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Spectacular Earthship

Spectacular Earthship

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Exterior
Exterior
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Overview of Spectacular Earthship

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21400 sq ft

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

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El Prado, NM
  • AirportAngel Fire, NM (AXX)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Spectacular Earthship

We are so glad to welcome you to our Spectacular Earthship!

This ingenious home is luxuriously off-the-grid, with solar power, water harvesting, integrated greenhouse & expansive glass offering views of mountains & star filled nights. We even have "surprisingly good" WiFi throughout the home!

For Earthship aficionados, our home is a "global model", the pinnacle of sustainable design and architectural beauty without sacrificing comfort.

Our Earthship, built in 2013, is off-the-grid, meaning all electricity and heating/cooling are solar powered. Water is harvested from rainfall, and used multiple times after domestic use including watering plants in the beautiful integrated greenhouse. The ample New Mexico sun even creates the heat for hot water. The house was constructed with mostly recycled and natural materials, including tires and recycled glass. Everything was lovingly handcrafted and artistic touches abound.

An Earthship is not for everyone. You'll find all the comforts of a modern home, but you need to be conservative in your use of water and electricity. It's much easier to be mindful of resource use and in tune with nature with the expansive views -- you'll see sunrises, sunsets, starry skies, and can watch weather move across the mesa with long range views to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

The Internet access is quite good most of the time, but since you are off-grid sometimes the WiFi can slow down and it can be frustrating. We find the Wifi suitable for streaming television and video calls most of the time, but not always so please be advised. Cell phone reception is limited.

Our guests are amazed at how easy and rewarding it is to experience an earth-sheltered natural home and enjoy learning how to help the house perform at its best :) You maintain comfortable temperatures by opening and closing vents, windows and doors - participation is a must!

Before we purchased this property, it was a long time rental with a 4.98 score and over 200 glowing reviews. People love staying here and we hope you will too!

We are located in the world famous Earthship Biotecture, just outside the beautiful town of Taos, New Mexico. We are located about 20 minutes from the town of Taos and about 45 minutes from the Taos Ski Valley, one of the premier ski destinations in the world.

Property manager

Michelle Ruettinger
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

North America

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El Prado, NM

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taos Mesa Brewing - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Earthship pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Earthship?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Earthship?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
Perfect place to relax and read a book and take in a beautiful starlit night. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best time ever!
The Earthship we stayed in far exceeded any our expectations. It was other worldly. We stopped at the grocery store and hunkered down there for our entire visit. The fire pit in back was a wonderful spot to stargaze. My daughter and I don’t remember ever seeing so many stars. The decor was beautiful and spotless. Everything was cozy and clean as well. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!!
Amazing experience and would highly recommend for anyone looking for an outside the box time! Gorgeous home and beautifully decorated. The interior details were spectacular and the greenhouse was the icing on the cake. Additionally, our host Michelle, was proactive in knowing issues before they arose, and quickly responsive in helping us along the way. Thank you !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steffani J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views, welcoming home
Had a wonderful stay! The home was beautiful and unique, the views were incredible, and Michelle and Rohin were considerate and attentive hosts. Fully recommend to anyone looking to experience the beauty of this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Earthship
Loved staying in and learning about earrhships. Now i only wish iI were young enough to build one. Luxury and environmentally friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Ruettinger

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Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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