“The World’s Most Beautiful Tiny House,” as quoted by Forbes. Hudson Valley Glass House is the best Beautiful Tiny House in the world. It is one of the Best Glamping Destinations in New York.
It is just 90 mins drive from New York City. This is completely a different world. You will be having a unique and totally different experience at The Hudson Valley Glass House.
You can sleep here staring at the stars and a crystal clear sky.
The widespread area gives total privacy (30 acres). From the Glass walls, you can enjoy endless views of vineyards, green orchards and rich wildlife(spy coyote, deer, & amazing birds!). Most of the necessary facilities are available. However, you will feel that you have left the world.
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
Charges Per Night: Approx 12913 per night.
The Space
Hi! If you’re thinking of booking, please message me first to confirm, and also please read the entire listing to the end as it likely answers any questions you may have…
Welcome to The Glass House. Come, see why Forbes called it “The World’s Most Beautiful Tiny House” and called an “off-grid oasis” on The Today Show.
Sleep staring at the stars and feel the stress melt away in this glass-enclosed tiny house (just 180 square feet!) retreat, just 90 minutes from NYC, but a world’s away. This is a truly special place, and most people find it surprising that it can exist so close to New York. With all sorts of wildlife coming within inches of the house (don’t be surprised if you see coyotes, families of deer, and every type of bird you could imagine), this is a truly immersive experience into nature. But despite its small size and isolated location, it is surprisingly luxurious on the inside.
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
The listing includes:
-A 180 square-foot glass-enclosed tiny house, offering spectacular 360-degree views of the Hudson Valley and surrounding vineyards and apple orchards
-Lots of privacy on a 30-acre farm.
-Outdoor dining and lounging furniture, along with access to a fire pit that you can definitely grill on.
-A plush queen-sized bed with a super-comfy memory foam mattress and insanely comfortable pillows
-A dining table with two chairs for sitting and eating.
-A modern stainless-steel kitchen with a mini-fridge, induction cooktop for cooking, microwave, and electric kettle. Despite the small size, it has just about everything but a range oven.
-Wi-Fi for keeping in touch with the real world and streaming shows on your personal devices.
Also note that while the house is tiny and has a maximum occupancy of two people, I am sometimes able to accommodate larger parties for those bringing tents and willing to camp outside. Please inquire about pricing for such scenarios.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Can I get to the house without a car?
A: The house is about 25-minutes driving from the Beacon train station. If you choose not to drive the whole way there are Zipcar pickups at the train station (reserve in advance!) and Uber JUST launched in the area ($20-$30 for the ride from the train). A car is highly recommended (especially if you want to explore the area), but this definitely makes things possible for the car-free—just be sure to show up with everything you need for the stay as the farm is in a rural area that is not particularly walkable.
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
Q: Do I need to bring towels or linens? What about a hairdryer?
A: Nope! I provide all these things. Same with basic toiletries (unless I happen to be out, which is very rare).
Q: Is this house really off the grid?
A: Yep! It features solar panels for power, a propane HVAC system for heating and air-conditioning, and a unique dry-flush toilet (more on that in the “Other Things To Note” section below). One exception: You absolutely have working Wi-Fi.
Q: How will I receive the key?
A: The house features a keyless entry system with a code that lasts as long as your stay. This allows for effortless check-in and entry.
Q: Is the place professionally cleaned between guests?
A: Yes, and I take pride in providing a clean home for guests. Take a look at my reviews—I think you’ll find my guests agree!
Q: What’s up with the cleaning fee?
A: I get a lot of questions about this, so I’ll just break it down so you understand why it is what it is: All but $10 of that goes directly to my cleaner. She is a professional who does a great job and who I insist on compensating fairly for her work. The dry-flush toilet cartridges cost me about $20 apiece, so the remaining $10 lets me split that cost with guests. (Of course, if you happen to use more than one cartridge, I cover that cost alone).
Q: What’s my total booking price?
A: I honestly have no idea. With fees included, Airbnb only shows the guest, and not the host, the total cost. This figure should be present after you enter your dates. Note that, pricing varies on a daily basis, and Airbnb actually uses some crazy algorithm to adjust it automatically, so I don’t actually control this.
Q: I am looking for a last-minute stay. Can I make a same-day booking?
A: If you’re looking for a same-day booking and the place is free, please inquire and I’ll try! It depends on whether my cleaning crew can spring into action at the last minute, which isn’t a sure thing. Check-in may also have to be later than the listed time in order to make sure the place is ready. Still, can’t hurt to ask.
One last thing: I really, really appreciate that you followed directions and read the whole thing. Please put the phrase “Don’t throw rocks at glass houses!!” at the top of your message so I know you did so as such bookings tend to go so much smoother! And thanks for hanging in there!
Make yourself at home (you know: within reason). A touchpad smart-lock allows for keyless entry and effortless check-in and coming-and-going. The Glass House also comes with access to outdoor furniture and a fire pit, as well as absolutely incredible views and total relaxation.
If you need anything at all—help to find something, questions about appliances, need help getting anything working, or simply looking for a good place to grab a bite—shoot me a text or give me a call!
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
The Glass House is mostly off the grid, meaning guests should note a few things:
-Due to freezing pipes in the winter, in cold-weather months the house may use water tanks to provide H20 for showers, faucets, etc. Winter guests are advised to use water sparingly so they don’t run out. We have found that the 50-gal tanks can provide about 20 minutes total of shower time. So guests can expect either two 10-minute showers or four 5-minute ones. If you feel this will be inadequate for your stay and don’t feel like Navy-showering, you may want to wait until Spring to book.
-The toilet is a Laveo dry-flush toilet. This is the same toilet Matt Damon used in The Martian. When you “flush”, it basically deposits your business into a sanitary and completely odour-free vessel without using water. It’s actually cleaner and smells less (as in: not at all) than a composting or even regular toilet. This system features cartridges that are changed out between guests, and offer around 20 flushes per stay. This is typically adequate for two guests for two nights, but guests are advised to conserve flushes. In addition, I will be sending info on how to “swap” the cartridge if you run out (I promise it’s easy!) Guests will also need to dispose of this on their way out (again: I promise it’s easy!)
-There’s a chicken coop nearby so you’re welcome to buy some of our farm-fresh eggs (make breakfast on the cooktop!). Just tell me your order in advance and they’ll be waiting for you.
-The house requires some degree of self-reliance and understanding as it is in the back of a farm. Of note: The driveway to the house is not paved the entire way and may leave your car a bit muddy during some seasons. The parking area is also about 150 feet from the house along the uneven and unpaved ground. In addition, at checkout, guests are asked to bring their trash to a receptacle at the front of the farm on the way out (we can’t leave it by the house between guests or animals could get to it). I promise it is all worthwhile!
-The house is very much immersed in nature. Nature has bugs and animals. You may see both. There may even be an ant or similar such bug in the house. I promise it won’t hurt you.
-While the house is very isolated and very quiet, you may hear farm equipment on occasion from the neighbouring orchards (on our farm, the most you’ll see is a tractor/mower).
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
-About check-in times: If no guests are checking out the same day as you arrive, I can often allow for early check-in or bag drop as long as we have advance notice and it works with my cleaner’s schedule. Likewise, if your arrival is on the same day as a check-out, my cleaner will need every second she has to prepare the place. On those dates, there’s also a slight chance she may be putting the finishing touches on when you arrive, so I just ask that guests be understanding if that happens as she’s trying hard to do a lot in a short window and can’t control things like traffic or the like
You must be logged in to post a comment.