Classic Placitas New Mexico Adobe Sandia Foothills Retreat

The place was beautiful. It was clean and well stocked with all of the kitchen utensils and spices we needed. The bed was firm but quite comfortable.We loved sitting on the porch and watching all of the birds. It was very peaceful out there. We are used to condos and hotels, so having the privacy of just the two of us on a gated property was really cool. The weather was beautiful. The air was crisp and clean. I'd love to stay up there again.

The grocery store just down the hill from the house is well stocked. We managed to find 2 ingredients we needed for our menu that our big box,big city groceries did not have. The also have a very nice selection of meals premade in their deli as well as a great wine slection. We hauled all of our food across country which in retrospect was probably not necessary. Also the Blades Bistro restaurant in the same shopping center was pretty spectacular. We consider our selfs foodies and this place was a real surprise.

We visited the hot air ballon museum which was cool and I imagine if you were traveling with children would be a big hit. The tram to the top of Sandia peak is a must do. The view is awesome, and for us playing in the snow alone was worth the price of admission. My fiance had a great time shopping in Old Town Albuqueque as well as downtown Santa Fe. Being a reasonable drive from both cities was a big plus. I'll also recommend Gruet winery, IV The Bath (shop in Old Town), and The Shed (restaurant in downtown Santa Fe).

We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location in the foothills of the Sandias. The house is charming, well maintained, and very comfortable, a lovely retreat for reading, watching old movies, and generally relaxing. From there we were able to hike, explore Albuquerque, and Sante Fe, and their many fine restaurants. We would recommend ZS&T's, High Noon, and El Pinto for fine New Mexican dining in Albuquerque. In Sante Fe La Sena is our favorite. Attractions we enjoyed were the Hispanic Culture Center including the new tower, and the Petroglyphs in Albuquerque and the Georgia O'Keefe Museum in Santa Fe. The owners were responsive to our needs. We would easily recommend this special place.

We had a great time!! The house is wonderful and very peaceful as is the natural setting surrounding it. Great hiking is only a short drive up the hill on a dirt road. If you look carefully you will see fossils in the sedimentary rock. The house was clean and cozy and the owners were helpful & friendly. There are many great day trips less than an hour's drive away. I really enjoyed watching the birds out the front door while I drank my morning coffee. Oh and keep an eye out for the wild horses too! The only complaint I have is that it felt so comfortable there, it was hard to get an early start to the day. I would recommend this house to my friends and family.