As a rock star, you cross the American continent consuming the dreams of the people and a large amount of fossil fuels, and suddenly stop at a hot spring in a country town.
This is the place where you can have such a pseudo-experience.
Artesian Bath House
This time, because of Airbnb, it is almost impossible to find it while walking down the street.
It is located right next to the Artesian Bath House & Trailer Court.
The Artesian Bath House is an RV park with geothermal water that appears to have gone out of business, and the building was beginning to collapse.
It was a heartbreaking sight to see the historic hot springs being abandoned.
New Inspiration
As the name suggests, the Rock Star Bus & Private Hot Spring is the place where you can enjoy a natural hot spring while staying in a luxurious bus that a rock star might use on a US tour.
From the street facing the Artesian Bath House, you could see the upper half of the giant bus.
Once inside the grounds, which were surrounded by a high wall, there was a fire pit and picnic tables dotted around.
The host's residence and the two accommodation facilities were not divided into separate areas on the property.
The dome is the lodging option other than the bus.
You can also make a reservation through Airbnb.
It was standing proudly behind the dome.
It was a bus made by Motor Coach Industries, and it looked like it could start up at any moment if you just removed the wheel covers.
MCI filed for bankruptcy in 2008 and is now under the umbrella of a Canadian bus manufacturer.
According to the host's explanation, this was previously used by the SWAT team in Washington D.C. area.
The electrical systems, such as the electric curtains and central heating, were all working properly.
Behind the driver's seat was a living room with a leather sofa.
The kitchen was fully equipped with a sink, electric stove top, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and more.
Compact shower and washroom.
The last room was the bedroom.
The floor of the bed, which was the width of the car, was at the same height as the window.
Well, the hot spring was in a section of the outdoors that was gently screened off.
Those who are staying on the bus can use it at any time on odd hours (e.g. 7, 9, 11 o'clock).
One dark green, sturdy tub.
It was big enough for four soakers.
There was a faucet in a prominent place, but that was for the overhead shower.
The thermal water could be controlled by a remote control that was stored next to the tub.
Colorless, odorless, tasteless, and at 106 degrees F, free-flowing.
The amount of water was incredible.
The hot spring was just as good as the unique bus.
If I were a rock star, I would have found new inspiration in this tub.
Summary
Rock Star Bus & Private Hot Spring Downtown, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, U.S.
My rating
Type: Lodging
Rule: Private pool
Chemical use: Not detected
Water temp: Up to 106 degrees F
