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4BR Adobe Home with Pool, Sandia Heights, 360 Degree View

4BR Adobe Home with Pool, Sandia Heights, 360 Degree View

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Our pool is available mid-May through September.
The mountains and garden are available year round!
We have a city and a mountain view. Here is the mountain view.
Our home is perfect for a small group. Four is ideal.
Sometimes families with kids make it seven!

Overview of 4BR Adobe Home with Pool, Sandia Heights, 360 Degree View

10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Albuquerque, NM
  • Popular LocationSandia Peak Tramway4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSandia Casino11 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalloon Fiesta Park13 min drive
  • AirportAlbuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

4BR Adobe Home with Pool, Sandia Heights, 360 Degree View

We rent our once and future retirement home out by the week or month. The home is located at the foot of Sandia Mountain above Albuquerque.
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With a pool that commands both city and mountain views, our Casa is the perfect-size (four bedroom) and place to vacation. Relax or roam! We are minutes from the Sandia Tram and minutes from one of New Mexico's seven Wildlife Reserves. Skiing is right behind the house up the Sandia Tram often through March (some skiing in May of 2019!)

There are mountain hiking trails (through the arroyos) a very available biking and jogging trail to to say nothing about being just ten minutes from a Starbucks, Barnes and Noble and great restaurants. We also have Trader Joes nearby and a Whole Foods in the area.The setting is high desert (eight to nine degrees cooler than Albuquerque), one hundred yards from the surrounding national park and Indian lands. (The Pueblo of Sandia).

Quail, roadrunners, foxes and a vast array of songbirds can be heard in the deep silence. The Indiana lands enclose sacred sites (They also run a casino) Just 45 minutes from Santa Fe, Casa Griffin is 20 minutes from the Albuquerque airport and minutes from the Sandia Peak Tramway, the world's longest aerial tramway (skiing, spectacular setting, nice restaurants at the Peak) Albuquerque has Indian markets year round, and is host to hot air balloons, the University of New Mexico and other cultural attractions. It has also become one of the more popular golf destinations.

Besides visiting the many pueblos in the area,many day trips are available, such as visiting the natural wonders of Tent Rocks at Cochiti Lake (run by the Cochiti Pueblo) and Acoma America's Oldest Continually Inhabited City.

If you are travelling with children or grandchildren, Albuquerque has an amazing children's museum and aquarium (with a cafe that one can sip cokes and have grilled cheese or hamburgers while watching sharks and stingrays and many schools of fish! ) and an enchanting children's garden (complete with castle!) at their botanical garden.

The tramway up the mountain(Sandia Peak Tramway) is also an exciting trip for kids, unless it's balloon fest weekend, when the crowds make for one and two hour waits for the trip to the top. Good restaurant at the top. A fine Mexican restaurant below is a nice place to meet or wait for those taking the tram up the mountain.

Fully equipped including two mountain bikes, high speed internet access if you have a laptop. Guest account available for checking email on our computer. No pets. Pool available mid May-October. Please do not inquire for any period less than a week. It is a home to settle in if you are looking for a place to come home to after a day of adventures and activity. No smoking. No Vaping. Our home may not be used as a venue, ie. a wedding, large family reunion etc!. Of course we have many smaller reunions where guests come to visit family.

Or it is a comfy place to relax and just be in nature. It is also a place that writers have rented to work on their next mystery! Although our home sleeps eight, our normal rental is four to six. Best for a family, two to three couples, three to four golfers! We have four bedrooms. Two bedrooms have queen beds, two bedrooms have two twin beds. Our ideal rental is four to six guests. Although we do have the ability to sleep eight, in reality and ideally your party will have an infant or a child! four singles or two to three couples! We now list our home as sleeping six, we have two queen beds, and four twin beds. Because of the footprint of our home, we can most easily accommodate six adults, and a couple of kids under nine.

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Property manager

Andrew and Moira Griffin

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Albuquerque

This holiday home is located in Northeast Heights, a neighbourhood in Albuquerque. Sandia Peak Tramway and Foothills Trails are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit ABQ Uptown and Coronado Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Downs Racetrack and Casino or Tingley Coliseum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Sandia Peak Tramway - 4 min drive
  • Sandia Casino - 11 min drive
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 13 min drive
  • ABQ Uptown - 17 min drive
  • Sandia Crest - 63 min drive

Getting around

  • Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spectators-Sports Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
  • Tula's Kitchen - 9 min drive
  • Domino's - 10 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Flying Star Cafe - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4BR Adobe Home with Pool, Sandia Heights, 360 Degree View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4BR Adobe Home with Pool, Sandia Heights, 360 Degree View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4BR Adobe Home with Pool, Sandia Heights, 360 Degree View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4BR Adobe Home with Pool, Sandia Heights, 360 Degree View located?

Located in Northeast Heights, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sandia Mountain Wilderness and Sandia Peak Tramway. Foothills Trails is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in stunning location
The views from this home are breathtaking. Easy walking access to foothills and wilderness trails. The house is lovely, well appointed, and very comfortable & cozy. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. We had a very relaxing stay and loved the sunset views and nighttime views (stars galore). The owners were so kind and went out of their way to accommodate us. I highly recommend this home, and we plan to return again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out of State Family stay for an Albuquerque wedding!
Perfect home for Mother and Father of the groom to stay with additional family members. Our son lives in the neighborhood, which made it that much more convenient to do all the prep work leading to his wedding day. Great place to hang out, pool was great, views are amazing. Saw mule deer nightly on property, also caught a Lynx running through the side yard one evening, very cool. Love all the quail, they are all over the place. Saw few bunnies too. If you have adult family members or a couples getaway coming up, this home has lots of room to space out or gather around together. Has all the conveniences of home and more. The sunsets are wonderful and the city lights are truly magical to view from the property. So happy with our stay, definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic getaway
This place was incredible in the foothills of the Sandia mountains. It was so beautiful to see the city lights at night, and also the moon rising over the mountains, nestled in the backdrop of a spacious landscape. Added bonus, was the family of deer that would wander around the yard. It was very quiet, very serene, perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of Albuquerque. The house had everything including different areas to sit by yourself for a little peace and quiet. The owners were very responsive when we developed an issue with the garage door. They had someone come out the next day and fix it, which is awesome. We were all visiting from Michigan to visit our aunt that lives in Albuquerque. I know that when we come back, we would love to come back to this place, it was truly remarkable. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor R., Lewisberry USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Albuquerque Gem!
This property was the best! It was fully appointed with everything you needed for a stay from coffee to greet you to bath products. They had written instructions for the home along with great recommendations for various restaurants. The outdoor areas were fabulous and the views were breathtaking!! The pool was a lovely place to relax. Checking in and out was a breeze. Communication with the homeowners was easy and you always received a prompt answer. This property checks all the boxes and more!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Very peaceful with the sounds of the wildlife and the breezes of the evenings. Comfortable and cozy. Pool was great addition after a hot day of hiking. View of the mountains and the city skyline. Nice large TV for those that like TV.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Andrew and Moira Griffin

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Although we purchased our home as a retirement home, only one of us is actually retired. At the time we purchased our home, it was the perfect Southwest distance between our two sons and their families, one in St. Louis and one in LA. The Sunport, Albuquerque's airport is an easy airport to get in and out of, in these days of heightened security lines, ease of arrival and departure is welcome. Here we are on a boat, The Fortuna in Turkey. One of us is a sailor. Both of us drink coffee.

Why they chose this property

At the time we purchased our home, one of us (known to friends as Dr. Barista) was traveling regularly for family business in Texas. He often flew into Albuquerque and visited and stayed with friends in Sandia Heights. After a couple of years, although their generosity would have been extended, one time when his friends were out of town, he wandered on his own in the area and found a perfect home. Too perfect not to put an offer on, even though I was in Sedona that week looking for a home that would be near our family on the West Coast. By summer, we had closed. It was bought, without me even seeing it. I loved it the moment I walked in..not the house as much as the space, the views, the mountains. We both, although we have always lived on water, love the Sandia Mountains.

What makes this property unique

Fantastic views. This last year we build a new porch along the four bedrooms so now we have quite literally views from all directions. Some friends have rented for a month at a time because they are looking to retire in the area.The area is very serene,our neighbors are very private but it's not a gated community, so its very much like a modern day pueblo. Incredible vistas, wonderful hikes, deep quiet. And yet, very close to Santa Fe and city life in Albuquerque. We do host a number of golfers (we like four) and we've had wonderful comments from most of our guests (our only complaint was that our refrigerator opened from the right and they thought it should open from the left )Dr. Griffin's secretary handled our contracts for over ten year our contracts. We don't use the current guestbook because we started with an earlier company which sold to the current company. Someday we will post all the nice comments we have received on our website our favorite was from a young family that wrote 'It's our last night in Casa Griffin and we don't want to leave!' and then went on to say they forgot to put out the garbage , oh well, their charming calligraphy note did the trick because thats how we feel,(and I although I have two masters degrees in Education, spent many years as a calligrapher) much as we love our Coop life on Lake Shore Drive life in Chicago and active life at the opera, symphony, theatre &restful weekends in the Indiana Dunes, there is nothing like the high desert and the mountains. We always feel so elated that we are coming home.....and it helps now that there's a Trader Joes and Whole Foods nearby! We have loads of reference books in our little sun room library, maps etc. a do your own concierge what to do and where to go spots and of course guests also add to our stash. It's a really simple city to fly into. We like Southwest, we travel a lot, Galapagos, Turkey, Guatemala and next Bhutan! we find Albuquerque's Sunport airport is one of the easies
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