Tranquil, private, great views. Healthy, eco-conscious space built to lead LEED specs, but not certified. A Bed & Breakfast, we offer fresh organic free range eggs from our hens, organic homemade bread, etc. Hiking/mt. biking trails near and around the property. A great escape from the urban world. Dirt and gravel road; small cars okay if you drive carefully. NOTE please check back for availability as we need to only open up our June 2024 calendar 1 week+ in advance. The space We have an elegant, guest room available in our home, 12' ceilings and open space. Horse trough bath tub, two person shower, lots of room! Outdoor showers are an option in good weather. NOTE BELOW INFO: When you receive confirmation for booking, please follow the "Host Directions" as a GPS or Map program alone will either have you lost or take you over an EXTREMELY rough Jeep road. Our "main" road is dirt/gravel, but passable in a passenger car if taken slowly, not at drive-it-like-you-stole it speeds. Beautiful high desert straw bale home located at 5,800' with expansive views of the Ruby Mountains and South Fork Lake. Private and serene. There is hiking and mt. biking right from our door, or you can drive to Lamoille Canyon, 25 minutes away, for high alpine hikes in the scenic Ruby Mountains. The guest room has a large bath with tub and walk-in shower, both big enough for two. Wi-fi is available - free, plenty of parking, and a nearby lake if you bring your own kayak or boat. Views from our place are peaceful and grand. Expect to relax and get out of the fast paced world while you're here. Our nearest neighbors are about a mile away. Restaurants and town - 30 minutes to Elko. There is no public transportation in this area or in Elko. Most roads outside of town, including ours, are dirt so drive carefully. Breakfast included in nightly and weekly rates. Please, do not expect dinner should you arrive at dinner time. We don't want to have to raise rates to cover this. You are free to bring your own dinner foods and use the kitchen. Birding is good here most of the year. Ruby National Wildlife Refuge/Marshes which is famous for nesting habitats for hundreds of species is an easy 40 minutes away. (website hidden) We've been fortunate several years to have nesting Northern Goshawks on our hill with fledglings often drinking from our dog's water. We also have Red Tail Hawks, Cooper's Hawks, Golden Eagles, Mountain Bluebirds, and in the Ruby Mountains if you get up early and hike to Island lake you will likely be lucky enough to see the Himalayan Snow Cock found only here and in the Himalayas. Fall activities include: hiking, mt. biking, hunting, and some fishing depending upon water levels. We would be happy to host hunters and can give tips, help cut up game, or establish a home base camp here at the house for you. At the end of January and first week of February each year Elko hosts the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, so it's a great time to visit, and we are more than happy to give tips on restaurants and performances. Bring your parkas as February is often cold. Our place is a respite from the workday world and contemporary society. Our home is green with low and zero VOC finishes - American Clay covered walls, and Saltillo Mexican tile floors. We built this house ourselves, with no hired help, over a 3 year period. It is stout, complements the environment, and super healthy. HAPPY Guest access Guests have access to kitchen, media room, dining, and living rooms, as well as the vast hundreds of acres of recreational land all around us - hiking, mountain biking (bring your own bikes), snowshoeing in winter. During your stay We respect your privacy and desire for peace but are almost always available for chat and information. We love to socialize when time allows. Other things to note FRESH, ORGANIC, FREE RANGE EGGS from our very own beautiful chickens! All loaf breads are organic and home made right here by Shannon in the kitchen, typically we offer sour dough, whole wheat or a combo such as whole wheat sour dough. We cam also offer Belgian waffles, pancakes, or cereals - typically it's chef's choice, but if you give us an idea of what you like ahead of time we will try to accommodate you. Outdoor showers available during good weather. Hiking and mountain bike trails right from house.