See inside most-wanted Airbnbs in Kansas & Missouri: An earthen home and a 10-sided dome
If you’ve ever wanted to spend the night underground or below a dome, you can try it out on vacation. And you won’t need to leave Kansas or Missouri to have these unique experiences.
In June, Airbnb released the properties in each state that appeared on the most user wishlists in the first four months of this year. The list included a missile silo in New Mexico and a treehouse in Kentucky.
While some see short-term rentals as an alternative to standard hotels, some neighbors of these homes complain of loud parties and strangers continuously cycling through the homes in their community.
Some cities, including Kansas City and Shawnee, have moved to further regulate short-term rentals like those listed on Airbnb and Vrbo. These municipalities issued a limited number of operating licenses and imposed additional rules for parking and trash.
Here are the unique Airbnb picks in Kansas and Missouri.
Missouri: Unique ‘Earthouse’ Retreat w/ Spring-Fed Creek
This underground structure in Springfield, Missouri, welcomes up to eight guests at a time to three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Despite being almost entirely subterranean, the living and dining rooms are lit by a circular skylight and a wall of windows. Outside, you can eat on the patio and relax by the firepit.
One visitor said in a review, “The house itself was so cool to spend time in and admire the details of the structure.”
A vacation at the Earthouse will set you back at least $950 including fees for two nights, the minimum stay.
Kansas: Zome on the Range
Located 2 hours northwest of Kansas City, in Baileyville, this house can sleep up to four people under one dome roof. This 10-sided structure features an open layout, where the kitchen and living room curve around the space.
The house’s futon and two queen beds are situated in an upstairs loft, with skylights above.
The most recent reviewer wrote that this Airbnb was a “great place to see the stars,” while another said, “My favorite part was sipping coffee on the porch while watching the sunrise and the cows across the pasture.”
A night at the zome costs approximately $171 a night, including fees. There is no minimum number of nights.
Do you have questions about visiting Missouri or Kansas? Ask the Service Journalism team at kcq@kcstar.com.
This story was originally published July 9, 2024 at 6:00 AM.
