Hibernate in this Arizona cave

What’s up, friends?

The temperature is dropping. The snow is falling. And we need a nice, warm place to sleep through this darn winter. 

Today, we can learn something from our hibernating furry friends, as we travel into a home built inside of a cave.

Built in 1985, this subterranean property has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, crammed into 5.8k sq. ft. of space (but also 36 acre lot, bringing the price tag to $1.1 million). 

As we walk up to the house, it’s clear that the owners appreciate the nature that envelopes the building itself.

Before we go (all the way) inside, let’s admire this wide, open sunroom:

Built beauty, with the tile flooring, pairs elegantly with the natural beauty of the flowers and vines. This space is a nice way to gradually move indoors… where that sun-filled light is left behind…

Cave Kitchen! Honestly, this is way less caveman than I thought it would be. I appreciate the stained glass window cabinetry with pops of color to make us feel like we’re not surrounded by sedimentary rock.

Besides the obvious claustrophobia of this being a literal cave, the dining table nook feels cozy in the best way. I love how the booth and cabinets follow the natural curvature of the rock wall, and how it’s all adorned with lively patterns.

Still upset that the Rainforest Cafe has died off? Well, this bathroom gives you the opportunity to relieve yourself in a semi-tropical location.

Similar to a mineshaft, a spiral staircase leads you deeper into the cave, where things are more cramped -I mean, more homey! This living room has comfort, an entertainment system, and… the vibe of the Batcave’s living room -speaking of, I hope this cave has been de-batted!

Do they have exterminators for bats?

In the same space, this “home office” looks perfect for a scribe who strictly writes with a quill, ink, and by candlelight. Like, the lamp is nice, but a bare candlestick would add to the ambiance.

Bad news folks: We’ve only got one picture of a bedroom -but, when you see it, you’ll be happy we don’t need to experience more of it… 

I’ve been staring at this image for a few minutes and I still can’t tell if there’s a mattress under that rug-looking blanket, or if it’s just more cobblestone. 

Don’t fret about the amenities of this property! It’s got a perk that most musicians only dream of having: a private recording studio.

Oh, there’s only a keyboard? Yeah, this sucks. The acoustics in here would be mediocre at best. Plus, it reminds me of a medieval prison.   

If you’d like to see another a glimpse of sunlight, there’s a trade off you must make: You get a window to the outdoors, but you gotta step in a Time Machine to the 1980s:

But let’s ignore those plights and step into the true outdoors! The home’s exterior has similar cobblestone walls and an… open concept garage?

I can’t say the interior of the home was giving “luxury,” but this pool really is:

You’re telling me there’s a (seemingly) natural waterfall in this pool. And the view is breathtaking?!

Luckily, it doesn’t snow in the biome of this cave home. But I have heard that Arizona summers are regularly over 100 degrees Fahrenheit… looks like we’ll be hibernating in July.

Sarah @Hometastrophes