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The Serene & Spacious Dome

The Serene & Spacious Dome

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Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Room
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Overview of The Serene & Spacious Dome

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Crestone, CO
  • Popular LocationGreat Sand Dunes National Park16 min drive
  • Popular LocationSand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool65 min drive
  • AirportAlamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional)70 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Sand Dunes Visitor Center106 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Serene & Spacious Dome

Main dwelling - 34 ft diameter, rustic wooden floors & 5 1/2 ft round windows over looking great views! Large kitchen, open plan space; king bed in main living area, queen bed in open loft. Retreat-writing, meditation, yoga, dancing, playing, fun! Location-location!! 4 miles to town

Architecturally elegant and unique design situated with beautiful views. This was a big home that has been duplex-ed and is about 1100 square feet. It was designed for privacy, so the entry door for the other home is on the opposite side of the house from where you enter. Very peaceful and quiet - the only house on the street. I call the area 'country suburbia' with houses peppered in the neighborhood about 1/4 mile away. This is a monolithic dome which means a huge balloon was blown up and sprayed with concrete before the balloon was popped. That part of the house is 34 ft diameter with rustic wooden floors & two 5 1/2 ft round windows over looking great views & yard. (The yard is not totally secure for pet safety.) Large kitchen, very roomy open plan space; king bed/queen bed in the loft, a smart TV and selection of DVDs for your entertainment. The picture shows a ladder going to the loft but it is now a stair case. The loft has an artsy 2 1/2 foot 'picket fence' as a wall. There is sight privacy, but due to it being a half wall, there is no sound privacy. Parents note: Please look at the pictures to decide if this room is child-safe for your needs. About 2 % of folks decide it's not right for them.I imagine it should be no problem unless they are climbers when you're not looking! Please ask for details if you're unsure. This is a wonderful space for retreats, writing, meditation, yoga, dancing, playing, fun! The sister dome is about 1000 square feet - and renting both sides is excellent for smallish events/retreats. There have been a few weddings held here. Location-location!! 4 miles to town.

We are a tourist destination for the great hiking (all levels), as well as many spiritual retreat centers, peace, quiet and beauty. We can be a sleepy town with many smatterings of Fun. There are several hot springs 30-40 mins away, as well as the Great Sand Dunes, alligator park and UFO park.

There is no formal check-in. I give you the combination for the door to arrive on your own timing. Check-in 3:30 pm and check-out 10:30am. I am open to meeting all my guests needs/questions. However, unless they come to me - I give them total space, peace and quiet! Checking out is simple. All you do is leave ! If you have any questions or problems - please call or text.

This rental is half of a duplex that has been built for privacy. There is an ascetically lovely wide paneled high wooden fence in the back yard. (The yard is not secure for pets safety.) As well, separate drive ways and entry doors are on opposite sides so that it's most likely you won't even see the other person. We have a lot of folks coming for meditation and designed our home for retreats, writers & romance.

Crestone this is a very remote area without public transportation so you do need a vehicle.

Crestone is one of the most beautiful places to be for hiking and spiritual adventures! There are many hikes with 14,000 ft peaks and for all levels. Also, the peaceful majestic beauty attracts folks from all over the world that come to attend one of the many retreats at the dozen or so spiritual centers. A few miles away are horse riding/stables. 30-45 minutes away are Joyful Journey Hot Springs - famous for it's healing waters. Also there is the most magnificent Valley View Hot Springs - focused outdoors with incredibly beautiful vistas. It is clothing optional. Both offer massages.

Property manager

Scot Swordy
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Crestone

This apartment is located in Crestone. Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool and Music Pass Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Sand Dunes National Park and San Isabel Lake.
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Crestone, CO

What's nearby

  • Great Sand Dunes National Park - 16 min drive
  • San Isabel Lake - 60 min drive
  • Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool - 65 min drive
  • Colorado Gators Reptile Park - 74 min drive
  • Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center - 106 min drive

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Natural Heritage Enterprises - 42 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded and quirky
Amazing place. Lots of room. The bed was quite comfortable. Good water pressure and great WI-FI. The towels were thick and absorbent. As others have said, the way sound travels was constantly amusing to us. If I had any criticisms at all, it would be that the kitchen was okay, not a lot of pots, pans, dishes, or glasses. We were only there for the weekend, so that was not a big deal. A longer stay it would have bothered me. The host thought of everything else though. Nice coffee and coffee makers, (yes, there were a couple kinds) shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc… There was also a toaster if you like to fix breakfast. We plan on coming back, as one of the reasons for our trip was star gazing and the skies were overcast and rainy the whole time we were there. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and cozy at the same time
The dome has a loft with a full size bed and a king sized bed in the living area. For my girlfriend and I, it was perfect. However there's not much privacy. The area is very scenic with lots of great hiking. Epic views of the mountains from the dome windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J., Pennsylvania, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Spot
Exceeded our expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable dome
Lovely and unique home. Quiet surrounds. Gorgeous sunset! We were only there for 1 night but enjoyed our stay. It did get hot without central air, but there were several fans that you could position more directly at you to get cooled off while you sleep etc.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique place to stay
The house was great! Perfect for my son and I.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scot Swordy

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