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DOME on the Hill

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chillicothe, OH
  • Scioto Trail State Park
    9 min drive
  • Scioto River Canal Lands Access State Wildlife Area
    11 min drive
  • Ross County Heritage Center
    12 min drive
  • Portsmouth, OH (PMH-Greater Portsmouth Regional)
    45 min drive

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The price is NZ$349
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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About the area

Chillicothe

With a stay at this vacation home in Chillicothe, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Scioto Trail State Park and Scioto River Canal Lands Access State Wildlife Area. .This vacation home is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Majestic Theatre and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Pump House Center for the Arts.
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What's nearby

  • Scioto Trail State Park - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Ross County Heritage Center - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park - 16 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Adena Mansion & Gardens - 17 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre - 21 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crispie Creme Donut Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Canal Smoke House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Old Capitol Brewing - ‬12 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.

DOME on the Hill

“DOME on the Hill” is a unique geodesic dome home which sits on 6.51 acres near Chillicothe in south-central Ohio. This 3200 sq. ft. home has 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, 2 living quarters, dining area, huge kitchen, and laundry room. It was designed and erected near a major highway making it easily accessible to shopping, restaurants, and local attractions, yet it is completely private – nestled on top of a hill surrounded by trees. The large deck with patio furniture & lighted grill, 6-person waterfall hot tub, and fire pit with log benches add the final touches to this property, which is perfect for the nature lover, families and friends on vacation, those who need a work retreat, or the person who just wants some quiet time. “Dome on the Hill” is truly a secluded sanctuary. See you soon!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Melody Knoles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3200 sq ft (297 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

DOME on the Hill Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly the best place ever
This dome home was absolutely perfect,the home had plenty of space for our crew of 9,the home was clean and had all the amenities you could need,the hot tub was wonderful,the host Melody was the best,will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Unique structure, impeccably clean and lovingly maintained. Friends gathered for 3 days of peace and fellowship.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely experience
This is an amazing place, and Melody is an awesome host. Everything is beautiful, spotless, and thoughtfully appointed. The pictures online are great, but experiencing it in person is way better. The kitchen is fully equipped, and everything else you need is in abundance (towels, blankets, ideas for what to do). The downstairs is pretty much a separate suite, would be great for a couple with small kids or for tweens/teens. Truly a great place for family to get together. It is surrounded by lovely fields, and I only wish we had had time to use the fire pit and hot tub! And Melody baked brownies for us!! You will leave here feeling refreshed and ready to come back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what us girls needed.
Very relaxing and a short trip to downtown for shopping in unique local business's and resturants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling homecoming
Beyond words. This is an amazing home. We were looking to make memories on this trip and this home did that for us. Melody, the host, was so nice and made the best brownies. The home is stocked with everything you can imagine. Beautiful scenery, wildlife and relaxing environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Meticulously thoughtful home
My friends and I were blown away how convenient, well stocked, and thoughtful everything here was during our stay. From the multiple coffee stations down to the fact that the knives were actually sharp. What a beautiful and unique home! We saw both deer and turkey on the grounds. Also, the hot tub is phenomenal!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed F., Eloy, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Family in the Dome
Where do I start, my wife and I came from AZ to see our daughter from NC and our grandson and great grandchildren in Ohio. We picked location due to grandchildren and we are so glad we picked the DOME. The most pleasant experience we could imagine from the accommodations to the fantastic host. My wife and I travel extensively, and our host Melody made this one of most memorable stays, especially for our family. If you are ever in the Chillicothe area and looking for a very relaxing and pleasant stay, pick the DOME and say hi to Melody for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Unique and Perfect Get-Away Place
The Dome on the Hill is SO unique and cozy! We loved everything about the house and gorgeous property. Our host Melody was outstanding in every way and surprised us with a batch of warm brownies upon arrival that were out of this world delicious! If you are in the Chillicothe area this is THE place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda K., Mechanicsburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Travel to the secret gnome home!!!
I have stay at many places during our business/ women retreats. The dome on the hill is definitely the most unique. Our host Melody met us at the entrance which was hidden away. It felt like we were traveling to a secret gnome home with the open meadow and surrounding forest. The space of the doors and the dome itself was amazing. But the amazement did not stop there. Melody led us on a tour while telling us about the dome's history. She is soo thoughtful. Her special touches really made us feel at home. She really is a one woman show. She gives tours, cleans and made yummy cookie brownies for us. We, The Salty Girls, loved our stay and plan to have our next business retreat here. Only negative was we did not have enough time to work on improving our trade skills of massage, reflexology and holistic modalities. It inspired us to reach out to local vacation rentals around our area of Champaign County to offer our services. It really wound have been peaceful to do outside yoga with all the scenery and privacy. We could not even here cars from a nearby road, only the tree leaves swaying. On our last day, a rainstorm blew in and we were in awe as we watched the lighting. And still felt safe. Melody even reached out to check on us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away from Home
The "dome" was wonderful to stay in. It was clean and in a good location to lots of activities. Melody was a wonderful host and exceptional to work with. She went the extra mile.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream Vacation!
The Dome on the Hill was absolute amazing. The home itself is stunning and the hostess is every vacationers dream come true. Such compassion for her guests to make you truly feel welcome. Loved every day of our stay! Highly recommended! Beautiful location and some of the most wonderful people you will ever meet!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Dome is amazing
The house was everything we hoped for and more! The house was furnished with everything we needed for our weekend stay and there was enough space to fit all eight of us comfortably. Melody was an amazing host who meet us at the property and gave my group a great tour of the house. She also kept good line of communication via text to make sure our stay was perfect. My only complaint is that we didn't book the house for an extra night! If you are looking to book a nice place with a beautiful property to get away with friends/family, than look no further than the Dome on the Hill!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Dome is a special property
From the moment we were contacted by the host Melody, all the way through out check-out it was flawless. The property was better than the images could do justice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and spacious!
Perfect spot for a writing retreat. Lots of indoor and outdoor spaces to work. Kitchen has everything for making meals together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Get-Away Weekend
This was the perfect place for our Girls Get-Away Weekend! Peaceful and relaxing! Close enough to food, shopping, and hiking but far enough out for nature and stargazing! Loved this beautiful and unique house and property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

RUTH M., NEW HOLLAND, OHIO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
If you want a clean, quite paradise in Ross County, this is it. Melody was a great hostess. She had anything we would need in this house. Very clean. This is about 5 miles from Atomic Speedway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vrbo ever
I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful property and the amazing host. She met us at the door, walked us through the home and answered any questions we had. The property was even better than advertised, a truly unique and very comfortable home. If we have a chance to stay here again in the future, we absolutely will without a moment's hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

Liked: Cleanliness
All around fantastic!!
The property was beautiful and the house was EXACTLY what we were looking for! Melody was fantastic to work with and made the stay very nice and enjoyable! Will absolutely be revisiting and would 100% recommend to anyone with a big party of people/family!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eclipse Weekend
We stayed at "The Dome Home" (as the kids called it) for the weekend on our way to see The Totality of the eclipse. A unique experience all around. Lovely hostess, clean home, beautiful property. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a very nice and interesting home
Seven of us, three generations had a great stay at the dome, such an interesting place, plenty of room for all of us to gather together as well as room for privacy, very neat and clean, well furnished, our five year old grandson wants to come back again soon, so do his parents and grandparents. The hostess was wonderful, couldn’t ask for anyone nicer or better,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ M., West Bloomfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Oasis
This experience was all we could have hoped for. Lots of land for the kids to run around. A unique house that was fascinating for all of us. Nice hot tub. Very well equipped inside. It's hard to find anything even slightly negative to say about our experience. The place is secluded, but still not that far from downtown/services. My kids want to come back every year!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique getaway
Our family stayed at the DOME house and had a wonderful time! The house is so cool, inside and out - really a unique experience. The host Melody went above and beyond! We enjoyed hiking around the property, soaking in the hot tub, roasting hot dogs in the fire pit. The house is very spacious inside with tons of natural light. We had a terrific weekend and would recommend to anyone! Thank you Melody for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and relaxation
Quiet atmosphere , waa relaxing and refreshing. The dome felt like home away from home and the owners were nothing short of spectacular
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent getaway!! This home is so unique in design and comfortable!
This home was absolutely perfect for us! Each family had their own space/floor. The host is extremely sweet and accommodating. She made sure we had everything we needed; even had delicious warm brownies for us on our arrival. She met us there and showed us the house! The beds were extremely comfortable, everything was very clean. We had all the comforts of home. This home is so uniquely laid out. Looks smaller from the outside but very roomy inside. We are from 3 different states and this home was absolutely perfect for us. This home is definitely at the top of our destinations to get together again. We will definitely come again. Thank you, Melody for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
DOME Time is the Best Getaway
Another fantastic long weekend at the Dome. Since our first stay in October 2023, we've made going to the Dome part of our busy work decompressing ritual. My wife and I, along with five other friends, were looking forward to another trip to the Dome as soon as 2023 served, and for good reasons. Melody is an excellent host who takes hospitality and comfort seriously. The Dome is always clean, well stocked, and comfy. You're simultaneously in the middle of nowhere but only 12 minutes from pizza & bowling. I can't recommend a stay here enough even if it might mean more booked-up weekends we can't stay at the Dome. You won't have a bad time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024