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Albuquerque house rental - Desert friendly landscaping adds to the southwest ambience.
Desert friendly landscaping adds to the southwest ambience.
  • Albuquerque house rental - Desert friendly landscaping adds to the southwest ambience.
    The comfortable leather sofas are perfect for relaxing.
    Handmade crafts from Latin America make this home unique.
    Gas fireplaces set the stage for evenings of enchantment.
  • Albuquerque house rental - There is a fully-equipped kitchen for those who like to cook.
    The photo doesn't do justice to this hand-carved dining table from Mexico.
    The guest bathroom
  • Albuquerque house rental - The master bedroom is a comfortable retreat that features a wrought iron bed.
    The jetted garden tub offers a soothing getaway.
    If you must work, the office has a work table...
    and a convenient desk with WiFi accented by unique South American decorations.
    There is a convenient laundry area.
    Equipale furniture from Mexico makes the covered patio a secluded retreat.
  • Albuquerque house rental - Follow the path to the terraced pergola, fireplace, and grill area.
    Green chile cheeseburgers...
    Here's a great place enjoy your morning beverage from the coffee bar.
    The space under the shaded pergola offers additional seating.
    Listen for the hissing of hotair ballons as they pass overhead.
 
Albuquerque house rental - Desert friendly landscaping adds to the southwest ambience.

Desert friendly landscaping adds to the southwest ambience.

The comfortable leather sofas are perfect for relaxing.

The comfortable leather sofas are perfect for relaxing.

Handmade crafts from Latin America make this home unique.

Handmade crafts from Latin America make this home unique.

Gas fireplaces set the stage for evenings of enchantment.

Gas fireplaces set the stage for evenings of enchantment.

There is a fully-equipped kitchen for those who like to cook.

There is a fully-equipped kitchen for those who like to cook.

The photo doesn't do justice to this hand-carved dining table from Mexico.

The photo doesn't do justice to this hand-carved dining table from Mexico.

The guest bathroom

The guest bathroom

The master bedroom is a comfortable retreat that features a wrought iron bed.

The master bedroom is a comfortable retreat that features a wrought iron bed.

The jetted garden tub offers a soothing getaway.

The jetted garden tub offers a soothing getaway.

If you must work, the office has a work table...

If you must work, the office has a work table...

and a convenient desk with WiFi accented by unique South American decorations.

and a convenient desk with WiFi accented by unique South American decorations.

There is a convenient laundry area.

There is a convenient laundry area.

Equipale furniture from Mexico makes the covered patio a secluded retreat.

Equipale furniture from Mexico makes the covered patio a secluded retreat.

Follow the path to the terraced pergola, fireplace, and grill area.

Follow the path to the terraced pergola, fireplace, and grill area.

Green chile cheeseburgers...

Green chile cheeseburgers...

Here's a great place enjoy your morning beverage from the coffee bar.

Here's a great place enjoy your morning beverage from the coffee bar.

The space under the shaded pergola offers additional seating.

The space under the shaded pergola offers additional seating.

Listen for the hissing of hotair ballons as they pass overhead.

Listen for the hissing of hotair ballons as they pass overhead.

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 3 nights
 
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3 bedroom, 2 bath with kiva fireplaces inside and out

Enjoy a complete southwestern experience in this Pueblo-style home in a gated community in the comfort of refrigerated air conditioning This fully furnished vacation home features an incredible outdoor living space including shaded pergola, covered outdoor patio area, built-in Weber grill, and a kiva fireplace with lots of seating. The master bedroom features exposed wooden vigas, a in-room gas kiva fireplace, and the master bath features a jetted garden tub with two walk-in closets. The two guest rooms are furnished with two twin beds each. All the bedrooms are decorated in a rustic Mexican style. Leather sofas, a kiva fireplace, lighted nichos, create a relaxing ambience. The fully equipped kitchen has a gas range, dishwasher, and coffee bar.

The covered enclosed patio off of the kitchen provides an additional dining area. The backyard is shaded by a large cottonwood tree and features desert-friendly landscaping. The terraced grill area sets this property apart from most others. You'll really enjoy this outdoor space. The backyard s fully enclosed to allow children and pets to explore safely.

There is two car enclosed garage. The rental includes WiFi, and cable with DVR. If you must work while on vacation, there is private office space. The house also includes a washer and dryer.

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About Wayne & Kimberly Pitts

The owners, Kim and Wayne, moved to Albuquerque for graduate school and fell in love with the southwest. After spending three years living in Oaxaca, Mexico, the couple decided to build their first home to raise their two boys. You'll see custom features heavily influenced by their time in Mexico throughout the home.

Their oldest son is currently a student at UNM and the younger one hope to join him soon.

Wayne and Kim completed their doctoral degrees at UNM and their first professional jobs required them to leave the state. Currently, they reside in Research Triangle Park near Raleigh, NC.

Wayne & Kimberly Pitts purchased this house in 2000
Why Wayne & Kimberly Pitts chose Albuquerque

This house is perfectly situated with easy access to I-40. The owners invested in this part of town because they enjoyed the appeal of living in the southwestern quadrant of Albuquerque. It's close to Old Town and there were a lot of nearby attractions for children including the world-class zoo, the aquarium and biopark, the Children's Museum, and the Museum of Natural History. There are also some fantastic New Mexican restaurants nearby.

What makes this house unique

Because we built the home using a custom builder, we were able to add some special features. From the moment you enter the hand-carved front gate in the courtyard to the carved posts on the pergola on the back patio, you will notice the special details of this house. All of the furnishings have a unique history and many were made by Mexican artisans.

In the fall, the smell of roasted green chile fills the air and the home is perfectly situated to enjoy the sights of the Sandia Mountains. Don't be surpised to see a hot air balloon fly directly over the house.

10 Reviews of Property 3176269 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Family-friendly Pueblo-style Casita in Gated Community
average rating of 4.857143 based on 10 reviews
business
Family-friendly Pueblo-style Casita in Gated Community
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3176269
+1 901-262-2325
Albuquerque New Mexico
5

Such a great home!!

5 of 5
Submitted: May 15, 2013 Stayed: May 2013
This is an amazing home, so clean, beautifully decorated, all the amenities that will make your stay in ABQ special!! I would highly recommend this home to anyone and the owners were so great and easy to work with. Also super close to markets, etc......which is always a plus for a great home!!
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Family-friendly Pueblo-style Casita in Gated Community
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3176269
+1 901-262-2325
Albuquerque New Mexico
Seattle, WA
5

Classic NM architecture with modern comfort and convenience

5 of 5
Submitted: April 25, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
I can't say enough good things about this rental property. The house itself is well designed and decorated. It has all the things you'll need for your stay. It's an extremely comfortable home to come back to after a long day hiking, visiting museums or sightseeing. The owner is extremely responsive to any questions and was very accommodating when we found out that our return flight home was cancelled. He was the only bright spot in that ordeal.

Anyway, everything about the place is immaculate. It's super close to the main freeways, several grocery stores and Central Ave. As for location, while we didn't hang out in the area during the day, it was a nice retreat to come home to at night. Our only issue was not getting the jets in the tub to work.

My kids loved the place so much they asked if we could permanently move in! Would definitely stay there again if we return to ABQ.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities
Owner's Response: Thanks so much for your feedback. We're not sure why the jets didn't work but we'll definitely get them fixed. Thanks for letting us know.
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Family-friendly Pueblo-style Casita in Gated Community
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3176269
+1 901-262-2325
Albuquerque New Mexico
West Richland
5

Amazing Extended Stay

5 of 5
Submitted: April 3, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
My husband and I stayed in this beautiful casita for an extended stay. Few words can describle how much we enjoyed this comfortable home! It truly was a home-away-home and the location is perfect. The information provided in eateries & recreation were a treasure. Kim and Wayne were responsive to all our inquiries and/or concerns making the stay completely delightful. Thank you for letting us enjoy your home as ours! We are already planning our next trip! Rod & Darlene
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Family-friendly Pueblo-style Casita in Gated Community
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3176269
+1 901-262-2325
Albuquerque New Mexico
Gilbert, AZ
4

Beautifully Furnished Home

4 of 5
Submitted: April 2, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
We loved the coziness and comfort of the home, and the beautiful furnishings in every room. Wayne was great at keeping in touch to make sure we got in without any problems. Although the house needed more cleaning when we arrived, and there was a maintenance issue while we were there, both were taken care of very quickly. The neighborhood is also very safe and clean, and several friendly people said hello as were were coming and going over the 4 days we stayed. A great place to eat for authentic hatch chile would be the Western View restaurant about 5-10 minutes away. Family owned for 3 generations, delicious food! Explora Science Center is 10 minutes away and is a good way for the kids and adults to spend a few hours doing something 'active'.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Family-friendly Pueblo-style Casita in Gated Community
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3176269
+1 901-262-2325
Albuquerque New Mexico
5

Delightful home away from home

5 of 5
Submitted: January 4, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
Our family recently stayed in this beautiful, tasteful decorated unique casita over the holidays. The location is perfect close to all highways, it is safe and very very clean! The pictures do not do it justice, very warm and welcoming. The owners Wayne and Kim really went the extra mile for us, waiting until late due to a late flight, checking in and arranging for some groceries to be there when we arrived.
I am a well travelled person and would HIGHLY recommend this home to families!
We loved it and hope to return when the weather is warm. The pictures are true, and the house is larger than it looks.Very good customer service, property well maintained. Close to 140, Petroglyphs and Old town
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Family-friendly Pueblo-style Casita in Gated Community
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3176269
+1 901-262-2325
Albuquerque New Mexico
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5

Completely Comfortable

5 of 5
Submitted: December 13, 2012 Stayed: December 2012
My husband and I recently stayed for a week at this lovely home, beautifully decorated with art from the southwest, including a fine collection of colorful pottery. The bed was very comfortable, the house was clean and well appointed with all the things you would need or want. The location in Albuquerque and proximity to the highway system made for quick trips to wherever we needed to go.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Family-friendly Pueblo-style Casita in Gated Community
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3176269
+1 901-262-2325
Albuquerque New Mexico
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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What a trip!

Submitted: December 12, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
Thanks so much for the travel tips--those were very helpful!! I really hope a get a chance to sit down with some of the books that you mentioned. We loved staying at your house--it was absolutely perfect for us.
business
Family-friendly Pueblo-style Casita in Gated Community
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3176269
+1 901-262-2325
Albuquerque New Mexico
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Thanks for the personal touch

Submitted: December 12, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
The restaurant list is very helpful and I'm sure we'll eventually try each one.
business
Family-friendly Pueblo-style Casita in Gated Community
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3176269
+1 901-262-2325
Albuquerque New Mexico
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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One of the best!

Submitted: December 12, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
Wayne, we had a great time at your place. We have stayed a lot of rentals like that and it was one of the best.
business
Family-friendly Pueblo-style Casita in Gated Community
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3176269
+1 901-262-2325
Albuquerque New Mexico
New mexico
5

Comfort, at it's finest.

Comfort, at it's finest.
5 of 5
Submitted: August 25, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
I had the privilege of being one of the first VRBO.s at this property. I was impressed and very appreciative of the warmth and hospitality of Wayne and Kim. I was even more impressed as I walked through the door of their pueblo style casita. The decor was jaw dropping, they skillfully coupled the native new mexican flair with modern convenience. The quality of the dishes, linens, towels, were superb. The yard is ideal for a small pet, and the doggie door quickly became my dog's highlight of the trip. Great Place to stay!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are so pleased that you and your dog enjoyed your stay at the house. We hope that you visit again.
Helpful votes: 1/1