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Dobson House

475 Tune Drive, El Prado, Taos, NM 87529
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Dobson House
Ranked #2 of 3 El Prado B&B and Inns
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boulder, colorado
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22 reviews 22 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This is our second stay at the Dobson House, well worth the four mile drive in from 64, over well maintained dirt roads. To begin, the sparse housing along the road in are all different, some geometric, other organic wonders. When you first approach the Dobson House it looks much like a landed UFO. Once inside, this amazing, earth friendly,... More

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virginia
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90 reviews 90 reviews
71 hotel reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2012

The Dobsons have built this inn in a lovely setting about 20 minutes drive down a well graded, passenger car friendoy dirt road about 10 miles from Taos town. At the inn you will find simplicity and spareness of ammenities in keeping with the property. Breakfast will be served at the time you request by the Dobsons, but you might... More

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Byron Bay, Australia
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011 via mobile

We really enjoyed our stay at Dobson House, not just because the hospitality and breakfast were wonderful, but more because we felt welcome, warm, and well grounded in this unique, hand built accommodation. Our hosts were very accommodating and helpful, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. It's a bit of a drive from Taos, not for the distance, but... More

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Austin, Texas
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011

My husband and I wanted to experience an Earthship, and we are so glad we chose to stay at the Dobson house for our two-night trip to Taos. John and Joan are wonderful hosts and made sure our stay was very comfortable. We were greeted each morning with piping hot coffee and a delicious and filling (but light) breakfast that... More

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Bolingbrook, Illinois
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
192 helpful votes 192 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2011

I loved my 2 night stay at Dobson House from Saturday, July 24 to Monday, July 26, 2010. Dobson House is a modified Earthship that is home for John and Joan Dobson and their friendly dog, Tug. Built by them, too. It took them 3 years! Earthships make heavy use of recycled materials in their construction. Their outer walls have... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2010

The Dobson House is amazing. I've never stayed in a more comfortable enriching place in my life, and that includes my very comfy home! Our hosts, Joan and John were kind and generous, sharing loads of details about the construction and upkeep of this earth friendly treasure. We even got wine and snacks when we arrived, something I've never experienced... More

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Chatham, NJ,
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2010

The Dobson House is located about 20 minutes off of the main road... the experience is worth the 'extra mile' to get to it. Interesting hosts - - they've been 'on top of the hill' for many years and are filled with enjoyable tales of the local area. You'll hear how they began their B&B adventure and wonder at their... More

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Malibu, California
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2010

My girlfriend and I made a web-based reservation request and subsequently confirmed the dates with John and Joan Dobson over email and telephone. On the evening of our arrival, we decided to call the Dobsons from Santa Fe as a courtesy to update them on our status, and they insisted that we should have arrived 2 days before. Despite that... More

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York, PA
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2009

Joan & John are wonderful hosts in this amazing earthship type bed and breakfast inn. We loved the off the grid experience, and it was only about 20 minutes from Taos Ski Valley. It's also about the same distance from Taos plaza. The road in could possibly be treacherous in muddy weather, but we had no trouble with all wheel... More

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Address: 475 Tune Drive, El Prado, Taos, NM 87529
Region: United States > New Mexico > Taos County > Taos > El Prado
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 3 B&Bs / Inns in El Prado
Price range (per night): INR6,139

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