1 of a kind! Largest Transparent Luxe Dome in USA!

Our Property

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.

Mars Hill, NC, United States
4 guests
1 bedroom
1 bathroom

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Sound system

Family

  • Board games
  • Fireplace guards

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Single level home No stairs in home

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Guest Access

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.

Good to know

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 Airbnb.

Other Details to Note

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. -If you'd like to use the cold plunge during your stay, please message us before your stay and we will send over a request for payment ($50) through Airbnb and have it set-up and ready for your use when you arrive.

Availability

Reviews

Drake
December 2025 · Airbnb
Staying at Ariel’s dome was an absolutely unforgettable experience. The dome itself is super cool, incredibly cozy, and has the most breathtaking mountain views — we loved every second of waking up and looking out over Asheville. Ariel went above and beyond to make our stay special and even helped me with my proposal, which meant the world to us. You can tell he genuinely cares about his guests and their experience. My fiancé and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay or a better host. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for something unique, peaceful, and truly magical.
David
December 2025 · Direct booking
Our stay was absolutely amazing! The dome is VERY clean and well thought out with everything you could possibly need. Staying here was such a unique experience. It had a very sufficient heating system including heated floors. We stayed warm inside the dome even when temps dropped to the single digits. The hot tub was just perfect with the ease of access, mirrored wall, fairy lights, and stunning views that included lights strung from forest trees. It was such a perfect, magical experience. Host is also very responsive. 10/10 recommend staying here!
Brittni
November 2025 · Airbnb
Spent my husband’s 40th birthday here, as a surprise! It was amazing and a wonderful experience, nothing like it! The added services you can pick from were top tier and made the stay even more memorable!
Leslye
November 2025 · Airbnb
Just what we needed, great spot to stay and so much fun explaining and recommending it to others...we will be back 😊 a very unique experience and hosts were awesome 🤩
Joe
November 2025 · Airbnb
Our stay at the Glass Dome was truly unique and memorable! Breathtaking sunrise, great views, and very well thought out lit up trees on premises made it for us! Host responsiveness was top notch!
Hector
November 2025 · Airbnb
I booked this location for my wife’s birthday. We found our host to be very kind and listed many recommendations for us. We had clear instructions for check in and checking out. The Airbnb was peaceful and we felt right at home!(:

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