One-of-a-kind ‘Crestone Hobbitat’ Airbnb known for many curves amid stunning landscape

There’s an Airbnb that’s located in Colorado’s remote San Luis Valley that’s truly one-of-a-kind, dubbed the Crestone Hobbitat and clearly influenced by recognizable works of Catalan artist and architect Antoni Gaudi.

A key aspect of the home that’s sure to make it memorable is its lack of right angles – edges of the home and even its doorways are curved in nature. It’s also impossible to miss the many circular windows on the property, as well as colorful elements of design found both inside and out.

Husband and wife Jeff and Ruth Beard pose for a portrait inside the Crestone Hobbitat last month in Crestone. The house, which is 17 years in the making, started as a studio for Jeff in 2008 but has become a popular Airbnb rental. (Photos by Parker Seibold, The Gazette)
Husband and wife Jeff and Ruth Beard pose for a portrait inside the Crestone Hobbitat last month in Crestone. The house, which is 17 years in the making, started as a studio for Jeff in 2008 but has become a popular Airbnb rental. (Photos by Parker Seibold, The Gazette)
RIGHT: The Crestone Hobbitat features one bedroom, a living room, a reading space, kitchen and a meditation room. (Parker Seibold)
RIGHT: The Crestone Hobbitat features one bedroom, a living room, a reading space, kitchen and a meditation room. (Parker Seibold)
ABOVE: Inside the Crestone Hobbitat, visitors will find no corners. From the archways on the ceilings, to the build in shelving on the walls to the stairs, every feature is made with round, fluid-feeling edges. “Living in the round takes away the edges,” owner Jeff Beard says. (photos by Parker Seibold, The Gazette)
ABOVE: Inside the Crestone Hobbitat, visitors will find no corners. From the archways on the ceilings, to the build in shelving on the walls to the stairs, every feature is made with round, fluid-feeling edges. “Living in the round takes away the edges,” owner Jeff Beard says. (photos by Parker Seibold, The Gazette)
The Sangre de Cristo Mountains can be seen through the windows of the Crestone Hobbitat. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)
The Sangre de Cristo Mountains can be seen through the windows of the Crestone Hobbitat. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)

It seems like guests love their stay at the Crestone Hobbitat, too – it’s considered a ‘guest favorite’ on Airbnb, with a 4.96-star rating.

“Not just a getaway. A memorable, lifetime experience,” reads the Airbnb description of the spot. “It felt like we were staying in a museum,” wrote one happy reviewer, while another called the property “phenomenal” and in a “stunning” location.

One reviewer out of New Zealand even went as far to note that while he’s stayed at many Airbnb’s around the world with his wife, the Crestone Hobbitat has been their favorite. “The attention to detail is wild, and it’s just so incredibly peaceful,” he wrote.

The Airbnb page for the property notes that its got two bedrooms – one with a queen bed and another with a sofa bed. Up to four guests can stay at the property at a time.

Find additional information about the Crestone Hobbitat or book a stay here. If you’re curious to learn more about how this home was constructed, check out this article from The Gazette.

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The exterior of the Crestone Hobbitat. Owner and designer Jeff Beard’s inspiration for the structure was heavily influenced by the work of Catalan artist and architect Antoni Gaudí. (Parker Seibold)
The exterior of the Crestone Hobbitat. Owner and designer Jeff Beard’s inspiration for the structure was heavily influenced by the work of Catalan artist and architect Antoni Gaudí. (Parker Seibold)

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