New owners buy, renovate ‘Oculis Lodge’ dome in Glacier

Backers of the original ill-fated vacation rental project still asking for refunds

By: Sophia Gates

Outlets: Cascadia Daily News

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 955

Last Updated: 2 days, 7 hours ago

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A glamorous vacation complex dotted with luxury igloo-like structures never materialized as promised on the small property near Glacier, where excited donors once imagined they’d get to stargaze surrounded by nature.

But the single concrete dome that came out of the ill-fated Oculis Lodge project isn’t sitting empty. Under new ownership, the rebranded Skyview Dome is on Airbnb and open for visitors at around $400 per night, as first reported by The Bellingham …

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