Entire home

Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls

Exterior
Interior
Interior
Lobby
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
Albuquerque, NM
  • Place, Mariposa Gallery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of New Mexico
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

You may also like

About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

Located in Southeast Heights within a mile (2 km) of Mariposa Gallery, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of University of New Mexico. The villa includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Mariposa Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of New Mexico - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Popejoy Hall - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Isotopes Park - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University Stadium - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Frank’s Famous Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Central Bodega - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪M’tucci’ Bar Roma - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fan Tang - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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.
The space
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 cancellation refund will have payment processing fees deducted from the refund
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

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 are allowed on site
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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

20353

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this villa?

This villa is situated in Southeast Heights within a short 19-minute walk of Mariposa Gallery. You'll also find ABQ Uptown and Isotopes Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this villa adjacent to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this villa include a fireplace, a kitchen, and video games.

Are there hot tubs at Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this villa.

Does this villa offer breakfast?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.

Are there connecting rooms at Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this villa.

How close is the airport from this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), which is 2.5 mi away (8 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls?

Yes, every villa at Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls comes with a balcony.

Villa de San Rafael - Historic Estate by Arrivls Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place for a planning retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very responsive host and a one-of-a-kind house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete C.

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

Cool Place!

Lots of room to explore and things to look at. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

End of Year Party

The house was perfect to entertain our group of employees and their plus ones for our end of year party.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh Man, the House was as said, all beds and rooms were on point, we had a great group of kids that really loved the place, said it felt like a Mansion, it a swim spa, larger than a hot tub, so the kids loved that, having access to the garage was great, The main house and back casita could use better AC/Fans and the Bathrooms are tiny and very old, but worked ok, to fit our large group and entertain the kids ranging from an infant to 5, 10, 13, etc and the big kids in there 40's/50's, it was perfect, overall we had a great stay, Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie T.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024