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El Prado, NM
  • Place, Río Grande del Norte National Monument
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Taos Plaza
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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An evolving Earthship artist retreat. Be the first to stay and shape its story!


A 1990s split-level Earthship — one of the early experimental models — now becoming a future artist retreat. Casa Mesa is raw, imperfect, and absolutely real. Think off-grid glamping inside a piece of architecture, not hotel living. Be among the first to stay and witness its transformation.

Inside, you’ll find a simple studio layout: a Murphy bed, a functional bathroom with a bathtub, passive-solar warmth supported by a wood stove, and minimal furnishings while renovations are still underway.

Systems you can count on:
• Brand-new solar batteries, inverter & controller
• Fresh-water pump and pressure tank recently replaced
• Four EcoFlow backup batteries for additional electricity on cloudy days or heavy-usage moments
• Upstairs refrigerator available for light use

What is still rustic or imperfect:
• Greywater system has issues
• A power monitor is not yet installed — guests cannot see remaining charge
• Décor is minimal and artistic elements are still being built
• Comfort level varies with weather, energy use, and fire-wood availability

This stay is for travelers who want experience — not luxury.
It is glamping meets Earthship architecture: quiet desert nights, sunrise through passive solar glass, long bathtubs, wood heat 360 mountain views, and a feeling of living with the land rather than above it.

If you appreciate nature, experimentation, and being part of a place before it becomes “finished,” Casa Mesa will feel like a story you get to step into.

Transparent pricing: Our nightly rate includes all fees. No hidden or surprise charges.
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Río Grande del Norte National Monument.
  • The apartment offers a hair dryer
  • 10 minutes by foot from Río Grande del Norte National Monument and a 3-minute drive from Earthship BioTecture

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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