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1 of a Kind! Largest Luxurious TRANSPARENT DOME in USA

Cabin in Mars Hill with fireplace

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Oven, stovetop
1 of a Kind! Largest Luxurious TRANSPARENT DOME in USA provides a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1 of a Kind! Largest Luxurious TRANSPARENT DOME in USA

Sleep Beneath the Stars in America’s Largest Transparent Dome – 20 Minutes north of Asheville!

This one-of-a-kind stay invites you to reconnect—with your partner, your family, or the beauty of nature.

Relax in luxury under the stars. Soak in the private hot tub within the trees. Cook a meal in your fully stocked kitchen and gather around the fire pit under the open sky.

Every detail is designed for magic, comfort, and connection. Experience the wild—wrapped in luxury.

The dome functions as a large 700-square-foot studio with the bed, desk, kitchen and living room all in the same space. Only the bathroom is separated by a door/wall.

The Glassy Stays Mirror House and Glassy Stays Dome are on 20 acres of mostly forested land in Mars Hill. There is a long gravel and dirt road to get up to both properties. Don't forget to try renting both and see which unique stay you prefer!

Luxury abounds here at Glassy Dome; we have a hot tub and cold plunge and for relaxation and healing (cold plunge is an up-charge, $50/stay). Should you want to use the cold plunge during your stay just message us after booking and we will send over a request for the payment through VRBO.

The surrounding deck is exclusively for dome guests, and also includes a shared trail to the meadow. The road is a shared roadway for the Glassy Stays Dome and the Glassy Stays Mirror House, which is 300ft away from the dome. The transparent sections of the dome all face away from the private gravel road.

Please take note of the following before booking:
-While utterly amazing, the dome is essentially a glamping experience, or luxury camping, and may not be for everyone.
- There is no insulation, and the connections between each of the panels have small gaps so you may see some bugs and dust during your stay. Those small gaps also have moss growing because of the large amounts of rain in this temperate rain forest. The dome is cleaned regularly, but is not always without rain spots.
-If the sun is striking the dome directly, the dome can heat up quickly. We have significant HVAC and an automated ceiling curtain to help combat this, but during the hottest days of summer, we see temperatures in the dome in the 80s-low 90s for a few hours. This is temporary. As soon as the sun goes down behind the trees, it cools off quickly.
-Be prepared to wear sunscreen in the heat of the day if you are prone to burning, or plan to be out on a hike or an excursion during that time.
-The dome is entirely transparent (except for the bathroom, of course). The transparent portions face away from the private road and into the forest on the elevated side of the deck (16 ft in the air) so no one can look in unless they are walking out on the deck.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Hob
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Mars Hill is home to this cabin. Echoview Fiber Mill and Navitat Canopy Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dream Guitars and Flow.
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Mars Hill, NC

What's nearby

  • Pisgah National Forest - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 23 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 26 min drive - 30.9 km
  • The Orange Peel - 26 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 33 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Flat Creek Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Nut Gorge Craf - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Wagon Wheel - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 of a Kind! Largest Luxurious TRANSPARENT DOME in USA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 1 of a Kind! Largest Luxurious TRANSPARENT DOME in USA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 of a Kind! Largest Luxurious TRANSPARENT DOME in USA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 of a Kind! Largest Luxurious TRANSPARENT DOME in USA located?

Situated in Mars Hill, this cabin is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Pisgah National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and Echoview Fiber Mill. Navitat Canopy Adventures and Dream Guitars are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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