Exclusive South Pole Geodome w/ Aurora Australis Views and Off-Grid Solitude
Hosted by Hank Spellecy
4 years hosting
Extreme cold (-40°C+) · No emergency services on-site · Blizzard risk · Summer-rated structure only
Hank says this is the most unique accommodation he has ever offered and he is offering a lot of accommodations. The dome is rated for summer use and Hank feels strongly that rated for is more of a floor than a ceiling, meaning you can absolutely exceed that. The aurora australis visible through the dome panels is, he insists, worth every layer of clothing you own and every layer you can borrow. He's added a propane heater and a welcome sign and he considers it fully set up.
What this place offers
House rules
- · The dome is summer-rated; Hank encourages flexibility on that
- · Conserve propane — one tank, no resupply
- · Do not leave dome in whiteout conditions
- · Station is 2.3km — memorize route before dark (which is not a thing in summer)
Hosted by Hank Spellecy
4 years hosting
Response rate
100%
Response time
within a day or two
Languages
English, Fluent in liability waivers
Hank says the geodome is the most unique accommodation he's ever offered and he's offering a lot of accommodations. It's rated for summer use and Hank feels strongly that 'rated for' is more of a floor than a ceiling. The aurora australis visible from the dome is, he insists, worth every layer of clothing you own.
4.96 · 7 reviews
Fiona
Brisbane, AU
The aurora australis from inside the dome at 2 a.m. is something I cannot adequately describe. Hank was right about bringing every layer.
Marcus Q.
Brooklyn, NY
South Pole in December is actually manageable and Hank has made it welcoming. The geodome is sturdy and the view is beyond any other stay on the platform.
Sterling C.
Chattanooga, TN
Hank's 'rated for summer' framing holds up if you come in January. February gets iffy. Worth every layer. Hank is enthusiastic and helpful.
Response from host
January is peak season and December to mid-January is the sweet window! February bookings I always include a note about conditions. Glad you made it work.
Derek A.
Phoenix, AZ
Nothing prepares you for the scale of the white. The dome held through a full polar storm which I wasn't expecting but the structure is impressive.
Denise W.
Sacramento, CA
Midnight sun at the South Pole is twenty-four hours of golden light through a geodome. I didn't sleep at all and didn't want to. Hank is one of a kind.
Celeste R.
New Orleans, LA
March at the South Pole is not summer anywhere in any definition. The dome temperature was four degrees Celsius inside. Beautiful auroras. Hank was responsive and offered extra sleeping bag inserts.
Response from host
March is outside the summer window and I do flag that on the booking page! The aurora at that time of year is genuinely special though. Sleeping bag inserts now included as standard. Thank you for being a great sport.
Vivienne
Austin, TX
Hank's accommodation is the most unique stay I have ever done and I have done many. The dome is your entire world and it's a good world.