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

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Truth or Consequences, NM
  • Carol Wheeler Dog Park
    2 min walk
  • Geronimo Springs Museum
    3 min walk
  • Riverbend Hot Springs
    4 min walk

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About the area

Truth or Consequences

A stay at this castle places you in the heart of Truth or Consequences, steps from Carol Wheeler Dog Park and 3 minutes by foot from Geronimo Springs Museum. .This castle is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Rio Grande and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Riverbend Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Geronimo Springs Museum - 3 min walk
  • Riverbend Hot Springs - 4 min walk
  • Blackstone Hotsprings - 8 min walk
  • Truth or Consequences Veterans Memorial Park - 3 min drive
  • Elephant Butte Lake State Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bigfoot Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Truth or Consequences Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Johnny B's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

Welcome to our SouthWestern Camelot. Even without the drawbridge, you will enter into another world. Our quiet, beautiful Castle holds Art treasures, a unique traveling experience. We converted a 1950’s Gas Station, 12’ high ceiling, into multi living spaces inviting dreaming exploration. Weekly and Monthly Discounts.

- Space Castle is CENTRALLY LOCATED, walking distance to EVERYTHING!
- Spectacular Light Art.
- A magical mystery tour environments
- Spacious and Comfortable
- Cowboy soaking Tub for relaxing in our back yard (not Hotsprings water)
- Traveling Professionals: weekly & monthly discount.
- Parking for Boats, Jetski, RVs.
- NO RV Hook Ups available. Hooking an RV into our electricity is a Fire Hazard and a Code Violation.

HOUSE GUIDELINES:
1. Please do not touch the Art
2. After viewing Light Art, please turn off the switch
3. Pet Friendly: Please only house trained pets, no pets on furniture nor rugs, bring blankets for your pets. NO CATS! Please pick up after your dogs.
5. NO PARTIES
6. Please always turn off AC/Heating unit when leaving
7. Please turn off all appliances, stove flames, extinguish candles when leaving
8. Always lock the back and front door when leaving
9. Please keep the back yard gate locked with the red hook
10. Please read notes posted on the walls
11. Please ALWAYS keep the bucket over the outdoors tub faucets, it protects the faucets from the sun.
12. Please let our manager know if any issues occur, or if you have any questions, always communicate with our manager and don't hesitate to call us if you need.
13. Long term guests can reserve house cleaning in advance for a fee. (Long term guests, over 30 days, we don't charge extra fees over two guests)

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Art Rooms Extravaganza descriptions:
1. PSYCHEDELIC OWL BEDROOM: for the god and goddess of Space Castle
SLEEPS TWO (2) guests on a very comfortable King Size bed. The giant owl takes you on the wings of perception through the Red Grid wall.
Dream far within the protection of the Owl Guardian.

2. ILLUMINATION GALLERY:
SLEEPS THREE (3) guests or children as follows:
TWO (2) guests on a very comfortable King Size bed
ONE (1) guest on a sofa bed
Includes a dream chair, and illuminated Artwork with intimate lighting.

3. PROJECTION TUBE ROOM: for astral projection meditation. A completely round cylinder room featuring absolute darkness if desired, or controlled lighting. Follow your gaze into the floating, rotating tumble weed above, and through it past the heavens above. Beautiful Column Guardians protect your journey into infinity.

4. EURO KITCHEN: fully equipped for cooking, baking, kitchen comforts. Washer and Dryer in back of Kitchen are for employees only. Coffee and variety of Teas are available. Basic food items are available at the Family Dollar store just next to us.

5. CAVE BATHROOM: Enter Inner Silence in our easy to fill tub and a cozy darkened environment with candle light and wisps of sage. The white square tile is your meditative mandala and your window to the other side.

6. SPACE CASTLE MAIN ROOM: resembles a NY loft space, with mid century sofa and chairs available for dining, conversations, card games, relaxation, and sipping on tea and coffee under the orb chandelier, surrounded by original paintings, visions of the Unknown. For your entertainment, watch TV with Netflix Streaming from a comfortable space module sofa.

7. OFFICE COMFORT: within the Main Castle room/Loft, you will find a comfortable office table and chairs with free WIFI and all the office paraphernalia needed for your concentration.

8. SOUND EXTRAVAGANZA: Sound jam instruments within the Castle Gallery, featuring a big sacred native drum and a few sound instruments. Please be respectful and handle all instruments carefully.

9. FLYING DISC HALLWAY: a meditation and writing room. Sit on a pillow and enter the Sand world, the dimensional reality closest to the Earth Plane. Record your experiences on a table that was carved by a Tolteca Shaman.

9. BACKYARD OF WONDERS Earth to Sky: Ideal for Dogs....
Time to grill, soak in a Cowboy soaking Tub (NOT hot springs water). In the cold winter, December, January, it may not be as hot as you might expect a spa tub to be.... use only hot water to fill the tub, do not adjust with cold water...), watch the birds arriving from the nearby Rio Grande River, gaze at the ever changing paintings of castle clouds in the skies. View the distant Turtle back mountain, as you dare to walk the serpent path to the Sun sculpture.

There is also a dog park 5 min. walk from Space Castle.

LivArt:
Within the history of contemporary art, various movements have arisen, and are represented by the style of the artists. We have the following categories in art: portraiture, landscape, color field, pop, super realism, and performance art. All of these forms of art have traditionally been exhibited in galleries and museums.

There are vacation stays, and there are museum stays. We offer the latter with a large exhibit space of spiritual art. It is our intent that every visitor encounters at least one piece of art, that remains in their heart…. LivArt invites a person to dream with the art in a prolonged living situation. Through staying within our environments for a few days, both day and night, the experience transcends an exhibition. Every person is allowed to interact with the art at their own pace, but more importantly, to be absorbed by the experience. LivArt is art that momentarily becomes your own life.

HOT SPRINGS SOAKING:
Space Castle is located just 5 min. walk from the infamous Riverbend for soaking in hot springs water by the river. Riverbend offers communal tubs as well as private tubs in a very magical environment.

You can leave your pets at our Wonder Yard as you go to soak, or you can also take them to the DOG PARK located just 3 min. walking from Space Castle.

If you are not willing to leave our own magical retreat, you can soak in our Wonder Yard in a comfortable cowboy soaking tub for two, while gazing at the changing clouds and the beautiful birds. (NOT hot springs water)

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PRIOR Sites REVIEWS:

Joseph: June 22
Was quirky, unique, and beautiful just like Truth Or Consequences. It's a short walk from great little restaurants, the riverbend hot springs and less than a 10 minute drive to the beaches at elephant butte. perfect weekend getaway spot for a group of friends or a couple. Dog friendly and extremely clean which is not something you usually get with dog friendly places but the vibe you get while there is one of mutual respect. This was designed to be a thoughtful getaway spot and the people who stay should be thoughtful as well. People in the area are very nice and the wildlife you'll see there is crazy cool. Just me and my lady and dogs this time around but will definitely bring some close friends for next time to experience the lovely little hidden gem. Highly recommend

Shayna June 22
An immersive and visually stunning experience! I highly recommend this stay.

Frank May 22
I'd been hearing about Truth or Consequences for years, and finally spending a few days there, with the Space Castle as my base of operations, it was a marvelous and transformative experience. The Space Castle sits at the edge of the essential downtown area, a perfect location. A cryptic white structure from the outside, inside you'll find a wonderland of art and sculpture that is in itself an intriguing reflection of the town and area outside. The pictures don't do it justice. All the amenities are superb. In the end, the art, the furniture, the layout, the private backyard... everything feels richer and deeper than any expectation. I wholeheartedly recommend it for your T or C stay.

Nancy May 22
Space Castle is truly an immersive experience. We enjoyed exploring every inch of this artist home, which offers every amenity you could need as well as an abundance of energetic space to recharge. The home is also a short walk from the dog park and Riverbend Hot Springs (definitely do a starlight soak!). Thank you for allowing us to stay in this magical place!

Sara April 22
This listing is amazing. It was very convenient for our road trip. The home is clean and the art is so impressive. Make sure to take a soak in the tub outside!

Martie January 22
By far the coolest site I’ve ever stayed in. Being so close to riverbend hot springs was a treat. Don’t miss out on this spot!

Tara January 22
To stay in a private art gallery!! What a treat. So much to discover. Prolific art and artist. Wonderful interior design! Great yard! One could have a party of 60 and have plenty of space still....This writer underexplored the whole Castle....saw something different; experienced something different in that space everyday. Can't wait to come back or visit your other sites in California!
Wish that I had any of your talents or imagination. Thanks for letting me immerse myself in yours!!

Cindy January 22
What a marvelous place!! Checkin and communications were excellent. It was so nice for our dogs to have a fenced area to run around. The artwork was fabulous and certainly gave us hours of enjoyment. We had everything we needed and despite practically being an art gallery, it was very comfortable. We very highly recommend The Space Castle!

Brook Jan 22
This place is great! Location is a walk from downtown. Plenty of space. It was a very comfortable stay. The art is amazing! One of a kind home.

Eric Dec 21
What a magical spot. Like staying in a psychedelic art gallery. Walking distance to everything in town. Great communication, got the tour when we arrived, then left on our own. We loved our time there.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a safe and a desk.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

JQ and Twila Foresees

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground
  • A hot tub

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Books
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: house trained pets only, no pets on sofas

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 Registration Number 03-387554-00-5

SPACE CASTLE: a 1950s Gas Station transformed into an Art Themed Wonderland 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" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Dallas

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

10/10 Excellent

Roy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Evan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
Exceptional living space. A feast for the eyes and the senses.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Monique C., Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this unique stay
Very unique, great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022