Mr & Mrs Smith

Glass on Glasshouse

Sunshine Coast, Australia

While the nearby Sunshine Coast may be blessed with movie star good looks, chic self-catering Glass on Glasshouse is more of a natural beauty. This relaxed hinterland hideaway is home to three contemporary cottages that, though supremely stylish, prefer not to show off. Abundant native bushland and groves of mango and macadamia trees create a private setting, but there's nothing modest about the interiors, which offer king-size beds, seductive double spa baths and eco-friendly fireplaces. Floor-to-ceiling windows capture views of extinct volcanos, fertile forests and inquisitive kangaroos, and by night, the Milky Way delivers a dazzling display.

Need to know

• Rates information Rates include a breakfast hamper. The sofa-bed can sleep an extra guest at AU$70 a night.
• Ideal for Nature lovers, stargazers and couples in need of a country escape.
• Sleeps 2 in 3 cottages.
• Property style Modernist, light-filled cottages.
• Grounds Native bushland dotted with mango and macadamia trees provides a secluded setting for the cottages. The Glass House Mountains stand proud in the background.
• Minimum hire Two-night minimum stay on weekends; three-night minimum stay on long weekends, and over Christmas and New Year.
• Children This hotel is better suited to couples, but can accommodate one child in each cottage.
• Booking process For bookings made more than one month in advance, a deposit of AU$100 for each night is required. For bookings made less than one month in advance, full pre-payment is required. For cancellations made less than 21 days in advance there is no refund on the full payment amount unless the cottage can be re-let, in which case there will be a AU$100 administration fee.
• Also Smoking is allowed on the decks, but not inside the cottages. Wildlife abounds here, so leave your own pets at home.

Floor plan

• Set amid bushland, three architecturally designed glass, wood and steel villas feature honey-toned floors, offset by sleek white, charcoal and black finishings.

• Bedrooms

  Each cottage boasts a king-size bed that can be split into two singles on request. The contemporary colour palette is lifted by red cushions and tactile rugs. In the mood for music? The TV and sound systems can be controlled from here via remote sensors.

• Kitchen

  A streamlined kitchenette runs down one side of each villa, separating the bedroom and the living area. The smart black-and-white space features a Smeg hotplate, microwave, espresso machine, fridge and dishwasher.

• Living room

  Floor-to-ceiling glass walls form two sides of the living area, offering views of the majestic Glass House Mountains. Black leather lounge chairs, including a sofa-bed that can accommodate an extra guest, are grouped around a low-slung coffee table and the double-sided fireplace, which runs on eco-friendly ethanol.

• Dining room

  Eat your breakfast at the table and chairs in the living area.

• Other

  The bathroom will impress even the most obsessive soaker. Featuring a double spa bath on a raised platform, sigh-worthy views and that dual-sided fireplace, this is a truly seductive space.

• Gardens Landscaped grounds merge with indigenous bushland, jacaranda, macadamia and mango trees. Wildlife abounds, so always wear shoes outdoors.
• Private parking There's covered parking at the end of the gravel drive.
• Other A private deck features a table and chairs and a barbecue.