This Quirky Colorado Earthship Airbnb Is Pure Magic

This off-grid two-bedroom, one bath plant-filled oasis is an idyllic place to unplug and be at peace in the woods. A handcrafted off-grid Earthship on five acres of ponderosa pine tucked in the Black Forest of woodsy and artsy Colorado Springs, Colorado. The architectural concept of Earthships (or earth homes) was developed by Michael Reynolds in the 1970s. These homes, made from recycled building materials like tires, mud, aluminum, and glass, use substantially less energy than traditional houses. What started in Taos, New Mexico, is now a nationwide movement—though a limited one, due to strict zoning regulations in most locales. Today, earth homes are rare in Colorado. This one has been around since the ’90s; the current owners, who purchased it in 2022, were thrilled to find an Earthship on the market in Colorado. But because it’s an alternative dwelling, it was a challenge for them to find a company willing to finance the purchase and someone to provide insurance. They refused to give up, and things came together one day before the deal would have fallen apart. The family was able to move forward, eventually opening the home for rentals—and hitting viral status on TikTo