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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 464.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living room & Kitchen
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Canyon and Mountain Views
Casa Bear is a 4-guest apartment (690 sq ft) in southwestern style with private entrance, 8 mins from LANL.
Enjoy gorgeous canyon and mountain views, right from your private yard and from the inside of the home as well. Have your favorite drink at covered patio during adorable sunset. Entertain at private BBQ and fire pit area. Hike or bike right from home.
Home provides fully equipped kitchenette with cooktop and large dining table, two separate sleeping spaces (bedroom and living room) and office space.
Enjoy the real New Mexican atmosphere!
We live on the upper level of the property while you will have the entire lower level to yourself (690 sq ft apartment). This includes the adjacent part of the yard and covered patio with entertaining area.
You can enter the home directly from the patio via private entrance equipped with keypad door lock.
Main bedroom features rustic style queen size bed. You can enjoy mountain views right from your bed.
Office space in the bedroom provides work table with chair, charging station, table lamp, basic office supplies and... the view!
Another room is one large open space - kitchen with dining area and living room. Sofa in the living room is easily transformed into queen size bed. Mattress, pillows, comforter and extra blankets are provided in the adjacent closet. From the bed or sofa, you can watch 43" HDTV with HBO Max, Netflix, Roku etc. or admire the mountain on opposite side of the canyon.
Fully equipped kitchenette with electric cooktop allows to prepare meals. Basic spices and oil are provided. Kitchen features a fridge with freezer, microwave, toaster and coffee machine. Hot drinks are provided. Kitchen cabinets have extra space to store food if needed. Fire extinguisher is in the cabinet under the cooktop.
Large rustic dining table easily accommodates the whole family or group of friends.
Bathroom with a shower provides towels (extras are in the bath cabinet), bath essentials, first aid kit, hair dryer and cleaning products.
You will have a large part of the yard to yourself. Most of it is flat terrain - it could serve as a playground for kids or hangout space for adults. You will be amazed by the depth of the canyon below and the mountain on the opposite side. However, the yard is not fenced and younger kids should be supervised by adults. Please make sure you do not go beyond the point where the terrain suddenly changes to steep rock cliff.
Be aware that you can meet wildlife on the yard - most often you can see deer. We are in a bear country however bears are rarely seen on our property. Please do not leave any food or garbage outside - this would attract wild animals.
Our quiet cul-de-sac is also a great place where our kids ride a bike, roller skate etc. If your kids want a real playground, there are 3 (!) just 0.3 miles walking distance at Barranca Elementary school.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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Important information
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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
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
About the area
Los Alamos
Located in Los Alamos, this apartment is in the mountains. Los Alamos Historical Museum and Bradbury Science Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bandelier National Monument and Alcove House Trail. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Los Alamos Historical Museum - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
Ashley Pond Park - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
Bradbury Science Museum - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Smiths Fuel - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 11 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 11 min drive
Pajarito Brewpub and Grill - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Canyon and Mountain Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Canyon and Mountain Views?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canyon and Mountain Views on 29 Apr 2026 start from AU$231, 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 Canyon and Mountain Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Canyon and Mountain Views?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Canyon and Mountain Views?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Canyon and Mountain Views located?
Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this apartment building in Los Alamos is situated in the mountains, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from North Mesa Dog Park, and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Bradbury Science Museum and Ashley Pond Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was my second stay ar Casa Bear. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Everything is very clean. The host has thought of everything to make the stay enjoyable. I will stay here again.
We had an amazing time at this property in Los Alamos! The home was spotless, comfortable, and beautifully maintained — everything looked just like the pictures (if not better). The kitchen was well-equipped for cooking, and the beds were super comfortable after a long day exploring.The location was perfect — close to local restaurants, wineries, and hiking spots, yet peaceful and private. The host was friendly and responsive, providing clear instructions and thoughtful touches that made our stay feel special.We would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting Los Alamos. It’s the perfect combination of charm, comfort, and convenience!
Lovely place, exactly as it looks in the pictures. The host is easy to reach and always responded promptly. This place is the perfect location to be close to the trails of Santa Fe National Forest, you can even walk to some right from the apartment. The kitchen had everything I needed and the bed was very comfy.
Host clearly communicated how to get in and what to expect Accommodations were very clean and outfitted well. There was even water in the fridge and home made cake. It was a nice stay.
Casa Bear is a cute lower level apartment with a fantastic view of the canyon and mountains around Los Alamos. It is clean and well supplied. Lighting in the apartment could be improved and although the furnishings are cute, they could be more comfortable.
My husband and I were visiting our son in Los Alamos and needed a place big enough for all 3 of us- this place was perfect! The kitchen was better stocked than any of our previous VRBO stays with a variety of spices, salt pepper, cooking supplies, etc. Veronika was very thoughtful to include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lots of towels + little extras like sunscreen, first aid kit, lip balm, makeup remover. The big screen TV was preloaded with netflix, prime, etc and we enjoyed watching movies at night. Veronika even had a homemade treat waiting for us when we arrived. Check in was easy and checking out was easier (no stripping beds, etc). Kitchen was stocked w/ Kcups and little other treats even. LOVED THIS PLACE!
Robin O.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andria
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This bnb was excellent. I came for a wedding with my friend, and we stayed for two nights. They took the bedroom and I slept on the pullout bed in the livingroom. Both beds were very comfortable! The closet had plenty of hangers/space for our formal wear, and the bathroom was very clean and big enough for two people to get ready in. It also included toiletries and sunscreen, which was a very nice touch as I'd forgot mine. The kitchen was well stocked with all necessities for food prep and coffee/tea. Veronika was an excellent host, fast with all communication, and she welcomed us with a traditional Czech cake that was delicious. In the morning I enjoyed the coffee and cake on the patio overlooking the view, and can say 10/10 would stay here again.
This rental is the basement of a split-level home. The owner lives on the upper level.
The outward-facing side features two large windows looking out toward the fire pit and grill which sit on the edge of a small canyon. You access the apartment via a gravel walkway from a reserved parking spot adjacent to the owner’s driveway.
The interior photos are accurate to the property and everything was clean and well-kept. Note that there is no oven or laundry.
The neighborhood is about a ten-minute drive to the CBD (such as it is), but it is quiet and picturesque. We were in town to ski at Pajarito which was an easy twenty-minute drive.
We ate at Pyramid Cafe, Ruby K’s Bagels, and Pajarito Brewpub and would highly recommend the former.
We were very happy to stay here for four nights at the beginning of our spring break southwestern road trip. It was great to have the kitchen and all the living space, not just a cramped hotel room. The host was a fabulous communicator and was very helpful with a few special requests I had. The host and her family live on the top floor and this is kind of like a walkout basement apartment, but it felt like our own space, including our own outdoor space. The view over the canyon was lovely. Place was very clean and comfortable. Kitchen and bathroom well stocked. We wished for a bigger couch or another comfy chair or two for when all three of us wanted to relax and watch TV at night, and we had internet connection issues a couple times, but those are minor quibbles. The place is a few minutes away from Los Alamos proper but we didn’t mind that at all. Just know that you’ll be driving to everything. There is a great playground in walking distance though.If we make it back to the area, we’d happily stay here again! Thanks to the host for a great stay.Other tips for future visitors - Pajarito restaurant was great. Smiths grocery was good, including for some non-grocery items. Nearby hike in Bandolier was great, and Tsakawi was sooo awesome. Kids science museum in town was meh. We wanted to try the history museum but didn’t make it. Fuller Lodge was OK but we did finally watch Oppenheimer during our stay, and pretty cool to see it in the movie, right aver touring it.
Vanessa F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Veronika Vaneckova
We are family of 4 loving outdoor adventures. Living in Los Alamos, we believe it is a dream place to be and we want to share the wonders of our beautiful Land of Enchantment with our guests.
Why they chose this property
When we saw this house we immediately fell in love with canyon and mountain views. It feels like you are in the wilderness but still close to town amenities.
What makes this property unique
Enjoy sunsets and views from your private retreat, entertain at BBQ and fire pit area or under covered patio. Hiking and biking trails are accessible right from home.
Languages:
English, Czech, Slovak
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests