Title: Casita de Sonrisa: Your Perfect Home Base for Exploring Albuquerque - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Casita de Sonrisa: Your Perfect Home Base for Exploring Albuquerque Vacation home with kitchen, near Balloon Fiesta Park ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/96000000/95999600/95999543/14002f7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/96000000/95999600/95999543/f97663d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/96000000/95999600/95999543/3b49b25a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/96000000/95999600/95999543/w2864h3820x0y0-f262f925.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/96000000/95999600/95999543/30cd83f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this cozy 3-bedroom home in Albuquerque, a perfect retreat for families or groups of friends. Unwind on the large patio with a gas grill and fire pit, explore the trails at Petroglyph National Monument nearby or take a walk along the Rio Grande. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Casita de Sonrisa: Your Perfect Home Base for Exploring Albuquerque This cozy 3-bedroom home is the perfect place to stay for your next visit to Albuquerque. Just a short drive from Balloon Fiesta Park, you'll be able to enjoy the world's largest hot air balloon festival without having to worry about parking or traffic. And with its central location, you'll be close to all the best restaurants, shops, and attractions in the city. This home is perfect for families or groups of friends looking to enjoy all that Albuquerque has to offer. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining, and the large backyard is great for playing games or relaxing in the sun. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook up a delicious meal, and the dining room seats up to 8 guests. The living room is perfect for curling up with a good book or watching a movie on the large TV. The master bedroom has its own private bathroom with a jetted tub, and the two guest bedrooms share a bathroom. There is also an office, laundry room, and ½ bath on the main level for your convenience. The backyard is perfect for entertaining guests. There's a large patio with a gas grill, perfect for BBQs. There's also a fire pit for roasting marshmallows and making s'mores. And if you're lucky, you might even be able to see the balloons from your backyard! Here are some of the things you can do near the home: • Visit Balloon Fiesta Park: The world's largest hot air balloon festival takes place every October in Albuquerque. • Hike or bike the trails at Petroglyph National Monument: This park is home to thousands of ancient petroglyphs, or rock carvings. • Visit the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science: This museum has exhibits on everything from dinosaurs to space exploration. • Take a walk or bike ride along the Rio Grande: This river runs through the heart of Albuquerque and is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. • Visit Old Town Albuquerque: This historic district is home to shops, restaurants, and art galleries. \-- POLICIES -- \- No smoking \- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes) \- No events, parties, or large gatherings \- Must be at least 25 years old to book \- Additional fees and taxes may apply \- Photo ID may be required upon check-in \- NOTE: Your safety matters. The property features an exterior security camera on the front of the home facing the street. The camera is outward facing and does not look into interior spaces. The camera is motion activated and records video and sound. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108440000/108438800/108438759/e894287c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 760 On The Blvd Studio 22 overlooking Nobhill Northeast Heights - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=108438759&PinnedHotelID=108438759&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.18042,-106.57669&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:u%60wuEhwniS%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%40Q%40S%40Q%40SBQ%40S%40QBSBQBSBQBQBQDQDQBQDQDQDQFQDOFODQFOFQFOFOFQFMHOHOFOHOHMHMHOHMHMJMHMJMHKJMJKJKJKJKLKJKJKLIJKLGLIJILILILGLGLGLINGLELELENGLENELENCLCNENCLCNCNALCN%3FNCNANAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40NBN%3FLBN%40NBNBLBNDLBNBNDLDNDLFLDLDNDLFLHLFLFLHLFLHLHJHLFJJLJJHLJJJJJJJJJJJJLHJJLJLHLHLHLJNFLHLHNHNFNHNFLFPFNHNDPFNFPDNDNFPDPDPDPBPDPDPBPBPBPBRBPBR%40PBR%40P%40R%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FPARAPARAPARAPCRAPCRCPCRCPCPCPEPEPCPEPEPEPGPENENGPGNEPINGNGPGLINGPILINILGLKNILILILKLKLIJKLKJKJKJKJKJMJKHMJKJMFKJMFMHMFMHMFMFMHMFODMDMFMDODMDODOBMBODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMCOCOEMCOCMEOEMEOEMGMEMEOGMIMGMGMGMIMIKGMKMGKKMIKKKKMKKKKKKKKKKMIKKMIMKMIMIMIOIMIMIOGMIQIOGMGQGOGOGQGOEQGOEOGQEQEQEQCQEQEQCQCQCQCSCQCSAQASCQASAQASAQAS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=y_nX6lRsypFXUI8us1hblXoN_lg=) Albuquerque, NM #### What's nearby - Balloon Fiesta Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Sandia Casino - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Sandia Peak Tramway - 11 min drive - 11.6 km - ABQ Uptown - 11 min drive - 10.8 km - University of New Mexico - 12 min drive - 14.6 km #### Getting around - Alvarado Transportation Center - 12 min drive - Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tin Can Alley ABQ - ‬16 min walk - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk - ‪Papa Nachos - ‬3 min drive - ‪Thai Spice - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Casita de Sonrisa: Your Perfect Home Base for Exploring Albuquerque pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Casita de Sonrisa: Your Perfect Home Base for Exploring Albuquerque? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Casita de Sonrisa: Your Perfect Home Base for Exploring Albuquerque? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Casita de Sonrisa: Your Perfect Home Base for Exploring Albuquerque located? > Located in Northeast Heights, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Balloon Fiesta Park, BPO Hospital, and Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. Cliff's Amusement Park is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casita de Sonrisa: Your Perfect Home Base for Exploring Albuquerque Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather W. Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Place to Stay Upon entering the property, my first thoughts were wow! The entire place was immaculate, and equipped with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and flawless. The keyless entry was nice. There was plenty of room for our family of 6. The hosts were a pleasure to work with and quick to respond and address any issues that came up. We had a dream vacation. I cant recommend staying at this beautiful home in a great location enough. ##### Heather W. 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