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Come enjoy the glamor and Southwestern charm of this old, territorial style home. The Old Town House is an authentic adobe, built c. 1902.

It has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and sleeps 6. Directly across from Tiguex Park, and 3 blocks from Old Town Plaza!

06/17/2023

Gorgeous.

08/20/2022

Lara Manzanares at Gloria Valencia’s wonderful studio in Old Town.

07/22/2022

Niiice…. Within walking distance.

07/06/2022

A review from a recent guest via The Old Town House’s VRBO listing (322523). You can also book direct! www.1800oldtownroad.com

07/01/2022

Another independent bookstore coming to Albuquerque!

Books on the Bosque is coming soon to Albuquerque's West Side. Celebrating the beauty of holding a book in your hands and connecting with the community.

05/11/2022

Splashy cactus! Also pleased to report that after a two year hiatus, The Old Town House will once again be accepting reservations. If you’re looking for a great place to stay in Albuquerque, The OTH offers 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms (one with a claw foot tub) and sleeps six. This c. 1902 terrón adobe is directly across the street from Tiguex Park, and 3 blocks from the Plaza Vieja. If you wish to book direct, you can head over to www.1800oldtownroad.com. If you wish to go through VRBO, go to https://www.vrbo.com/322523ha Photo credit: Leo Martinez

Albuquerque Destinations Old Town Road Vacations  Albuquerque, New Mexico  3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, 6 Guests N Min Stay: 3-9 Nights Book Now About Us An Authentic New Mexican Home in the Heart of Albuquerque Come enjoy the glamor and Southwestern charm of this old, territorial style home. The Old Town Ho...

07/26/2021

The herb bed needed some love, so added some new things. The hummingbirds were checking it out immediately.

06/27/2021

Enjoying the front door open for a bit on a summer Sunday morning. Cool breeze stirring the cottonwoods in Tiguex Park across the street.

06/25/2021

The water sculpture at the Albuquerque Museum, just across the park from The Old Town House.

06/23/2021

Summer in the Old Town neighborhood.

04/22/2021

Adobe and relaxation.

03/18/2021

Planning some work on the exterior coating of The Old Town House’s adobe walls this summer. Traditional materials - terrón adobe in this case - take some upkeep! Planning on opening back up to bookings this fall. More specifics to follow.

10/27/2020

The Old Town House with this wild late October snow! Perfect afternoon for a romp in the snow in Tiguex Park across the street, and then getting cozy back inside with the kiva fireplaces, and maybe some hot chocolate.

10/27/2020

A couple of inches of snow already. More snow through the night. Looking out at the back yard of The Old Town House. The little sawtooth maple still has a few leaves, as do all of the cottonwoods in the park out front.

05/21/2020

Flying Star’s Rio Grande location is about a 10 minute drive from The Old Town House. Worth it! At the point at which their patio opens back up, it’s a solid option for outdoor dining and great coffee under some shady cottonwoods. Delish!

Mark your calendars! This time next week our Nob Hill and Rio Grande locations will be back open and ready for all your takeout and delivery needs! You can place your to-go orders in person, over the phone, OR you can use our online ordering system and get 25% off your entire online order when you use discount code WELCOME25 at checkout! (25% off offer available at Nob Hill and Rio Grande locations ONLY. Offer ends 6/9/20.)

04/12/2020

Can’t wait to once again be able to stroll to Blackbird Coffeehouse, in Patio Market, about a 5 minute walk from The Old Town House.

Having fun with our Easter candy ! Keeping your seat warm until we reopen .... we are in this together !

03/25/2020

This is just across the park from The Old Town House, but we’re all doing the distancing to flatten the curve. Still, if you have an impulse to taken in some art and history, here’s one way!

Explore the Albuquerque museum virtually

03/24/2020

A local option while we’re doing the distancing.

Support your local coffee shop. Plata Coffee is offering bagged coffee and gift cards to their shop here: bit.ly/PlataCoffee! Your future self will thank you for the caffeine fix.

03/22/2020

Wishing everyone the best as we all get through. Now is a time for prudence, problem solving, kindness, and taking good care of ourselves and each other. Looking forward to the time when we may all once again enjoy the re-creation that we can experience through voyaging to another place, and immersing ourselves and our senses for a time in a different way of life, an exciting adventure, or a mellow respite.

03/17/2020

Local businesses making a path for you to be able to support them! Pretty cool. Pull together. :)

03/13/2020

Looking for a break and a change of scene, but prefer to avoid extended travel right now? How about a staycation? Consider The Old Town House in Old Town Albuquerque. Historic adobe. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, accommodating 6 guests. Min stay 3 nights. Save on booking fees by booking direct: 1800oldtownroad.com

03/10/2020

Yes!

02/29/2020

Looking good! An easy, pleasant walk from The Old Town House to the soon-to-be-open Sawmill Market: across the park and past a couple of museums. Can’t wait!

Here's a peek at what you can expect when you explore Sawmill Market. From floor-to-ceiling windows, which keep the space light and airy, to garage doors that open to patios and outdoor spaces, the entire space is true to the nature of New Mexico living.

12/30/2019

Hot air balloons flying over Tiguex park this morning from the front yard of The Old Town House. With prevailing winds and their altitude selection, it’s pretty routine to see balloons from the front windows early in the morning. You can watch them with your morning coffee at the table next to the kiva fireplace in the front sitting room. Book direct at 1800oldtownroad.com

12/18/2019

So much art is just out there for everyone to enjoy in New Mexico. Varieties of corn on the side of this restored adobe about a 15 minute walk from The Old Town House. The sky really is that color a lot of the time. 1800oldtownroad.com

12/12/2019

Mmm... green chile... try it. Cocina Azul is within walking distance of The Old Town House. There are other worthy spots to try nearby. Here’re New Mexico Nomad’s top 20 in ABQ.

Need chile? This is a list of the best places in Albuquerque to get your chile fix. If I overlooked your favorite, please let me know.

12/10/2019

Will you be attending a conference in Old Town Albuquerque in the next few months? Would you like a bit of sanctuary apart from conference intensity, but still within walking distance? Something with a kitchen, a couple of great tables for writing or collaborating with a few colleagues, and a couple of cozy fireplaces? Consider The Old Town House, a c. 1902 updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath authentic adobe 3 blocks from the plaza. For more information or to , take a look at 1800oldtownroad.com

12/09/2019

The Old Town House has a few dates left for Balloon Fiesta 2020!

The nights of 8, 9, 10 and 11 October 2020 are available. The Old Town House, a c. 1902 adobe, has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and accommodates 6. The house is on Old Town Road, across the street from Tiguex Park, and 3 blocks from the plaza. 3 night minimum. You can skip booking fees by at 1800oldtownroad.com.

In the comments, you can see my YouTube video of one of the balloons taking off on a perfect morning during 2017’s Balloon Fiesta. There are lots of people, but it is remarkably quiet, with everyone kind of entranced by the balloons. You can walk all around them on the field. The “Zebras” (traffic directors in black and white) help keep things safe. You can hear the Zebra’s whistle for this balloon at about 40 seconds. If you like any of what you see, please consider liking The Old Town House's page (https://www.facebook.com/TheOldTownHouseABQ/), and following as I track more great Albuquerque happenings.

11/30/2019

Bookworks Albuquerque is a wonderful independent about a 10 minute drive up Rio Grande from The Old Town House. They regularly host interesting authors. If you’re looking to finish off your small business Saturday, here’s a good bet. 📚Flying Star Cafe is also right next door. 💫🥙☕️

Local author Bonnie Rucobo, editor of Word Sculptures in the Albuquerque Museum Sculpture Garden, talks about sculpture and sculptors featured in her new book with an audio visual slideshow. Come learn more about local art on Small Business Saturday! Bonnie K. Rucobo is an Albuquerque poet, chil...

11/30/2019

The Old Town Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting is coming up on 6 December! Festivities commence at 5:00 PM and go until 9:00 PM. Check out the great things planned at the three museums just off the plaza. During the Stroll, admission to the museums is also free. The City of Albuquerque site has more good information. https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/historic-old-town/old-town-holiday-stroll

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1800 Old Town Road NW
Albuquerque, NM
87104

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http://1800oldtownroad.com/

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About the Owner and About The Old Town House

I'm a retired Naval officer now teaching at the Naval War College in Newport, RI. I bought The Old Town House while I was still on active duty, thinking I would retire there. But my association with the Navy has continued! So now I share the house with those who enjoy Albuquerque as much as I do. I make it out to the house several times a year to enjoy the snapping blue sky, and of course, some green chile! I am also fortunate enough to have an excellent team in Albuquerque helping keep everything squared away and on track.

The house was built circa 1902. It is a terron adobe, meaning it is made of big earthen slabs, instead of small adobe bricks. As I understand it, the layout of the house, oriented around a front salon or parlor, is in keeping with the Territorial style, common to the area. The floors are original. The house received a modern systems update in 2007. From what I understand from the previous owners, the big open area behind the back yard was, early on, a common grazing area for small animals in the neighborhood. Another story I’ve heard is that a scientist who was up for a Nobel prize lived in the house at one time. I will have to do more research to verify that, but it’s fun to think about! Old adobes sleep wonderfully, and early on Sunday mornings, you can here the church bells in the plaza.