âDOME on the Hillâ is a unique geodesic dome home which sits on 6.51 acres near Chillicothe in south-central Ohio. This 3200 sq. ft. home has 5 bedrooms, 3 œ baths, 2 living quarters, dining area, huge kitchen, and laundry room. It was designed and erected near a major highway making it easily accessible to shopping, restaurants, and local attractions, yet it is completely private â nestled on top of a hill surrounded by trees. The large deck with patio furniture & lighted grill, 6-person waterfall hot tub, and fire pit with log benches add the final touches to this property, which is perfect for the nature lover, families and friends on vacation, those who need a work retreat, or the person who just wants some quiet time. âDome on the Hillâ is truly a secluded sanctuary. See you soon!
Melody is a great host. She met us when we arrived and gave a tour of the property. She even baked brownies for us! The house was spotless and the kitchen had lots of dishes, bowls, pots & pans. There were staples in the pantry! The kids enjoyed the fenced yard and the adults enjoyed the hot tub. Highly recommend The Dome.
The dome was a great retreat for a group of four to escape for a long weekend. The host is very welcoming and has thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
The Dome was so beatable and peaceful. It was perfect for family fun with the big air hockey table. Every inch of this place was cozy! Opened door to a nice treat and the owner was simply amazing. Will definitely stay again.
The host - Melody is delightful! A very personable host and very responsive to questions! The property is very well maintained! The house was super clean and had everything we could possibly need! What a gem! Everyone had their own space as well as space for all 7 of us to gather together. I hope to stay here in the future!
A Unique and Wonderful Family Getaway! Our family of six had such a memorable time at this one-of-a-kind dome house in Chillicothe! The property itself is beautiful and truly uniqueâit felt like a perfect blend of cozy and adventurous.We spent our time making sâmores, playing board games together, and enjoying the hot tub under the stars. Mornings were just as special with homemade pancakes before heading out to explore. We visited 50W Brewery, saw the outdoor drama Tecumseh!, and still had plenty of time to relax and enjoy the house.The owner was absolutely wonderfulâshe welcomed us with a delicious brookie, gave us a thoughtful tour of the property, checked in to make sure we were comfortable, and truly made us feel at home. Itâs rare to find that level of hospitality, and it made our stay extra special.If youâre looking for a unique home base for both family fun and exploring the Chillicothe area, this dome house is the perfect spot. We left with full hearts and great memoriesâhighly recommend!
Property was exactly as described. All amenities plus many more were available for our use and all were accessible. The owner thought of everything to make our stay pleasurable. Kitchen was equipped with everything necessary to cook meals and clean up. The bedrooms and bathrooms were stocked with linens, towels and everyday necessities. We could not have asked for more. All 6 guests staying rated this property experience a 10
Beautiful and peaceful. We wanted for nothing, she thought of everything. Brownies when we got there, brought us a watermelon a few days later. We would definitely rent this again. This is the only place, ( and weâve stayed in several) that supplied us with so much and quality items at that. The only negatives were the pans and the noise in the house, you could here everything, everywhere inside the house and also talking on the deck.
Melody has outdone herself with the cleanliness and hospitality. We enjoyed the views, the peace and quiet there. This is a place we will go back in the future.
Wonderful stay. The hostess was very gracious and welcoming. The house is obviously one of the most unique properties out there, but, in addition, is very well maintained and surprisingly roomy. The property is gorgeous, and the hot tub was relaxing. Hope to come back again!
This is by far the coolest and most unique house I've ever stayed in. I really enjoyed learning about the history of the property and the area; it felt like I was staying in a private museum! The host also goes above and beyond to prepare the place. I would absolutely stay here again.
First Melody what a wonderful host.She showed kindness to my daughters and I .She gave us a beautiful tour and the back story of the Dome.This property quickly became our home.I will forever remember the memories of our home away from home.I will 100% be visiting again. And the cleanliness of the Dome was unbelievable. Everything was just right.I can go on and on about the Dome .The property is beautiful .Melody has everything you can think of and more .The beds were so comfortable.Melody is gracious. And the details show how she decorated her property with Love and for others to enjoy.We visited on june 5 to the 11th.And it hard to leave.I wish I can rate more then 5 stars.Beacuse I would give her a 100 stars if I could.And last but not least the Hot tub was wonderful .Thank you Melody for all you do.You are truly appreciated.
This place is great! Very clean, nice and neat. One of the cleanest places I've ever stayed. The history of the place is interesting. The hot tub is amazing. We'll definitely keep this on our list of places to stay when working in the area.
Melody was AMAZING! She met us at the bottom of the hill and followed her up to the house where she gave us the tour, history, fun stories and pointed out where everything was located. We have stayed at a good amount of rentals but this one truly had everything you could need and way more than most would expect. We loved that is had everything that we needed, plenty of room and amenities. This property is close to anything you need including grocery stores, gas stations, local attractions and downtown. We really enjoyed the relaxing ambiance and the privacy that the Dome provided. While it was close to town it was far enough away for a peaceful and relaxing get-a-way!The host really goes the extra mile with quality toilet paper, extra towels, kitchen supplies, coffee station perks, easy open hot tub, firewood, and even baked us some fresh brownies!! Just an above and beyond experience in an uniquely designed home with lovely scenery. We had a blast!
The property was unique which was the reason for selection. It was close enough to Chillicothe for food and entertainment. ( Definitely take the free trolley). Unfortunately it rained most of the weekend so we could only enjoy the outdoors for a couple of hours. The stairs are unique but if someone in your party has trouble with stairs, consider them for the main floor. Plenty of room for every one.
I cannot say enough how more than pleased we were with our stay at DOME on the Hill! Melody is not just a host. She is a kind caring soul with a heart of gold. We were looking for a unique structure to stay in and enjoy. Dome on the Hill was that and more. It is peaceful and secluded, surrounded by trees. It was surprisingly spacious, well maintained, and designed. Hearing the history was both fascinating and a joy. Melody has created a serene, soothing, welcoming atmosphere where we felt right at home. We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub, walks around the property, reading under the tree, air hockey wars, gaming, races in the yard, grilling out, and meals on the deck in the fresh air as a family. The rooms are not cramped and the beds were very comfortable with plenty of pillows and blankets. We had no other destination than to stay at the DOME and it was more than enough. We have already recommended it to friends and family who've put it on their must go lists. If you're on the fence, there is no question, it's in the bag, just go, relax, enjoy and feel at peace and at home. A huge THANK YOU to Melody and her family for all they do to make DOME on the Hill so incredible.
Such a beautiful home andhomeowner! The home is unique and fun. The sprawling acreage is so peaceful. And this is probably the cleanest VRBO Iâve ever stayed in. We were in the Hocking Hills area to celebrate my daughterâs 17th birthday⊠Sheâs a big fan of being outdoors. So my husband, me, our 20-year-old son and our 17-year-old daughter rented this home so that we could hike around the Hocking Hills. Melody, the homeowner, is unbelievably kind and super quick with communications. I am a bit of a clean freak, so it was great to see that the home was impeccably clean. Everything we needed was available for us, including firewood to start our outdoor fire where we roasted hotdogs and marshmallows. I would stay here again.
This property is amazing. The story of the construction, the familial connection...it all gives the property a special quality. Such attention to detail, comfort, peace, and convenience all lend an air of special elegance. Our host was sweet and attentive, but let us ha e our space. We enjoyed every moment in this gracious place.
After an exhausting December, my husband and I along with our friends spent a few days to refresh and re-energize for the New Year. We loved our time at Dome on the Hill. We played games, built puzzles, hot tubbed, explored the area, and had wonderful home cooked meals in an amazing kitchen. The house was completely stocked with all that we needed to relax and have an enjoyable time together. We are all history buffs, so a walk at the Hopewell Cultural Center was fascinating. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We are thinking of coming back during the Perseid Meteor Shower in August !!
The house, in addition to being beautifully maintained and decorated, had a uniqueness with its geodesic design that added to the experience. The location of the house is like a secret hide-away. The entrance is "concealed" and you have to drive up a tree lined steep hill to get to the open field where the house sits. It gives you a feeling of being isolated while only 10-15 minutes from Chillicothe. The owner was extremely friendly and the most hospitable of any property we have ever stayed at. She met us and gave us insights into the house, the area, and things to do, which added to our enjoyment. We stayed a week on a family vacation where we mostly just wanted to spend time together and relax. This was a great place to do that with big spaces to be together, and plenty of room to be apart.
The Dome is a great unique place to stay. It's a short drive from both the the city of Chillicothe, and the Scioto trail state park. Melody keeps the place in immaculate condition, everything works well, everything is clean, and she does her best to make sure you enjoy your stay. I cannot recommend this place enough
This dome home was absolutely perfect,the home had plenty of space for our crew of 9,the home was clean and had all the amenities you could need,the hot tub was wonderful,the host Melody was the best,will definitely be coming back.
My name is Melody, and the DOME on the Hill is a family-owned property that was recently completely renovated and opened as a rental vacation home. All our family are Chillicothe natives. As for me, -- your host, I love music, jigsaw puzzles, & consignment shopping. I am a "people person", so I love meeting our guests and making sure their stay is everything they need and expect in their home away from home.
Nestled on top of a hill surrounded by nothing but trees, your neighborhood consists of maybe a few birds and the deer that cross through the field in the morning. The large yard is enclosed with a wooden fence and has a variety of trees and perennials around the property. Amazingly, being so private, our home is minutes away from a major highway and town, hiking trails, restaurants, and entertainment. The best of both worlds!
There IS no place like ours... period. There may be other domes, but this one was designed and built by an amazing engineer husband/wife team. The blueprints hang framed in the lower level, and a photo book lays on the coffee table which shows each step of construction. The house looks small from the outside, yet it is incredibly spacious inside. The unique structure allows loads of individual living and closet space, and fun, "unconventional" angled windows and walls. It's decorated with a "homey" atmosphere, with lots of color and comfort, and is meant to be lived in.