quick to respond to as well as get them taken care of right away. This house served our needs and will likely reach out again for next visit.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

carin c.

5 July 2023

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

Most amazing view and family friendly

We came here with our entire family ( 7 adults and 3 kids ages 3-7) and fit our needs perfectly! We had a small family reunion bar-b-Que with extended family and it was a perfect place with plenty of outside and inside space. My favorite thing was the beautiful sunsets every night! Nothing better than a New Mexico sunset! Jake was great and answered questions quickly and was very friendly! Definitely would come again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jake Finkelstein

We were both born in Brooklyn NY but met in Taos NM in 1971, got married and raised our family between New Mexico and Upstate NY through the years. We finally chose NM as our permanent home, and found this hidden GEM in Placitas about 24 years ago. It is close enough to a population center to pursue my career as an auctioneer, but out in the country where we had room to roam, enjoy the peace and quiet of rural setting, gorgeous sunsets, starry nights and even keep horses.