Mountain Retreat in the Historic Village of Placitas--Home to over 300 wild mustangs! Serene & Secluded ...it is located on a 6 acre property at the end of a road. . Stunning Sandia Mountain Views /Designer Furnishings /Artwork Throughout! This is no ordinary rental! Beautiful furnishings throughout the home with amazing landscaping outside the home. This beautiful home is available as a 2 bedroom option if you require more room. Just ask!
The house is a Santa Fe Style home with 12 foot latillas & vigas ceilings, kiva fireplaces, and saltillo tile and brick floors throughout. There is a covered Portal for relaxing, outdoor fire pit, and huge windows for taking in the big mountain views. The home has an open plan with contemporary furnishings and outstanding art and sculptures purchased from local artists and galleries. The home is built into the hill which makes it extra quiet and helps to keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter months. There is a wood burning Kiva fireplace in the living room, and adobe walls in the dining room. There are juniper and piñon trees and lots of birds. Very appropo is the fact that on our street (Pajaro Azul) are an abundance of bluebirds and blue jays! In fact, at times the trees turn "blue" from all the birds!
Guests have full access to all the areas of the main house including the courtyard, and the land surrounding the property. The office, garage, and another bedroom suite or locked for privacy. There is a separate casita on the property as well but, it is accessed by its own private road.
Interaction with guests Times have certainly changed! I now provide a lockbox with keys for guests to have entry to the property. I respect your privacy but, am available anytime by text if you should have questions, or need information.
Other things to note We are in the mountains, and there is a lot of wildlife. You can see jackrabbits, roadrunners, quail, many different species of birds, and an occasional bobcat or even a bear. Placitas is known for their wild horses and we often see them roaming on our property. There are several herds of wild mustangs, and a herd of 11 frequents my property regularly. Don't be surprised if you are awakened by them grazing outside your bedroom window!
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About the area
Placitas
Located in Placitas, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Coronado Historic Site and Casa San Ysidro are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Placitas and Santa Ana Golf Club. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Albuquerque Convention Center - 28 min drive - 47.3 km
ABQ Uptown - 30 min drive - 51.1 km
Getting around
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Dutch Bros Coffee - 10 min drive
The Range Cafe - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min drive
Chicky’s Coffee - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views!?
As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views! on 2 June 2026 start from AU$324, 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 Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Awesome Mountain Retreat- Spectacular Views! located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cibola National Forest, Placitas Library Labyrinth and Placitas. Plein Air New Mexico Gallery and Coronado Historic Site are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This gorgeous house is spectacularly sited so that it has views of the Sandias and the valley below. The interior design is hip and comfortable. Judy, our host, has been lovely. Thanks for everything!
This house is absolutely beautiful inside and out. The views are stunning and we saw the wild horses twice during our stay. Plenty of space to sit and relax. Will definitely highly recommend to others.
Nancy V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2021
Nancy,
We appreciate your kind words...happy you could experience the wild horses....and loved having you! Come see us again!
Judy
With all of the comforts of home and then some, this property offers stunning views of the Sandias and relaxing places to sit and take it all in. It is close to great hiking, dining and shopping, but far enough away from the busyness of civilization to truly unwind. Placitas itself is charming, and offers so much in terms of natural beauty, trails for hiking and biking, plus forest and desert landscapes for wildlife sightings and birding. We settled in right away and felt completely at home for the duration of our stay.
My wife and I loved our stay. The view was amazing, but the property and accommodations were equally amazing. The pictures were completely accurate, even more impressive in person. Checkin process and communication was great. We wish we could have spent more time in the courtyard, but it was too windy during our stay. We would stay again.
Owner was excellent at communicating with us. Amenities were exceptional. Property is as lovely in person as the photos depict. Quiet and peaceful! We stayed in the main house for two weeks over Christmas and New Year. In the second week, friends from home joined us on vacation and stayed in the casita. A perfect set up!
Judy's home is outstanding! Very comfortable and amazingly decorated, both inside and out. The yard was beautiful and enticing to sit and enjoy the views. Excellent communication and help; couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thanks!
If you want to stay in the lap of luxury in the Sandia Mountains, Judy’s is where you want to be. I lived here for 4 months and I will greatly miss the million dollar view, the on demand hot water, the Bose tunes and her hospitality. Thanks Judy!!!
Julie K.
Stayed 139 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Julie,
You were an awesome house guest. I could not have hand picked a more delightful, caring, and considerate person to stay in my home. You treated it as if it were your own. And, I appreciate the ease with which we communicated. Thanks again for your review. We will definitely stay in touch! Judy
The rental property is as beautiful as the pictures and exquisitely furnished. Husband and I stayed for two nights and enjoyed it very much. I would be nervous bringing young kids or teens here though. So many beautiful and breakable items both inside and out. Lovely views and close to the things we wanted to see. The host was great and even let us check out an hour late to accommodate our late flight home.
We actually ended up staying in the Casita on the property. It was just completely redone and it is fantastic! Was way more spacious than we expected. Step outside and the views are awesome. We would definitely stay here again next time we visit.
My wife and I had a really nice time. We cooked our own food a with the wonderful facilitates and just relaxed. We are mountain bikers and were happy to see so many areas to ride. Overall a great host and place to stay. 5 Stars
Such an easy process of communication with the owner. Beautiful property, amazing views. Everything about our four night stay was exactly what we were hoping for!
Brenda E.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
About the host
Hosted by Judy Quick
I am a native Texas girl, but spent most of my adult life living in the Southwest. For the last 20+ years, I divided my time between Southern California and Placitas, NM where I have homes. I love meeting new people . I worked hard for what I have, love to decorate and entertain, and love to host people in my homes. My goal is to make your stay the best experience ever! I am a former educator, and spent 20+ years owning my own educational sales organization that represented textbook and technology publishers in 6 states in the Southwest while calling on K-12 schools. Today, I have cut way back but still represent 2 publishers in New Mexico and Southern California. As you can tell, I like to stay busy!
Why they chose this property
I bought this property because of the amazing views of the Sandia Mountains! And, the fact that it was located at the end of the road--thereby offering total privacy. I was sold the minute I drove up--even before I walked into this custom home. Everything about it seemed to fit--beauty, views, peacefulness, tranquility, nature, wild horses! It just needed my personal touches and stamp to make it a very special home! I hope you will agree!
What makes this property unique
A truly unique benefit are the wild mustangs that freely roam the property. There are over 300 wild horses in Placitas and I am fortunate to have a herd of 11 that visit the property quite frequently.
The other unique benefit is the architecture of the home. It alone is stunning. It exudes such warmth from the brick floors, to the Viga & latilla 20 foot ceilings, skylights, adobe walls, niches, and the Kiva fireplaces.
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