Places to stay near Santa Fe National Forest

Sky-filled 'Studio Cielito' @ Rancho Los Sonadores

Welcome to Studio Cielito - a desert-inspired cottage designed with bath lovers in mind. Curated with vintage touches, luxury linens, and everything you need to relax and rejuvenate near the magical Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Just 8 mins from Meow Wolf and 14 mins from The Plaza, but surrounded by nature with a country feel. If your dates are not avail, click on our profile for our other rentals. **Due to COVID-19, we are asking that all guests be vaccinated to help keep our community safe.

CasaLuz Desert Earthship Retreat: Cozy Offgrid

Re-energize in the high desert! This Earthship retreat surrounds you with adobe curves, solar power, lux finishes and endless skies. Wake to quiet sunrise views + End your day with incredible stargazing in dark sky country. Inside you'll find • 2 comfy queen beds with cozy bedding • Fully equipped kitchen • Fast Wifi • BBQ grill + Fire pit area • Dedicated workspace + Board games • Tub + Rain shower Unplug without sacrifice! 15 minutes to Taos, 45 minutes to Taos Ski Valley yet worlds away!

Lovely Garden & Hobbit Suite, Llama Sanctuary

Stay where Gandalf & Frodo plan their next adventures. Explore the beautiful tile mural depicting an Ent's life (also known as Onodrim (Tree-host) by the Elves), take a seat in Gandalf's chair and command his staff, touch the amethyst crystal inlaid in the underground walls & enjoy the silence of being within the earth. The lovely Garden suite, a short walk across the courtyard, includes wifi, kitchen, and bath. Relax in another world & enjoy a break from reality! 15 min from Santa Fe plaza.

The Red Earth Palace Retreat

An architectural gem with private access to natural hot springs in the Rio Grande Gorge Park. A living and breathing piece of art on fifteen private acres nestled amongst junipers trees, pinon and sage brush, offering sweeping views of the surrounding valley. Sustainably built with cast earth walls, corrugated metal roof, radiant heat, and Japanese style mahogany wood work, plus all the amenities and comforts of a modern home. Miles of hikes into and above the Rio Grande River and Gorge.

Magical Desert Casita with Stargazing & Hiking!

I LOVE sharing my truly magical property with guests, and I have put so much love into this charming casita! It is located on the Turquoise Trail, a breathtaking National Scenic Byway. Poised on 10 beautiful acres with mountain views, you will be 17 miles from Santa Fe, 2 miles from the charming little village of Los Cerrillos, and 5 miles from the popular artsy mining town of Madrid. You can hike right out the door, and enjoy out-of-this-world star gazing, and amazing sunrises and sunsets!

Taos Earthship: Modern + Mesa

Located in the world-famous Greater World Earthship Community, this modern off-grid home is one of a kind! Built by hand over 8 years by me, your host, Kirsten. This sustainable house is bright, light, and airy with clean lines and unique details. Like all Earthships this house is built from natural and repurposed materials such as used automobile tires, cardboard, old cans and bottles. All electricity for the house is from solar. All water is from the sky. More comfort, less hippie.

Taos Earthship Retreat + Meditation Room

Welcome to Spirit Traveler, a peaceful Earthship retreat in NM, about 20 min from Taos. This one-of-a-kind off-grid home is for guests who want more than a standard rental. Spirit Traveler combines quiet desert surroundings, sustainable design, a sunny greenhouse, meditation room, dark skies, and space to unwind after exploring Taos. Named one of Lonely Planet’s top eco-stays in the world, Spirit Traveler offers a rare Earthship experience with modern comforts and thoughtful amenities.

Taos Skybox "Stargazer" High Desert Retreat

Set on 30 acres of private land on the western edge of town, Taos Skybox "Stargazer" is a unique vacation home experience, purpose-built to take advantage of the dark skies and endless vistas of the high desert landscape. Sitting at 7,000 ft. above sea level, views abound, as your retreat borders Taos Pueblo Native lands, yet is only 15 minutes from the Taos Plaza. Truly a memorable destination, Stargazer is modern and well-equipped with a full kitchen, laundry, and fiber optic internet!

Casita del Sol - Exceptional Santa Fe Cottage

Casita del Sol is quintessentially Santa Fe. Located on a gated 2.5 acre property on the edge of the City. Quiet and peaceful, the front porch offers spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east. Relax in the morning as the sun rises over the mountains and gently warms you. Exquisitely appointed with custom furniture, antiques and artwork. You'll be immersed in New Mexico culture. Quick, easy access to everything Santa Fe has to offer. Only 15 minutes to the Plaza.

Hummingbirds Nest Earthship- Taos

Discover the magic of the Land of Enchantment in this unique, one-bedroom, one-bathroom custom Earthship. This sanctuary is thoughtfully crafted to blend seamlessly with its breathtaking surroundings, providing an immersive experience in luxury off grid living. Designed with sustainability at its core, the Earthship features solar power, rainwater collection, and propane systems, allowing you to minimize your environmental footprint while enjoying maximum comfort.

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.

Geodesic Earth Dome

Experience the unusual architecture that Taos is famous for in this charming, light-filled geodesic dome. This beautiful, artistic space is located 3 miles NE of town, with easy access to all areas of Taos-The Gorge Bridge, Taos Pueblo, Taos Ski Valley, The Plaza, and Hiking. Open sky walking trail out the door! It is about 12 minutes from downtown. We welcome you to one of the first and best Airbnbs in Taos!