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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82960.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa del Sol - Original Eco Build-Beer Can House!

Headline:
"Eco-Chic Retreat: Casa Del Sol in Scenic Taos"

Description Summary:
Discover Casa Del Sol, your haven for sustainable luxury in bustling Taos County, New Mexico. This Earthship-inspired home, featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, accommodates up to 8 guests in style. Imbibe in the tranquil ambiance of this charming dwelling, etched with eco-conscious measures, steps away from the Rio Grande Gorge and Taos Pueblo. Ideal for the eco-aware traveler, or families looking to immerse in unique cultural experiences.

The Space:
Let the original Casa Del Sol—your sanctuary for a truly unique vacation—captivate you. This ecologically-conscious home, ingeniously built with repurposed beer and soda cans by Earthship pioneer Michael Reynolds, beautifully blends comfort, aesthetic allure, and sustainable living.

The house welcomes you with four cozy bedrooms, each radiating warmth and comfort. The master suite is a retreat within a retreat, featuring a king-sized bed, a private bath equipped with a serene bathtub and standalone shower—refuge for your body and mind. The guest bedrooms reverberate the tranquil vibe, featuring charming clawfoot tub in the shared bathroom.

Casa Del Sol’s heart is its spacious living area, housing a vintage fireplace, setting the stage for friendly gatherings or tranquil relaxation. Its kitchen, replete with modern amenities, provides an optimal setting for those culinary adventures. The dedicated workspace subtly eases the blend of travel and work, making it perfect for digital nomads.

The delight continues outside to the welcoming patio and the BBQ-equipped backyard, where you can relish a meal under the sprawling New Mexican sky. Watch nature’s best show, courtesy of colorful sunsets, as the rhythm of life in Taos continues around you. The house further ensures your comfort and security with a smart lock system and ample free parking.

Touching all spheres of life, Casa Del Sol is a testament to a well-rounded vacation experience, where every detail becomes a cherished memory.

Guest Access:
With Casa Del Sol, you get full access to a secure and relaxed stay, courtesy of our smart lock system. Guests can check in at their convenience and have complete access to both the outdoor and indoor spaces.

Unwind in our private backyard or enjoy serene moments on the patio. Our parking options are expansive, accommodating your vehicles in the carport, garage, or the spacious driveway. Fireside chat or star-gazing, you can enjoy to your heart's content at our fire pit, enhancing your tranquil experience.

Other Things to Note:
Choosing Casa Del Sol means not just opting for a holiday home but a culturally rich, eco-conscious living experience. Its architectural charm, blended with its proximity to the local attractions of Taos County, enhances your holiday.

With summer approaching, Casa Del Sol serves as the perfect gateway to celebrate upcoming holidays like Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day. Picture family barbecues on our patio, hikes to the nearby Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, or exploration of the UNESCO site, Taos Pueblo.

Don't miss out on the Millicent Rogers Museum near the property—a cultural gem of Taos. For dining options, KTAOS Solar Center offers unique fare, while Taos Plaza and Arroyo Seco present a variety of local flavors.

Please note that Casa Del Sol is a non-smoking, no pet property, and the tranquility it prescribes requires noise limits to be respected. Our dedicated local Taos team is available to assist with any queries or difficulties during your stay, promising a rejuvenating and unforgettable retreat. Embrace a sustainable lifestyle, stay close to nature, soak in local culture, and take with you a precious piece of Taos from Casa Del Sol.
SMOKING: This is a non-smoking property. If you smoke, please walk 25 feet away from the building, away from doors and windows.

This is a NON pet friendly home IF pets are found on premises there will be a $1000 fine.

Cameras on Property: There is a Ring Doorbell located outside of the front door pointed towards the parking area and driveway entrance.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number HomeOCC-25-001

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A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

El Prado

Located in El Prado, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. KTAOS Solar Center and Millicent Rogers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kakawa Chocolate House and Twirl Toystore and Playspace. Taos Center for the Arts and Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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El Prado, NM

What's nearby

  • KTAOS Solar Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kit Carson Park - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Taos Plaza - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 12 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Taos Ski Valley - 22 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizanos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Allsup's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Orlando's New Mexican Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gutiz - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa del Sol - Original Eco Build-Beer Can House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa del Sol - Original Eco Build-Beer Can House!?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa del Sol - Original Eco Build-Beer Can House! on May 6, 2026 start from $361, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa del Sol - Original Eco Build-Beer Can House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa del Sol - Original Eco Build-Beer Can House!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa del Sol - Original Eco Build-Beer Can House! located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from KTAOS Solar Center and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Millicent Rogers Museum. Rottenstone Pottery and Taos Mountain Casino are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts was helpful and the home was clean and as advertised
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy M.

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

Great property

Great property close to everything in McMinnville and wine country. Nicely appointed and great home base for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J Matthew H.

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

Great stay

Extremely responsive to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Great place!

It was so much bigger than we expected. Absolutely perfect for our family of 7!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Family ski trip

Cozy house to spend time with family
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JD S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Taos Ski trip

The property is phenomenal and in a phenomenal location. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug E.

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

Ski trip

Taos experience, spacious and comfortable, close to dining and yet a very reasonable distance to the slopes.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carrie d.

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

Better than the photos!

Wonderful visit to Taos with the whole extended fam. The house is charming, has beautiful views and is huge— plenty of space for everyone to spread out. One of the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J.D. S.

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

Spacious and affordable

This place was huge and well furnished. There were only a few of us during our stay but this property could accommodate 2 families easily. All of the beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space. I will book this again for our next trip to Taos.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay K.

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

A real home. Large and rambling with some history

We were in Taos for a family gathering for my dad’s memorial. The house is a home with history and comfort for a multigenerational group. Large and rambling and full of old Taos charm.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Charming and comfortable!

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Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

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

Execellent Taos property!

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa del Sol, there was enough room for everyone to spread out, the check in and out process was very easy, and the property and location was beautiful! We also really enjoyed uaing the fireplace which the owner has supplied wood for. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B.

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

Perfect for our group of family and friends

The house is large, charming, and comfortable. Lots of cozy nooks where folks could split off and have privacy. Panoramic mountain views. Kitchen is well stocked for cooking large meals. We appreciated the art by new mexico painters. Would def stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wil T.

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

Can house

This house was above and beyond expectations. LOTS of room and beautiful porches/yards. Has everything you need and super convenient to the mountain or down town. Loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Good base for exploring Taos

This is a sprawling, comfortable, well-equipped home that works well for groups or families. A little maintenance and cleaning TLC would make it more renter friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RICK C.

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

Taos/Red River Rally

We are a group of responsible senior motorcyclists who love going to Taos for the Red River Motorcycle Rally. Our stay at El Prada was very enjoyable. The property is well located and is a very “unique” property with a lot of interesting features and history. It has two separate patio areas that were very enjoyable and Fil, the property manager was very accommodating and very personable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B.

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

Our second visit and as lovely as the first

My siblings and I gathered to celebrate my father's birthday. The house easily accommodated the six of us, with room around the dining table for other friends. The living room is huge, and we loved sitting in the two courtyards with their mountain views. Perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Deathaversary

We went to Taos to get away from town for the anniversary of my son’s death. It was a ver tranquil getaway with lots of room to read, play games, watch movies and write.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace S.

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

New Years Getaway

We spent 5 days over New Years here and loved the house. We had plenty of space to relax, play games, and enjoy quality family time. There were enough rooms/ beds for both our families that totaled 7. We enjoyed having 2 ovens to cook for everyone in. It was helpful using the garage and covered parking during the bad weather. Phil, the property manager, was extremely helpful and friendly for all our needs and questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila V.

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

Perfect for Our Group

We stayed at this lovely El Prado home when we traveled to Taos to celebrate a significant birthday of a friend. The home was perfect for us. It is located close to Taos and easy to get into town for sightseeing and shopping. There was plenty of room with 4 good size bedrooms and 2 and 1/2 baths. The kitchen was well stocked and great for preparing meals and eating in. There is also plenty of parking and you can enjoy beautiful views from every room. I highly recommend this home if you are looking for a rental in the Taos area. Sheila
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

What a cool place

This is such a unique place to stay. The rooms are interesting and there are plenty of nooks to disappear to or places to get together. For directions, as stated in the check-in notice for VRBO (which we read poorly) follow the written directions and don’t try to Google map it. Tons of parking. The area is great. The sky was clear the night we arrived and you can see more stars than pretty much anywhere. The drive to town is quick and the drive up to Taos to ski is short enough (leave by 8 on weekends, especially powder days). We loved it and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan W.

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

Big house

Large house with lots of room to spread out. Very well stocked with clean towels, pillows, blankets, and kitchen items. We had a few questions for the property manager and it usually took him until the next day to respond. Wish the communication would have been a bit better, but overall this we a great property and a we had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

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

Perfect for two families

This house is large and well equipped. The 8 of us (4 adults, 4 kids ages 7-11) could easily spread out and everyone had a great time. We cooked a few dinners in the kitchen and the kids spent time playing in the yard, even though it was covered in snow. We didn't roam from the property on foot, but it's in a nice neighborhood and close to everything. Great to just head up the road to skj, and a quick drive into town for dinner. The house had everything we needed and we were saying how lovely it would be in the warmer months with the patio and many screen doors to let the breeze in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine l.

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

Taos gem!

This home was perfect for our extended family. Beautiful Pueblo style design, multiple wings and many rooms so each couple/family can have quiet and privacy. Comfy beds, plenty of towels, paper products, etc. Kitchen a little tight for a large group but there is a large dining table that can seat 8. Phil the property manager was very caring and helpful. The owner even bought a pack and play as we could not find any place to rent a crib. The house is located 25 min from the ski valley and 10 minutes from Taos plaza so ideal for dining out! We loved the mountain and snow views from all the windows. It was a gorgeous place for a very reasonable price! Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

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

Absolutely Magical Stay!

My family and I visited for a week after Christmas and we had an amazing time! The house is large and very spread out so my husband and I and our 3 kids, ranging from 17 to 24 yo, all had plenty of room and privacy but we spent most of our time when we were there cooking ( the kitchen is well appointed!), playing games and watching movies or sitting in one of the two courtyards and just looking at the beautiful views. It’s located in a quiet neighborhood just a few minutes out of Taos and about 20 minutes from the Ski Valley. We even took a day trip to Sante Fe and it was an easy drive. Our host was wonderful and very responsive when we had questions and also filled us in on the history of the house which made it even more interesting! You will not be disappointed…We are back in Texas now but I am missing those beautiful mountain views and the SNOW! We can’t wait to book another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

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