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Monday, July 18, 2022

Would you pay $3,000 a Night to Rent the 'Invisible' Glass House on Airbnb?

Celebrities and wealthy individuals shell out some serious cash to stay in this modern marvel in the Mojave Desert to get their creative juices flowing.

The invisible glass house
The Invisible House
Source: Airbnb; public domain

In2019, Chris Hanley built a glass house in the Mojave Desert, a house that was featured in the April 2022 issue of Architectural Digest.

In the day can be almost invisible to the human eye. When seen at the perfect angle, you could make it out if you are standing in Joshua Tree National Park in California.

Chris Hanley is a Hollywood producer and is known for American Psycho (2000).

Many famous celebrities have booked this house to "get their creative juices flowing" for projects, including:

  • Alicia Keys
  • Chainsmokers
  • Demi Lovato
  • Korn

The Invisible House being…Invisible in Joshua Tree National Park

The Glass House looks almost invisible; Photo by Petr Mašek

The house was designed by famous Hollywood architect Tomas Osinski. The inside is notably minimalist in design, with 6,200 square feet of the ultra-modern interior that has an open floor plan that includes an indoor pool.

The Interior of the Invisible Glass House

Interior of the Glass House; Photos by Petr Mašek

Raymond Dominguez, a sales manager at Engel & Völkers Santa Monica noted:

"The spectacular location, the minimalist architecture and the exclusive amenities all make this property utterly unique." -Raymond Dominguez, Sales Manager

The Invisible Glass House Has an Indoor Pool

Interior Photo by Petr Mašek

The Invisible Glass House at Night

Exterior Photo by Petr Mašek

Airbnb has a Listing for 'The Invisible House'

Source: Airbnb; public domain

The Airbnb listing describes the Invisible House:

"Quite simply, Invisible House is the most spectacular house in Joshua Tree. As seen in design and lifestyle publications worldwide, this mirrored 22-story horizontal skyscraper virtually disappears into the vast desert landscape. The luxurious 100-foot indoor swimming pool contrasts with the High Desert surroundings. The 90-acre property has its own 4000ft mountain and shares half a mile border with the National Park."

The Bedrooms of the Invisible House

Screenshots Airbnb listing; public domain

The Price to Stay in the Invisible House:

As the wealthy saying goes: "If you have to ask, you probably can't afford it."

How can I rent the invisible house?

The Airbnb listing without adding any reservation dates shows it for $2,653 per night.

However, if I try to reserve dates July 20–31, the nightly price increases, and would cost a total of $39,345.00 USD including a weekly discount of $3,775.00 USD.

Example reservation July 20 — July 31, 2022:

Screenshot Airbnb: public domain

According to the Robb Report article on Yahoo! News, "Engel & Völkers is currently letting the Invisible House for $150,000 per month"

Either way, I can't afford it.

Just a reminder for everyone else that can't afford this luxurious rental house:

"Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones."

So let's not judge those that can afford this modern marvel. It truly deserves to be on MTV Cribs (2019).

Fun fact: On July 16, 2022 (date of publication) the high temperature in Joshua Tree National Park, California shows 106 °F.

Sources

Airbnb listing: "Invisible House Joshua Tree — Skyscraper with Pool"

Cormack, Rachel. "Joshua Tree's Bonkers 'Invisible House' Is Now Available to Rent for $150,000 a Month." Robb Report. 15 July 2022.

"Joshua Tree's 'Invisible House' in Photos." Robb Report. 14 July 2022.

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