This place is a hidden gem,with its private covered porch, beautiful views overlooking the city below, seasonal pool (Memorial day through Labor day),& serene location. All this, located in the heart of the prestigious Sandia Heights North neighborhood. Nestled next to the Sandia Tram, at an elevation of 6,550 feet, it offers breathtaking views of the city below, the five volcanoes, and the surrounding mountains. You can see the Tram from the property. Sit & enjoy your coffee or dinner, while watching the beautiful sunsets or viewing the city day or night. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor area, get a bit of peaceful relaxation, look out at the stars or out upon the city of Albuquerque.
Ride the Sandia Tram to an elevation of 10,378 ft. Have lunch at the summit, at the Ten 3 restaurant, with its' spectacular views. There are numerous hiking, biking, walking trails in the area. You can even start your hike right from the property, located on a quiet neighborhood street. Beautiful picnic areas are just minutes away. A 5 min drive to I-25 or the Sandia Casino Resort, 45 min to Santa Fe. It's a great place to start your trip to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, or Los Alamos. It's a great starting point for a day trip such to the Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway, or a drive to the Sandia Crest.
Splash of Glam Details:
Private outdoor space with comfortable Adirondack chairs, trees, & your own large covered porch with fabulous views. Take short walk to the Sandia Tram or start your hike right from the property, which is only a few hundred feet from the Sandia Wilderness area of the Cibola National Forest.
This is a studio apartment, nonsmoking, with a comfortable queen bed with high thread count sheets, & a sleeper sofa. Sleeps up to 3. Enter your unit through a key pad, it has its' own AC, heater, a comfortable leather sleeper sofa that is supportive & gives a good nights rest. It sports a Keurig coffee maker, microwave, toaster, a fridge with a small freezer (4.4 cu ft), a desk & chair, 6 drawer dresser, a Roku smart TV that swings out for viewing to the sofa or the bed, security screen door, ceiling fan, blow dryer, clothes steamer, fresh linens & towels. Guest laundry room is available, laundry detergent and dryer sheets are provided. A kitchenette with sink, two electric burners, dishware, utensils, pans, full bath, propane gas grill, all located in a safe neighborhood. 55” smart TV, WiFi, Paramount, Hulu, Roku Tv, or Tubi.
See you soon,
Lissa
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Events Nearby:
Balloon Fiesta Oct 4 to 13
Minutes Away :
The Sandia Resort, which offers gambling, restaurants, a spa, and golfing. The County Line BBQ restaurant has great food & drinks, Trader Joe's a gourmet grocery store, offers a unique variety of wonderful fresh foods. There are also vegetarian restaurants nearby. Albertson's & Smith's have your grocery & pharmacy needs covered. Start your hike right here.
List of Activities & Things to do Nearby:
Tennis, golfing, hiking, walking, mountain biking, bicycling, rock climbing, hang gliding, skiing, tennis, golfing, nearby parks, sightseeing, casino gambling, visiting museums, wine tasting, & dining out.
Nearby Attractions:
Albuquerque Old Town, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Breaking Bad RV Tours, Albuquerque Studios, Rio Grande Nature Center, Petroglyph National Monument, Bosque Nature Center, Albuquerque Bio Park & Botanical Gardens,
Major businesses nearby:
Intel, Kirtland Air Force Base (home of the 377th air base wing), University of New Mexico, Netflix Studios, General Mills, UNM Health System, Presbyterian Healthcare, Lovelace Healthcare, Harborside Health I, PNM Resources, Applied Research Associates, Earnest Health, CNM, Sumco, Khi, Eclipse Aviation, & I-25 Studios.
Wineries: Gruet, VARA, Noisy Water, Sheehan, Corrales, Milagro, Casa Rodena, Acequia Vineyards, D.H. Lescombes, Pasando Tiempo.
Hiking/ Biking/ Walking Trails/ Tennis
Golfing:
Sandia golf club, Santa Anna golf club, UNM golf course
Racing:
Al Unser Racing Museum, Sandia Speedway, Albuquerque Dragway
Sports:
Isotopes Park - hosts Albuquerque Isotopes - a minor baseball league, Lobos Stadium - hosts the UNM Lobos basketball team, University Stadium - hosts the UNM football team, Outpost Ice Arena - hosts the NM Ice Wolves - has public skating times.
Museums:
Turquoise, Explora, Albuquerque, & Tinkerton, museums. The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, University of New Mexico Art Museum, Wheels Museum Inc, Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum.
Sandia Casino Resort:
Gambling, restaurants, spa, golfing, sports bar.
