我跟小伙伴在新墨西哥旅行就是为了感受不同的风情。她家真的是非常非常非常有意思。我跟小伙伴花了一些时间才找到她家,因为她家在(SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN)上找不到。她家非常的有特点,有油灯,要烧炉子来保暖。半夜木柴没了,挺冷的,幸亏有足够的被子。她家厕所更有特点,去了你就知道什么样儿了。哈哈。她还给我们做了早饭,聊了很久很开心。

This was my first time experience in a hogan and I would definitely go back again! Ruth was quick to welcome us into her beautifully unique home by offering us warm drinks and being gracious despite our late appearance. The space is exactly as pictured, cozy and incredibly clean. There is a separate lock on the french doors leading into the private room allowing you security and also a private side door that you may use during after hours, instead of having to go through the front entrance. The toilet is a sawdust compost toilet (first time I used this as well) that is kept fresh and there was no residual smell after each use. Bed was not too firm nor lumpy with fresh linens and towels available. We slept very comfortably and I am someone who loves sleeping in luxury boutique hotels as well, so if that's worth anything...We were offered eggs and a delicious spirulina smoothie in the morning. Coffee was french press as well! The view itself of the surrounding land in the morning makes the trip completely worth it. We would have just stayed there for days if we could and I will definitely be back again.

Great place, super comfy bed and very kind ladies. Thanks!

Ruth is a fantastic easygoing host. She made me feel at ease and at home right away. I arrived late at 8pm so I didn't get the chance to see much of the environment until morning. Wow what a spectacular view of the mountains. Sunrise was amazing. The entire space is so peaceful and meditative. Instead of packing up right away for the next leg of my journey I decided to have a leisurely morning of meditation and journalling in this wonderful space. In 16 short hours I had the perfect mini retreat. The green smoothie was an added bonus! I can see myself coming back to simply enjoy and meditate and do yoga. Beautiful!

Had a wonderful experience staying with our host- Ruth. Her place was clean, warm (very important given it got down to 17 degrees the night we stayed), and beautifully decorated in an Indian and Buddhist style motif. Will fondly remember the couple hours we shared stories, tea, and cookies by the fire the night we stayed. Enjoyed learning about her off-grid solar Hogan style house that she designed and helped build. Her place is also about 10 minutes away from the Earthship community so a great way to learn about living off-grid from a person who has done it for many years. The only challenge you may have is getting to her place as you won't find it on (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps and you have to access it via a mile down a dirt road. The dirt road is well maintained so if you go slow it shouldn't be a problem even with a low clearance vehicle. For me it was part of the adventure of staying in a unique off-grid home.

We had an amazing experience hanging out with Elizabeth! The house was stunning and had such good energy! Although a little tricky to find we made sure we made it out before it got dark to navigate the snowy back roads safely. Super comfortable bed with lots of extra blankets, wood stove heated. We also enjoyed the day bed with Netflix ;) absolute must stay!

Ruth made my friend and I feel welcome the moment we arrived. She made us a warm cup of tea and kept us company before we retired to our room. In the morning she joined us for a yoga class led by my friend in the center room of the hogan before making us a very delicious and nutritious breakfast. Her warmth and positive energy made this stay one to remember. If you are looking for a unique and comfortable space, surrounded by the beauty of the natural landscape, then I highly recommend Ruth's hogan. I felt very much at peace there.

Great location, and wonderful energy from Elizabeth -

Tyler was very helpful and quick to answer my questions prior to arrival. He provided directions, some ideas for activities, and some personal tips for fishing in the river. We only had a one night stay but wish we could have stayed longer. It seemed like there was lots to explore in the area including some vineyards close by, great river rafting, and fishing. Beautiful spot.

Perfect location just 15 mins away from Taos. Tyler's property is full of the true magic of nature. Animals. A Running River and crystals! Best air bnb yet!

Tyler is a fantastic host! He shared everything , including a hammock, table and chairs , and made sure we had drinking water. The best aspect was his sharing his knowledge of gold panning with my 12 year old son. He spent time with him showing him how to do it. My son is now saving his money to buy gold panning equipment!!

Tyler was an incredible dude! So many stories and an overall friendly environment. At all times of the day he was willing to take is on the river or hiking or many other local activities. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Tyler was a gracious and welcoming host. We found his place very easily. The area and river are beautiful, day and night. There was plenty of room in the tipi for the four of us (2 adults and 2 children), and the composting toilet was just down a short path. Tyler and his father drove us down the river two times and provided floats and adult life jackets for floating on the river. They were wonderful company. Child life jackets were rented at the store up the road. After our trip on the river, Tyler came out with watermelon to share. Tyler is very friendly, full of information about the area, and available. The neighbors were very nice too! I would highly recommend Tyler as a host, the location, and the tipi!

Tyler made this a trip to remember. A very welcoming host he had plenty of historical tid bits and advice on what to do and see. The tipi was beautiful and authentic. There is kayaking, hiking, and beautiful canyon views.

A great stay! My daughter and I really enjoyed our stay at Tyler's tipi, it was a unique experience for us both. Tyler was great with communication prior to our arrival and the site had everything that we needed. We even caught a large rainbow trout on the rocks right in front. Saw beavers doing their work a bit up river early in the morning, beautiful blue herons flying around, and the sound of bull frogs. Also very close to the racecourse whitewater rafting section, so in the morning we only had a 5 min drive for our rafting trip. Beautiful area, especially at sunset and sunrise. We couldn't have enjoyed it much more than we did, thanks Tyler! Highly recommend.

Tyler sent a helpful email before we arrived including activities to do around us, where things were on the property and address etc. Also, he was very kind to chop us wood for a fire and made us a bundle of sage to keep as a gift. It was a great cultural experience and the tipi was very cozy. My girlfriend really enjoyed it because it was camping with a little bit more fun. Gorgeous view in the morning and night.

This is a great place. Very nice, clean, and comfortable inside. I highly recommend this place.

We had a fantastic visit. Donna was there to greet us when we arrived and gave us a tour. The casita was just perfect for a weekend getaway with the kids. Favorite part was watching the quail run around just outside the windows in the morning. We hope to be back soon!

This was one of the best places we have ever stayed! Great host/hostess, delightful home, tucked away from the busy places, and very quiet.

We had a wonderful time staying in Bill and Donna's Casita. It was a perfect, romantic spot for us and so quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed hearing the coyotes at night and seeing a little bunny hop across the porch every morning while we drank our coffee. The view of the mountains from the porch was beautiful. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to be back again!

This casita was amazing!!! so beautiful, with all of the things one could possibly desire. the view was so beautiful, and Donna and Bill were very kind, welcoming, and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

Donna and Bill's sweet and beautiful little casita was just right for us. I took as many photos of the artful and creative interior as I did of the gorgeous views outside. The bed was very comfortable (my husband napped right away!), it was easy to control the temperature, and the lighting in the bathroom was adjustable and good enough to put on eye makeup by, a plus for me, at least. We were (all) very busy and while we didn't see Donna or Bill a lot, we had a few very pleasant exchanges, and never wanted for anything. My husband has even pondered building a casita on our own property in Wisconsin... We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!

Bill greeted us on our arrival with a thorough walk through the casita. It had everything we needed and more. It was furnished beautifully and we felt right at home.

We loved Donna and Bill's casita. The views were spectacular, the casita a perfect place for rest and relaxation after a day in Taos. They graciously welcomed our two dogs. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer!

The dome was the most unique place I have stayed here in NM. It was equipped with everything I needed except for a washer and dryer. I loved how decorative the interior was and enjoyed sitting out back while the chickens ran around. My host was out of town during my visit but made sure I was taken care of!

If you wish to experience the grandeur of the sacred and the mundane of northern New Mexico, to have an authentic experience of the rhythms and rites of daily life living in this amazing place called Taos then the dome is for you. I was fortunate enough to spend 30 nights here and watch fall's colors slowly bleed away into winter. The dome is part of a multiple dwelling compound that looks to have been built up slowly over the years, probably laid out in lines of sacred geometry indiscernible to me, but recognized easily by the vast numbers of doves, chickadees, larks, woodpeckers, and magpies that inhabit the place. Each morning as I pulled open the blinds, the mountains blessed me with a vastness of vision uncommon in my experience, but the broken windmills and multiple sheds in various states of entropy were also part of the reality and beauty of this view. I also met most of the inhabitants-human, canine, and avian. All were friendly and welcoming, although the chickens quickly lost interest in the conversation when they discovered I had no feed. If you have read the previous reviews then you know that the hosts - Nina and Sasha -are good people - helpful, friendly, accessible, with worthwhile recommendations if you need them. There is a trail behind the compound that you can take to watch sunrises, sunsets, and to really experience the desert - touch the rabbit bush, smell the flavors of the sage, hear the crunch of desiccation under your feet, see the remnants of acequias that may or may not still matter to someone. There is a triangular window above the bed so you can watch as the stars and moon march across the heavens, if you can keep from falling asleep since the bed is really comfortable. The dome is located a short ways down a dirt road, so even though it is only about 10 minutes away from the plaza, when you hear your car wheels crunching gravel you feel rural. There is much more to tell but you need to go and discover it for yourself. There is one thing I would change though. According to Paracelsus, "The primal language of paradise...names all things according to their true essence." If this is so, then this place needs a change of name from Geodesic Earth Dome (what does geodesic mean anyway?) to something that more accurately reflects its true essence or at least what I experienced. I would suggest "Temple of Unrestrained Weapons Grade Bliss" or something like that. Go see for yourself. Have fun.

The dome was even nicer than it looked in the photos. It is cute, cosy and very clean. It would be a perfect writing retreat. Communication was efficient and easy. We never met Nina or the neighbors but we did meet some chickens and dogs- personally, we were happy to have our privacy and rest.

Great fun and so clean and welcoming. Be prepared to enjoy the quirky toilet and very local feel of the location.

New Mexico is the Land of Enchantment and I am thoroughly enchanted. The dome is a little tricky to find, although Taos in itself is tough to navigate for someone who's used to using GPS for everything. The dome is lovely. I really enjoyed my stay.

We really enjoyed the dome! It has very cute decor, was a nice size for the two of us, and is just outside of the Taos area. Amazing view of mountains and the stars at night! Composting toilet was an interesting experience. Nina met with us when we arrived and checked in with us throughout our stay. One note for those trying to find it in the dark (we got rather lost trying to find the dome at night) -- look for a stack of tires with a circular reflector, and make sure to have Nina's specific directions on hand. Other than that, all went smoothly and we had a really great time! We'd be happy to stay here again.

My friend and I decided to road trip from Denver to Toas, NM and found this PERFECT Airbnb. The dome is cute and cozy with amazing views of the mountains surrounding the home. There is a hammock and chairs in the yard too. The neighborhood is very quiet and feels safe. The dome is close to Taos Mesa Brewery and a short drive from the shops and restaurants in Taos. After hiking at Ghost Ranch and exploring Taos, coming back to relax and gaze at the moon from the Geodesic Earth Dome made our trip complete. I will definitely be staying here again!

Nina's place was exactly as advertised. Very quiet, spacious...would be perfect for a couple. Very unique home with all the comforts of home. Check-in was painless, and Nina went above and beyond in helping me recover a couple of items I left behind.

Magical stay in the high desert, we loved the stay at Alicia's (URL HIDDEN) inspiring to be in this earthship community, even if just for a couple of days.

This was a truly unique and sublime experience, exactly what I was hoping for. Rustic solitude, but not too rustic nor isolated...easy access to everything Taos, and a grounding stillness complete with howling coyotes in the night and hot air balloon launches in the distance every morning. Getting to know firsthand what an earthship feels like was my primary goal, and this fit the bill! In fact I rarely went in to town as I preferred just hanging out with Garfield on the front porch and watching the New Mexico sky all day. And, oh my, the stars at night! (Bonus for having a skylight over the very, very comfy bed). Showering was another treat in the beautiful tiled tub, in glorious sunlight. I also got to experience a rainstorm that channeled the water to the inside cistern, which made for a delightful indoor waterfall soundtrack. I wanted for nothing, all was clean, super comfy and I felt like I was visiting a favorite relative or friend's house - so lovingly familiar but so intriguingly different all at once. I can't wait to go back! (Not to mention the value...a great bargain for Taos!) Feeling an earthship (and maybe even my first cat!) in my future... thank you Alicia! It was gently magnificent. -Whitney

Alicia's earthship is a magical place! Pictures really don't do it justice. Communication & check-in were a breeze. She left us a little booklet with directions on how to care for Garfield (cute, little earthship cat!), how to control the temperatures inside, use the compost toilet, etc. Very helpful! The inside decor is beautiful... My favorite being ALL THE PLANTS!! The place is easy to find and right next door to the Earthship HQ. Go and tour it!

This place is awesome! My wife and I were visiting the Taos area and HAD to stay in an earthship. The location is a great jump off point for countless adventures. Alicia is an awesome host, communication is very easy with her. Having a cat stay with us made the earthship feel like home away from home, we greatly appreciated having Garfield stay with us. The tile work, plants, home, and scenery are absolutely beautiful and stunning.

What a wonderful experience and a perfect place to lay down our sails after weeks on the road! The space was comfy, cozy, spacious, interesting, functional, artistic (especially the shower!), community oriented, thoughtful, and had all the amenities of home while providing an incredible sense of seclusion and beauty. In other words, it felt like the kind home I dream of having someday.

Alicia was an excellent host. Her communication was clear and prompt, including responding to questions after we arrived. The description of her Earthship is accurate, it is a very special, unique and comfortable space located within The Greater World Earthship Community just west of Taos. Garfield, the resident felion!, was a welcoming host. The views from this space are expansive. The lighting within and outside of the Earthship are incredible, including the bright, bright night sky! Staying in Alicia's space also allowed us to experience first-hand how the passive 'off-the-grid" design functions to provide a comfortable home.

This was a wonderful place to not only have a very intimate and romantic getaway with my husband, but it also fulfilled both of our longstanding desires to check out an Earthship and the community. What a clarifying experience that was! We are hooked and now have to figure out how to make Earthship living our reality. From the Star Wars references to the actual landscape and architecture feeling like an alternate universe, to the most awesome cat, Garfield mewing so adorably softly, Alicia's place was fantastic!

Wonderful experience, peaceful, large space. Amazing to have orchids, bougainvillea and succulents. The water harvesting is incredible and impressive. Garfield is the sweetest as well and Alicia was very accommodating, efficient. I completely enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone wanting a refreshing fine place to stay.

This is a fantastic stay not to be missed! It may even change your life!

Waybee was a wonderful and unique experience for my husband and me and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a truly quiet get-away from it all.

Unless it is raining, you're better off just finding a campground to stay at. The two buses that were available were very dirty, and there was just one twin sized mattress in each one. Not a problem for me since I was by myself, but something to consider if there's more than one in your party.

There is one issue I have with this listing and it's that the picture given is not the place you stay. That being said it is very similar and it wouldn't give you any different experience than the one you were looking for if you were to stay here. Good knowledge of a wood stove would be helpful. We let it burn out both nights we stayed there and it got very cold. I would recommend that if you are to stay in the winter months to being a thick sleeping bag. Other than that it was an incredible experience and it was an amazing time. Rachel was easy and provided firewood for us. It was very relaxed and we enjoyed our stay.

Amazing and unique experience in it's own way - it was our first night in New Mexico, we arrived to the buses late at night, crossing the Gorge bridge and then the junk yard at night with a stroller on the side was really crippy, everything was in mud, it was full moon. We will never forget that night. I highly recommended to stay there for someone who is looking for discovering a non mainstream side of Taos and New Mexico.

I’m not sure what I expected for 25 dollars a night, but it was not this. My wife and I are avid campers and no strangers to roughing it so we came well prepared with mummy bags, firewood, and plenty of water. The description states that these busses are off the grid, which usually means some combination of sustainable utilities (solar/wind, water catchment/well, gas) in this case it means that nothing is connected. The pictures show some busses with kitchen stoves and sinks but these are not functional and only waste space. The bus looked like it had not been cleaned in some time, and mouse droppings were plentiful. The outdoor toilet was extremely dirty. Our first night was comfortable, we covered the dirty couch cushions with a tarp and I started a fire. We sat and watched the flames through the cracks in the stove pipe which was cobbled together from three different diameter pieces held together with bailing wire. The stove was precariously balanced on unfixed legs, and the thinner spots in the sides glowed red after about 40 minutes. Lows that night were in the 20’s. In the morning I made coffee over a propane burner I supplied. The bus was cramped and dirty, not place you want to hang out, but that was fine since we were excited to explore the area. We returned to the bus the second night as the temperature dropped to the single digits. The stove kept us comfortable, though not warm, for the first part of the night, but once the fired died down things were chilly even in mummy bags. We woke to find all of our water frozen solid. Skipping the coffee we headed into town, stopping at Gorge Bridge for our morning toilette. We returned that evening to snow blowing horizontally. The window caulking near the bed is rotted and the strong wind had blown snow around the edges window. Our bedding was covered in snow which I knew would melt once we got the fire going. Cold, wet bedding in single digit temperatures is a recipe for disaster so we packed our gear and headed into town to find another place to stay. If you are not a camper I recommend against the busses If you are a camper you are better off camping, my tent does a better job of keeping out the elements and I would rather dig a cathole then use an unsanitary outhouse. The only difference between camping and the bus is the stove, but I can cook over a fire or camp stove and since the stove doesn’t keep the bus warm all night (and with the holey stovepipe and wobbly legs I would not risk keeping a fire up while we slept) you still need camping gear for cold weather. In short if it’s too cold to camp it’s too cold to stay in the bus, and if it’s warm enough to camp you are better off camping.

Bring lots of comfy bedding and you will feel at home in either the pink bus or the blue bus. Located 2miles down a dirt road, so make sure your car is up for it. Think of this as camping, only in a bus. We enjoyed the view and the stars.

Some misleading info:The images were not how the bus actually was as well as the site said wood was $5-$7 a night and Rachel charge us $20 for 2 nights. She said it was for the type but was barely enough wood for 2 nights so I recommend you bring your own! Also get there during the day it's so dark and hard to find and directions are not very clear nor is there a gps location. However, the stars and sunrise were amazing and wood fire kept bus warm. Close to town and Toas Mesa Brewing which had great live music.

Staying at the bus hostel was an adventure, come prepared for primitive camping and you'll be golden. We came last minute, but Rachel was very flexible and helped us get settled in. It was very rural and quiet, which was nice. The place wasn't very clean like the picture shows, but like I said - primitive camping. The bus had a wood stove and beds. I wouldn't be against going back.

It was the perfect spot. Love being by a wood stove. Host was great. Good, beauriful location.

My family stayed at Blue Bird Farm for our first all inclusive family vacation in several years. Mountain Climbing and Mountain Biking were on the agenda. There were a few changes to our agenda at the last minute and Sanjay helped us out with the details and was very accessible and prompt with his responses. We absolutely loved his exquisite home. Sanjay is the ultimate host and has anticipated every item and furnishing any visitor might need to feel at home. The house is immaculate, meticulously furnished and comfortable. The views from his property and quiet neighborhood cannot be overstated. The kitchen is well-appointed and so very easy to work in. All of the equipment and spices you might need to fix meals are there. All first rate. TV and WiFi work beautifully . No problems for the professionals in our family to keep up with issues at work. The hot tub was perfect at the end of the day with the mountain view and full moon --priceless. When we return to Taos, Sanjay's home is our first choice. We are now spoiled and won't stay anywhere else. Not one negative aspect to report. Coffee on the porches, in the morning , some of my best memories.

Sanjay's place was wonderful! We stayed with 8 adults, 2 toddlers, and an infant, and it was the perfect house to accommodate everyone! The open layout of the main floor was great for the little ones to keep track and have space to play. There was also a play structure in the back yard, it is well loved, but the kids loved getting to have a swing to play on. The stair case is steep, and best suited for adults and older children to go upstairs, but there was a safety gate in the pantry so we could keep the toddlers safe. The kitchen was very well equipped, we found everything we needed, and were even greeted with some fresh fruit, chips and salsa, and a bottle of wine. The hot tub was a nice treat, it was a very enjoyable place to retreat with a glass of wine after the kiddos had gone to bed. And we were even able to adjust the temperature to be cool enough to let our daughter get in one of the nights. Sanjay was always available and quick to respond via text. Overall I would recommend Blue Bird Farms to anyone, and hope we can stay again soon!

We enjoyed our stay at Blue Bird Farm in Taos a great deal. We headed to Taos with a group of old friends to ski Taos Ski Valley, and discovered probably the best equipped kitchen we've seen in an AirBnB, a clean and spacious house, not to mention a hot tub with fantastic views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. I hope to return.

Our family had a very nice stay at Sanjay's lovely home. The layout of the rooms is perfect for accomodating families with young and old alike. I would recommend this property for anyone visiting the Taos area.

Beautiful spacious home. Beautiful town. Beautiful views. Our family came from Michigan and enjoyed our stay in Taos with our son and his wife who now live in Albuquerque. I would recommend this listing for anyone with multiple family members or large groups. We had plenty of room to spread out and also be together in the spacious dining and living areas.

Our experience was awesome! Everything was exactly as described and Sanjay was very easy and great to work with! We will recommend Blue Bird Farm in Taos. Thank you so much for allowing our entire family to share and create wonderful memories!

Great experience, thanks for everything!

Sanjay was very helpful and warm, and his home was perfect for our needs. The furniture was comfortable, the kitchen was large and functional and had a good sized pantry. The hottub was righteous and popular with our crew. The bedrooms served our family well, and the beds were comfortable. My experience with some AirBnB places is the decor, furniture, and kitchen untensils are done as "on the cheap" as possible. It was clear from his home that Sanjay actually cares about the house and his guests.