Hot Tub + Pool! Cactus Suite at The Desert Compass

Albuquerque, New Mexico
$291 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
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The Cactus Suite is a fully remodeled 600 sqft luxurious and peaceful upstairs studio with a private balcony, local artwork, custom painted king memory foam bed, designer kitchen and bathroom, dining nook with cactus garden, swing chair, and unique historical southwest details. Enjoy the hot tub (year round), cowboy pool (open May-Sept), fire pit, lounge areas and gardens 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
* Comfy King memory foam bed with luxury linens
* Fully remodeled bathroom with designer tile shower and soaps from Public Goods
* Kitchen with local Hanselmann pottery dishware, retro refrigerator, and Café stove, plus all the basic supplies you need to cook a meal
* Local coffee and Tazo tea
* Living room with swing chair, Smart TV, leather sofa, dresser and closet space
* Charming dining room with cactus garden and lots of light
* Private balcony overlooking the gardens to enjoy coffee or a cocktail
* Remodeled bathroom with shower and natural soaps and shampoos
* Saltillo tile floors and exposed wood ceilings
* Refrigerated air conditioner and central heating
* Secure, gated off-street parking for 1 vehicle
* Easy self check-in with electronic keypad.


PROPERTY AMENITIES
* Hot Tub (open all year)
* Cowboy pool (open May - September)
* Outdoor 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
This property is not suitable for pets or children under 12.
The fireplace in the photos is not operational.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 600 Sq Ft (56 Sq M)
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Or Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Soap
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Outdoor Smoking Only Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Tinsae

    Submitted Oct 7, 2023

    Stayed Oct 6, 2023

    Everything was just amazing. Loved the place and the location!!!

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    We had an amazing time beautiful property clean well managed all around a wonderful place to stay. We will definitely be back.

  • Matt J.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    Nicely designed room, but there’s a couple of problems. 1. The bed is horrible; 6 inches off the ground and very firm. 2. The bathroom is tiny. 3. The pool is just a kiddie pool, the hot tub jets didn’t work, and there were mosquitoes everywhere.

  • Kevin E.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    Incredible Pueblo casita located walking distance to Old Town and Sawmill Market. Excellent communication with property owner, the property grounds were well maintained and the hot tub was clean.

  • Laci R.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2023

    Stayed Feb 17, 2023

    We had the best time and we hope to make a return visit!

  • Raleigh K.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Absolutely stunning.

  • Aviva B.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    I am from Santa Fe and wanted to find the perfect getaway for a staycation with my partner. I’ve seen the Desert Compass on Instagram and thought it looked adorable so I booked the Cactus Suite. This beautiful Airbnb is unique, thoughtful, and basically I wish I could live there. We arrived to a clean, cool apartment that smelled like piñon, with a very comfortable bed. The art throughout is by one of my favorite local artists Jodie Herrera. The space is full of special touches- local coffee & pottery, nice woodworking, a cute mint green fridge, a plant in the shower. It feels very safe, there’s a gate and on-site parking. Talk about a great a location- it is across from a beautiful park, blocks away from the museums, Sawmill Market, Spurline. We didn’t get to try the pool but I’m already planning my next trip with some girlfriends. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this spot! Thank you Desert Compass for making this oasis affordable and beautiful

  • Raleigh K.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Absolutely gorgeous, stunning, thoughtful, artistic, charming, comfortable. Totally hip and chic but feels like home. I want to stay forever, pretty please. Wouldn't change a single thing about this place. An absolute dream. Will be back again and again.

  • Megan M.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Everything was perfect beyond my wildest expectations. The price is unbelievable for what you get. It's beautiful, you get every amenity imaginable, the lighting is exceptional, the ambiance is great, it's quiet, you have all the privacy in the world, and you have loads of space to spread out and relax. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

  • Heidi C.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    the space is beautiful - i slept well - clean and quiet.

  • Eliza H.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We enjoyed our stay at the Desert Compass. We stayed in the Cactus Suite, which is spacious, comfortable and charming. Everything looks just like the photos, and we appreciated the recommendations and information in the room guidebook. Overall this was a quiet, cozy spot with a great table area to work from and great location from which to explore Old Town and the surrounding neighborhoods. We'd stay here again!

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