Astrotourism is having a moment as more travelers seek out dark skies far from city lights. You don’t need an observatory or a backcountry campsite to experience it, though. A growing number of rentals now feature skylights, glass ceilings, and transparent roofs that turn the bedroom into a front-row seat to the cosmos. These divine Airbnbs with a glass roof in the United States are made for lazy stargazing from bed.
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Whimsical treehouse with spa baths — Trenton, Georgia
See more photosOne of the most unique Airbnbs with a glass roof in the US, every inch of this treehouse is crafted to enchant. Fashioned from yellow pines and red cedar wood, the practical interiors work in harmony with the living trees. The master suite roosts below the moonroof while a suspended daybed sways in eyeline of the canopy. The magic continues outside with a pair of vintage soaking tubs and a fire pit lounge. Your fairy godmother host can summon personal chefs, massage therapists, and charcuterie hampers.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $350 per night
Insta-worthy Airbnb with a moonroof and plunge pool — Marble Falls, Texas
See more photosThere’s nothing pane-ful about this chic stargazing cabin with a private dipping pool. Window walls and a moonroof allow you to soak up the twilight scenery as you sip wine at the breakfast bar or snuggle up under the duvet. Wake up naturally with sunrise or trust the mini cows, Elvis and Presley, to ensure you don’t oversleep. Forest bathing, self-guided yoga, and birdwatching are just a handful of the ways you can entertain yourself until nightfall.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $526 per night
Secluded treehouse with private hot tub — Willow, New York
See more photosLess than three hours north of NYC, this treetop cabin in the Catskills is the antidote to those frenzied Manhattan streets. The lounge peers over a serene pond where you can start your day with a refreshing dip. If wild swimming isn’t your vibe, you’ll still want to pack your bathers and make use of the wood-fired hot tub. After getting your fill of the Great Outdoors, you can stretch out underneath the moonroof in the den or slip into bed in the loft and count stars until sleep beckons.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $382 per night
Luxurious sea container Airbnb — Index, Washington
See more photosNestled in the foothills of the Cascade ranges, these stylish sea containers work for a weekend or longer vacation. The open-plan first floor contains a sleek kitchen so clean you could eat right off the counter and a velvety couch for movie or game nights. If you like the sound of the steam shower, just wait until you clock the private hot tub on the roof deck. Family-friendly and romantic rolled into one, this place offers an unbeatable moongazing experience straight from the beds.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $424 per night
Ski-in/ski-out mountain Airbnb — Telluride, Colorado
See more photosIf we were to nitpick, this place doesn’t technically have a glass roof. But, the architecture is so innovative that you’ll struggle to tell wall from roof. The master bedrooms feature slanting windows free from blinds or curtains with views that cut through a thick patch of aspen forest toward the stars framing Wilson Peak. Pile into the outdoor hot tub to catch the moonrise while water babies can follow up with a bubble bath in the indoor Jacuzzi tub beneath the stars.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $710 per night
S’mores and stars teeny tiny glass house — Griffin, Georgia
See more photosGet a taste of the minimalist life at this one-of-a-kind Airbnb constructed entirely from glass. Your private patio comes with a fire pit, hot tub, and propane stove. The host offers painting equipment, journaling inspiration, and s’mores kits. Only the bravest guests enroll in the murder mystery game. Trails weave you around the wooded estate with a chance to spot deer, rabbits, and butterflies. Drive 20 minutes to High Falls State Park for longer hikes and kayaking adventures.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $132 per night
Tropical glass house Airbnb — Mountain View, Hawai’i
See more photosThere’s no chance of catching a chill at this glass A-frame cabin close to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Hawaiian birds flit through the fruit trees during the day while coqui frogs provide a soundtrack to balmy nights spent sky-gazing. The rental plot also extends to a private jungle bathroom, an external kitchen, and a yoga platform. Remember plenty of bug spray for this rainforest setting and you’ll never want to sleep in a brick house again.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $102 per night
Pinecone-shaped tree house — Bonny Doon, California
See more photosThis Airbnb is designed in the shape of a giant pinecone and is suspended high in the branches of the redwood forest, offering guests stunning 360-degree views of the surrounding area. The treehouse is made from steel, wood, and glass and features clear floor panels and a grand cathedral ceiling that showcases the forest canopy. It’s suspended between towering redwood trees, with one side reaching nearly 60 feet from the ground. The treehouse has a king-size bed, a bathroom with a composting toilet and shower (located in a separate structure on the ground), and a kitchenette. There is also a deck where you can relax and enjoy the stunning views.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $650 per night
Planetarium treehouse with Beaver Lake view — Springdale, Arkansas
See more photosIf you want a truly unique stargazing experience, you can book a stay at the stargazing planetarium treehouse located two minutes from Beaver Lake. Although the house feels remote, you can reach the amenities of Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, or Fayetteville easily. This treehouse has a geodesic dome ceiling with a built-in star projector so you can gaze at the stars even when it’s overcast. But on clear, moonless nights, you can head up to your very own observatory tower and enjoy the night sky through high-powered telescopes.
Five guests, two bedrooms
Price: $370 per night
Family home over 9,000 feet above the clouds — Florissant, Colorado
See more photosThis glassed-roof family home has six bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, making it the perfect show-off rental for your next extended family vacation. The rental has 40 acres of private land with marked hiking trails and offers guests stunning views over the Sangre de Cristo and Collegiate Mountain ranges. You’ll need a vehicle for this booking and one with four-wheel drive in winter. The property is so rural that there’s not another house in sight, so if you’re looking for seclusion and an epic view of the Colorado night sky, this is the place for you.
Sixteen + guests, six bedrooms
Price: $1,376 per night
Hill Country glass house — Hondo, Texas
See more photosThis tiny house Airbnb is located on a 72-acre ranch in Hondo, Texas. It has large glass walls offering panoramic views of the surrounding Hill Country landscape. Although it technically does not have a glass roof, the queen-sized bed can be rolled out onto a roofless private patio for stargazing. Inside, there’s a small kitchenette equipped with a mini-fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, hot plate, dishes, utensils, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. This tiny house is ideal for couples who love the outdoors but prefer a more luxurious and comfortable stay than camping.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $189 per night
The Bruno Steel House — Ransom Canyon, Texas
See more photosThe Bruno Steel House in Ransom Canyon, Texas, is a one-of-a-kind architectural marvel that you can now experience as an Airbnb. Designed by sculptor Robert Bruno, the house is a masterpiece. The most striking feature of the home is, of course, its steel exterior. Inside, you’re able to enjoy breathtaking views of the gorgeous Lake Ransom Canyon from window eyelets in the walls and roof. There are also stained glass stairs – a neat touch that adds to the house’s artistic feel. Since it’s such a rare find on Airbnb, be sure to book your stay well in advance, especially during peak travel seasons.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $478 per night
Romantic cabin near Big Thicket National Preserve — Lumberton, Texas
See more photosThis romantic cabin is located on a 300-acre ranch in Lumberton, Texas, bordering the Big Thicket National Preserve. The cabin is a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts and couples seeking a secluded and peaceful retreat. It’s part of a complex that includes eight different lodging options, but all rentals are spaced out for privacy. The large windows and roof allow for natural light and views of the surrounding forest. There’s also a hot tub for a relaxing soak under the stars, an outdoor shower, a hammock, and indoors, a fireplace to cozy up to on chilly evenings.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $297 per night
Stargazing tent with transparent roof — Terlingua, Texas
See more photosOcotillos Village in Terlingua, Texas, offers stargazing tents that are perfect for a memorable camping experience under the vast desert sky. The wooden A-frame structures have roofs made of plexiglass, allowing you to lie in bed and gaze up at the stars without having to step outside. They come equipped with a bed, a small fridge, a coffee maker with gourmet coffee, and a heater for those chilly desert nights. The village is in a remote area, so you will need to arrive organized with food and other supplies.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $142 per night
Home with huge jungle greenhouse — El Prado, New Mexico
See more photosListed as a “work of sustainable art,” you can rent two bedrooms in this otherworldly off-the-grid and solar-powered home. The front of the property is a glass-roofed greenhouse with its own microclimate. There is a studio apartment on the property, which may or may not be rented out during your stay. Those guests will have shared access to the greenhouse and yard, but only until dark. This is lucky because the non-existent light pollution in the area makes this one of the best stargazing locations in the US.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $270 per night
60-foot lookout tower with rooftop deck — Blue Ridge, Georgia
Rising 60 feet above the forest floor, this lookout tower near Blue Ridge puts you level with the treetops of the southern Appalachians. The structure is built from repurposed shipping containers connected by a spiral staircase that winds up to a glass-walled cabin at the top. A skylight above the bed frames the night sky, and the surrounding Cohutta Wilderness keeps light pollution low enough for serious stargazing. Head up to the rooftop deck to watch the moon rise over the forest canopy, or follow trails down to a stretch of the Jacks River and small waterfalls on the property. The Benton MacKaye Trail runs just a few miles away if you want to venture deeper into the mountains.
Three guests, one bedroom
Price: $297 per night
Star-gazing glass house with hot tub — Afton, Minnesota
This glass-walled cabin sits on a 22-acre property outside Afton, about 30 minutes from Minneapolis–St. Paul. The transparent roof and walls mean you can lie in bed and watch the sky shift from sunset to a spread of stars once darkness settles over the countryside. Just outside, a private hot tub and fire pit offer another place to warm up while looking out across fields and tree lines that help keep the night sky relatively dark for the region. During the day, goats, pigs, mini cows, and friendly farm dogs roam the property, and nearby Afton State Park has hiking trails along the bluffs of the St. Croix River.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $309 per night
Glass-ceiling cabin between Zion and Bryce Canyon — Orderville, Utah
Set between Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon, this modern cabin has floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass panel above the bed that opens directly to the night sky. Orderville sits in a remote stretch of southern Utah where light pollution is minimal, and nearby Zion National Park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, meaning the stars here appear far brighter than in most parts of the country. From the bed you can track constellations overhead, while the patio fire pit gives you another place to sit out beneath the desert sky. The location also puts you within easy driving distance of Zion’s sandstone cliffs and Bryce Canyon’s hoodoo-filled amphitheaters.
Four guests, one bedroom
Price: $421 per night
