You and your friends could spend the night in a neighborhood filled with off-grid Earthships

• The Greater World Community, a neighborhood in Taos, New Mexico, is filled with off-grid homes known as Earthships.
• The community includes about a dozen eco-friendly houses that are available to rent through Airbnb.
• Many of the homes are equipped with greenhouses and have big windows that showcase stunning desert sunsets.
• The homes, which use solar energy and rainwater, are available to rent from $95 to $245 a night at the time of writing.

When a visitor wakes up to glittering light coming through the windows and a view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Taos, New Mexico, it might be hard to imagine that they've just slept in a house made of trash.

The homes, called Earthships, are built from recycled bottles, cans, and old tires. There's a community of more than 100 of the eco-friendly dwellings located in the desert of Taos.

The Earthship design was created by Michael Reynolds in the 1970s with the goal of providing people with a more sustainable way to live. The structures are off-grid and autonomous; solar panels on the buildings collect energy from the wind, and the homes have the ability to collect rainwater. They're also equipped with greywater systems, which let people filter and reuse water for bathing and agriculture.

While hundreds of people live this life day-to-day, about a dozen Earthships in the community of Taos are available for short-term rentals through Airbnb. The listings include plenty of space to isolate, and the views are otherworldly.

Take a look inside some of the Earthships available for rental.

Editor's note: Airbnb has made an Enhanced Cleaning Protocol available in 75 countries, which ensures hosts' properties meet guidelines for cleaning and sanitization. Airbnb has also published a list of COVID-19-related safety and social-distancing recommendations for hosts and guests.

One Earthship available to rent on Airbnb is the Phoenix Earthship, which has a spacious garden and stunning views.

The Earthship relies on solar power, and the outdoor area includes a garden and fire pit.      Phoenix Earthship/Airbnb

Find the Airbnb listing here.

The two-bedroom, three-bathroom home can sleep up to four people and costs $245 a night.

The windows help warm and cool the home during different seasons.      Phoenix Earthship/Airbnb

The traditional Earthship design includes large windows where plants, vegetables, and fruits can be grown, creating a lush environment in the middle of the desert.

Inside, guests will find banana trees, grapevines, birds, turtles, and a fish pond, according to the listing.      Phoenix Earthship/Airbnb

At night, the Phoenix Earthship is illuminated, and the surrounding desert showcases a starry night sky.

The home has a glow-in-the-dark effect.      Phoenix Earthship/Airbnb

You can also opt for this one-bedroom Earthship, which is big enough for two people and costs $100 per night.

The colorful building stands out amid the desert landscape.      Newest Simple Survival Earthship Studio/Airbnb

Find the Airbnb listing here.

It's one of the newest Earthships in Taos and is filled with vibrant colors.

The hallway serves as a vegetable garden for guests.      Newest Simple Survival Earthship Studio/Airbnb

The master bedroom has beautiful arches looking into the home's atrium.

The one-bedroom, one-bathroom home is a cozy getaway.      Newest Simple Survival Earthship Studio/Airbnb

There's also the nearby Lemuria Earthship, which can accommodate up to four guests.

The Earthship design helps moderate the building's temperature.      Lemuria Earthship/Airbnb

Find the Airbnb listing here.

At $169 a night, visitors can stay in the cozy home and take a tour of the neighborhood, which is also included in the rental price.

The one-bedroom home can accommodate four guests.      Lemuria Earthship/Airbnb

The Earthship is filled with comfy leather couches and cozy furnishings.

The home grows its own fruits and vegetables and captures rainwater.      Lemuria Earthship/Airbnb

Although the homes are off-grid, they are filled with modern amenities, like Wi-Fi, hot water, and televisions.

Solar energy fuels the Lemuria Earthship.      Lemuria Earthship/Airbnb

You could also opt for the Taos Earthship Studio 2, which lets guests enjoy breathtaking mountain views.

The listing advertises great views of the Milky Way at night.      Taos Earthship Studio 2/Airbnb

Find the Airbnb listing here.

The home is listed for $95 a night and can host two people.

The surrounding desert is open for visitors to explore.      Taos Earthship Studio 2/Airbnb

The modern Earthship has a bright interior and tons of natural light.

The home has a queen-sized bed and cozy furnishings.      Taos Earthship Studio 2/Airbnb

Visitors who like a more eclectic style might consider staying at the Oddhouse Taos Earthship.

The host has added colorful mosaics throughout the home.      Taos Earthship: Oddhouse/Airbnb

Find the Airbnb listing here.

The home's massive windows seamlessly connect the indoors and outdoors, allowing visitors to enjoy New Mexico's breathtaking sunsets.

The desert is an ideal location for sunsets and starry nights.      Taos Earthship: Oddhouse/Airbnb

The colorful, one-bedroom home can house up to three guests for $165 a night.

The home is painted with accents in bright orange, green, and red.      Taos Earthship: Oddhouse/Airbnb

The bedroom has curved walls and windows that look out to the mountains.

Guests can wake up to New Mexico's sunrise.      Taos Earthship: Oddhouse/Airbnb

The Taos Earthship: Modern + Mesa is a two-bedroom home that features unique architecture.

Inside, the windows have shades that block the sunlight.      Taos Earthship: Modern + Mesa/Airbnb

Find the Airbnb listing here.

As the sun sets, the curved bathroom illuminates the entire home.

The Earthship took the host eight years to build.      Taos Earthship: Modern + Mesa/Airbnb

The home can be rented for $145 a night and accommodates two guests.

The home has an airy kitchen, living area, and bedroom.      Taos Earthship: Modern + Mesa/Airbnb

There's also the Picuris Earthship, which has an on-property greenhouse and amazing mountain views.

The home sits on its own isolated plot of land.      Picuris - Newest Global Model Earthship/Airbnb

Find the Airbnb listing here.

The home is $210 per night and can accommodate up to six guests in its two bedrooms.

The Airbnb has two bedrooms and a pull-out couch.      Picuris - Newest Global Model Earthship/Airbnb

The large kitchen and spacious living room make this Earthship ideal for a family.

The home has stained glass details and big windows that let in natural light.      Picuris - Newest Global Model Earthship/Airbnb

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