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DOME on the Hill

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Location
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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 83200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Chillicothe, OH

Scioto Trail State Park
‪8 min drive‬
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
‪16 min drive‬
Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom on main floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

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!

Property manager

Melody Knoles

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use

No hunting

Only paying guests permitted to spend the night unless approved by the host

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Chillicothe

Chillicothe is home to this holiday home. Majestic Theatre and Pump House Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Canal Park and Adena Mansion & Gardens.

Chillicothe, OH

What's nearby

Scioto Trail State Park - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
Ross County Heritage Center - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
Yoctangee Park - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park - 16 min drive - 20.6 km
Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre - 23 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

Port Columbus International 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

Frequently asked questions

Is DOME on the Hill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DOME on the Hill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DOME on the Hill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DOME on the Hill located?

Situated in Chillicothe, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Scioto Trail State Park, Scioto River Canal Lands Access State Wildlife Area and Majestic Theatre. Pump House Center for the Arts and Ross County Heritage Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elliott P.

26 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool, unique house and welcoming host!

Wonderful stay. The hostess was very gracious and welcoming. The house is obviously one of the most unique properties out there, but, in addition, is very well maintained and surprisingly roomy. The property is gorgeous, and the hot tub was relaxing. Hope to come back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

23 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome House, Awesome Host

This is by far the coolest and most unique house I've ever stayed in. I really enjoyed learning about the history of the property and the area; it felt like I was staying in a private museum! The host also goes above and beyond to prepare the place. I would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jackie k.

12 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

Loved our stay at The Dome. So unique. Melody was a wonderful host and went above and beyond. We will be back for sure!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

18 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique house

The property was unique which was the reason for selection. It was close enough to Chillicothe for food and entertainment. ( Definitely take the free trolley). Unfortunately it rained most of the weekend so we could only enjoy the outdoors for a couple of hours. The stairs are unique but if someone in your party has trouble with stairs, consider them for the main floor. Plenty of room for every one.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

20 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a special place

This property is amazing. The story of the construction, the familial connection...it all gives the property a special quality. Such attention to detail, comfort, peace, and convenience all lend an air of special elegance. Our host was sweet and attentive, but let us ha e our space. We enjoyed every moment in this gracious place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

12 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Richelle D.

19 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DOME was an ALL AROUND crowd pleaser!

Melody was AMAZING! She met us at the bottom of the hill and followed her up to the house where she gave us the tour, history, fun stories and pointed out where everything was located. We have stayed at a good amount of rentals but this one truly had everything you could need and way more than most would expect. We loved that is had everything that we needed, plenty of room and amenities. This property is close to anything you need including grocery stores, gas stations, local attractions and downtown. We really enjoyed the relaxing ambiance and the privacy that the Dome provided. While it was close to town it was far enough away for a peaceful and relaxing get-a-way!The host really goes the extra mile with quality toilet paper, extra towels, kitchen supplies, coffee station perks, easy open hot tub, firewood, and even baked us some fresh brownies!! Just an above and beyond experience in an uniquely designed home with lovely scenery. We had a blast!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William J.

23 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Once again, amazing property

The Dome is a great unique place to stay. It's a short drive from both the the city of Chillicothe, and the Scioto trail state park. Melody keeps the place in immaculate condition, everything works well, everything is clean, and she does her best to make sure you enjoy your stay. I cannot recommend this place enough

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

12 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Melody what a wonderful host.She showed kindness to my daughters and I .She gave us a beautiful tour and the back story of the Dome.This property quickly became our home.I will forever remember the memories of our home away from home.I will 100% be visiting again. And the cleanliness of the Dome was unbelievable. Everything was just right.I can go on and on about the Dome .The property is beautiful .Melody has everything you can think of and more .The beds were so comfortable.Melody is gracious. And the details show how she decorated her property with Love and for others to enjoy.We visited on june 5 to the 11th.And it hard to leave.I wish I can rate more then 5 stars.Beacuse I would give her a 100 stars if I could.And last but not least the Hot tub was wonderful .Thank you Melody for all you do.You are truly appreciated.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

28 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kelly G.

7 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, unique getaway

Such a beautiful home andhomeowner! The home is unique and fun. The sprawling acreage is so peaceful. And this is probably the cleanest VRBO I’ve ever stayed in. We were in the Hocking Hills area to celebrate my daughter’s 17th birthday… She’s a big fan of being outdoors. So my husband, me, our 20-year-old son and our 17-year-old daughter rented this home so that we could hike around the Hocking Hills. Melody, the homeowner, is unbelievably kind and super quick with communications. I am a bit of a clean freak, so it was great to see that the home was impeccably clean. Everything we needed was available for us, including firewood to start our outdoor fire where we roasted hotdogs and marshmallows. I would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

25 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Michelle H.

21 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jennifer W.

17 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

Our stay was amazing. The house is great. Had fun at Hocking Hills and walking aroung Chillicothe.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shauna H.

20 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lora B.

16 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

10 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Joey M.

1 Oct, 2024

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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

Julie P.

8 Oct, 2024

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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

Kathy A.

9 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hit The Reset Button

After an exhausting December, my husband and I along with our friends spent a few days to refresh and re-energize for the New Year. We loved our time at Dome on the Hill. We played games, built puzzles, hot tubbed, explored the area, and had wonderful home cooked meals in an amazing kitchen. The house was completely stocked with all that we needed to relax and have an enjoyable time together. We are all history buffs, so a walk at the Hopewell Cultural Center was fascinating. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We are thinking of coming back during the Perseid Meteor Shower in August !!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne t.

11 Apr, 2024

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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

Jason W.

13 Feb, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Douglas H.

14 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jordan S.

12 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

RUTH M.

27 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Melody Knoles

My name is Melody, and the DOME on the Hill is a family-owned property that was recently completely renovated and opened as a rental vacation home. All our family are Chillicothe natives. As for me, -- your host, I love music, jigsaw puzzles, & consignment shopping. I am a "people person", so I love meeting our guests and making sure their stay is everything they need and expect in their home away from home.

Why they chose this property

Nestled on top of a hill surrounded by nothing but trees, your neighborhood consists of maybe a few birds and the deer that cross through the field in the morning. The large yard is enclosed with a wooden fence and has a variety of trees and perennials around the property. Amazingly, being so private, our home is minutes away from a major highway and town, hiking trails, restaurants, and entertainment. The best of both worlds!

What makes this property unique

There IS no place like ours... period. There may be other domes, but this one was designed and built by an amazing engineer husband/wife team. The blueprints hang framed in the lower level, and a photo book lays on the coffee table which shows each step of construction. The house looks small from the outside, yet it is incredibly spacious inside. The unique structure allows loads of individual living and closet space, and fun, "unconventional" angled windows and walls. It's decorated with a "homey" atmosphere, with lots of color and comfort, and is meant to be lived in.