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A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden countertops, and a view of a natural landscape through large windows.
A snow-covered outdoor area with a fire pit surrounded by wooden chairs.
A cozy living room with a television, a sofa, and a rug.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a blue countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A cozy cabin room with a bed, a window, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom1300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Saguache County, CO
  • Place, Baca Grande Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Pearl Pocket Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Crestone

With a stay at this vacation home in Crestone, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Baca Grande Park and Little Pearl Pocket Park. .This vacation home is 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Trujillo Homestead and 28.2 mi (45.4 km) from Valley View Hot Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Baca Grande Park - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Little Pearl Pocket Park - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa - 42 min drive - 37.2 miles
  • Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool - 53 min drive - 43.4 miles
  • Colorado Gators Reptile Park - 55 min drive - 48.4 miles

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Our Food Is Art - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Love - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buck’s Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Desert Sage - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Terra Cottage

Terra Cottage: An Off-Grid Earthship Escape Near Crestone

Unusual architecture. Big-sky views. A place to reset.

Set on five acres near Crestone in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, Terra Cottage is a distinctive off-grid Earthship retreat surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Earthy materials, flagstone floors, and an aspen tongue-and-groove ceiling create a warm, character-filled interior. Settle into the living area, cook together in the kitchen, enjoy the fireplace, or spend time outside taking in the expansive high-desert views.

A vintage trailer beneath a covered gazebo adds a memorable hangout space to this one-of-a-kind setting.

What Makes Terra Cottage Different

An Earthship with distinctive, earth-conscious architecture

A five-acre high-desert setting

Views of the surrounding mountains and open landscape

Kitchen, dining area, living room, and workspace

Fireplace and comfortable indoor gathering spaces

A covered gazebo and vintage trailer hangout area

A base for exploring Crestone and the Great Sand Dunes region

Terra Cottage is an opportunity to experience a different side of Colorado—quieter, more spacious, and connected to the landscape.

Come for the views. Stay for the experience. Book Terra Cottage directly with Curiouser Colorado.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Property does not allow children
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Terra Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time we stayed here and it’s dreamy! We’d like to have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had such a relaxing time and enjoyed the scenery and the outdoor activities as well as getting to explore the spaces on the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful and quiet place! If I’m ever back in the area I’d stay here again without question!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Yes, pets are welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love that there was an actual stove. Very quiet and private . Loved the interior and the art. Very cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very unique and bespoke property. We appreciated the earthen home and all of the thoughtful touches. We enjoyed the getaway for our family and greatly appreciated that our dog was welcome! Thomas was a gracious and welcoming host that respects the privacy of guests and is a pleasure to talk with. The fire pit was removed due to the extreme drought and winds present. We enjoyed using the wood stove inside! This is a lovely, eccentric property in which you can have a unique experience and enjoy tranquility, dark skies and solitude!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home with brilliant sky

We were only here for a short time and wish we could’ve stayed longer! It was a cozy space with all the amenities described. My favorite part was stepping outside in the middle of the night to see the brilliant stars. The homemade paintings in the space were a great touch :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sean and Thomas were terrific hosts. The location truly has to be experienced to understand how special it is. A jaunt to the sand dunes, 3 different hot springs, and the UFO watchtower and only a quick drive to Crestone makes it very well situated. We were able to crate our dog, Maggie, near a partially shaded window where she slept and watched birds all day. If you love the sky, you'll absolutely fall in love with this place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very pleasant stay overall in a unique space and place. Views, birds, stars, location, and communication with owner was all great. While Earthship designs have evolved significantly since this one was built, it still functioned very well with minimal-to-no supplemental heating needed for comfort. One of the Earthship principles is contained / repurposed trash, so it was disappointing to see trash on the land along the periphery of the yard. I can tell the owner is making consistent effort to improve the property, however, so I am hopeful it will be cleaned up. Co-host who lives in a separate structure onsite was very welcoming, friendly, and delightful to talk to. He is happy to interact when engaged, and keeps to himself otherwise, so privacy inside the Earthship was not an issue. Will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable space with wonderful vibes in a peaceful and private location. The views are absolutely incredible and made the stay even more special. The property is exactly as described — no surprises, just a perfect match to the listing.It was well worth the 45-minute (give or take) drive to both the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Zapata Falls. The little town of Crestone is funky in the best way and had everything we needed for our stay.We also enjoyed meeting the owner’s father, who lives on the property in his own private place. He’s a charming, interesting fellow who added to the experience without ever intruding.We loved watching the mule deer that visited regularly, and the magpies were fun to see as well. This property made it so easy to relax and unplug — exactly what we were hoping for. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this place to anyone considering it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply Peaceful and Quiet

It's a rare treat to be on acres of land and open space such that surrounds this home. More than anything, the house has a peaceful, welcoming feel. Not too fancy schmancy, but not run down. It was very clean, which is often a wild card with short rentals. I enjoyed the unimpeded views of the Sangre de Cristos as well as the range on the other side of the valley. Crestone has not one but two grocery stores, and a hardware store! I guess my only warning is: Bring your own honey. Of the spices and staples the hosts provide at this house, I did not find sugar or honey.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stopped here for two nights had a great time. Went and visited The Sand dunes. super cute home, our dogs were welcomed. Host was very accommodating, and Home was fully stocked with anything we could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026