Modern Solar Home South of Marfa

Nomadomia Rating: 4.43 stars

• The house is located in a remote area with breathtaking views of the West Texas desert landscape.
• The house is modern, well-furnished, and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay.
• Michael is a gracious and responsive host who provides great suggestions for enjoying the area.
• The house has a unique charm and is perfect for those seeking tranquility and isolation.
• The house has a hard line and good wifi, so guests are not cut off from the world.
• The house is self-sufficient with a petrol power generator, gas to heat the water, and solar to pump the water.
• The house has a fireplace for the evening and a charcoal grill for barbecuing.
• Michael is welcoming and trusting, and he had the place clean and the fuel and gas filled up for the guests.
• The house is available on Airbnb and has received mostly positive reviews over the years.
• The house is perfect for those seeking a unique and peaceful experience in a remote area.
• The house is not suitable for those who want to be close to Marfa or have easy access to amenities.
• The house is not suitable for those who want to have cell access within a short distance of the property.
• The house is not suitable for those who want to have a smooth and easy drive to the property.
• The house is not suitable for those who want to have a luxurious and high-end experience.
• The house is perfect for those who want to disconnect from the world and enjoy nature.
• The house is perfect for those who want to have a peaceful and relaxing experience.
• The house is perfect for those who want to have a unique and peaceful experience in a remote area.

Good points:

• The house is located in a remote area with breathtaking views of the West Texas desert landscape.
• The house is modern, well-furnished, and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay.
• Michael is a gracious and responsive host who provides great suggestions for enjoying the area.
• The house has a unique charm and is perfect for those seeking tranquility and isolation.
• The house has a hard line and good wifi, so guests are not cut off from the world.
• The house is self-sufficient with a petrol power generator, gas to heat the water, and solar to pump the water.
• The house has a fireplace for the evening and a charcoal grill for barbecuing.
• Michael is welcoming and trusting, and he had the place clean and the fuel and gas filled up for the guests.

Bad points:

• The house is located 1.5 hours from Marfa, and the drive can be challenging, especially at night.
• The house does not have cell access within approximately 35 miles of the property.
• The driveway is probably most easily undertaken on a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• Some guests experienced issues with the house, such as a massive rain storm causing mud slides and rock slides on the main paved road.
• Some guests experienced issues with the house's systems, such as the power going in and out due to the solar battery.
• Some guests experienced issues with the house's cleanliness and maintenance.
• Some guests experienced issues with the house's amenities, such as the outdoor shower not working properly.

Time trend:

• The house has been available on Airbnb since 2014, and it has received mostly positive reviews over the years.
• In 2015, the house was described as a "stunning house and an awesome place to spend time when seeking tranquility and isolation".
• In 2016, the house was described as "UNREAL" and "the house is spectacular".
• In 2017, the house was described as "epic" and "the views are magical".
• In 2018, the house was described as "beyond beautiful" and "better than expected".
• In 2019, the house was described as "remote but worth every hour spent getting there" and "the views are spectacular".
• In 2020, the house was described as "the views from Michael's home are truly breathtaking" and "worth every minute of the drive".
• In 2021, the house was described as "completely epic" and "the setting is unparalleled".