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Taos Earthship, Taos, New Mexico

As soon as I saw this Taos Earthship on AirBnb, I knew we had to stay there. To my delight I discovered that it was dog friendly (a MUST as Toby has to have his adventures too!) and affordable! Located in Taos, New Mexico, it is set on a one acre lot that is private, serene, and the views are oh so incredible.

Taos Earthship
Taos Earthship – look at the views!

What is an Earthship?

The Earthship concept was pioneered by architect Michael Reynolds. This particular Earthship is a Michael Reynolds Earthship, and was designed by his wife. This AirBnb, hosted by Rex, who is the most accommodating and lovely host, is in a most unique community. The house faces a pyramid (about 3 minutes walk from the house), and the listing states that Michael Reynolds actually received inspiration for the earthships during meditations in the pyramid.

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Taos, New Mexico

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I love New Mexico, but had never stayed in the Taos area until recently. Better late than never! Taos is not just a ski destination. There are so many varied and wonderful things to do and see in Taos. Taos is for everyone!

Top Things To Do In The Taos Area

Ojo Caliente

Waterfall and landscaping at Ojo Caliente

Ojo Caliente is one of the oldest health resorts in North America. Translated it means “Hot Eye.” It is located approximately 45 minutes away from Taos, and the drive to the resort is beautiful from Taos.

Sign for Artesian Restaurant

They have a great restaurant on site, called the Artesian. Prior to experiencing the hot springs and saunas, we dined at the Artesian and had some great fish tacos and a New Mexican classic: the green chili cheeseburger. 🙂

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Explore Southern Utah

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Cliff walls stream rocks and trees at Zion National Park
Zion National Park

We were blown away by the beauty that was everywhere in southern Utah, and you will be too. Our family spent one week there (which was not enough), and we are yearning to go back.

If you are considering where to take your family on an affordable vacation that will be full of adventure and fun, you must consider southern Utah.

We found an amazing Airbnb to stay in, which was our home base. The Smithsonian Retreat is where we stayed, and it is located in the little town of Apple Valley. You can read about this incredible Airbnb in my post, Amazing Stay at the Smithsonian Retreat, Utah. It is perfect for a large family, and offers so many amenities including tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts. The house is awesome, but its standout features are the location and the views. I can’t say enough about it!!

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Amazing Stay at the Smithsonian Retreat, Utah

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Smithsonian Retreat House, Dog and Ford Excursion

The Smithsonian Retreat is what drew us to Utah. This is an Airbnb near Zion National Park, and having stayed there for a week I can confirm that it is truly an awesome property. If you are looking for lodging in Southern Utah, look no further this is it!

As you can see, it is dog friendly. The beautiful grounds are 2.5 acres (plenty of room for pooches to run!) and has volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts.

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The Bunkhouse – Dog Friendly Airbnb Ft. Worth Area

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Toby at "The Bunkhouse" in Ft. Worth

We recently took a trip to the Ft. Worth area over New Year’s, and stayed at “The Bunkhouse,” a cozy guest cottage that we found on Airbnb.

The Bunkhouse is dog friendly (yay!) with approval from the awesome host, Cathy. The house has a fenced in yard in the back, where Toby (our St. Bernard) could run and stretch his legs.

Backyard of The Bunkhouse, Aledo
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Lovely Stay at Coyote Creek Cabin – Lindale, TX

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Coyote Creek Cabin Lindale

We started staying in vacation rentals a few years ago. It was important to take our Great Pyrenees dogs Curley and Dante with us whenever we went traveling, and Airbnb’s and VRBO’s were the way to go.

We no longer have Curley and Dante with us. Now we have Toby, our St. Bernard. He LOVES traveling, as did Curley and Dante.

So we continue to look for great vacation rentals that the 3 of us can stay in.

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3 Day Weekend – Glen Rose, Granbury, and Dublin, TX

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Feeding giraffes at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Looking for a great weekend or long weekend getaway?  Try visiting Glen Rose (Sommervell County) and Granbury (Hood County) for a couple of days!

Glen Rose is around 3.5 hr drive from San Antonio, where we live, and approximately 1 hr from Ft. Worth and 1.5 hr from Dallas.

Over the last few years, I have become extremely fond of staying in VRBO and Airbnb properties.  If you haven’t ever browsed these sites for vacation rentals, you are seriously missing out!  There are some amazing unique and fun properties that you can stay in, and what drew us to Glen Rose was The Birdhouse.

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