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Dome Of Your Dreams!

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the dome! sits on 3 acres in the woods in the Shannondale area of Harpers Ferry
the dome - winter
the living room - skylights, fireplace, and 25' ceilings
Living area
fully stocked kitchen and breakfast table
Reviews
8.4 out of 10 Very good
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

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Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Popular LocationShenandoah Lake Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationHollywood Casino at Charles Town Races15 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarpers Ferry National Historical Park21 min drive
  • AirportFrederick, MD (FDK-Frederick Municipal)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

basement

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

living room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

basement bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Dome Of Your Dreams!

Located just a little over an hour from DC, 3 hours from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and about 5 from NYC, the dome is only a half mile from the beautiful Shenandoah River and less than a mile from the Appalacian Trail. Historic Harpers Ferry is just four miles away, and Charles Town's Hollywood Casino is less than a ten-minute drive.

3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, a huge pullout couch, additional couches and air mattresses allow the place to accommodate anything from a romantic weekend for two to a house party of a dozen. Previous guests have included families, couples, eco-women retreaters and century-ride bikers.

As mentioned in the title, this house is truly unique - its a geodesic dome house (bucky ball), with a beautiful full-wall mural, spiral staircase, and wrap-around deck. Just like a regular house but better!

We just completed a major renovation and added a lovely third bedroom, workspace, and laundry room to the property. New HVAC is keeping the dome cool at the tail end of the summer and warming the place quickly in winter. The central fireplace can get the place really toasty (and romantic :) as an alternative to the fancy new heating/cooling.

Dogs OK with permission but they must be VERY housebroken and stay off the furniture. Sorry, no cats (allergies :(). For dogs there is a $50 additional pet fee payable by check.

Little kids are great too, but it should be noted that the house is not child-proofed, and has an exposed spiral staircase (so recommend no pets or small kids on the second floor).

For winter guests, note that the roads to the dome usually get plowed about 2-3 days after a snow, so we can't guarantee the road or driveway will be plowed. If coming during a big snow, bring snow chains (or let us know if you need to cancel because of weather, and we can provide a full refund.)

Feel free to contact me with questions about the place or the area - I wish I could get out there more often!

Property manager

Billy Grayson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
There are exposed staircases in the house

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Quiet hours start at 10 pm outside of the house

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Requires approval in advance and $50 pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is OK, but clean up all butts!
dogs OK with prior permission, but no cats (allergies - snif) This is a personal house, so please don't eat my food :)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: quiet hours start at 10 pm outside of the house
This property uses solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Harpers Ferry

Located in Harpers Ferry, this vacation home is in a rural area. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Gibson-Todd House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Notaviva Vineyards and 868 Estate Vineyards. John Brown Wax Museum and John Brown Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harpers Ferry, WV

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah Lake Beach - 6 min drive
  • Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races - 15 min drive
  • Breaux Vineyards - 17 min drive
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 21 min drive
  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Harpers Ferry Station - 22 min drive
  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 14 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 14 min drive
  • Wendy's - 14 min drive
  • Starbucks - 14 min drive
  • Waffle House - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dome Of Your Dreams! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Dome Of Your Dreams!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dome Of Your Dreams!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dome Of Your Dreams! located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Shenandoah River and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Shenandoah Lake Beach. Gibson-Todd House and Charles Town Library are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

BE C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and views
We chose the Dome for our week long stay due to it's proximity to the state parks in northern Virginia, AND we'd choose to stay her again. We visited several new establishments, breweries, distilleries, and restaurants that have popped up or have missed since moving to central Virginia. We were out of the house everyday and then most nights came back and turned in for the evening. We couldn't zone out in front of the TV on the main living area because there isn't one. There is one downstairs but after our dog fell through the wonky, interesting steps, (she luckily fell on top of a box underneath and didn't get hurt) the gate remained closed and we stayed upstairs. We did catch an O's game sitting on the bed at the top of the spiral staircase, not good for back problems. The kitchen and bathrooms were very well stocked with everything you need. Both were very clean too. We planned to use the firepits and grill, and sit on the deck, we didn't get the chance. So glad switches were labeled. Home and furnishings seemed to be an ongoung renovation/upgrade. My biggest problem with our stay wasn't discovered till we had to shift furniture for game night; a vacuum really needs to visit under, behind, and in the furniture. Welcome binder needs to be updated and doesn't match the online check-in and check-out info. Thanks for opening your dome to our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Done of our dreams
Host is very nice and the whole process was very easy. Love the dome!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

jenna o.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
A nice stay
I was here with 11 of my friends and we really enjoyed our time. It served its purpose as a place to stay for a week, but it wasn’t anything special. It was quite dirty, lots of dust and dog hair everywhere and mold in the bathrooms. It wasn’t anything we minded too bad, but definitely something to be aware of. There was enough space for us to hang out upstairs and downstairs, but sleeping arrangements were a bit tight with the 12 of us. It had everything we needed for the week and everything listed on the page except for the ping pong table which was kind of sad. The deck was a nice space to hang out, and there were plenty of trees for us to hang hammocks in the back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mic's Vacation
Quiet setting near activities that we wanted to experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic dome
Group of friends and I had a great weekend at the Dome. Everything you want out of a clean house is what we got. Plenty of sheets and towels. Billy was very communicative for the few questions we had. House is definitely off the beaten path (about 15 minutes away from nearest gas station) so make sure you get everything you need. The only heads up I’ll give is that the ladder step from basement to ground floor can be a bit steep and tough mobility wise if you have a difficulty moving around. Overall, would definitely recommend to stay. Especially if you have a group of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Billy Grayson

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Nature Lover, Washingtonian, traveler, not sure what else to share here :)

Why they chose this property

I loved the dome the moment I saw it - its obviously unique, but I love the 25' ceilings, the wrap-around porch and the woods out back (especially in spring as the dogwood and redbud are blooming), and the whole area around Harpers Ferry (the Shenandoah and Potomac, the Appalachian Trail, Loudon wine country, etc...)

Languages:

English, Spanish

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