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Vintage charm & modern comforts near Old Town
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 888.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
Casita - private entrance
1 Queen Bed
Pinon Room
1 King Bed
Prickly Pear Room
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Casita - en suite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Guest Bath - Main House
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Vintage charm & modern comforts near Old Town
Enjoy this north valley bungalow with vintage charm but with all the modern comforts from home. This stylish home that's centrally located to all the most popular Albuquerque hot spots, named "Desert Lilac", gives you all the New Mexico vibes you've come to love. With it being less than a mile to Old Town shopping, restaurants, wine bars, and breweries, you'll appreciate the proximity to everything while having a quiet yet secluded place to retreat.
The whole house has beautiful hardwood floors throughout, two full size bathrooms, a kitchen with all the essentials and granite countertops, as well as a full size washer and dryer. The "Pinon" room is warm and inviting with neutral tones, lots of natural light, smart TV, and a King size bed with brand new mattress, bedding, and sheets. The "Prickly Pear" room gives you a taste of one of the local's favorite cacti and includes a smart TV and a queen size bed with brand new mattress, bedding, and sheets. All bedrooms have charging stations available at the bedside tables. Lastly, the brand new comfy sectional in the living room folds out to create a full size bed for the accommodations of two additional guests. Brand new pillows, sheets, and bedding are provided. The living room also includes LED remote-controlled candles in the fireplace for ambiance, puzzles for downtime fun, and a large smart TV for logging in and watching all your favorite streaming services.
Our newest addition is our Casita! This 3rd bedroom that sleeps two additional guests with a queen bed, is a free standing villa with it's own exterior entrance from the back yard and gardens. It comes complete with an additional full size en suite bathroom and seating area.
The dining room is spacious with a table for 4 guests - with 2 added chairs available for a total seating for 6. A workspace and desk is available in the main living space for working remotely or virtual learning with Wifi. The front screened-in porch and covered back patio are available for relaxing in the shade or on a cool evening.
This home has been recently upgraded from a swamp cooler (popular in the Southwest) to brand new refrigerated air units in each living space with your own remote control settings for the comfort of your guests.
This home includes a dedicated driveway and tandem parking that could fit two vehicles. There's also plenty of free street parking right in front of the home as well.
The whole house has beautiful hardwood floors throughout, two full size bathrooms, a kitchen with all the essentials and granite countertops, as well as a full size washer and dryer. The "Pinon" room is warm and inviting with neutral tones, lots of natural light, smart TV, and a King size bed with brand new mattress, bedding, and sheets. The "Prickly Pear" room gives you a taste of one of the local's favorite cacti and includes a smart TV and a queen size bed with brand new mattress, bedding, and sheets. All bedrooms have charging stations available at the bedside tables. Lastly, the brand new comfy sectional in the living room folds out to create a full size bed for the accommodations of two additional guests. Brand new pillows, sheets, and bedding are provided. The living room also includes LED remote-controlled candles in the fireplace for ambiance, puzzles for downtime fun, and a large smart TV for logging in and watching all your favorite streaming services.
Our newest addition is our Casita! This 3rd bedroom that sleeps two additional guests with a queen bed, is a free standing villa with it's own exterior entrance from the back yard and gardens. It comes complete with an additional full size en suite bathroom and seating area.
The dining room is spacious with a table for 4 guests - with 2 added chairs available for a total seating for 6. A workspace and desk is available in the main living space for working remotely or virtual learning with Wifi. The front screened-in porch and covered back patio are available for relaxing in the shade or on a cool evening.
This home has been recently upgraded from a swamp cooler (popular in the Southwest) to brand new refrigerated air units in each living space with your own remote control settings for the comfort of your guests.
This home includes a dedicated driveway and tandem parking that could fit two vehicles. There's also plenty of free street parking right in front of the home as well.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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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
About the area
Albuquerque
Los Duranes, a neighbourhood in Albuquerque, is home to this holiday home. Explora Science Center and Children's Museum and UNM North Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit ABQ Uptown and Coronado Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Pit or Isotopes Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Albuquerque, NM
What's nearby
- Albuquerque Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Old Town Plaza - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
- ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Four Winds Travel Center - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 2 min drive
- Starbucks - 7 min walk
- Ponderosa Brewing - 17 min walk
- Bike In Coffee - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
27 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
7 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shawn H.
20 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Shawn H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina C.
1 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and great!
Sabrina C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erica D.
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas vacation
Erica D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ron S.
18 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Desert Lilac
Ron S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alaska visited
Robert S.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Camille S.
11 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience
Camille S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Kristen K.
15 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
ABQ
Kristen K.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mike G.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Albuquerque
Mike G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa R.
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage feel with modern conviniences
Melissa R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peggy F.
14 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peggy F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
22 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bungalow in Old Town
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Jacob and Shauna Pointer
As a family of 5, we always seek out neat vacation rentals to enjoy with our kids in cities/towns that we've never explored before. We've spent over 25 years in the Land of Enchantment and love to travel, grow our small businesses, and invest in real estate.
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with this property with it's unique charm, perfect size for a vacation retreat, and close proximity to our beloved Old Town Albuquerque. It's clean, comfortable, and has lots of vintage charm...and we hope you'll treat it with the same care and love as we do.
What makes this property unique
Located right off popular Rio Grande Blvd, tucked off a residential road with lots of privacy, hardwood floors, spacious rooms, southwest details, screened-in porch, back patio, and dedicated parking.
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