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A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area. - Spectacular Earthship (El Prado)
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through large windows. - Spectacular Earthship (El Prado)
A modern building with a sloped roof, a small patio area with a table and chairs, and a pathway leading to the entrance. - Spectacular Earthship (El Prado)
A modern building with large windows and a sloped roof, likely a hotel or resort, with a view of the sky and stars. - Spectacular Earthship (El Prado)
A room with large windows offering a view of a stormy landscape. - Spectacular Earthship (El Prado)
Spectacular Earthship provides everything that you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

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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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Property Registration Number HO-38-2022

About the area

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El Prado, NM

What's nearby

  • A desert landscape with unique architecture, including a spherical structure and buildings with conical roofs.
    Earthship BioTecture
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A gorge with a river, a bridge, and rocky terrain.
    Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
    3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • A skier on a snowy slope with snow-covered trees and a mountain in the background.
    Taos Ski Valley
    39 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Kit Carson Park
    22 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Taos Plaza
    22 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Earthship pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spectacular Earthship?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Earthship?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Earthship?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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Spectacular Earthship Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle's home was so cool! Beautiful, clean, the right amount of space for a couple, and full of intriguing Earthship details. Sitting outside and taking in the incredible, expansive views felt transformative for a New Englander.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay. Views of the night sky were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fun/unique stay! Peace and quiet, solitude and views for days. We loved learning about how the earthship was constructed and were amazed by how well it maintained a consistent, comfortable temperature. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

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

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sailing in the Earthship

What a great experience staying in an Earthship . Being aware of water and electricity use. To maintain a comfortable temperature means working with the house to cool or heat. Staying at the Earthship was just like being home. Take the tour at the Earthship center to really understand how an Earthship works. Michelle is a wonderful owner. Great communication. We will definitely return for another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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