"The Grand Hacienda is the nicest bed & breakfast we have ever visited, and we have stayed at over one hundred." Guest review, 2021. "My biggest regret is that I did not spend the entire week here. Every place that you go after The Grand Hacienda will be a disappointment." Guest review, 2021. "Do something extraordinary. Splurge. Travel to this home and meet some fabulous people in this glorious place." Guest review, 2021. THE EXPERIENCE Staying here is all about the experience. The Grand Hacienda of Abiquiú Lake is not your typical B&B – it is an adults-only experience, a feast for the senses in a remote and quiet location. Modern luxuries, sophisticated services, green and eco-friendly – think of a small, boutique luxury inn – blended with authentic architecture and inspired design – think adobe and southwestern style. The combination, along with its award-winning hosts, make The Hacienda the best place to stay in gorgeous northern New Mexico. With only three suites, the Hacienda is a serene escape, a retreat nestled on a mesa top overlooking Abiquiu Lake, Ghost Ranch, the Red Cliffs, Pedernal, and plains of red, yellow, purple and green. Dramatically perched on a mesa top overlooking Abiquiú Lake, this brand new, elegant, high-end bed and breakfast offers a luxury experience in a location surrounded by quiet stillness. Located in the middle of Georgia O'Keeffe country, you will feel what she did when saying, "It's something that's in the air – it's different. The sky is different, the wind is different." This breathtaking land and the beauty of The Hacienda are sure to soothe, calm and inspire exploration. Staying here is all about the experience. Our guests arrive as strangers and leave as friends. This is an extraordinary bed and breakfast experience, the most luxurious lodging option in the area. Whether you want private, intimate time by yourselves or maybe you want to engage with others at a Happy Hour or join in a competitive game of Bocce Ball - the choice is yours! Join in great conversations around the fireplace, meet incredible like-minded people, or roast s’mores on your private portal and enjoy an evening of intimate privacy. At The Grand Hacienda, you will find yourself in a magically beautiful and inspiring location where you can do as much - or as little - as you want! There is wonderful hiking, kayaking, rafting, and exploring. The local area is full of history, culture, geology and adventures. But you will want to carve out time to enjoy your destination - the stillness and beauty of The Grand Hacienda. Your suite opens from a private entrance into your spectacular living space. A king-sized bed, ensuite bathroom and private outdoor portal (patio) with views and a chiminea fire pot. Luxurious linens, towels and bathroom products await you. All three suites are totally different, and yet, all are magical. You also will have access to our wonderful common areas, including a shared full kitchen, the Great Room with a kiva fireplace, sitting and dining areas, books, games and puzzles, laundry facilities, a bocce ball court, a private lakefront. No detail has gone unnoticed. No amenity overlooked. Outdoors, enjoy the gated and walled inner plaza, try your hand at a game of Jenga or Bocce Ball, enjoy the lakeside portal, soak in the outdoor hot tub, roast S’mores in the outdoor fire pit, use the grill, or hike the property. Enjoy free parking, complimentary fire wood, laundry supplies and kitchen supplies. Start each morning with a three-course gourmet breakfast and specialty coffees, and end each day with an evening treat and spectacular sunset. Both are included with your stay. Because we have no light pollution, this is the perfect location to use our telescope and check out stars, planets and the Milky Way. Our location is like no other. Remote and away from the crowds, the drive to our property is about 4 miles on a dirt road, winding through beautiful country as you make your way towards the lake. Pedernal stands guard on one side, Abiquiu Lake and Ghost Ranch on the other side. The 360' views of spectacular vistas, red cliffs and the lake are so much better than we can capture in a picture. You really do have to see The Grand Hacienda to believe it. Because we also own two lakefront lots, you are welcome to float, swim or fish at the private lakefront beach area. Sound too good to be true? Read our reviews on Google to see what others have to say. Your hosts are Carolyn and Tom...we love Abiquiu and love to share this amazing place with our guests. Allow us to show you the magic of Abiquiú, Santa Fe, Taos and northern New Mexico – it's right outside your door. COVID SAFETY We understand these are challenging times for travel, but we do believe our remote location away from the crowds provides a perfect setting for these times. And, New Mexico is leading the nation in its handling of COVID-19 and distribution of the vaccine. Our entire staff has been vaccinated. While cleanliness has always been a priority, we have now implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfecting procedures at all our properties. We have received the NM COVID Safe Certification. We follow the "Stay Safe" guidelines through the American Hotel and Lodging Association. We disinfect all high touch surfaces (light switches, door knobs, etc). We wash all linens in hot water. Our staff wear gloves and masks. Also, the hot tub is always disinfected between uses. We provide for self-check-in so you are able to come and go without contact if you prefer. We want you to feel safe when you stay at our properties, so do reach out if you have any questions. STAY REMOTE, EXPERIENCE CONVENIENCE Stay away from the crowds, enjoy stillness and natural isolation, and yet feel very much a part of this incredible land. Staying remote and away from crowds has never been so easy. We live in the neighborhood, so if you need anything, we are available to help. Forget something? Want a snack or meal but don't want to venture out? Need a good book, card, gift? Interested in local art? Our Mercado is available for online ordering and we will deliver your items to your suite. Would you like to tour local artists' galleries? Reach out and our concierge can help. Want to take a great hike? Want to get out on the lake? Just let us know. WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER LODGING OPTIONS Your reservation is just the beginning of your journey with us. We take the time to get to know our guests during the registration process so we can supply you with detailed information about the property, amenities, services and local activities. We pay attention to details and service so you can arrive, unpack and enjoy your vacation. We want you to be in awe when you arrive – the WOW factor – spectacular location and views; authentic designs; great amenities; fully stocked shared kitchen; rigorous cleaning standards; conveniences and self-check in; exclusive lakefront access; exceptional service, meticulously maintained property; and so much more. Your hosts are local experts and will work with you to tailor your itinerary to meet your needs and interests. We will provide you with recommendations about the best places to go and the best things to do. You will come to know us by name and you will have direct access to ask questions, seek out recommendations or discuss any concerns if they arise. Staying at one of our properties comes with benefits that are available exclusively to our guests. Stay in a NM Safe Certified property with confidence. Order food, snacks, gifts, books, cards and more from our Mercado – and it will be delivered to your suite. Order delicious catered dinners – and they will be delivered to The Great Room. Use our private lakefront for fishing, swimming, kayaking – the only vacation property with private lakefront access. Use our private hiking trails across 42 acres. Use our concierge to help with planning. And, have direct access to local property owners. The Grand Hacienda is Abiquiu's most luxurious property with award-winning hosts. Your hosts are here to share knowledge of the area and to make sure any questions or concerns are answered and dealt with – immediately. We work hard to make sure everything is perfect and are right here if you need anything. We have a long-standing reputation for excellence – and we have a very high percentage of repeat guests because of this. Much of our business is from repeat guests and referrals from past guests, local businesses and community members. It is our mission to provide an outstanding experience for you in the Land of Enchantment. We work hard to earn our five star reviews and we will do all that we can to make sure you receive the same level of service and commitment. If you have any questions, please reach out to us - we are here to answer any questions and provide help as you book your bucket-list-trip to Abiquiu. We are happy to help you plan your trip and time - just let us know your interests so we can share local knowledge with you.
Welcome! We admit it, our closest friends and family thought we were crazy when Carolyn quit her job as an officer in the financial industry and we announced we were moving to New Mexico, outside a tiny village called Abiquiu, to build an authentic yet modern adobe dream home. Somewhere during the build process we decided we had to share this with others, and the idea of The Grand Hacienda Bed and Breakfast surfaced. We were up for the adventure and The Grand Hacienda was born. We started