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SPACE CASTLE: a 1950s Gas Station transformed into an Art Themed Wonderland

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A building with a yellow door and a red pillar, a black sofa, and a table with a vase.
A room with a red accent wall, a ceiling with exposed ductwork, and a variety of artwork including a colorful tapestry and framed pictures.
A modern room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large painting on the wall and a window with a view of the sky.
A gas station with a yellow door and a red canopy, a silver SUV parked, and a mountain range in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a patterned tapestry, and a colorful blanket.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Healing Waters Plaza

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Truth or Consequences, NM
  • Place, Riverbend Hot Springs
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Healing Waters Plaza
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackstone Hotsprings
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Truth or Consequences

Located in Truth or Consequences, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Truth or Consequences Veterans Memorial Park and Spaceport America are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Riverbend Hot Springs and Blackstone Hotsprings. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Truth or Consequences, NM

What's nearby

  • Riverbend Hot Springs - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Geronimo Springs Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Healing Waters Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blackstone Hotsprings - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Truth or Consequences Veterans Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Silver City, NM (SVC-Grant County) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casa Tacos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sidekixx: Kitchen, Bar, & Bowling - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is SPACE CASTLE: a 1950s Gas Station transformed into an Art Themed Wonderland pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at SPACE CASTLE: a 1950s Gas Station transformed into an Art Themed Wonderland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SPACE CASTLE: a 1950s Gas Station transformed into an Art Themed Wonderland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPACE CASTLE: a 1950s Gas Station transformed into an Art Themed Wonderland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SPACE CASTLE: a 1950s Gas Station transformed into an Art Themed Wonderland located?

Located in the heart of Truth or Consequences, this holiday home is steps away from Carol Wheeler Dog Park and Geronimo Springs Museum. Rio Grande and Riverbend Hot Springs are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has a vibe, it's just magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2026
You Got It. We did it all for people like yourselves...Seers. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the best place I have found, the blend of art and eclectic style, the place just feels like home, amazing energy, great experience, I will be back again and again, Thank You for sharing this unique property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here! Love the artsy space and tall ceilings!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the space and the art. Very eclectic feel. Beautifully furnished. Great communication with manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Loved this unique stay

Very unique, great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2022
Thank you so much for visiting Space Castle and leaving a first great review, we look forward to having you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Memorable for mothers day

We loved the cool vintage furniture throughout and the tub in the moonlight.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the art work and overall experience of the remodeled gas station. Full kitchen and private backyard with a cowboy hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you’re headed to Truth or Consequences or Elephant Butte Lake on a getaway, this unique Space Castle is a must visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great unique place

we had a very enjoyable stay. everything in town was walking distance from the rental. Viewing the art with the correct lightning made the experience much better. the outside soaking tub was great.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace & quiet!

Loved the unsuspecting external structure in contrast with the sophisticated, maximalist indoors. Very quiet despite being on a main street, extremely clean, communicative hosts and property manager, and so much to look at!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2024
Thank you so much for the beautiful review, and your great Seeing!!! We loved hosting you, and looking forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Artsy oasis/perfect location! We loved our stay here and will definitely be back. Very close to Elephant Butte and downtown. First off, the home is just…WOW! Unique and filled with lovely art everywhere, meditation room, and fenced in private backyard. Misty was super friendly and made check-in a breeze. If you’re looking for a fun and relaxing stay in TorC, look no further, 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were so friendly and welcoming, let us in and gave us a tour of the house. (You will want it!) The three of us were blown away by the art and how it was incorporated into every aspect of the house. It was absolutely alive. We loved the well appointed kitchen!! My friend used the backyard tub and we enjoyed sitting in the warm sun. There were games and cards and we had so much fun. The house was warm and comfortable. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LOVE the Space Castle

We had the most AMAZING time at the Space Castle. I would highly recommend staying in this very unique and well done home. You can easily walk to everything in town and you have everything that you need. When we return to TorC, we will definitely plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to creatively focus and go deep.

Stayed for a week and recorded tracks for our next Finegan Finch album. We had a completely inspiring time and came up with some wild music. What a great place to focus and go deep into the creativity. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for creating such a unique, inspiring place for us to explore and soar. Also great town and mineral hot springs. A+
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2024
Thank you for the great review, we love hosting musicians and artists like you... we made it for you... and we look forward to hosting you again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Space Castle, which is very aptly named. The home had everything we needed for a comfortable stay We spent most of our time relaxing in the mid-century modern family room, or in the back patio area, though there are many spaces to enjoy.. Outside, a lovely riverside park with a farmer's market, close to favorite hot springs and town center. The location was ideal. However, the factor that really sets Space Castle apart is the incredible collection of shamanic art work created by artist/owner JQ - there are many powerful pieces in this home and each is a potential visionquest. It was difficult to decide if my favorites were the canvases or the woodcarvings. Communication with the hosts was clear and check-in was simple. I'd stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
Thank you Peggy, this was a beautiful review, we were so happy to host you and know that you truly enjoyed our art!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun and Interesting

While we did not spend a great deal of time inside because we were always out and about the town, our downtime inside was fun, relaxing and comfortable. We enjoyed going from room to room and discovering new pieces of art all around including the interesting furniture and decorations. The bed was comfortable, the water pressure was great and hot water was just right. Mitzi was very nice and friendly and told us about some fun things we might try around town. It was very clean, had an ample towel supply and everything you would need if you needed to cook in the kitchen. Totally recommend- not your regular run of mill hotel stay - so much more fun!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Night at the museum! Considering the different aspects about the Space Castle I have to say it was quite unique. The exterior was a clever transformation of a utility building designed to service automobiles and trucks into a livable, comfortable and secure space. Building and conversion elements seemed to be done with care, foresight and good construction. The fenced rear area is meant for private reflection away from prying eyes. The interior contained a plethora of art, sculptures, and maze-like spaces that invited exploration. It was easy to spend much time viewing and contemplating the many Indo-Asian and Aztec-Mayan images and bas reliefs. There retro furnishing was delightful. There are art pieces yet to be hung and a little refinement to be done but there was more there for us to see than we had time for. Mitzi was great to work with and answered all our questions and the location allowed us to walk to all the places we come to T or C to visit. In time we will return for another stay at the Space Castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Exceptional Experience

It was our privilege to live in this remarkable house for a month, surrounded by outstanding art. The house is comfortable with every amenity, but so much more. If we stayed many months we wouldn’t have had time to observe and appreciate the bold, unique paintings, carvings, etc. the owners have made and filled this elegantly made-over service station with. The house is close to all the mineral baths, restaurants, shops and galleries T or C has to offer. The kitchen was good for cooking holiday dinners. The fenced backyard is private and another artsy place to hang out. Much of the furniture is retro. Fun and attractive but functional. Although nights were cold, we were warm inside. And how often do you find a meditation room ready for you inside a vacation rental? Many thanks to the owners for, first, creating this unbelievably exciting abode and, secondly, for allowing visitors to dwell within their marvelous world.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2023
Wow... Sally, this is such poetic beautiful and creative writing... Thank you for staying... We created this environment for people like you and you family, who understand that an environment can be much more than just a house to stay in... it enhances those who wish to expand their horizon beyond the known... We are so happy that you stayed long enough to appreciate and tell others... we look forward to hosting you again... as we know you liked T or C very much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Interesting art and great location!

An artistic and comfortable home at the edge of town. The home is filled with the colorful and interesting paintings and carvings of one artist. Walk to galleries and shops. Well-equipped kitchen and comfortable king bed. Some street noise from passing vehicles but quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceded our expectations in every way.

I spent hours searching for the ideal VRBO for our semi annual weekend getaway with friends. My Grandfather was an artist that filled our homes with art, so I appreciated the immersiveness of the property. We all noted how much bigger it felt inside and how stepping outside again immediately felt different. The backyard was also big and private. Soaking in the tub was magical too. We also all loved lying down and looking up at the tumbleweed. The town was lovely, steps away and it being an art walk Saturday, so much fun. This town is special, not only because of the healing water, but mainly because the people here are so friendly and inviting. We plan on coming back again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional

Exceptional living space. A feast for the eyes and the senses.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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