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Casita, with views of Volcanoes, and the Sandia Mountains

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Casita, with views of Volcanoes, and the Sandia Mountains

Gated New Mexico Southwest Casita, with private patios, views of the lights of Albuquerque, plus volcanoes and the Sandia Mountains. Hot air balloons launch on most mornings around our house. Enjoy sunsets, wildlife like; quail, roadrunners and the sounds of coyotes moving thought the desert on a nightly prowl. During the sunsets you will see Great Horned Owls swooping down to get their nightly snacks while thought-out the day you will see, Red-tailed Hawks, Turkey Vultures and "Cooper's" Hawks fly over daily. Plus we just added a private blocked in back patio facing west, to enjoy our fantastic high desert sunsets - Natures best.

Property manager

Michael and Bernie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 780 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Rio Rancho, NM

What's nearby

  • Artists of New Mexico Galleria - 16 min walk
  • Cottonwood Mall - 12 min drive
  • Santa Ana Star Center - 14 min drive
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 19 min drive
  • Sandia Casino - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 31 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Local Brewhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casita, with views of Volcanoes, and the Sandia Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casita, with views of Volcanoes, and the Sandia Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita, with views of Volcanoes, and the Sandia Mountains?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casita, with views of Volcanoes, and the Sandia Mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Artists of New Mexico Galleria and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Red Rock Park. Club Rio Rancho and Lovelace Health System are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Casita, with views of Volcanoes, and the Sandia Mountains Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David G., ANN ARBOR

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and sunny, with great views
The casita is a tidy independent unit within the main residence. Nice location on a high spot at the edge of Rio Rancho with open desert to the west and terrific views of the Sandias to the east. Despite the remote-feeling setting, it’s convenient to major arteries into Albuquerque or Santa Fe. Bernie and Mike are excellent, friendly hosts and good communicators. The casita had everything we needed to enjoy our 4-night stay, including a well-appointed kitchen. Would be glad to pay a return visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and Quiet with great views
This was our second time at this property. It is located exactly where we need it. It is a very nice and cozy (great for two people, but not much more) with very attentive owners who live in an attached but completely separate house. The place feels like it is off the path a bit as it is on a dirt road, with great views to the valley, the mountains and the desert, but is very near to just about everything in Rio Rancho. We will be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti B., Buffalo, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views!
I was only at the property for a couple of nights while in town but really enjoyed it. It was clean and comfortable and the views were amazing! Thank you Mike and Bernie for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil yet close to everything
I had a wonderful stay at the Casita. The apartment was very comfortable with a lovely patio out back for a morning coffee. It was far enough off the main drag to be very quiet, yet conveniently close to restaurants, store, and any activities in the area. Mike and Bernie were wonderful hosts. They live on the property and were very available for any questions or assistance I needed, but provided complete privacy otherwise. I would highly recommend the Casita.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful; impeccably clean!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mike & Bernie's casita! Super clean, roomy, comfortable, and special touches all around. Would recommend 100%. Mike & Bernie were very friendly and communicated well from beginning to end. Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Hosts & Very Comfy bed!
Loved meeting & talking with Mike & Bernie— very warm & gracious hosts who went above and during my stay! The Casita had everything I needed; a highlight was the very comfortable bed for good rest and the location out in the desert. Very clean home, nice touches of artwork, water & snacks provided, charming architecture…highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet stay in the high desert.
This property is exactly as advertised. Mike and Bernie were very polite and informative hosts, and the communication was smooth and accurate. I enjoyed the peacefulness and security this property offered. I will definitely be checking on availability of this Casita next time im headong to ABQ.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our new favorite place in ABQ
Delightful accommodations. I could have stayed for weeks, if not longer. Our hosts were most welcoming and communicated well before and during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is beautiful! The host was very attentive and very very nice! Will definitely stay again. It was a beautiful view and so quiet. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lozzie
I think this casita is a 5 out of 5! I highly recommend it and will definitely stay here again in the future. Briefly met the owners, they are wonderful. They checked on us when we were coming in and they were headed out. They made sure we knew if we needed anything we could just ask them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a sweet place
Mike and Bernie were incredible hosts! The place was super cute and clean. I enjoyed a wonderful run and slept well. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R., Oklahoma City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Rio Rancho Casita
Just north of Albuquerque, the casita was well appointed, quiet, and relaxing with easy access to surrounding neighborhoods - Nob Hill, Sandia Heights, and North Valley. Mike and Bernie are very kind and thoughtful hosts, which we appreciated. The location requires a rental car as it’s outside the city but 15 minutes to most local hiking trails, parks, restaurants, and oddities, like the Spaceship UFO house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location with easy access to center of Rio Rancho
The property was a 1 bedroom separate apartment with helpful and attentive property owners living next door. Easy to get to, with a gated driveway. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Casita
My friend and I went to the Balloon Festival in Albuquerque and rented this 1 bedroom casita. The casita is adjacent to the owners home, doorways are just steps apart. Owners were so accommodating to anything we needed but also gave us complete privacy. The casita is in a newer subdivision so it is actually secluded and very quiet. Security gates and the owners being on site made us feel very safe. The casita has one queen bed that is super comfortable and a very large and comfy leather sofa. Complete kitchen with anything you need. The casita is at a higher elevation than town and the views are spectacular. Would definitely recommend this to single travelers or couples. Would make the perfect set up for traveling nurse, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Right for Us
We stayed two nights and found the Casita to be as advertised. It is a great place for a couple to stay. Everything was clean and in working order. The owners live next door as the Casita and main house are part of the same building. They were very nice and easy to work with. For those looking for a pretty place just barely off the main path in Rio Rancho yet close to much of it, this is a great place. It should be noted that the home is doing landscaping work (Oct 2023) where the current look is mostly natural desert. The views of the Albuquerque valley is exceptional, especially at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bernie and Michael were very approachable and always there for any concerns. I would definitely recommend this casita to my friends and family. Super clean and quiet. Thank you for keeping the gate open when I get there late. Bery much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raelena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The one bedroom Apartment it self was very nice, had everything you needed, although no cable, only antenna for the TV was a hassle trying to figure out the TV...the property had center blocks in front by the front gate...When we arrived on our check in date, noone was available to let us in, I had to use the Ring door bell Twice to finally get Someone to answer which was Brandon, so Brandon Called, he thought we were not booked for that day we got their,, we had booked for 2 days, had some confusion on the booking. Other than that everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway
This is a perfect place for a getaway! Clean, comfortable, with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coming home
You know that feeling you get when you come home and everything just feels right? That’s the feeling you get staying at Mike & Bernie’s listing. My husband and I have been using vacation rentals since 2017, and this is by far the nicest place we have stayed. The bed was a 10 out of 10. We will DEFINITELY be staying again when we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T., Oklahoma City, ok

Liked: Cleanliness
Work and Play in Rio Rancho!
Awesome place to stay for work and fun! Hosts were nice, helpful, and friendly during our stay. Would definitely stay again! The casita was extremely nice and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Nice and quiet. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Private Casita
Wonderful peaceful stay at this high desert property that provides all amenities, including a welcomed washer/dryer, very comfortable bedding and fully appointed kitchen. One morning we awoke to balloons lifting off from an adjacent property!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, both times
Mike and Bernie were extremely welcoming and accommodating. I have stayed with them twice now and will continue to choose them every time I am in Rio. Gorgeous location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A great little casita, on the top of a hill with great views.
The casita was immaculate and well- stocked with everything we could want. Our hosts were attentive, helpful, and never intrusive,. We found the unpaved road a bit of a challenge and we felt it was a bit remote.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Beautiful views and good location close to Albuquerque. Great place to stay when visiting!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022