Non-Premium #12901

Sunshine, fresh air, stunning sunsets, gorgeous mountains and Fun!

House • Tijeras NM United States

6 Guests

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

Wheelchair accessible

Pets welcome

Primary home

Exchange types accepted

Simultaneous

Non-Simultaneous

Non-Reciprocal

Statistics

Listed February 2022

General Overview

Welcome! Our home is located in Tijeras, at 7,200 ft in the East Mountains of Central New Mexico, a 20-minutes drive from Albuquerque. The property covers 2 acres of meadows, pinions, juniper and stunning mountain vistas. The house is a 2,600-square-foot ranch-style with open-style rooms and a huge master bedroom and bathroom.

The sunsets and sunrises here are unforgettable! 

Our home is very well-lit, spacious, and modern (2014 construction). Our front and back yards are inviting and the pergola is comfortable and peaceful. Our property allows for much privacy and great relaxation! The library room is comfortable and can accommodate 2 more guests.

The drive to Santa Fe is truly spectacular. Albuquerque's Old Town, culture, and world-class food are 20 minutes away and Nob Hill is even closer. The views from Sandia Peak (featured in one of the photos) are jaw-dropping!

The Space

Open floor plan, master and guest bedroom at opposite ends.

Guest Access

Ranch, wheel chair accessible

Notes

We do have 2 small dogs that may or may not be on the premises, depending on what we arrange with you. Sammy and Chloée are about 30 lbs each and very sweet and very playful. 

If you are a dog lover they may just be the perfect hosts!

Features

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Fridge

WiFi

Bed sheets

Oven

Towels

Washer

TV

Heating

Hair dryer

Microwave

Iron

Dishwasher

Smoke alarms

Workspace

Clothes dryer

Coffee machine

High Speed Internet

Garden / yard

Bathtub

Air conditioning

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

BBQ

First aid kit

Fire extinguisher

Fireplace

Covered porch / verandah

Bikes

Gym

Wheelchair accessible

Hot tub

Travel Styles

Adventure

Family

Romantic

Sport and leisure

Relaxing

Village

Mountains

Skiing

Culture

Hiking

Cycling

Cross-country skiing

Accessibility

Single level

Wide hallways

Accessible switches

Accessible door handles

Accessible windows

Accessible bedroom

Accessible toilet

Accessible shower

Shower stool

Slip resistant bathroom flooring

Accessible kitchen access

Accessible laundry access

Accessible parking space

House Rules

Unsuitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets welcome

No smoking

Allergens

Cat free

Smoke free

Fragrance free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Biking, hiking, peace, sunsets, shopping and restaurants.

Getting to my home

I-40 is close by, as is Route 66.

Nearest airport

From Albuquerque's International Airport, the drive is about 23 minutes.

Getting Around

A personal or rental car is required.

Map of Approximate Location

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Feedback

Non-Simultaneous exchange 6 nights Sep 2025

Suzie and Steve Verified

7 exchanges67 nights11 feedback

I can't even begin to say what a special exchange this was for us. Marty and Franck stayed at our home last summer and although we knew very little about New Mexico at that time, it soon became absolutely where we wanted to go. We spent 2.5 weeks in the States and their home in Tijeras was our last stop where we had 6 glorious night. Their beautiful home is nestled in the mountains (yet still well connected and close to ABQ) and was like walking into a peaceful haven. Their home was spacious yet still felt enveloping. Everything inside was so well appointed and I have lots of ideas of things I want to now do at our home. We loved the outdoor area where every morning we had coffee and took in the surrounds and every evening sat and had a wine and a recount of our adventures that day. Marty and Franck could not have been better hosts - from communication to the incredibly thoughtful gifts, tokens and delicious meal Marty made us knowing we would be arriving late. We found so much to do in and around Albuquerque and Sante Fe and could have easily stayed longer. New Mexico has so much to offer and was a treat to experience this cultural part of the States and a unique heritage. The Balloon festival was a sight to behold and the Sandia Peak tramway was also a highlight. If you can - go there!!!! We miss it already and I would love to go back 🌸

Non-Simultaneous exchange 10 nights Apr 2024

Tom & Laura Verified

12 exchanges150 nights17 feedback

We had an amazing stay at Franck and Marty’s beautiful home. We felt like we had stepped into a 5-star resort/spa! Easy access to Albuquerque without being in Albuquerque and we also enjoyed a day in Santa Fe, which is an easy drive away. Franck and Marty were exceptional hosts and there’s nothing more we could have wished for. Highly recommend exchanging with Franck & Marty!

Simultaneous exchange 6 nights Mar 2023

Jeff and Ping Verified

9 exchanges149 nights15 feedback

Franck and Marty are great hosts! We had a simultaneous exchange. Their home is more spacious and beautiful than what the picture shows! It's spotless, comfortable, and has all modern amenities. We loved its modern floor plan. We arrived at their home and were greeted with a delicious bottle of wine, just what we needed after a day of travel! Franck and Marty are easy to communicate with and very responsive to our messages. Their home has easy access to Albuquerque, hiking trails, and the mountains! Our exchange occurred in March 2023. We enjoyed the warm and sunny weather in Albuquerque, its beautiful old town, delicious authentic Mexican food, and Petroglyphy National Monument. We also enjoyed hiking trails close by. Yet, if you love snow, you could drive up Sandia Crest, elevation 10,678 feet and enjoy playing in the snow, which we did! We're remote workers so had to do some work during the exchange. Their internet was very reliable and we enjoyed working from their home. It was a great exchange experience for us and we highly recommend Franck and Marty as exchange partners and their beautiful home!

Non-Premium

Franck and Marty

We are Franck and Marty, both retired from teaching. We do not have children but have two adorable little dogs, Sammy and Chloée. We are consummate travelers and will care for our host's homes as it it were our own.

Franck is French (from St Barts, FWI) and Marty is American (from Illinois). We love to explore the world, meet fun people and learn about cultures!

Our home is a modern 2,800 sq. ft (270 m2) ranch sitting on 2 acres of untouched high desert landscape. New Mexico's largest city, Albuquerque is  a 17 minutes drive and Santa Fé is an hour away on stunning NM 14 Nationa Scenic Byway   (Turquoise Trail). 

Because we are at altitude (7,000+ ft / 2,200 m) we experience 4 spectacular seasons!

Come explore the jaw-dropping beauty and the vast expenses of New Mexico! 
Chances are, you will wish you could stay longer!