Colin D.recommendsOctober 14, 2024
Geodesic Dome
The most unique place
A magical and unique experience. You a Camping experience with touches of luxury. It is situated in a secluded plot of land surrounded by beautiful mountains . Elias is such an amazing, generous and kind host and made us feel so welcome and it was great to get to know him a little during our stay. Lulu the dog is the sweetest and gentlest. The sky is so clear at night and we were lucky enough to watch a comet as it passed. We cooked inside and outside, read , played family games, hiked and relaxed. It is the ideal spot for a relaxing getaway from everything and being closer to nature. We don’t have the sturdiest of cars so Elias was kind enough to help shuttle us on arrival and departure. You will never experience a stay quite like it anywhere. We highly recommend it. Thank you Elias
Anna P.recommendsOctober 7, 2024
Geodesic Dome
Unique and Fun Experience
We had such a wonderful time at Elias' geodome site. The geodome itself was well-furnished and had sufficient cooking supplies (pan, pot, cutting boards, cooking utensils, cups, bowls, plates, etc.) to make some great daily meals. What we really loved about the property is the epic views from inside the dome, stargazing at night, and the wild horses around the area. Some great amenities that were helpful were the fans, which kept the dome comfortable when it was hot outside.
Elias was very communicative with the directions and gave us great recommendations on where to go during the day. He also has a very cool dog (Lulu), garden, and chicken coop; and we went home with some beautiful tomatoes and other produce from his garden.
Would recommend this site to friends!
Cassia A.recommendsOctober 1, 2024
Geodesic Dome
Amazing View! Amazing time!
Thank you so much Eli for the perfect weekend! It was exactly what we needed! The Dome has everything we needed to cook, relax, sleep, and have fun with our 2 kids! The Ranch is beautiful and the view from the Dome is stunning!
Eli is super responsive and showed us around! We even got to eat fruits from his trees! Such special time! We cooled down on our way at a river that Eli recommended and stopped at Lake Mendoncino on our drive home!
We also were lucky to see the wild horses on our way home! What an amazing experience!
Thank you Elias for sharing your ranch with us!
We’ll see you again next year!
Leite Family
Jay E.recommendsSeptember 25, 2024
Geodesic Dome
I loved staying at El El Cool Ranch! This was an amazingly beautiful place out deep in the mountains of Ukiah. Elias was an amazing host, offering plenty to do and more amenities than expected!
Vi N.recommendsSeptember 16, 2024
Geodesic Dome
Lulu the lover dog!
My partner and I recently stayed here for a summer anniversary trip with our 2 dogs and we can't speak highly enough about the experience! From the moment we arrived, the host was incredibly personable, friendly, and generous. He shared fresh fruits and veggies from his garden, which was such a special touch. Despite the hot weekend, he took the time to recommend great local spots where we could escape the heat and also check out some great sights, which was super helpful, especially since we had two dogs with us that don't do too well under hot heat.
The dome itself was a glamping dream! It had all the amenities we needed, stunning views, and a super charming vibe. The stars at night were AMAZING - such a dark sky with such clear, bright stars. One of the highlights of our stay was his dog, Lulu—a wonderfully behaved ranch dog who played so well with our dogs and was great at reading other dogs' cues (one of our dogs is more on the reactive side with dogs she's not too familiar with, but Lulu gave her time to adjust and they were quick to get along soon after!). It felt like she was part of our little pack for the weekend and we keep talking about how we need to come back so we can see her again!
The only heads-up: the route to get there is quite the adventure—about 45 minutes of bumpy, windy, unpaved road. But once you're there, it's absolutely worth it! One of the best stays we’ve had. Highly recommend!
Emily H.recommendsSeptember 9, 2024
Geodesic Dome
Hidden oasis away from it all
There's just something special about a winding road with GPS coordinates leading you a little oasis amongst the hills. The dome feels secluded and private, and as though you've stepped away from civilization for a bit of respite.
Elias is a wonderful host whose appreciation for the land translates to the garden he's built (best tasting tomatoes! and freshly picked flowers!) and the crafted kitchen and homemade ceramics.
The dome itself faces the the sunset and gathers all the warmth it brings in the afternoon. Night is cozy and quiet, as is sitting at the large table in the morning having a coffee.
We travelled there as a family of four with two little kids, and would love to visit with an even larger group as the dome is so spacious and would be worth staying a few nights to settle in.
One of a favourite spots we've stayed in northern CA for sure.