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Smart TV
Exterior
Interior
1 bedroom, WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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El Prado, NM
  • Place, Earthship BioTecture
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Taos Plaza
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Earthship BioTecture - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Kit Carson Park - 20 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Taos Plaza - 21 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Taos Ski Valley - 35 min drive - 29.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Midtown Market and Lounge - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Taos Mesa Brewing - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. The vacation home also includes a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number STR-2024-9420

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Spectacular Earthship El Prado
Spectacular Earthship Private vacation home
Spectacular Earthship Private vacation home El Prado

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Spectacular Earthship?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation and kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at Spectacular Earthship?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional), which is 6.8 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Angel Fire, NM (AXX), which is around 26.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Spectacular Earthship?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Spectacular Earthship.

Reviews

Spectacular Earthship Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david w.

Liked: Cleanliness
The earthship is a lovely stay experience. Very well built and appointed... and in a lovely and relatively private setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a very nice and unique property. This is a great example of an earthship with natural solar heating. The thick walls make for a very quiet and serene environment. You enter through the greenhouse into the main living space where our late October to early November stay was completely comfortable even though it was pretty cold outside. We quite enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessy L., Asheville

Liked: Cleanliness
Came solo for my birthday and had the best time watching the sunrises and the sunsets. Everything was as described in the listing and my host replied back quickly when I had questions. Thanks for a great stay I really enjoyed reading the original earthship books that were there. So cool to learn more!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at this earthship. It was wonderful to experience an earthship and see how beautiful and functional they can be. We highly recommend staying in this gorgeous home. The views from the patio at night were also gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax

I was in New Mexico for work and I have always been intrigued by the Earthship concept. My stay was great- unfortunately not a lot of star gazing due to weather but watching the storms go along the horizon was impressive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bucket list dream

Earthship was perfect. Clean, colorful, great facilities, great instruction. Bed more comfortable than mine at home. Gorgeous location! Adventure of a lifetime!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent retreat for an adventurous vacation!

We loved this earthship and the amenities! Relaxing with the views of the mountains and waking up to the morning sun. A great unplugged weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Weekend Getaway!

We enjoyed every minute of our stay in the Earthship! The check in and check out processes were seamless, the space was exactly what was advertised, and the views were stunning! My only regret is not finding a way to bottle the incredible scent the greeted us when we opened the door to the greenhouse area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, beautiful, and clean

Amazing property with beautiful views! Also if you travel here in the winter do not worry about the temperature, the house stays very warm!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

The earthship was so beautiful and in a great location to see the mountains and the stars at night. I wish we lived closer so we could stay here again! I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was spectacular

We were absolutely thrilled to be able to stay in this house. It did not disappoint. The smell of the geraniums when you first walk in is delightful. We really liked the floor plan. And we enjoyed the proximity to the monumental bridge across the Rio Grande.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

Everything exceeded expectations. I had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Earthship Adventure

We loved staying in the earth ship. It was beautiful and very comfortable. Watching the stars on the outdoor patio at night was phenomenal - We saw shooting stars and there were just millions of them. It is very close to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and we also toured the visitor center at Biotecture which was fascinating. Learned lots more about earth ships. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful & calming

We loved staying in this earthship! We have had a huge interest in them and it was wonderful to be able to experience living in one. There is a sense of peacefulness within, especially when it is cold & snowy outside and yet so warm and comfortable on the inside. The greenhouse is a wonderful spot to spend time in, the bed is comfy and the bathroom is very unique. 20min drive to Taos, which has so many spots to eat and shop!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Earthship above Taos

A great first experience in an earthship! During a snowy night, high winds and temps in the low teens the interior stayed warm and comfortable. The system is easily managed, open door to solarium warmer etc. Well equipped home, we appreciated the full kitchen and unique solar fridge. The stars at night are big and bright- is an understatement. The daytime views of the front range are postcard worthy. Nearby gorge bridge provides a great walking trail and Taos itself is an easy drive. This is an escape, a learning experience and a real disconnect from all things hectic. Host was responsive but never intrusive. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maya R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Earthship Goals

We have been intrigued with staying in an Earthship since visiting the Earthship Biotecture Visitor Center back in 2011. Circumstances came together to make a short stay at this Earthship possible. The house was clean, well organized with easy explanations posted about how to best use features of the house, and beautifully decorated with glass bottle walls, lush plants in greenhouse area and well stocked kitchen. Thank you for sharing your house and inspiring more off grid living!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rayburn E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience very unique property.

Very friendly environment and a great experience...amazing design.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This place was exactly what we needed! It was gorgeous and looking at the stars at night is a must! The host was very friendly and had great communication. The home had well written instructions and was easy to understand. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022