I tried to leave a much more detailed review but it was too long.
Let me just say that Grand Hacienda hosts Carolyn and Tom are not only fantastic hosts, they are warm, caring and compassionate people.
At 5 pm, my husband and I were an hour away from the GH when our rental car got a flat tire. No spare!
We talked with the rental car agent about getting a replacement tire, buying a tire, etc.
They said, “No… a tow truck has to come get you and drive you BACK to ALBUQUERQUE to exchange vehicles.”
!!!!!
That whole process would have put us back at the GH in the wee hours.
We called Tom and Carolyn at the Grand Hacienda to explain our situation.
Grand Hacienda host Tom said, “I’ll come get you.”
At first we said No!
Then my husband and I realized it was the logical thing to do.
So Tom drove and hour from GH, picked us up, drove us back an hour TO GH!
Carolyn greeted us calmly and warmly and made us feel at home. She showed us our big, comfy, well decorated “Georgia O’Keeffe Suite.”
It was so late but Carolyn said, “We’ll have dinner ready for you at 8:15.”
She had prepared a lovely, scrumptious and healthy dinner for us WAY after the usual time!
We were very shaken by our flat tire event… two pitbulls BIT through our tire when we were stopped by a rural house! Serious!
Carolyn and Tom were so compassionate about our scare/predicament.
Tom and Carolyn are trained chefs.They can create delicious meals for your specific dietary needs. Carolyn remembered I was a vegetarian and my husband can’t eat dairy products. She prepared a lovely multi-course dinner with so much attention to tiny culinary details. We ate and had some wine. We started to decompress.
Soon after dinner, we went to bed. We had the best night’s sleep we had had in days. It was sooooo quiet and cozy!
The next morning, we woke up and pulled back the curtains. We were surrounded by gorgeous landscapes in every direction. Morning sun reflecting on the lake, mountains, hills dotted with cedars… spectacular!
Carolyn and Tom prepared a delicious and healthy breakfast with so much attention to detail. Crepes, a refreshing small salad, fresh fruit and hot coffee beverages (cappuccinos, etc), a yummy fresh juice beverage.
Unfortunately we had to leave early to deal with the whole tow truck situation.
Know that when you come to the Grand Hacienda, your every need will be taken care of by Tom & Carolyn.
They want you to experience the beauty of the area, to decompress and enjoy a healthy and revitalizing stay.
You will find breathtaking landscapes, interesting grounds with southwest decor, a cozy/comfy/quiet room, a viewing roof, a wine list, games, a lake for recreation, hills for hiking, a reading area with books and a fireplace.
Best of all, you will meet Carolyn and Tom!
Thank you for everything you did for us! You are wonderful...
Read moreWe stayed for three nights back in September, and as with every bed and breakfast approved by Select Registry the property is incredible. It is one of our favorites now, and we can't wait to go back. |The new manager's of the property Christopher and Jessica are fabulous hosts.|From the moment we stepped through the wooden entrance doors, we felt a calm and peace fall over us. ||We stayed in the Abiquiu Lake Suite and it was amazing. Jessica greeted us and showed us around the property and our suite and we settled in.|The Hacienda is tucked on a hill, down several dirt roads and through an entrance gate, you may begin to wonder if you are on the right path, just follow their instructions and you will be fine.||The property is beautiful with stunning views.|With just 3 rooms, you will feel like you have the place to yourself. The breakfast room/great room with a fireplace is a wonderful gathering spot with games. Step out on the patio or walk down the short path to the jacuzzi, it is beautiful.||Now to our room. The king bed was so comfortable, the two indoor chairs at the foot of the bed are comfy and easy to sit and read. But even better, step out onto your private patio with chaise lounges and soak in the views of the lake and landscape. All 3 rooms have their own private patio's, you can't go wrong with any of them. The bathroom was huge with double sinks and the shower huge. We were extremely comfortable.||The breakfasts at the inn are scrumptious. Our first breakfast started with vanilla yogurt and chia seeds, topped with honey, fresh fruit and mint. Then Jessica brought out Avocado toast with pine nuts and a soft egg. By now I am happily full. But wait, Jessica and Christopher bring out the main breakfast walnut bread french toast with syrup and almond whipped cream, with potato hash. Mr. B had ham also, with me being primarily vegetarian I had roasted fresh figs with goat cheese. We did have dinner one night during our stay and again it was delicious.|Each afternoon, there is a snack for the guests in the great room too.||There is a guest utility type room with a refrigerator, so if you have drinks or juices you want to keep cold, you can store them in the fridge.||Our stay was truly memorable, it couldn't have been any better and exceeded our expectations. We will absolutely go back just to relax...
Read moreWe stayed for three nights back in September, and as with every bed and breakfast approved by Select Registry the property is incredible. It is one of our favorites now, and we can't wait to go back. |The new manager's of the property Christopher and Jessica are fabulous hosts.|From the moment we stepped through the wooden entrance doors, we felt a calm and peace fall over us. ||We stayed in the Abiquiu Lake Suite and it was amazing. Jessica greeted us and showed us around the property and our suite and we settled in.|The Hacienda is tucked on a hill, down several dirt roads and through an entrance gate, you may begin to wonder if you are on the right path, just follow their instructions and you will be fine.||The property is beautiful with stunning views.|With just 3 rooms, you will feel like you have the place to yourself. The breakfast room/great room with a fireplace is a wonderful gathering spot with games. Step out on the patio or walk down the short path to the jacuzzi, it is beautiful.||Now to our room. The king bed was so comfortable, the two indoor chairs at the foot of the bed are comfy and easy to sit and read. But even better, step out onto your private patio with chaise lounges and soak in the views of the lake and landscape. All 3 rooms have their own private patio's, you can't go wrong with any of them. The bathroom was huge with double sinks and the shower huge. We were extremely comfortable.||The breakfasts at the inn are scrumptious. Our first breakfast started with vanilla yogurt and chia seeds, topped with honey, fresh fruit and mint. Then Jessica brought out Avocado toast with pine nuts and a soft egg. By now I am happily full. But wait, Jessica and Christopher bring out the main breakfast walnut bread french toast with syrup and almond whipped cream, with potato hash. Mr. B had ham also, with me being primarily vegetarian I had roasted fresh figs with goat cheese. We did have dinner one night during our stay and again it was delicious.|Each afternoon, there is a snack for the guests in the great room too.||There is a guest utility type room with a refrigerator, so if you have drinks or juices you want to keep cold, you can store them in the fridge.||Our stay was truly memorable, it couldn't have been any better and exceeded our expectations. We will absolutely go back just to relax...
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