Quirky Geodesic Dome Cabin Perched Over a Lake in Minnesota Hits the Market for a Whopping $1.3 Million

A quirky geodesic dome home with stunning waterfront views of Lake Superior has hit the market in Minnesota for just under $1.3 million—after its previous owners poured a hefty $250,000 into renovating the unique abode.

Located in Schroeder, MN, the 1.3-acre property is just a 25-minute drive from the state’s sweeping mountains and a mere 3 miles from Superior Hiking Trail’s Sugarloaf Trail Head, making it the perfect spot for an outdoor enthusiast.

The uniquely designed residence has been used as a vacation rental on and off; however, the seller is now looking for someone permanent to snap up the special pad.

In addition to its gorgeous setting and funky design, the property offers an expansive living room, vaulted ceilings and cozy wooden walls.

According to the listing, the property provides a “magical” experience—no matter which of its three bedrooms you choose to stay in, courtesy of its jaw-dropping surroundings, which ensure a beautiful natural vista from every room in the home.

In addition to its bedrooms, the property also boasts two bathrooms; a loft; and a two-car, detached garage with an electric vehicle charging station.

The 2,758-square-foot residence boasts a modern kitchen with reverse osmosis water system, spacious living and dining rooms, each with beautiful lakefront views.

Offered fully furnished, other highlights include engineered wood floors, triangular windows, wood-clad walls and ceilings, skylights, a loft, and a freestanding midcentury-inspired fireplace.

The home also features a large detached deck, which is perfect for waterside entertaining.

According to the listing agent, the residence’s waterfront location makes for a spectacular buy.

Inger Andress, of Edina Realty, Inc., tells Realtor.com®: “I was the realtor who sold the sellers this property, and it was only on the market two or three days.

“You can look up and see the stars right from the loft and it has incredible lakefront views from nearly every room.

“What’s really nice is there is no need for air conditioning, as the cool breezes off the lake provide natural A/C, but it does have air exchangers to bring in fresh air.”

Built in 1983, the three-bedroom dwelling was extensively updated by both the previous seller and current seller, according to Andress. It last traded hands in 2022 for $850,000.

“The current sellers thought they would be in the home for a long time and put a lot of money into it,” she says. “Between the last two sellers, about $250,000 has been invested to bring it up to speed.”

Some of the enhancements since then include the addition of a new deck.

“There is an updated deck off the main house and an independent one near the water as well,” Andress adds.

She emphasizes that the home’s location would ensure a quick sale because the property offers privacy and fun.

“Schroeder is near Temperance River and Caribou Falls,” Andress notes. “It’s only about 30 minutes to Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort.

“The house is in the dense woods where you can’t see any neighbors, so it’s very secluded and private. It’s also right next to Superior National Forest with lots of hiking and biking trails.

“We have a lot of showings this weekend. People who are interested are looking for a unique home that is secluded and lake accessible where they can take their canoe, kayak, or paddleboard out.”

While the sellers are currently using the residence as a rental property, Andress says she could also see it being the next owner’s secondary residence.

“The sellers gross approximately $115,000 a year in rental income,” she says. “It’s just such an inspiring place. There’s a natural connection to the earth when you are there. From the lake, the privacy and uniqueness of the home and its spectacular connection to nature, it’s just incredible.”

Although the gorgeous setting may leave sellers desperate to snap it up, there are few reasons that unique homes, especially dome properties, tend to linger on the market.

“The word ‘unique’ in real estate can mean many different things and it is often a descriptor that buyers don’t always respond to positively,” Cara Ameer, an agent licensed in both Florida and California, previouly told Realtor.com.

“It often indicates the home has a lot of challenges associated with it, and they could be difficult to overcome,” she added.

And one of the biggest challenges with unique homes is simply finding the right buyer, reveals Seamus Nally, CEO of Turbo Tenant.

“The majority of buyers that Realtors® generally deal with are those with family considerations,” he adds. “Unique homes can sometimes be less family-friendly.”

According to the pros, a dome home can make it difficult to find a buyer, to locate comps, and to stage with furniture—making it that much harder for an interested buyer to envision themselves there.

“With domes, the layout for furniture is hard to figure out, and that’s a big thing,” admits Ann Levengood, former dome home owner.