Pet-Friendly Airbnb Dome Homes

Posted by Billy Francis

American architect Buckminster Fuller introduced the geodesic dome home to the U.S. in the 1950s. The hemispherical design can withstand high wind, earthquakes and more, and provides a fun and unique setting for one-of-a-kind vacation with Fido. Book a pet-friendly dome away from home in one of these destinations across the country and experience dome life with your furry best friend.

The Dome Home

Kennebunkport, ME
A dome full of history. Photo by Airbnb

The Dome Home combines the unique design of a dome with the classic architecture of a New England farmhouse. If you want to try off-grid living at its finest, this secluded home is powered by solar but still has features like regular showers and toilets. Dogs who come to stay are invited on an off-leash ramble around acres of fenced space including a large open field next to the dome. For a longer walk, leash your pup and wander on over 40 acres surrounding the home. After playing all day, head into the beautiful living area with high ceilings, tile, an open-plan kitchen and a piano for entertainment.

Asheville Luxe Glamping Dome

Clyde, NC
A dome with a view. Photo by Airbnb

Gaze out across green mountains from inside this luxe dome just outside Asheville. Equipped with a plush bed positioned to face a wall of windows, you won’t have to worry about getting out of bed to enjoy the sunrise in the morning. The interior is bright and airy with a gel fireplace, hardwood floors and a kitchenette for Fido’s essentials. Step outside the dome to explore miles of pet-friendly trails that weave around the property, soak in your own private hot tub with mountain views and gather around the fire pit in a beautiful clearing as the sun sets.

Vineyard View Dome House

Paso Robles, CA
You heard it on the grapevine. Photo by Airbnb

Surrounded by vineyards, rolling hills and gorgeous valleys, wine lovers and their Wieners can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Paso Robles wine country with a weekend away at the Hilltop Vineyard View Dome House. This architectural gem features mid-century furniture, but the dome design is the real masterpiece with triangular windows to provide snapshots of the most picturesque corners of the vineyard, high ceilings and an open-plan space to encourage the whole pack to hang out together. While touring the area’s wineries, introduce Fido to Roy, Winston and Mabel, the winery dogs who live at Brecon Estate.

Campfire Hollow

Eagle Rock, MO
A dome under the lights. Photo by Airbnb

Campfire Hollow is a secluded spot in southwestern Missouri near the shores of Table Rock Lake. While your pooch curls up for a mid-morning nap, eat breakfast overlooking the woodland surroundings through the wall of windows. Canine guests are provided with bowls and a bed to use during their stay in the dome. The property features a separate wash house, a fire pit, yard games, a hammock, a charcoal grill and seasonal waterfalls to visit on the pet-friendly trails. If you want to explore the area, take the Lake Trail from the dome to the water with your pup.

The Geodome

Leander, TX
A gothic dome in Texas Hill Country. Photo by Airbnb

Take a trip to Texas Hill Country with your Terrier to explore mountain towns, eat barbecue, and stay at Black Beauty, The Geodome’s nickname. This tri-level dome was erected in the 1990s using a geodesic dome home-building kit from the 1970s and has been painted jet black to stand out against the luscious green surroundings. Blending modern architecture with natural elements, the walls inside are adorned with art, hardwood floors are featured throughout and epic windows invite the outside in. Head out with your dog to the tree-top deck for coffee in the morning and gather around the 25-ft chic fireplace at night. If you want to meet local mutts, head to the Doghouse Drinkery Dog Park for off-leash fun with a beer in hand.

The Eugene Dome

Eugene, OR
Calling all hobbits and hounds. Photo by Airbnb

The Eugene Dome is described as a “hobbit-home getaway tucked into the trees.” Visitors have private access to the quirky dome and five acres of hilly land. The lovely green space outside features a toasty fire table, a hot tub with a view and a cozy fire pit area. Or, you can go further afield and explore private hiking trails that weave through the trees. As the sun sets, turn your eyes up to the skies and stargaze with your dog, or watch the night sky come to life through the portholes inside the dome, before cuddling up with your pup for the night.

Unique Mountain Dome

Sevierville, TN
A hidden dome in the woods. Photo by Airbnb

Share a secret stay with your Samoyed at this unique mountain dome in the Great Smoky Mountains. Here, you and your pup can listen to the calming sounds of a creek flowing through the property, cook on the grill and enjoy an evening around the toasty fire pit. When it’s time to head inside for the night, turn on the heater and cozy up in the lovely bed while your pooch lounges on the hardwood floor. The outdoor shower is a great place to clean up muddy paws after a day of hiking the pet-friendly trails at nearby Nantahala National Forest.

Iconic Vail Ski Dome

Vail, CO
A dome in the sky. Photo by Airbnb

Reserve a snowy stay at this iconic ski dome in Vail and enjoy a pet-friendly European experience on American soil. This glowing dome pokes out through the treetops of Vail Valley, boasting epic views of snow-capped mountains through angled windows and doors inside, and from the balcony. Inside the dome, there’s a pinball machine and infinity games table for entertainment, hardwood floors for easy cleanup and an open kitchen and dining area with sloped ceilings that remind you of your dome surroundings.

Roxbury Dome House

Roxbury, NY
Half a dome? A whole lot of fun. Photo by Airbnb

The Shell House may only be half a dome, but it guarantees a whole lot of fun for dogs and humans who come to stay during a pet-friendly road trip through the Catskills. Wherever you are inside the house, you can enjoy views of the Catskills through floor-to-ceiling windows. Outside, guests are free to explore five private acres with a large lawn for fetch, fruit trees and a pollinator garden to sniff around, too. This one-of-a-kind half dome features hardwood floors throughout, stylish furnishings and an open-plan living space. For bigger packs, ask your hosts about the cozy canvas tent that can be set up outside.