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Luxury on the Edge of Traverse City, Enjoy Privacy & Tranquility Under the Stars

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Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 695.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury on the Edge of Traverse City, Enjoy Privacy & Tranquility Under the Stars

Enjoy an intimate experience with nature and all the amenities of a luxury resort yet only minutes away from Traverse City's finest restaurants, beaches, wineries, shopping, and golf. Only 3 miles from the Great Lakes Equestrian Show and 1.5 miles from Turtle Creek Casino. This incredible dome-home has 1023 sq. ft. of living space with majestic views. That's over three times the size of a hotel room. The 20' tall ceiling contributes to an ambiance that is difficult to adequately describe other than "amazing."

Geodesic Dome Home #12 sleeps six (6) adults - more if you have small kids. The master bedroom area features a massive, handcrafted king-size barnwood bed that is positioned to provide incredible views of the surrounding pristine forest. There is a second bedroom space with a queen-over-queen bunk bed. This bunk bed is extremely sturdy and capable of holding four adults (or 5-6 children). The living room space has a full-size sofa and a coffee table. There is an indoor dining table and chairs. Should it rain, there is a TV and WI-FI to stream your favorite movie. There is a private, indoor bathroom and kitchen. The bathroom has a full-size tub and shower.

Outside you will find a second bathtub under a beautifully decorated gazebo. This outdoor bathtub is private and positioned so you can enjoy a relaxing bath while listening to the soothing sounds of nature.

Additional amenities include an indoor kitchen with a full-size refrigerator and an electric double burner countertop stove, AC & Heat, firepit, outdoor barbeque, hammock, and outdoor gazebo. The gazebo has an outdoor dining table and chairs. We provide one complimentary bundle of firewood for each day booked.

The dome has 1023 square feet of living space. Each dome's exterior has several thousand additional square feet of space for enjoying the outdoors.

Privacy - the domes were designed to provide privacy and a unique interaction with nature. The domes range anywhere from 80 feet to 250 feet apart, but even the ones with only 80 feet between them have a buffer of trees and shrubs, affording privacy. Each dome’s social area is on the opposite side of the other, providing additional privacy.

With 75 acres of private land surrounded by state land on three sides, you will have access to miles of trails for hiking and birding. Pine, cedar, spruce, and cherry trees provide a natural privacy barrier from neighboring accommodations. Neighboring accommodations range from 80' to 300' away. Please be careful driving in or out in the evening as there is an abundance of deer and other wildlife in the area. We seek to provide you with a unique, intimate interaction with nature, yet you are only a few miles away from the best of Traverse City.

NOTE: Our resort has nine (9) additional geodesic dome-homes. If this one does not have the desired dates available, or you would like an additional dome-home for a friend or family member, check out our other listings. Also, those domes listed with an extra bed - the beds take up minimal space. Each dome still has all the amenities for a wonderful vacation.

To see the other listings, type in or cut and paste - Geodesic Dome-Home, Williamsburg, Michigan - into the search bar or message me, and I can forward VRBO links.

WOW, WOW, WOW! Thank you so much! The one hundred & thirty-nine (139), 5-star reviews we have received during our first season are everything our families and staff planned, wished, and prayed for! We will continue to add new amenities to make this the most unique vacation spot in all of Michigan! Thank you to all the wonderful guests who have stayed with us for making our first season so incredible. To the new guests considering staying in one of our geodesic dome-homes, we will do everything in our power to provide you with a unique, northern Michigan experience.

The Silver Birch Resort Families & Staff

Property manager

Rob

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 1023 sq ft (95.0 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 59
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Turtle Creek Casino - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Flintfields Horse Park - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Front Street - 21 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury on the Edge of Traverse City, Enjoy Privacy & Tranquility Under the Stars pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury on the Edge of Traverse City, Enjoy Privacy & Tranquility Under the Stars?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury on the Edge of Traverse City, Enjoy Privacy & Tranquility Under the Stars?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury on the Edge of Traverse City, Enjoy Privacy & Tranquility Under the Stars located?

Situated in Williamsburg, this cabin is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Turtle Creek Casino and within 6 mi (10 km) of Flintfields Horse Park and Twin Lakes. Elk Lake and Sand Lakes Quiet Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Luxury on the Edge of Traverse City, Enjoy Privacy & Tranquility Under the Stars Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kelly b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome 32nd Anniversary!!!
My husband and I loved this VRBO!! It was so quite and comfortable. We felt like we were in the middle of no where but then just a quick drive to so many shops and fun things to do. I have come home and told everyone I know that they need to go here for just some quiet time!!! Loved it!!! Thanks for everything Rob!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy getaway
What a unique place to stay. Would highly recommend it. The private fire pit and hammock outdoors was very relaxing, the decor inside was charming, and the place had a warm ambience about it. Would stay again! Host, Rob, was very quick to respond to questions & made sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bach trip stay
Stayed for my best friends bachelorette party for the weekend and wveryone who stayed had an amazing time!! It was so beautiful put there and loved how secluded it was. The dome was so unique and cool. Very clean and such a cute place! The beds were insanely comfortable. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The owder was soo wonderful too and very quick with responses. You're getting exactly what you're paying for its beyond worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the dome. My kids favorite part was sitting around the fire every night. The location was very close to everything including grocery stores, restaurants, beaches and beautiful TC. Rob is a great communicator and provided us with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Letitia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Geodome extraordinaire
Everything was phenomenal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dome away from home!
My family absolutely loved the dome away from home! It was a nice relaxing vacation. My boys enjoyed the s’mores kit and seeing the family cat roaming in the evenings. We spent most of our time at the dome, but did venture out to play Putt-Putt and visited two beaches: Elk Rapids and East Bay. Everything was as described and the host was very responsive! We were able to meet them both, very nice people! I would definitely recommend this vacation spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
Wonderful location and accommodations (and quite possibly the cleanest place I’ve ever rented!) . Hosts were great communicators and checked on us via chat as storms were coming through. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki R., Canal Fulton, Oh

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing unique property
This property was an amazing unique place to stay. Close to everything you need but secluded enough to make you feel like no one else is around. Owner was very responsive and made everything feel like home. Would definitely stay here again if we’re ever back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was truly a unique experience. We were able to enjoy nature with all the conveniences of home. The owner were showed get care for detail, right down to having all the ingredients for s’mores at the ready. It was a completely lovely safe that we would do again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024