Villa de San Rafael offers a unique getaway in Southeast Heights. Enjoy the private hot tub or relax by the fireplace in the spacious living area. This 6-bedroom estate features original artwork, stained glass windows, and remarkable architectural details.
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Entire home
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls
ONE OF A KIND FIND in the heart of Albuquerque!
The iconic Villa de San Rafael is under new ownership and has undergone extensive design and amenity updates. The estate's old world charm now blends seamlessly with modern comforts.
Sitting on one acre of private land, the Villa features original artwork, stained glass windows, balconies, and incredible architectural detail including a 20' stained glass dome in the casita.
Events and filming allowed ONLY with pre-approval - inquire for details. The space Villa de San Rafael is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom estate sitting on one acre of private land.
Distance to Albuquerque International Sunport - 2.1 miles (~5 minutes)
The Entryway: - Grand entryway with a double staircase, original artwork, stained glass windows and impressive architectural details - Please note that some of the artwork contains partial nudity and religious themes
The Living Room: - Spacious living area with fireplace and french doors leading to the back patio and yard
The Dining Room: - Dining table with seating for ten, with additional seating available in the kitchen
The Kitchen: - Refrigerator, electric stove, double oven, microwave and dishwasher - Cookware, glassware, dinnerware and utensils - Fully-equipped with all of the tools needed to prepare your favorite meals - Keurig coffee maker with a selection of k-cup pods, creamer and sugar. Drip coffee maker also available (BYO filters/grounds). - Welcome snacks and beverages
The TV Room: - TV and lounge space upstairs in the main house with two sectional sofas and a 65" smart TV - All tvs in the house have access to live TV streaming via YouTubeTV or you can sign in to your own subscription accounts
The Primary Suite: - Located upstairs in the main house - King sized bed with memory foam mattress and a selection of sleeping pillows - Private balcony - Sitting area with a large TV - Large closet with hangers and luggage stands - En-suite bathroom with vanity, shower/tub combo, and toilet - All bathrooms are equipped with towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper and a hair dryer
The Guest Bedrooms - Bedroom 2 is upstairs in the main house and has a king bed and a private balcony - Bedroom 3 is upstairs in the main house and has two, queen beds, a TV and a desk - Bedroom 4 is downstairs in the main house and has a king bed and an en-suite bathroom - Two additional bedrooms are located in the casita - Bedroom 5 has a queen bed and Bedroom 6 has a king bed and a TV - All beds have a memory foam mattress and are made up with soft, quality linens - All bedrooms have hanging space and luggage stands - All bedrooms are equipped with bedside charging ports and a sleep therapy sound machine
The Guest Bathrooms: - 4 bathrooms in total - En-suite bathroom in the primary suite with a shower/tub combo - Full bathroom between Bedrooms 2 and 3 with a shower/tub combo - En-suite bathroom in Bedroom 4 with a shower/tub combo - Both bathrooms are equipped with towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper and hair dryer
The Casita: - The ~2,000 sf detached casita is located at the back of the property - Jaw-dropping main room with a stained glass domed ceiling, columns, fountain and other impressive architectural details - Small kitchen has a fridge, electric stove and a microwave and is equipped with all of the essentials for cooking and dining - Two additional guest bedrooms - Game room with pool table, arcade games (PacMan and NBA Jam), a library of books and a 65" TV equipped with an XBox (with a GamePass)
The Outdoor Space: - Private hot tub and pool towels - Large patio with dining set for 8 - Gas BBQ with grilling utensils and propane tank - Upstairs balcony with fire pit - The 1 acre lot is fully enclosed with columns, fountains and mature trees
Family Friendly! Villa de San Rafarl welcomes families looking to get away and spend quality time together. We can happily provide the following items to enhance your stay: - Pack & play with fitted sheet - High chair - Kids dinnerware - Infant bath seat - Outlet covers - Local area recommendations
Other Amenities: - Full-size washing machine and dryer with complimentary-use laundry detergent and fabric softener - laundry room is located in the main house near the garage - High-speed (400 mbps cable) internet and excellent WiFi coverage on the whole property for streaming and high quality video meeting capability - Garage and driveway parking (driveway gate can be locked)
Guests have access to the whole property aside from 3 storage closets in the house and casita and sheds outdoors that are locked
Villa de San Rafael is located on a quiet, residential street in the South East Heights neighborhood of Albuquerque.
Nob Hill, with some of our favorite restaurants and shops, is less than 4 minutes away by car.
Albuquerque International Sunport is 2.1 miles away (about 5 minutes drive)
Families with young children will love the small playground down the street from the house.
If you plan on exploring the greater Albuquerque area or taking day trips from the city, then we would recommend driving/renting your own car.
Uber and Lyft are available for short trips around town.
Note: any cancellation refund will have payment processing fees deducted from the refund
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Southeast Heights, a neighborhood in Albuquerque, is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balloon Fiesta Park and Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, while First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater and Mariposa Gallery are cultural highlights. Popejoy Hall and University of New Mexico Campus Observatory are also worth visiting. Visit our Albuquerque travel guide
Is Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls located?
Located in Southeast Heights, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mariposa Gallery and Aux Dog Theater. University of New Mexico and University Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls Reviews
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We could not be happier with this beautiful house. It was a lovely and peaceful space. Room for three generations of folks to each have their own spaces but also gather and spend time together. Rooms were clean, bedding was cozy, kitchen was well appointed. Really appreciated all the available dish and cookware. Kids loved the gameroom and video games, and had a blast in the beautiful backyard. (Say hello to Goliath!). We had room for ten to eat dinner together inside, and spend several evenings on the gorgeous back porch. The front door to the back casita sticks pretty badly, so they should get that looked at. But other than that, couldn't ask for more!
Oh Man, the House was as said, all beds and rooms were on point, we had a great group of kids that really loved the place, said it felt like a Mansion, it a swim spa, larger than a hot tub, so the kids loved that, having access to the garage was great, The main house and back casita could use better AC/Fans and the Bathrooms are tiny and very old, but worked ok, to fit our large group and entertain the kids ranging from an infant to 5, 10, 13, etc and the big kids in there 40's/50's, it was perfect, overall we had a great stay, Thank you
We really enjoyed our stay at this exceptionally beautiful home in Albuquerque. It has a ton of charm and character and was the perfect spot for my entire tennis team to rest after playing our sectional matches in ABQ. In fact, another local team has already booked this house when they come to play their tournament this fall. Thank you to the hosts for their wonderful accommodations and communication.