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Casa La Huerta - The Orchard House - Historic Adobe Home

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Property grounds
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Albuquerque, NM
  • Place, Los Poblanos Open Space
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Balloon Fiesta Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

Located in Albuquerque (Los Griegos), this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Albuquerque Convention Center and University of New Mexico. .This vacation home is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park and 8.7 mi (14 km) from ABQ Uptown.
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What's nearby

  • Los Poblanos Open Space - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rio Grande Nature Center State Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of New Mexico - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • ABQ Uptown - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 15 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪John Brooks Supermart - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Cumbre Westside Taproom - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Luz Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dion's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa La Huerta - The Orchard House - Historic Adobe Home

Welcome to Casa La Huerta! This authentic, Northern New Mexico-style adobe home hosts guests in the residential Rio Grande district of Albuquerque’s verdant North Valley. Leave the car behind and walk to local favorites like Flying Star Café – an eclectic eatery with something for everyone.

Enjoy outdoor spaces at the front and back Casa La Huerta, overseeing 1/3 of an acre with beneficial native plant species landscaping and scented by sunflowers, lavender, and our small fruit orchard. When they’re in season, feel free to step outside and pick fresh fruit from the trees!

With its single level, no stairs, and senior friendly bathroom amenities, Casa La Huerta is especially popular with our retirement age guests. Our no pets policy means that those with pet allergies breathe easy and enjoy a comfortable stay.

Interstate freeway access is quick and easy here. Enjoy a quiet neighborhood that’s nevertheless conveniently located to many attractions of greater Albuquerque.

Walking paths, orchards, lavender fields, wine vineyards, open spaces, and horseback riding await you. Don’t forget to bring your bikes or hiking shoes: This area is a cyclists and walkers’ paradise!

AUTHENTIC ACCOMMODATIONS + LOCAL CONNECTIONS

The main section of Casa La Huerta was built in 1890, and the home has undergone several renovations since then. Now it presents a great combination of authentic, vintage, and modern with wood/brick floors, talavera tile in the kitchen and bath, heated bathroom flooring, and a retro-style Wedgewood range in the kitchen. Ideal for seniors, couples, couples with young children, and friend trips.

The privacy and comfort of our guests are paramount. Rest assured that this lovingly cared-for rental will be spotless upon your arrival. The adobe walls and fencing that surround the property assure your privacy.

MORE PERKS:

- Gated and private
- Spacious and gated off-street parking for 2 cars or RV
- Office area with monitor screen and ethernet for guest use.
- Fully equipped kitchen with many modern appliances
- High Speed Gigabit Xfinity Wireless Internet (1.1 Gbps)
- High Definition TV with Xfinity X1 TV (150+ channels) and Netflix/Amazon streaming apps in both Living and Master Suite
- Full Size Washer & Dryer
- Main Bedroom - Queen bed with medium firmness Stearns & Foster Studio mattress
- 2nd Bedroom - Queen bed with firm Sealy Posturepedic mattress
- Living Room - Full size Sleeper Sofa

Patio Furniture and Gas BBQ available year-round in the covered outdoor patio.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER BOOKING AND AT CHECK-IN:

Michael always greets our guests upon arrival at Casa La Huerta to provide a quick tour of the property, review and sign our short-term rental agreement, and to turn over the keys. A few days prior to your stay, he will reach out to schedule a check-in time. Until then, please let Michael know what questions you might have or assistance that he can provide prior to your arrival.


Room Dimensions (in feet) :

Main Living Area: 11 x 19
Master Bedroom: 12 x 14
Kitchen: 10 x 13
Bathroom: 7 x 10
Office Area: 8 x 15
Dining Area: 10 x 12
2nd Bedroom: 14 x 11
Laundry: 9 x 7
Covered Patio (Outdoor): 23 x 21
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: The entire property is non-smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

The primary renter/guest who made the booking must be present at the property during check-in to sign the short-term rental agreement.
In respect of our neighbors, we kindly ask our guests to observe quiet hours between between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Infant Crib and highchair available.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The entire property is non-smoking.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 108456

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Casa Huerta Orchard House Historic Adobe Home Albuquerque
Casa Huerta Orchard House Historic Adobe Home
Casa Huerta Orchard Historic Adobe Home Albuquerque
Casa Huerta Orchard House Historic Adobe Home Albuquerque
Casa Huerta Orchard House Historic Adobe Home
Casa Huerta Orchard Historic Adobe Home Albuquerque
Casa La Huerta The Orchard House Historic Adobe Home
Casa Huerta Orchard Historic Adobe Home

Casa La Huerta - The Orchard House - Historic Adobe Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 203 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vernelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Very unfortunate how I was treated by host while checkout process, being rushed out of the home 5 minutes post checkout.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes; everything we needed except food, of course, was there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for a great stay. It was a big part of a great week. Hope to stay again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was VERY nicely furnished, inside and out, with great attention to detail. This made it a relaxing place to stay.The place was very clean; the housekeeping staff takes good care in their work.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host, Michael, was wonderful. He took the time to meet us at the property and personally show us the house so we immediately felt at home. The property is absolutely lovely and was appointed with everything we needed to make our stay perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the third time we've stayed at La Huerta. A very peaceful, nicely appointed oasis to call home away from home. Very comfortable and welcoming and a great central location to the Albuquerque area. Thank you again Michael.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy H.

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

Best VRBO

We loved the attention to detail. Very quaint and authentic NM decor!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

Great Place to Stay

Casa de La Huerta was a great place to stay. Clean, well maintained, and friendly management
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Great Stay

The house is beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farhan R.

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

Great place!

We loved our stay! Great communication, amenities…everything was awesome! Highly recommend staying here if your travels bring you to Albuquerque!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

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

Great, quiet vacation rental

Nice quiet spot in a walkable neighborhood with easy access to getting around ABQ.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Perfect stay for the Balloon Fiesta!

Perfect stay for the Balloon Fiesta. Cozy and very Albuquerque. We highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Relaxing hacienda

Comfortable, quiet home. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

Beautiful location

We had a wonderful stay. The location is beautiful and the house has everything you need. If we come back to Albuquerque we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LESLIe E.

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

It was a great place and centrally located for us.

It was an great overall experience. Very quiet and clean, will definitely like to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dameon

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

ABQ Getaway

This was our second stay at Casa La Huerta, our home away from home. It’s a peaceful and charming retreat in Albuquerque, beautifully maintained and rich with Southwest character. The casita is cozy, private, and thoughtfully equipped with everything you might need—a perfect place to unwind or spark creativity.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

A Great Stay

This house is lovely with an inviting exterior in a pleasant neighborhood. The location is convenient to restaurants, groceries, and Old Town.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Perfect location!

I enjoyed our stay here and would love to comeback. The patios were so nice after a few long days. And the inside was very clean and felt like ‘home’.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

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

Great location and lovely house!

Casa La Huerta is a lovely house. The patio is amazing and I can’t wait to go back when it’s a little bit warmer. The location is great, close to downtown, old town, and other great spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margo D.

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

New Mexico Fun

This historic adobe home was so comfortable, close to Old Town and great restaurants. Biked a trail nearby with access not far from the house.The host was helpful on arrival showing us the home and providing information on the activities we were interested in.The outdoor patio was nice to come back to at the end of our days exploring. Definitely a great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

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

Great property and host!

We really enjoyed our stay in this quaint historic house. Super cute outdoor area - wished we had longer to stay. Michael was a fantastic host - made sure we had everything we needed at check in and responsive when a question popped up. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Beautiful home

Owner met us at property and showed us around. Wonderful, secure home. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretta D.

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

Perfect location.

The property and host were great. Location was central to the touristy things we planned for our vacation. Traveling with teens, it was nice to have space, and not be in a cramped hotel room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel K.

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

La Casa

Quiet, private, and cozy. Loved the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024