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Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space!

Holiday home in Albuquerque with kitchen and patio

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Dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Sandia Mountains, The Turtle House offers a private retreat. Relax and unwind by the kiva fireplace or enjoy a homemade dinner in this 3-bedroom home with top-quality bedding for a great night's rest. With comfortable amenities like WiFi and TV, you can relax and recharge after exploring nearby hiking trails.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space!

The Turtle House is located in the beautiful foothills of the Sandia Mountains. It is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, single-story, 1250 sq ft home. The relaxing outdoor space is a private retreat following a busy day of sight-seeing, hiking, or visiting art galleries in the area. The house is fully equipped with all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Whether your choice is to relax and enjoy a movie, sit by the kiva fireplace, or prepare a homemade dinner, the Turtle House has all of the comforts of home. We have taken great measures to make sure you are comfortable! The beds are equipped with top-quality bedding for a great night's rest so you can wake up ready to enjoy all the wonderful sights, sounds, and smells the Land of Enchantment has to offer. The Turtle House is conveniently located near many great hiking and mountain biking trails. It is also less than 15 minutes from Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, Sandia Resort and Casino, great golf courses, plus lots more! We are proud to be a "Super Host" on Airbnb and "Premier Partner" on VRBO. Book with Confidence!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking permitted outside property, receptacle pro

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

A refundable Security Deposit hold of up to $300 is required before check-in and is automatically released 7 days after checkout.
Guests are required to sign a Rental Agreement to make a reservation.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outside property, receptacle pro

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
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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About the area

Map
Albuquerque, NM

What's nearby

  • Sandia Peak Tramway - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • ABQ Uptown - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Sandia Casino - 14 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Kirtland Air Force Base - 18 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 20 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dion's Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Marble Heights Brewery & Tap Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flying Star Cafe-Juan Tabo - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space! located?

Located in Northeast Heights, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Arroyo del Oso Golf Course and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sandia Foothills Open Space. Cibola National Forest and Desert Rose Playhouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Great hiking trails. Minutes from great restaurants. Private outdoor space! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

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

Great home in a nice area!

We had a great experience staying here! Eloy made the check-in process extremely easy for us, the house is very nice, beautiful yard where you can relax, nice/safe area of town, and close to a lot of hikes! I would highly recommend staying at this home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana R.

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

I had the little ones with me and it was suitable

Vacationing with kids is a handful but we made it happen and enjoyed the home. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent A.

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

All American futurity stay

Location was great and very convenient to shopping and restaurants. House looks just like the pictures very quiet neat and clean . Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith K.

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

Best VRBO we have ever used!

Turtle House was absolutely perfect! It was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The location was ideal—peaceful yet convenient—and the space felt luxurious and thoughtfully designed. Every detail was just right, and we truly couldn’t find a single thing to critique. It exceeded our expectations in every way. We would absolutely recommend Turtle House to anyone and would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tex S.

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

Hotel? House?, Hotel? House?, Turtle House!

The Turtle House was a great option for us. We don't rent homes often, but this was an easy prosess with a great 3 bedroom property. Lots of natural light with a great backyard sitting area. Thankyou for including amenities like coffee and charcoal for the bbq.We will definitely plan to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason F., Phoenix, Arizona

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

Nice place in the heights

We had a great family trip to ABQ for 5 days. This property gave us the room we needed and was clean and convenient. Management was responsive and helpful. Will definitely book this spot again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Perfect!

Great property and location for the balloon fiesta! The house had everything including use of the garage. Hot tub would have made it perfect PLUS!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Albuquerque stay

We needed a fully furnished home while we searched for a home and this home met our needs. It was easy to text questions or needs and someone responded quickly. The area is easy to navigate for shopping, restaurants and daily needs. The northeast side of Albuquerque is an easy and less crowded place to stay .
Stayed 37 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

NE Albuquerque

We had a great stay! It’s a very nice property with great landscaping! The air conditioning works which is important to us 😂. Comfortable leather couches and a very comfortable master bed. I accidentally booked for the wrong night and they quickly accommodated us to stay a night earlier!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W., United States

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

Short stay in a welcoming home & neighborhood

Our weekend vacation came and went too quickly! We had a wonderful time, ate amazing food and ventured north and south. The Turtlehouse was very inviting and we were quite comfortable. There was a slight hiccup with the door code at check-in that was easily fixed with a phone call. The patio was a very inviting place to sit with coffee and listen to the birds while watching the sun rise. A big thank you to Eloy for your assistance and hospitality! We hope to be back next year or sooner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Turtlehouse Perfection

This rental was as advertised. Location is in a nice part of town, convenient to grocery store and restaurants. We were attending an Archery tournament at Balloon Fiesta Park and it was only about a 15 minute drive. House was clean and the outdoor setting was private and lovely. Will definitely stay here again if we make it back to Albequerque!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Great house

We loved this house. Perfect for our family's visit to Albuquerque.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Turtle House Was GREAT

Very clean, compfy beds, and good proximity to restaurants and grocery stores. We loved the back porch area! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific property. Beautiful house, tastefully decorated. Very nice yard.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gael H.

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

We love the Turtle House

The only issue was the level of hot water in the master shower. It seems like the nozzle is set to deliver water that is just a little warmer than warm. The sinks and other bathroom was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute house with great backyard

The house was perfect for our stay in Albuquerque while we went on several winter birding excursions. The location was convenient to many hiking trails. We loved the backyard landscaping and the house was outfitted with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

Great property

This property was a nice as the pictures, which doesn't always happen. It was nicely appointed in its decor inside and outside. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

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

Great place

This was a great little house! The ability to use the garage made it feel like home (and kept the car cool!). The location is perfect, very close to trails and the Sandia peak while also being near enough to shopping that nothing felt inconvenient. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to Albuquerque!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma V.

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

Easy living

Great location, warm house. Site manager was easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra t.

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

Turtle house

Turtle house is beautiful. Very safe and comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

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

Getaway

Cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David_Sprouse

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

Fun little mini-vacation in Albuquerque

Met my Mom and brother here for a few days, since we each live in different corners of the USA, to explore ABQ and the surrounding areas. What a cute little house for a home base! Location was great, very safe and quiet, house was very clean and everything worked as it should. The back yard patio is such a great place to relax and drink coffee in the early morning hours. We highly recommend the Turtle House and would definitely stay there again if visiting ABQ!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Porter B.

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

Nice house.

Enjoyed staying in the Turtle House in Albuquerque. Was there almost two weeks. Great location and nicely equipped home. Two problems -- could not figure out the coffee pot and could not figure out how to use the tv system. When I tried to watch golf on CBS, the system wanted to charge a fee. Neither of these two issues was a big deal, just a minor inconvenience. The house, the garage and the neighborhood were not disappointing.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

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

Lovely stay

Great place to stay while visiting Albuquerque!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Q.

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

Golf weekend

Turtle house had everything we needed for a long weekend. We enjoyed the comfy beds, nice kitchen and cozy outdoor space!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024