5416 Amsterdam Pl, Raleigh, NC 27606

Geodesic House and Surrounding Gardens, with Private Trails: Seasonal creek runs through the woods along the southern edge of the property. Red-shouldered Hawks, Great Blue Heron, Barred Owls, Deer, and other such wildlife are seen almost daily: there is so much precious biodiversity here, you'll forget you're in the heart of Cary/Apex! Although TECHNICALLY JUST A 2 - BEDROOM: it has a 3rd room "Office/Den" with ZERO windows/egress so it's NOT a bedroom... but it's the ideal place to focus (or take a nap.) There's also a loft in the upstairs (at the very top of the Dome) featuring a cozy bed-nook with futon mattress. This House's septic permit only technically permits this as a 2-bedroom = maximum 4 Residents; but if Guest/Resident wants to sleep more people inside, it is negotiable! (We just need to keep an eye on the Septic System-- that works great and is regularly serviced-- we just don't want to overload it). There is also a detached garage on the property that the landlords use for storage (that is not included in this lease). Residents are encouraged to use the indoor storage space under the staircase, but if you need extra storage and would like to pay for storage space inside the detached garage, that's also negotiable. There is also a trampoline and mud kitchen in the back yard (visible from the big deck) which keeps the kids happy and within earshot... but otherwise there is NO fence and NO safety guard to keep small children from falling into a pond/stream. Inside the staircases are also hazardous to small children, therefore if the Residents have minors the Landlord would require a signed Liability Waiver (explaining the common dangers around the property and indemnifying the Landlords from any risks the Residents+children may take around those dangers). Landlords also require Resident to retain Renter's Insurance. This AWSOME GEODESIC DOME is SURROUNDED BY PRIVACY & NATURE. Nestled on 8 private acres and completely secluded, this is the IDEAL house for hosting Events & Reunions. We've hosted Retreats, Workshops, Birthdays, and even a wedding here! Your DREAM is NOW A REALITY! Get the once-in-a-lifetime CHANCE TO LIVE IN A RARE GEODESIC DOME. Exceptional Acoustics for Music-aficionados! Invented by the famous architect Buckminster Fuller, these geodesic domes were sold as "kits" in the 1980s, but this particular one is completely unique as it was adapted to maximize PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN and ENERGY EFFICIENCY, plus HUGE wrap-around deck with covered pergola. This GEODESIC shaped house/roof (built in the 1983, renovated in 2005) is unbelievably unique, and SUPER RARE to find such an exceptional property like this around Raleigh! FLEXIBLE LEASE TERMS: Flexible Short term Leases Available. Ideal for Executives: Gorgeous Furnished Rental or those looking to relocate to Cary / Raleigh area. Super close to I-540 Beltway, Kraft YMCA, Jack Smith Park & Crowder Parks, 20 minutes from RDU, 3 miles from Whole Foods (and even closer to Harris Teeter). Residents/Tenants are responsible for providing their own Internet service, as well as reimbursing landlords for the Electricity and Propane used during their stay: but our 22 solar panels drastically reduce that bill! (It's almost half the cost it would be without our big solar array.) If total residents remain less than 6 people, there's no additional fee for water or septic; however the septic system will need to be pumped if additional people (more than 6 people) are staying any more than 7 consecutive days during the Lease. Other Features: - Edible Landscaping prolific with culinary herbs and fruit bearing plants - Enclosed/private Outdoor Shower (with hot water) - Infrared Cedar Sauna - Open Kitchen Design - Massive Entertaining Deck - Private Drive - Photovoltaic Solar Array - Concert - worthy acoustics (inside the Dome's Main floor) FULLY FURNISHED with lots of extra space to park your Storage Pod, RV, Toy-Haulers, etc. Ideal Executive Rental for those who are moving into the area, or want to host Retreats, Workshops, etc. Technically this is only a 2-bedroom Home, but we've arranged it specifically for Healing Retreats (and Reunions.) Comfortably Sleeps 13 inside amongst the 2 bedrooms, loft, and futons in living room, although there are also several couches and folding mattress cots, loads of extra floor space to sprawl out... plus tons of private camping space to sleep under the stars outside! And there's comfortable seating for up to 24 people on the main floor.