The YOGA YURTA... Extremely Civilized Glamping at SUNNY MELLOW ECO VILLA!
3 minutes off Exit 175... The Intersection of I-40, Route 66 and The Turquoise Trail (N-14). Nestled on the meadow below the cliffs in Quiet Historic Tijeras Village Canyon. (NOTE: Trailers and Moving Trucks and Combinations Thereof Do NOT Fit Through the Sunny Mellow Eco Villa Gate! Call or Text for Details of Possible Workarounds)
Walk the Villa pathways to the other four Rentals, and along the way see The Vineyard, The Orchard, The Garden, The Redwood Yoga Deck, The Solar Array, The Swing, Ping Pong, Horse shoe Pit. Above the property is Lookout ridge (You can see where Billy the Kid posted Lookouts for Stagecoach on Route 66, while his gang camped right here on Sunny Mellow Eco Villa).
8 Minutes to Albuquerque. 7 minutes to Cedar Crest, 10 minutes to Edgewood. 50 minutes to Santa Fe.
Views of meadows, mountains and the Enchanting New Mexico sky from the Porch.
Enjoy Breakfast on The Porch! Play a game of horse shoes, Ping Pong... Or Generate Momentum on the Largest Swing you have ever seen. Or develop Your momentum on Yoga and Meditation on the Redwood Yoga Deck. Join in a campfire with the guests at The Chi-Treehouse or Invite guests to the Fire-pit at your own Yoga Yurta!
Take a stroll to Sunny Mellow Vineyard, The Orchard (Have a pear, apple, plum, cherrie, quince, walnut, or an apricot), or the Vegetable Garden where you can pick your dinner.
Take a sauna, ($20.00 per session). Get a Massage at the Sunny Mellow Spa ($120.00/100 minutes or $99.00 for 50 minutes)
Read a book... Take a nap. Enjoy the Unique Feel and Romance of the yurt, The Awesome Modern Outdoor Kitchen, The delicious KING Bed. Watch 4K TV with 150 bps download and 25 upload.
Use the Outdoor Kitchen to cook anything! With both a refrigerator AND a stand alone freezer. You can stock away vegetables and frozen foods for your longer stays.
Take an Outdoor shower in the Glorious, Organic, Natural Bathroom using The Pure Healing Water of our Primera Agua Aquifer... While viewing the coyotes on the mountain! Just 30 seconds from the Yoga Yurta Door.
Sit in the Secluded "Starchamber" by day for a sun tan, or by night for moon glow and infinite star gazing.
Drive to Sandia Peak, Hike, Ski, Mountain Bike (Even out your back door if you do not want to drive.
Albuquerque and The East Mountains has more trails in proximity to a metropolis than an city in the country. Pick sandy, rocky, or meadow, or a forest ascent.
Groove at top notch restaurants in ABQ and some local ones just down the street.
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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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Tijeras
Located in Tijeras, this villa is near a water park and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cibola National Forest and San Antonito Open Space, while Sandia Mountain Natural History Center and The Old Schoolhouse Gallery are cultural highlights. Hinkle Family Fun Center and National Museum of Nuclear Science & History are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Tijeras Open-Air Arts Market - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
ABQ Uptown - 18 min drive - 26.2 km
Kirtland Air Force Base - 25 min drive - 24.3 km
University of New Mexico - 25 min drive - 35.6 km
Balloon Fiesta Park - 31 min drive - 46.4 km
Getting around
Alvarado Transportation Center - 22 min drive
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
‪Lazy Lizard Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Trail Rider Pizza - ‬6 min drive
‪Burger Boy - ‬4 min drive
‪Cabra Coffee - ‬7 min drive
‪Ribs BBQ - ‬7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The YOGA YURTA... Extremely Civilized Glamping at SUNNY MELLOW ECO VILLA! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The YOGA YURTA... Extremely Civilized Glamping at SUNNY MELLOW ECO VILLA!?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The YOGA YURTA... Extremely Civilized Glamping at SUNNY MELLOW ECO VILLA! on 31 May 2026 start from AU$134, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The YOGA YURTA... Extremely Civilized Glamping at SUNNY MELLOW ECO VILLA!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The YOGA YURTA... Extremely Civilized Glamping at SUNNY MELLOW ECO VILLA!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The YOGA YURTA... Extremely Civilized Glamping at SUNNY MELLOW ECO VILLA!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The YOGA YURTA... Extremely Civilized Glamping at SUNNY MELLOW ECO VILLA! located?
Situated in the mountains, this villa is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cibola National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Tijeras Open-Air Arts Market. Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area and Sandia Mountain Natural History Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Staying in a Yerta was a new experience for us. Greg and Robbi went above and beyond at every turn to make us comfortable. We loved our stay and would love to return in the near future.
Greggory met us at the gate to welcome us and go over the set up. Our stay at Yoga Yurta was fantastic. Thank you for sharing your property with us. I would stay here again!
We had a magical time in the yurta. The property was beautiful and relaxing. The amenities were awesome. This was 5 star glamping! We will definitely have another getaway here in the future!
A lovely stay! Friendly and welcoming host. We loved relaxing in all the outdoor areas, cooking in the outdoor kitchen, and cleaning up in the outdoor shower! Lots of love went into this property and it was something to enjoy :)
After a long drive, this fits the bill for an over night stay. Fresh air and nature. We slept in a comfy room with a view of the night sky. The outdoor bathroom is a very close walk and is lit at night. Robbie, our host was very nice and accommodating.
A wonderful stay at the Yoga Yurta! We really enjoyed the outdoor shower and kitchen, and the space overall felt very homey and welcoming. Definitely will be back again!
This was a wonderful place for us to stay. The host is very friendly and creative. Things are a bit spread out but that gives it character. It was nice and quiet. It is a good cross between full out door camping and a motel room. Very refreshing.
We absoleutely loved our stay in the yoga yurta! It was super comfortable, clean, and we loved the decor for it too. Gregory is such a nice host and immediately made us feel right at home. I highly recommend staying here and can guarantee that you will love it as well :)
The kitchen met our needs but we only used the microwave, refrigerator and freezer.
Linda M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you Linda! Come again soon... Remember, the kitchen is complete with hot plate, skillet, coffee maker and coffee, utensils, pots and pans to make your stay very glamorous! Yes, it is designed to save the guests time for their touring and or just relaxing on the Yoga Deck, in the Vineyard, the orchard, time to play ping pong, play on the Giant Swing Set, our just relax on the many sitting areas for either sun bathing, star gazing or just napping. And...The BBQ Grill and Campfire pit are also avaiable for cooking and special to The Yoga Yurta along with it's private outdoor redwood bathroom and shower! Than you again for choosing Sunny Mellow Eco Villa!
We wanted to be in the great outdoors and in the mountains! This was exactly what we were looking for….had a wonderful time.
Greg and Robbie were the best! Highly recommend.
My partner and I stayed here during a roadtrip and it was the highlight of our trip so far! The property was gorgeous and so whimsical. The yurt was a great down to earth experience while also being incredibly comfortable. The hosts were lovely and made us feel very welcome, thank you again!! :)
What a stunning place!! The bed was a cloud. The amenities were simple but just what we needed.
Katie L.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Gregory Brinkley
Roberta and Greg enjoy making people from All Over The World happy and comfortable in the magnificent New Mexican Southwest. We hope your visit with us makes your trip an adventure and expands your heart as you walk the trails on the Villa or do exercise, dance or yoga on the redwood deck to a Glorious Sunrise or a Mellow Sunset.
Why they chose this property
The Sunny Mellow Eco Villa Story
The serendipity of Sunny Mellow began with the name... Our daughter Elliott Marie penned a fantasy story in the 4th grade. In checking it for errors, I noticed the name of her fantastic Land was "Sunny Mellow". We had just purchased the first half of the property when I asked her if we could use her Sunny Mellow Name for our new home. "Sure Daddy" she replied in total cuteness, "The Sunny Mellow Name will help keep our home safe and alway happy and fun". She continued. "There are not many places were the Sun rises in the East end of the canyon and sets in the West end of a canyon", she though with her eyebrows lifted! "And we need a name that makes everyone smile", she exclaimed! "I can't wait to meet people from all over the World!"Oh Daddy". Then with a quite afterthought, Elliott Marie came close to my ear and whispered... "I Love My Sunny Bedroom at Sunny Mellow"!
Standing in the horse stable on our first day here, I thought, "Don't want horses, what to do with this structure"? I woke the next morning with the answer from a dream... A guesthouse! In 4 months we had remodeled the horse stable using stable wood into a one bedroom fully equipped small home! We used it for guests and as Robbie's art studio until that day when a friend suggested I list it for short term rental.
I laughed and did so. I pressed the button to list it and bing! Rented immediately... And continuously every since.
We purchased the second half of the property and on it built a second and third house for rentals... And The Chi-Treehouse! Being the success and great fun that it became, we finally built The Yoga Yurta as icing on the cake of our Sunny Mellow Eco Villa Empire, LOL! The Garden, Vineyard, Orchard and all the paths the link everything together just came along in time. Solar power is a passion and fun to tinker with. Yoga on the Expansive Redwood Yoga deck is a outright pleasure and Ping Pong under the stars a hoot!
What makes this property unique
Roberta and I fell in Love with Sunny Mellow as we ascending the local peaks and looked down on it's quiet, Shangra-La secluded valley so conveniently close but over the sound break ridge from I 40. Just a jump in any direction to the Glories of New Mexico, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Mountain Air, or The Blue Hole at Santa Rosa! We looked at each other and committed that one day we would own a piece of property that we would make uniquely ours in that Edenic Valley... And HERE WE ARE!!! Ride'Um Cowboy... Whoopee!
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