The Hacienda at Armendaris, Ted Turner Reserves, New Mexico Vacation Rental

The Hacienda at Armendaris is the definition of desert luxury, truly a once in a lifetime retreat for those seeking the ultimate family vacation rental in New Mexico, while exploring nature. With exquisite oversized living spaces and a newly renovated courtyard with a huge gas firepit, fountain, and outdoor kitchen, meals and gatherings delight the senses, whether outdoors or in. Spanning over 360,000 acres in southern New Mexico, Armendaris showcases rich biodiversity, ancient fossils and artifacts and sweeping semi -desert terrain. The sprawling property provides views of the Fra Cristobal Range and is famously home to over I million Mexican free-tailed bats.

Its four guest rooms include a king master suite with step-up jetted tub, two king guest bedrooms and a two-queen guest bedroom. This rambling home holds a full Santa Fe style kitchen, exquisite oversized dining area and living room, separate breakfast room, and a game room with a convertible pool or ping-pong table, bar, reading and entertainment spaces and even fitness and massage areas. Outside you’ll find a newly renovated courtyard with a gas firepit and fountain as well as an outdoor kitchen to extend your time in nature. With private chefs and activity guides, the Hacienda at Armendaris is a delightful Southern New Mexico hideaway.

The private chef will create a variety of authentic Southwestern based menus and customize every experience to your client's palate and preferences. Rates include meals, beginning with dinner on arrival through breakfast on departure, prepared by the private chef, as well as all non-alcoholic beverages while on the reserve. With so many spaces and options to choose from, dining at Armendaris is always an event! The private chef has created a variety of authentic Southwestern based menus and will customize every experience to your palate and preferences.

Find yourself in nature. Ask us about a sample 5-day itinerary. A variety of activities include Bat flight expeditions, hiking, photography, workshops, historic, wildlife, & paleontology tours; biking, massage, day tours, site-seeing excursions, dark skies stargazing classes & seminars. The location and environment at Armendaris make it the perfect place for many current and previously endangered species to recover and rebuild. Armendaris has seen the successful reintroduction of the desert bighorn sheep and is currently restoring the population of the Balson tortoise. Armendaris is home to a range of diverse wildlife, such as bison, desert bighorn sheep, pronghorn, mule deer, mountain lion, javelina, oryx and more.

Check-in: 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Ask about late or early check-in/out

Children welcomed (ask about age restrictions when applicable)

Events (inquire)

Pets (inquire)

No Smoking (penalty for smoking, damages applicable)

Rates vary depending on time of year

High season and holiday rates are higher

4 to 7 night minimum (based on season and arrival date)

Taxes shall apply to final bill

Refundable damage deposit to vary by capacity/length of stay

50% required to book your dates (ask if you need an exception)

Balance due 60 days prior to arrival (ask if you need more time)

Bring identification for verification upon check-in

Ask about trip cancellation & medical trip insurance

Covid Clean requirements followed

Please follow guidelines for travel, ask your travel advisor for updates

Concierge is included for planning & booking excursions

Unless otherwise noted, ask about cancellation policies which change rapidly

Bring a mask for your own protection in case of mandate