This Top-Tier Airbnb In New Mexico Lets You Stay In An Actual Cold War Missile Silo

If you're in search of unique lodging options for an unforgettable stay, you should probably plan a trip to New Mexico. A top-rated Airbnb in Roswell allows you to experience what it might feel like to live in a post-apocalyptic world, or discover whether or not you could handle living life deep underground in a bunker.

It doesn't get much more memorable than sleeping in an underground missile launch site that was built during the Cold War Era — and that's exactly where you'll be staying when you book the Atlas F Missile Silo / Bunker on Airbnb where you can stay overnight in what was formerly the Launch Control Center. The space has been converted into a spacious private apartment, and you'll have the whole upper level to yourself during your stay. There is one bedroom with two single beds and four air mattresses. It sleeps a total of four people.

Your stay comes with a private tour in which you'll learn all about the site and the history of the Cold War Era. When you're not hunkered down underground enjoying the accommodations, you can explore all that the mysterious town of Roswell has to offer. A one-night stay at Airbnb costs around $740 after taxes and fees. If you're looking to impress a history buff with a once-in-a-lifetime trip, this is the place.

There are some seriously cool underground accommodations you can stay in across the U.S., but the Atlas F Missile Silo is certainly one of the most historic. It is a living relic from the Cold War era that was part of the Atlas F project, which began in 1962. A total of 12 missile launch silos were scattered around Roswell, New Mexico, and the construction of each cost around $22 million. 

The silo was once home to an intercontinental ballistic missile with a 4 megaton warhead, according to a KRQE News interview with property owner Gary Baker. In the 1990s the silos were decommissioned and the missiles themselves were salvaged for parts — so you don't have to worry about any explosions during your stay at the Airbnb. Gary Baker purchased two of the silos with the hopes of converting one into a museum. Instead, he did some extensive renovations before opening his Airbnb. Now, it's ranked amongst the top 5% of Airbnb rentals with an average score of 4.99 stars based on over 550 customer reviews. Guests have private access to the 1,250 square foot underground apartment which includes a bedroom, a bathroom, and a kitchen.

The reviews that former guests have left on Airbnb are glowing. "There is no better way to experience history than to live it – no matter if it is the present or decades later. To stay in an Atlas F silo is incredible enough, but the materials and documents Gary has accumulated and provided are astounding," a guest named Craig wrote. Other guests called their stays once-in-a-lifetime experiences, unique, exceptional, and unforgettable. Out of hundreds of reviews, only four guests didn't leave a perfect 5-star rating, and their reviews are still positive overall.

As one review mentioned, when you book this Airbnb you will likely want to spend most of your time inside and enjoying the unique experience. "The stay is about the silo – not the location so expect to remain inside, exploring the space and enjoying the reading material," a guest named Karen wrote. Guests will be given a complimentary tour of the missile base that lasts around three hours. You'll get to explore the utility tunnel and the missile silo that descends 180-feet underground. "Immerse yourself in the history of these remarkable sites and discover what it took for the USAF to man and operate them, in the darkest hours of the Cold War," the Airbnb listing states. The tour will also include information about the design and construction of the site.

With so many cool things to explore at the property itself, you'll hardly want to leave, but Roswell, New Mexico is well worth exploring — especially if you're interested in aliens. The town is considered one of the most mysterious places on earth. A notorious extraterrestrial event occurred there in 1947. A pilot spotted nine UFOs flying abnormally fast (for the time) in what appeared to be a formation. He described their movements as being similar to a saucer skipping over water, which is where the term "flying saucer" originated. Less than a month later, a man in Roswell discovered strange debris on his property that was disc-shaped. The media went wild, but whether or not the debris was actually otherworldly remains a mystery. The lack of definitive evidence hasn't stopped the town of Roswell from creating an identity surrounding aliens and UFOs. During your visit you can explore fascinating UFO-themed attractions. The International UFO Museum and Research Center is a must-visit spot.