"Desert Harbor does a magnificent job of blending first-rate hospitality with the stunning yet rustic desert wilderness in which it is situated in a manner that is truly luxurious. The guest cottage is designed in such a way as to maximize one's interaction with nature, while also offering the traveller a space of rest and beauty where everything is crafted with the utmost intentionality. And the food is magnificent - healthy, organic, local, and always delicious, made and served by absolutely delightful hosts. In addition to Albuquerque and Santa Fe, nearby areas of interest include the small town of Madrid (a quaint yet unique restored ghost town which provided the setting for the 2006 movie "Wild Hogs"), the Sandia Ski Area, the Sandia Crest Scenic Byway (a 14-mile jaunt up the east side of the Sandia Mountain range to the Crest that sits at 10,678 ft and overlooks the city of Albuquerque), the Tinkertown Museum (an eccentric and eclectic collection of largely hand-carved folk art, miniatures, and memorabalia), Wildlife West Nature Park (a habitat for nonreleasable animals native to the southwest that is maintained by youth and volunteers), and abundant hiking trails and popular cycling routes."