“We should put a spaceship on top of the garage!” Kirby joked to his wife while planning a two-car detached garage on their property. Incredibly, she loved the idea and encouraged him to go for it! Seven years and $150,000 later, this spaceship-style Airbnb was complete. It’s a popular “guest favorite” destination, and it’s easy [...]
Dome Homes
Solar-Powered Dome in Kennebunkport, Maine
This dome isn’t tiny, but it’s amazing! The three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath structure sits on 42 acres of private woodland in Kennebunkport, Maine, and looks like a true retreat from it all. The structure is all solar-powered and offers a hammock forest, fire pit, and beautiful forest views. Inside, the open-concept dome has a living room, dining [...]
Catskill Domeo with Birchwood Aesthetic
The Catskill Domeo is a fun little dome home in a backyard in Hensonville, New York that has been decked out with birch/bear decor to make it truly feel like a forest escape. While the house is more or less a tent, there’s running water, a composting toilet indoors, and heat/AC to keep the temperature [...]
The Sassafras Dome Earth Home w/ Breathtaking Views
This remarkable dome home is built at the top of a cliff in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee. The build took place as part of DIY’s “Building Off-Grid,” and now you can enjoy the home too! It has a large living/kitchen area and a luxurious bedroom, both connected by a bathroom. The outdoor space is [...]
Magical Dome on the Faroe Islands!
The Faroe Islands is an archipelago that’s part of the kingdom of Denmark, and is a truly breathtaking place in and of itself. If you want to explore these gems, you can spend the night in this “igloo-inspired” dome house with oodles of windows that let you take in the views. The dome has two [...]
Two Story Dome Home with a Magical Atrium
You know what they say about Texas — everything is bigger — including the Dome Homes. This incredible 1970s marvel is two stories and houses four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living rooms, and a gorgeous atrium filled with live plants providing oxygen and color to the space. Far from tiny, but super cool, this dome [...]
Nalu Nordic Dome in Nova Scotia
There are geodesic domes scattered across North America to stay in, but this one is particularly magical since it sits on the Nalu Retreat grounds in Nova Scotia, Canada. The private grounds are kept free from partying or loud carousing, designed to be a true respite from the busyness of what’s going on elsewhere. The [...]
