Hot Tub + Pool! Cowgirl Suite at The Desert Compass

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Albuquerque, NM
  • New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
    4 min walk
  • Old Town Plaza
    4 min walk
  • Explora Science Center and Children's Museum
    6 min walk
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    13 min drive

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About the area

Albuquerque

Located in Albuquerque (Old Town Albuquerque), this guesthouse is within a 10-minute drive of University of New Mexico and ABQ Uptown. .This guesthouse is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Route 66 Casino and 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park.

What's nearby

  • Old Town Plaza - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of New Mexico - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 7 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baskin-Robbins - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Duran Central Pharmacy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little Anita's New Mexican Food - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪High Noon Restaurant & Saloon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Central Grill and Coffee House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hot Tub + Pool! Cowgirl Suite at The Desert Compass

The Cowgirl Suite is a historic and cozy 750 sqft 1 bedroom featuring local art, a king size memory foam bed, living room with wraparound sofas and 65" tv, and unique historical details. Enjoy the shared hot tub (year round), cowboy pool (May-Sept), & fire pit at The Desert Compass property during your stay.


THE DESERT COMPASS
The Desert Compass is a historic adobe compound with 6 boutique vacation rentals located in the heart of Old Town, Albuquerque. Our reimagined historic adobe (earth brick) buildings are surrounded by a lush gardens and all the best desert vibes. Our unique suites are carefully curated with luxury and relaxation in mind - featuring local artwork, antique furniture, vintage and handmade furnishings, and photogenic spaces.

Each suite is a completely private space with a full kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Our communal style of hospitality allows you to enjoy your own private accommodations, while also having the opportunity to gather with friends or meet new people on the grounds or at the pool. Our entire property is surrounded by a 6 foot privacy wall with gated keypad access for privacy and security, and includes secured off-street parking for 1 vehicle.


RENTAL AMENITIES
The newly remodeled 1st floor Cowgirl Suite features:
* Bedroom with a king memory foam bed and luxury linens
* Full size futon sofa bed (with memory foam topper for a comfier sofa bed) that can sleep an extra guest (in the same bedroom as king)
* Bathroom with tile shower and a selection of soaps from Public Goods
* Full kitchen with granite countertops, refrigerator, locally made ceramic dishware, locally roasted coffee and tea, and all the kitchen tools you need to make a meal
* Custom art and murals by local southwest artists
* Living room with wraparound sofas, book library, comfy seating, and 65" Roku TV
* Dining nook with table for 2, plus outdoor table on patio with seating for 6
* Patio overlooking the gardens with chairs to enjoy coffee or a cocktail
* Saltillo tile floors and exposed wood viga ceilings
* Refrigerated air conditioner and central heating
* Gated off-street parking space
* Fast wifi and dining table for laptop workspace
* Easy self check-in with electronic keypad.


PROPERTY AMENITIES
* Hot Tub (open all year)
* Cowboy pool (open May - September)
* Fire pit
* Completely gated and fenced in property with secured off-street parking for 1 vehicle
* Grassy yard and garden with lots of seating areas, hammocks, and tables for enjoying a meal outside
* High cleaning standards. We are committed to ensuring the safety and peace of mind of our guests and our properties are always deep cleaned and sanitized between guests
* Walk to Old Town plaza, Tiguex Park, Sawmill Market, museums, restaurants, coffee, art galleries, and shopping


LOCATION
The Desert Compass is located in historic Old Town, Albuquerque. Directly across the street is Tiguex Park, the entrance to historic Old Town plaza, the Albuquerque Museum, and a block away is the Museum of Natural History, Explora Science Museum, and Sawmill neighborhood, with the newly built Sawmill Market - an upscale food hall featuring some of the city's best food and drinks.

Historic Old Town has been the heart of Albuquerque since the city was founded here in 1706. Today, Old Town is the city's cultural center, with numerous museums and more than 100 shops, galleries and restaurants. Old Town’s narrow streets and century-old adobe houses are home to New Mexican eateries serving enchiladas and sopapilla pastries, and tiny artisan shops selling jewelry, rugs and pottery. Old Town Plaza is a charming spot overlooked by the 18th-century San Felipe de Neri Church. Nearby, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science has dinosaur skeletons, while the Albuquerque Museum displays Southwestern art.


PLEASE NOTE BEFORE BOOKING (we like to set clear expectations to ensure that our guests have the best possible experience!)
* The Cowgirl Suite is located on the lower level of our main building, and you may experience some noise from upstairs, typical of a 2 story historic building.
* The suite is one of our largest, but the bathroom is one of our smallest (and might be a little cramped for really tall or long legged people). The shower requires a step-up that may not be ideal for elderly or disabled guests.
* The futon bed and primary bed are in the same bedroom, so if you plan to use the futon make sure you are all ok being in the same room. This property is not suitable for pets or children under 12.

If you think this might not be the best fit for you, you may wish to consider one of our upstairs or standalone suites.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

The Desert Compass

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas

More

  • Books
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Events of 25 people or fewer require a property bu
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Hot Tub + Pool! Cowgirl Suite at The Desert Compass Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location. Solid stay overall.
Overall would recommend Desert Compass to others. The suite was tidy. The location was awesome. The bed was comfortable with 2 options for pillow type. It felt secure with gate codes and door codes. However, I would caution against staying in any first floor unit or at least the Cowgirl Suite. We could hear our upstairs neighbors walking back and forth. Similar to living in a bottom floor apartment. You also won't get much sunlight and what little you can you will likely opt out of as it means opening shades to the common areas where other guests are. There are as enough lighting inside to make up for it, but I prefer natural light. The water pressure in the shower was amazing but the bathroom is painted black making a dark area darker and the shower is elevated so stepping out is a bit hazardous. There was no shower mat available either and I hated using a towel for that reason, but had a very real concern about slipping. We did not spend much time in the common areas but they looked great. Comfy lounge seats in the sunlight, hot tub, and cozy seats around a gas fireplace. Would definitely come back, but would aim for a different unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great find!
This listing is amazing! The accomodations are super cute, up to date, very New Mexico. This place would be amazing if you're traveling with a group as there are several units available at the same location. The outside area was super relaxing at the end of our days. Plenty of lounge chairs to sit and chat, the pool and hot tub areas were perfectly clean and ready for use. Multiple sitting areas to choose from. If I had to come up with a negative or soemthign to point out, it would be the smaller kitchen. This was not a negative to me, I do not cook, but if you're traveling and like to cook its worth mentioning. Host was very responsive and courteous. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Get Away
Lovely property, fantastic location, and very responsive host. Couldn't be better.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way!
We were delighted to discover the Desert Compass. This little gem is well-maintained, super comfortable, beautifully decorated, and the locale cannot be beat. We parked the car upon arrival, and never had the need to drive. We could walk to shops, museums, restaurants, bars, and grocers with ease. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property both inside & out. Hosts were responsive to questions with local dining options that were fun & delicious
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy, Clean, and Cool
This spot met my standards for quality and value. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023