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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

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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 transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

  • Designated smoking areas
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 allowed: in designated areas
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Northeast Heights, a neighborhood in Albuquerque, is home to this vacation home. New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial and New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Balloon Fiesta Park and Rio Grande Nature Center State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jerry Cline Tennis Center or Beverly Mountain Guides. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking in the area. Visit our Albuquerque travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Sandia Foothills Open Space
    Sandia Foothills Open Space
    8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Foothills Trails
    8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Arroyo del Oso Golf Course
    8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Desert Rose Playhouse
    9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • ABQ Uptown
    14 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Domino's Pizza
    2 min drive
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Dion's Pizza
    17 min walk
  • Panda Express
    3 min drive
  • Marble Heights Brewery & Tap Room
    3 min drive

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!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Northeast Heights, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Arroyo del Oso Golf Course, Sandia Foothills Open Space, and Foothills Trails. Cibola National Forest and Hinkle Family Fun Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet comfortable house in a great location. The yard is beautiful and can be enjoyed even during cold weather by looking through the large windows/doors. I’d definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very communicative and willing to work with me when I needed an earlier check in time on short notice which was much appreciated. The house was clean and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajib G.

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

Albuquerque Spring Break

Great property close to everything. Loved the backyard and the short walk to the park near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

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

Great house and location

So glad we stayed at Turtle house during the ballon fiesta and eclipse. Kitchen is well appointed, clean rooms, and nice garage if you have a rental car. Would highly recommend as the property management was very accommodating with our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was good and the home was clean. We have stayed in several rentals over the past 7 years. Our major concern was the lack of common rental amenities such as more than one box of tissues, trash bags, storage bags, and items such as measuring cups. The best part of this this rental was the outdoor space which we enjoyed daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

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

Wonderful Property

This adorable adobe-style house was roomy, clean, and inviting. The coffee/tea station and other little details were much appreciated! The courtyard area was my absolute favorite. I'll definitely book again when I'm back in Albuquerque visiting! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and well maintained property in a great and quiet location! We really enjoyed our stay and the hummingbird that visited us each morning on the amazing patio. It was the perfect property for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice and suited our needs. The yard was well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheila r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eloy’s communication exceeded our expectations from my first questions before booking all the way through our stay. He anticipated our needs, answered everything promptly, and was very accommodating. I would definitely recommend staying at Turtle House.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house and lovely courtyard. Very convenient for the Sandia Tram and the Elena Gallegos Open Space park. We appreciated the amenities provided and the opportunity for early check in, late check out. Quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue G.

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

A beautiful place to stay

We had a wonderful time at the property. The house was very clean and well equipped, the yard was well kept and charming and location perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

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