Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls

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Exterior
Interior
Game room
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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Albuquerque, NM
  • University of New Mexico
    3 min drive
  • The Pit
    5 min drive
  • University Stadium
    5 min drive
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    8 min drive

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About the area

Albuquerque

With a stay at this castle in Albuquerque (Southeast Heights), you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of New Mexico and 9 minutes from ABQ Uptown. .This castle is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park and 13.1 mi (21 km) from Sandia Casino.

What's nearby

  • University of New Mexico - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of New Mexico Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • University Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Kirtland Air Force Base - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Central Bodega - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tractor Brewing Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Farmacy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flying Star Cafe-Nob Hill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fan Tang - ‬20 min walk

About this property

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.

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 cancellations will have payment processing fees (3-5%) deducted from any eligible refund
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this castle include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kylee Niederhauser

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • A hot tub

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

20353

Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family place
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie T., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Spot for a Large Group
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024