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The Shell Dome ~Sauna ~Outdoor Shower ~Mtn Views ~Movie Projector ~Labyrinth

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Alexander, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Leicester Branch Library
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Alexander

Located in Alexander, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of French Broad River and Leicester Branch Library. .This vacation home is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Biltmore Estate and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville.
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What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Leicester Branch Library - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Ledges Whitewater Park - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Walnut Island River Park - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 15 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Eda’s Hideaway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪High Five Coffee - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Shell Dome ~Sauna ~Outdoor Shower ~Mtn Views ~Movie Projector ~Labyrinth

This must be the place... Your humble palace on a mountaintop. Built entirely by our hands with help from friends & family, we carefully crafted this Nautilus Shell Dome with artistic luxuries for renewal of self and ecological inspiration. Sauna. Outdoor shower. 100' Labyrinth. Projector. 20min to downtown AVL, 10 to charming Weaverville. The horizon reveals mountain views with stunning sunrises. In the valley below a pond is fed by babbling falls and horses graze. The reviews say it all.


This is a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

Easily accesible to and from both the airport and Asheville neighborhoods by Uber and Lyft. In range for food delivery apps.

What sets this dome apart from others aside from its one-of-a-kind architecture?

• *King sized bed - memory foam, dual control heating pad
• *Home movie theater - projector and screen for watching streaming services (day or night)
• *Reliable WiFi
• *Sauna
• *100 ft. diameter walking meditation labyrinth
• *Mini split for heat and AC, excellent insulation. Bathroom also heated.
• *Full bathroom/flush toilet
• *Laundry option for longer stays
• *4 season long-range mountain views
• *Pull-out full-sized second bed
• Outdoor shower with 18 inch shower head
• Fire pit chiminea
• Sky chairs with large shade umbrella
• Covered porch with breakfast nook
• Well-stocked kitchen
• 14-acre property to walk
• Pond with a small waterfall
• 20 mins from Asheville
• 10 minutes to Weaverville
• Gardens with seasonal figs, blueberries, flowers, herbs

***No Pets Please***
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights

Wash any kitchen items.

Leave the heating/cooling on 75 degrees on AUTO.

Turn off the bathroom heater (if applicable)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

The Shell Dome ~Sauna ~Outdoor Shower ~Mtn Views ~Movie Projector ~Labyrinth Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking and the Kindest Hosts!

We were on a road trip on our motorcycle and messaged the night before check in to see if there was any possibility for us to be able to drop off some of our luggage before the check-in time. The host were quick to respond and happy to accommodate due to an early check out. Every single detail was clearly intentional in its placement and value. The solitude was just what we needed to recharge and unwind. The flowers placed in vases throughout the property and inside were the perfect touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect and you could tell there was a lot of of thought put into this cozy space. We hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow, this place was incredible!

Thank you guys so much for the incredible stay! We stayed up late watching a movie on the projector and slept in and had coffee on the porch and it really was perfect! This place had everything we needed. perfectly stocked kitchen, incredible tea selection, and really easy heating and cooling with a BED WARMER! And then the OUTDOOR SHOWER! We could really tell that this place was built with a wonderful experience in mind. Everything felt super private and we really are thankful! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie D., Boulder, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Sanctuary with amazing views

Wow, what can I say? Blox and Kristin have clearly put a ton of time and energy into thinking about all of the details for this stunning little gem. The Nautilus Dome invites you to spiral inward for a cozy getaway. 1. A super comfortable bed with mattress warmer to get it toasty before getting in. 2. Big projector to watch a movie all snuggled up on the couch. 3. Lovely selection of teas for whatever your mood. 4. Amazing outdoor shower with hot water, a sense of privacy, and a chance to look out over the beautiful expanse of land you're on. 5. Cozy slippers provided for lounging around the house. Everything was so fresh and clean, yet warm and earthy to bring you into a grounded and comfortable state. I would definitely go back again whenever I need a reset for my nervous system.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brady P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and cozy dome get-away with a great view

My goal of relaxation was achieved! My wife booked me for two nights at this location so that I could have a solo retreat after 1.5 years into parenting our first child. I was hoping to find a quiet Appalachian mountain get-away where I could enjoy some peaceful fresh air and a comfortable / cozy abode to rest my weary and over-stressed parenting mind and body. I'm glad to be writing a review that testifies that I got exactly what I was hoping for. Everything about this rental reverberated comfort and peacefulness. The dome structure is well insulated, and everything felt plush and well considered inside. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and I appreciated that it was a king size and had a mattress top warmer so that I could warm it before getting in ( My visit was during Winter). The kitchen was ideally supplied with everything I needed for making my meals, and I appreciated the coffee and tea options that were included. Plenty of spices for cooking with, which made my life easy as far as packing my own supplies. All of the decor was well planned to have me feeling like I was staying in a peaceful meditation retreat. The view from this dome is beautiful. Mountains are in the distance and peaceful farm fields in the foreground. I enjoyed sitting on the comfy couch reading my book and looking out the windows at this view. There's also a nice wrap-around style deck with seating as well. As I write this I am remembering all of the nice touches like having a variety of sizes of slippers available to wear around inside, the projector and retractable screen, and lots of little things that made me feel like my comfort was of high priority for the hosts. The outdoor shower and bath area was a new experience for me. It's a well crafted set up with privacy, which seems like a must if one wants to do an outdoor shower. There is a window in the shower structure that has a glorious view of the mountains, so I can see why someone might get used to that. The bathroom was well heated and very comfortable. Everything seemed really new in the design and construction. I took a nice walk around the property during the day for some fresh air, and enjoyed how quiet it was. For being about 20 minutes outside of Asheville, I was impressed with the quiet and rural vibe. It was hard to leave my comfy nest after two days, but I was certainly refreshed and (mostly) ready to get back to parent duty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

jen j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Retreat

What a lovely place with so much thoughtfulness and attention to detail. Very comfortable and supplied with everything you will need and more. We had a wonderful time relaxing and connecting in this special place. The bed was very comfortable. (This is something I look for in the reviews I read). The outdoor shower was amazing, good pressure and hot water, overlooking an amazing view. We will definitely be back. The owners were wonderful and communicated throughout our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micah E., Asheville

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique and nourishing experience

Wow, what a special spot! Feels like a luxurious oasis, really out of place in the rolling farmlands of this area. Though only 20 minutes from town, it really feels like you are out in the countryside. There are no compromises to comfort in this incredible shell shaped dome. The creators have an attention to detail and there are many touches that make you feel pampered and senses satisfied. The outdoor shower felt like a spa experience, and the seating area with a chiminea was just perfect for savoring the evening. To be honest, I wish I could live in this spot full time, not just for a night!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022