The Glasshouse is in a uniquely gorgeous location. If you want solitude in a beautiful setting, this definitely has it. The walls on three sides are enormous glass doors that slide open, which creates an amazing breeze and sense of being in the beautiful nature around you. There is an option to have a chef prepare meals for you which I did, and they were delicious, charmingly presented, and with very generous portions.

Susanne and Paul, who manage the property, were absolutely wonderful. I had a personal emergency on the second day of my four days there, and Susanne was incredibly helpful and kind.

I had a couple of objections, though. The bathroom situation, as described, is a completely different building. The problem is that it really isn't that close to the house. I stepped it off and it is about 100 ft away, and down a hill. This proved to be a considerable inconvenience since it rained while I was there quite a bit. The home’s very modern architecture does not have any kind of handrails, and when it was raining one night, I twisted my ankle on the uneven steps going outside to the bathroom, fell, and injured my shoulder, elbow, ankle and sprained my wrist. This obviously put a damper on the enjoyment of the experience.

For some reason, the house also makes really loud creaking sounds at night that sometimes rise to the level of banging. I have no idea what it could be, but it was loud enough to wake me, and be a little alarming for a woman traveling alone.

It is also worth noting that there is no cell service at all at the house and there is no landline. It is necessary to drive or walk up to the top of the hill to get any kind of telephone reception, which is more of an issue than one might think in an emergency.

In summary, the Glasshouse is an interesting place that offers both a dramatic landscape and peaceful solitude, with lovely hosts, but be fully aware, with the bathroom not only outside but so far away, especially when it is raining, in my opinion, this property falls under the umbrella of “Glamping” at a very high price.