Neighborhood

Nestled in the forest of Mars Hill, North Carolina, Glassy Stays Mirror House is located just 20 minutes from vibrant downtown Asheville. It is a picturesque town that offers the perfect blend of tranquility and adventure while providing easy access to an eclectic arts scene, trendy shops, and diverse dining options. For those seeking a more local experience, downtown Mars Hill is only a 5-minute drive away. This small, yet welcoming town boasts unique boutiques, local cafes, and a warm community atmosphere. Whether you're strolling through the streets or enjoying a cup of coffee in a quaint café, Mars Hill offers a delightful taste of mountain living. Winter enthusiasts will appreciate our proximity to Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, just a scenic 25-minute drive from your doorstep. Whether you're hitting the slopes or enjoying the snowy landscapes, this resort provides a winter wonderland for all ages. Thrill-seekers can embark on a short 14-minute journey to Navitat Canopy Adventures, an exhilarating zip-lining experience that takes you through the lush treetops of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nature lovers will find plenty to explore right on our property. Take a leisurely walk to the nearby creek across the road, where you can try your hand at fly fishing (seasonal when water levels are high). If you're up for a more private adventure, embark on a hike on our property to discover an old chimney amidst a charming meadow. Glassy Stays is truly a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature but close to town. In the evenings, unwind on the porch and soak in the serene forest views and sounds or cozy up in the hot tub with a good book. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or simply a relaxing escape, Glassy Stays Mirror House is the perfect home base for your North Carolina getaway.

Guest Access

While staying at Glassy Stays, you will have access to approximately 15 acres of forest, walking trails and access to Little Ivy Creek (across the main road). There is also a large meadow on the property with a 19th century chimney. Feel free to meander on the hiking trails. The only spot off-limits to you is the direct vicinity around the dome (as that will be rented to another guest after the current construction is completed).

Add this listing to your wishlist now by clicking the ❤️ in the upper right hand corner. The mirror house is organized as a studio space with the living room doubling as a bedroom and uses a creative Murphy wall bed to maximize living space. This makes the space feel far bigger, as do the windows on nearly all sides of you. However the bathroom itself is small, leaving minimal storage space for your things. At 200 square ft. inside, the interior size feels like a luxury hotel room in the woods. This size space is not for everyone - If you are expecting a large accommodation, you'll need to look elsewhere. The mirrors are coated with a special patented anti-bird strike technology to prevent birds from not seeing the structure. There are two places to stay at Glassy Stays, but the 30-foot geodesic dome (the largest transparent dome in North America) is still under construction (we are now onto putting in furniture. All the noisy construction is done). Please note that no work will be done on the weekends, that construction will not start until 9:00am during the week and will go no later than 5:00pm. And construction will not be all day/every day. The dome is approximately 300 feet from the mirror house. All efforts will be taken during this time to stay out of your way and ensure that your vacation is relaxing and quiet. Please let us know if you have any specific requests around this issue. There is neighbor in the holler who will occasionally practice target shooting on his property. The sound from this can be heard from outside the mirror house. He typically alerts us ahead of time and we will let you know about this whenever possible.

Other Details to Note

Please read all details about the property before booking. To all nature enthusiasts, the mirrors are coated with a special patented anti-bird strike technology inside to prevent birds from not seeing the structure. To date, we have never had a bird strike. There are no curtains in the mirror house in order to maximize your view of the forest around you. If you require curtains, this is not the rental for you. The windows are tinted with one-way mirrored tinting, however. This means that during the day, no one can see into the mirror house. At night, if you have the lights on, it is possible to see inside. However, none of the glass walls are facing public spaces, so there should be no one in the vicinity to see in. There is privacy tinting (to make the windows opaque) in the bathroom so that when you shower and use the restroom, you have complete privacy at all times of day. It is important to note as well that the bathroom and the available space inside for your things is small. There is no luggage rack to put your luggage at this time. The space is limited inside the mirror house and all nooks and crannies have been used efficiently. Please let us know if you need a luggage rack before your stay and we can arrange to have one delivered. Otherwise, we recommend unloading your gear in the storage spaces and putting your suitcase in your car out of the way. The closet space at the mirror house is very limited. There is only a small 18" closet to the left of the bed structure. You can use this to hang clothes. There are also shelves and drawers for your belongings. Due to the off-grid nature of this property, if there is a power outage we have provided a battery-powered lantern for temporary lighting which can be found under the kitchen sink. There is an electric sub-panel by the front door which would need to be flipped back on to gain power again.