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Beautiful Adobe Overlooking Ghost Ranch And Abiquiu Lake

Holiday home in Youngsville with kitchen and fireplace

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Casa Bonita & Pedernal
Abiquiu Lake from the Casita, late afternoon
View of Lake from Livingroom
Living Room/DiningRoom
Living Room with leather sofa

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4127.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gallina, NM
  • Place, Christ in the Desert Monastery
  • Place, Abiquiu Lake
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Ghost Ranch
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Beautiful Adobe Overlooking Ghost Ranch And Abiquiu Lake

Please see important NOTE at the end of this description regarding RV's and other recreation vehicles.

'It was all so far away--there was quiet and an untouched feel to the country and I could work as I pleased.' Georgia O'Keeffe

Serenity abounds at Casa Bonita, where it is easy to see why this country had such a profound impact on Georgia O'Keeffe. Light and open, this modern adobe rests on ten acres overlooking Abiquiu Lake towards Ghost Ranch, with gorgeous views in all directions. Picture windows throughout the living area allow you to appreciate the vistas from the comfort of the well-appointed interior. The covered portales (covered porches) are ideal for enjoying the tranquility of the environment. Admire the view of the Pedernal from the portale off of the master suite, or take in the iconic landscape of Ghost Ranch while you grill on the portale off of the kitchen.

Spend your days hiking, visiting area galleries, or reconnecting with your own creative side. And after enjoying the unique sunset at the end of the day, savor the starlight of the unadulterated night sky.

'My first memory is of light--the brightness of light--light all around.' Georgia O'Keeffe

NOTE: RV's, trailers of any sort, large trucks, and small vehicles: motorcycles, skimobiles and such are prohibited in this gated community, called High Mesas.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We ask that you purchase Damage Protection, $59.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Max 2 dogs; no cats. Damage Protection required.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
REQUIRED of DOG Owners (no cats): Damage Protection via VRBO, just $59. for $1500. coverage, OR submit a Refundable Damage Deposit of $250.00.
Please keep dogs OFF ALL FURNITURE AT ALL TIMES. Pet Fee of $25. required of all guests. PLEASE PICK UP ALL DOG DEBRIS NEAR HOUSE.
Please keep dogs near you (on leash if nec.) while at the house or while hiking as there are other owners' homes in the vicinity; we are not fenced.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Youngsville

Youngsville is home to this holiday home. Rio Chama and Abiquiu Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Girasol Gift Shop at Bode's and Ruth Hall Museum of Paleontology. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Gallina, NM

What's nearby

  • Abiquiu Lake - 31 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Cats Springs - 37 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Ghost Ranch - 40 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology - 47 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Echo Amphitheater - 48 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County) - 71 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Adobe Overlooking Ghost Ranch And Abiquiu Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Adobe Overlooking Ghost Ranch And Abiquiu Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Adobe Overlooking Ghost Ranch And Abiquiu Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Adobe Overlooking Ghost Ranch And Abiquiu Lake located?

Situated in Youngsville, this holiday home is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Rio Chama and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Abiquiu Lake. Cats Springs and Carson National Forest are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 217 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was as perfect as two previous ones. We enjoyed it very much. Now our friends are falling in love with this property! Thank you, John!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with incredible views. John has everything in the home that you will need, even for extended stays. Would highly recommend if you desire peace and quiet.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent!

What a glorious stay in a well-appointed home with a beautiful view! We hated to leave and will definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surreal space in Abiqui

Dramatic home in a beautiful setting
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful getaway

Casa Bonita was just perfect - beautiful, comfortable, and equipped with everything we could hope for. The views, the stars, and the silence were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunningly beautiful and serene

We loved everything about this beautiful adobe home. The views in every direction are absolutely gorgeous. The house itself is lovely, elegantly appointed and constructed with care. Perfect, well-stocked kitchen and huge living room windows to enjoy the view toward Lake Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch beyond. We had a very comfortable stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa-Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It’s the Vibe!

Spacious rooms with a terrific view, beautiful design, great comfort and very good directions. Thanks for sharing the lovely Casa Bonita with us John. Extremely vibey!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Louisville, ky

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property.

Secluded and private with tasteful decorations. Within easy reach of all their is to do in Abiquiu. Beautiful views of lake and directly across from Gjost Ranch. Well equipped with full kitchen, tv. Internet etc. Would recommend to couples in particular and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All that you could ask for

Free property is a perfect get away from city life. It is quiet and serine. We spent much of our time just enjoying the home and views! We will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly

Beautiful home , very thoughtful touches, Great books, art, the kitchen fittings are incredible !Probably the most creative environment and stay I have ever experienced ..!John has gone above and beyond on his home design to capture the essence of the beauty of the land and the environment!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

This is a wonderful property. The host is responsive and knowledgeable. The house is beautifully designed and is located in one of the most scenic areas of the state. What’s not to like?
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Inspiration

Our first trip to New Mexico brought us to this wonderful oasis in the high desert. Words cannot describe the peaceful tranquility that abounds. Star gazing is beyond belief! It is the most incredible views ever. The Pedernal is Amazing! The Adobe house is excellent and well stocked. It was our most memorable little road trip ever and would love to return some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Stay

Traveling to this stay was everything we had wanted. The home was both welcoming and very much a slice of paradise. The views are amazing and the location both peaceful and serene. John, the host, was beyond accommodating given our lack of technical skills. This stay was a 10+. Visiting the home and area of Georgia OKeefe was so impressive given our love of her work. Abiquiu is just a vortex of beauty. We will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

So, because sometimes I drive the struggle bus, we got lost on the way to the house. We called John and he was so nice and kind about the whole thing. He told us over the phone exactly how to get to the house, and stayed on the phone with us until we got there. The house was very secluded and so nice. The loudest thing were the birds waking us up every morning. The house was very clean and nice. Our son loved exploring the property and finding skipping rocks in the river bed. It was a very enjoyable and comfortable stay. Thank you so much for everything!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette N., Tucson, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Amazing

I cannot imagine a more incredible view, and that is not hyperbole folks! This lovely and well-designed house is populated with interesting art, but not in any way cluttered - leading to a peaceful and calming ambience. The smells of juniper and pine wafting through the open windows were wonderful. And, of all the many places I've stayed, this one is by far the most well-appointed with kitchen supplies, towels, and expendables so that we lacked for nothing. We did not want to leave. I hope we will be able to return, as I have a strong hankering to use that kiva fireplace in the cold season.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P., Altadena, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant Star of Northern New Mexico

This Santa Fe-style adobe outpost provides the best of the best in remote, but modern, lodging overlooking Lake Abiquiu and the superb scenery adjacent to the Jemez mountain range. Located on 10 acres of desert ridgetop, the views by day extends to the red rock cliffs of the Ghost Ranch to the north and the famous Cerro Pedernal painted by Georgia O'Keefe just to the south. East and west are mountain byways and river canyons thick with golden cottonwood in October. The home is a 10 minute drive from NM 96 on well-groomed gravel drives through a development which appears to require preservation of the natural setting on very widely spaced home lots. We enjoyed our drives in and out, especially when the resident prairie dogs were active along the road. Twenty minutes away, the Abiquiu Inn Cafe's gourmet cuisine was all the dining we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed eating at home with our million dollar views and well-equipped kitchen. I will miss the wonderful fridge and stovetop! One bedroom shares the living room's unparalleled view across the valley to the lake and red cliffs. It enables a rare ability to stargaze from a comfortable bed and heated floor. The master bedroom has a view of pinyon/juniper woodland in a ravine, as well as a glimpse of Cerro Pedernal. As we are two astronomers who came to see the 2023 annular eclipse, we very much enjoyed our dark-sky basecamp with its resident telescope. Highest rating!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorena Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I just spent the most wonderful weekend looking at Abiquiu lake! This home is not only beautiful, but very private. The kitchen was well stocked and the entire house was really clean. It was the perfect location for us and we cannot wait to be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect and had everything you would need for your stay. We had adventures everyday but made sure to be home before the breathtaking sunsets. The view was amazing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house! Once we figured out how to find the home...guilty for not reading instructions prior to arrival...it was great! We found the home address and using google maps made it easier to get to. Roads are a bit rough as the house is rather remote...not a big deal bc we have an explorer with decent tires. The house, furnishings, supplies and everything about the property is really amazing. Thanks for being an excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
09/02/25-09/09/25 - My ninth visit to Casa Bonita, this time with my partner, Jerry (his first visit to the Land of Enchantment). This visit just as wonderful as the previous eight visits (if that is possible)! For me, some repeat experiences, and some new and amazing experiences for both of us. Hope to return next year for a ten-year anniversary! Casa Bonita feels like a second home to me! Thanks, John! Vicky
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahrzad K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this amazing property and we were thrilled to see that nothing had changed. Still perfect in every way. This is the perfect place to get away from it all. The views and location are stunning and the house is very comfortable, cozy and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quiet

We loved our stay. Amazing view! Beautiful casita.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent Setting

Our 2nd stay at this beautiful home is filled with magnificent views and a peaceful environment. As a returning artist, this stay is a vortex of creativity and serenity. John, our host, is always available and always making sure our stay is everything we could ever hope for. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

John’s home was exactly what we needed. Beautiful views away from the noise. Couldn’t ask for a better stay. Hope to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We won’t forget our first day walking down the arroyo to Abiquiu Lake. What a sense of beauty!

We loved everything about this place. The house is beautifully designed and set in the desert, it has a great connection with its surroundings.The interior is uplifting with stunning views, comfortable furniture and the colour palette of the south-west. We enjoyed the light coming through the windows and doors, the stillness and continuity of the sky and landscape. We won’t forget our first day walking down the arroyo to Abiquiu Lake. What a sense of silence, solitude, and beauty! We adored the Chama River and Ghost Ranch canyon, red rock cliffs and the smell of sage while hiking Kitchen Mesa. Miro bought some hand-picked eggs from the monks instead of tasting their beer. The Monastery Brewery was closed five years ago. Our trips to Chaco Canyon, Santa Fe and Taos Pueblo were great experience.John is an exceptional host, caring very much for his visitors and his house.Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us!Miro and Dagmar
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by John Harper

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Why they chose this property

Most outstanding views in all of northern New Mexico. And the quiet!

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