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The Artful Dome Mtn Retreat in the Smokies with fire pit , hot tub & stream

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Inside the dome
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Place, Cataloochee Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Queen's Farm Stables
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bottom floor

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Single Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Artful Dome Mtn Retreat in the Smokies with fire pit , hot tub & stream

Next door to The Biodome Sanctuary you will stay in a modern RV - Glamper with 2 queen beds (one soft, one firm), 2 Smart TVs, WIFI and full kitchen. Outside you will find a BBQ Grill and table, patio with lounge chairs for sunbathing, star gazing, outside grilling and dining. On the covered porch you will find a hot tub for 3 plus a copper rain shower as well as another dining table for 4. Inside the Biodome practice yoga or meditation; enjoy playing your instruments, connecting to a 5 speaker system with your bluetooth to play your favorite music or just hanging out on our swing day bed while soaking in the energy of this magnificent structure, which was the brain-child of singer-songwriter John Denver. Denver christened this dome in 1986 after his team built this duplicate Buckminster Fuller designed dome. Outside we have a rushing stream and firepit. We call the adjacent building “Almost Heaven”. You will see why staying here is almost heaven! We love pets but only allow 50 pound or less, non-shedding dogs with a small fee which goes to the housekeeper for extra cleaning.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave the beds unmade....used towels in the shower...take your trash to the metal trash containers by the RV gravel road side
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
PETS: WE will consider small non shedding dogs. 50 lbs and under.
SMOKING is permitted outdoors but not inside.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2891966vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

About the area

Waynesville

Located in Hemphill Heights, a neighbourhood in Waynesville, The Artful Dome Mtn Retreat in the Smokies with fire pit , hot tub & stream is in a rural area and in the mountains. Shelton House and Colonial Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Queen's Farm Stables and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Waynesville Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Queen's Farm Stables - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 16 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catrina’s Cantina - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Butts On The Creek - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ammons' Drive In and Dairy Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Artful Dome Mtn Retreat in the Smokies with fire pit , hot tub & stream pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Artful Dome Mtn Retreat in the Smokies with fire pit , hot tub & stream?

As of 5 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Artful Dome Mtn Retreat in the Smokies with fire pit , hot tub & stream on 3 Sept 2026 start from AU$440, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Artful Dome Mtn Retreat in the Smokies with fire pit , hot tub & stream?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Artful Dome Mtn Retreat in the Smokies with fire pit , hot tub & stream?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Artful Dome Mtn Retreat in the Smokies with fire pit , hot tub & stream?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie L.

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

Biodome

The Biodome in Waynesville, NC was cozy, unique and a clean space to stay. With the beautiful surrounding mountains and short drive to Maggie Valley we recommend the Biodome and hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sue L.

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

Nice Adventure! Nice Stay!

Host Nina is so very hospitable and easy communicate with, appreciate notes throughout the glamper on locating stuff. Also appreciated all of God’s beautiful creation everywhere and her generous nature to share and encouragement to explore her land. Only thing we would suggest is get there during the day as finding it is tricky at night. It was a fun adventure 😊🎉
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
Thank you for your kind words. We are happy you enjoyed your stay!

About the host

Hosted by Nina Howard

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I guess this is the space for bragging rights! I have had a variety accomplishments in the Day Spa business (www.bellanina.com) and winner of the Day Spa of the Year Award in 2006 given by the Day Spa Association for the USA, skin care product developer and trainer (www.bellaninainstitute.com), and award winning interior designer in Manhattan and Atlanta. I own 4 other short term rentals in Ann Arbor, MI along with another one in Waynesville, NC. I am a fiercely independent senior who needs to slow down but I just keeps those feet moving! My dog of 3 years is my sidekick as is my partner. I will be available most of the time if you need me, unless I am tending to the properties in Michigan.

Why they chose this property

I came to this property in 1987 when it was an intentional community and the community disbanded in the early 90's. I rented my house out and moved to Ann Arbor, MI in 1994. When I sold Bellanina Day Spa & Institute (in Michigan) in 2011, I decided to come "home" and quickly purchased the Biodome that was defunct at the time. The community moved on and the houses were sold individually. Picking up the pieces from two decade earlier, I set out to develop the Biodome property and now this! The Biodome was central to the community and was built in 1987 with the help of the Windstar Foundation (singer songwriter John Denver's foundation in Snowmass, Colorado). John Denver christened our Biodome and came here often. I have thirty-nine years of history with this property!

What makes this property unique

Most short term rentals are designed with amenities to entertain you or keep you busy "doing" rather than "being". I designed this space in its new "incarnation in 2026" to be a wellness retreat so the amenities are focused on personal growth, self-help, healing and expansion of consciousness. We have yoga mats, meditation areas, a big library of books, drums, exercise amenities and so on.

This property used to be Cherokee land and it still echoes their spirit. Although I own two pieces of property here, I feel more like a steward of the entire property! So many people have been drawn to this land and seers and sages say that it is built on a quartz mountain and vortex. Many people can feel the energy emanating from the crystal structure that we have placed in the center of the biodome as it is tapped into the earth three feet and rises up three feet. The large crystal amplifies the energy vortex and the crystal ball disburses the energy.

Guests love building a fire at the fire pit down by the stream or star gazing from the lounge chairs on the patio or meditating or doing yoga inside the dome. The hot tub and rain shower is a recent addition as is the day bed swing inside the Biodome and a new BBQ grill.

Take a walk up the hill along the paved road and you will come to a grape vineyard. It belongs to me so feel free to walk that land (almost an acre) and see the mountain views facing north east.

No matter what you do, the glamper, pavilion and the dome make for a great experience in the Smokies. We are located one mile, as the crow flies, from the Smokey Mountain National Park and in the winter, you can see the Cataloochee Ski Slopes above us with the reflection of the lights on white puffy clouds.

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