“Invisible” cabins will soon be available in North Carolina’s new Mirror Hotel
In May, Mirror Hotel in North Carolina will introduce a series of “invisible” cabins, promising guests a truly unique experience. It is the first property of its kind in the country, according to the hotel.
Situated 20 miles north of Asheville, Mirror Hotel occupies a vast 55-acre open plot in Marshall, North Carolina. The hotel’s name, Mirror Hotel, comes from the fact that each of its 18 rooms is outfitted with mirror panels that allow them to disappear into their surroundings.
Mirror Hotel’s owner, Joanna Cahill, was driven to build the establishment after soliciting feedback from satisfied customers of her other hotel, Asheville Glamping. Asheville Glamping is a luxury off-grid campground that has been welcoming campers since 2012 in tents, domes, and tree houses.
The most common request from guests for Cahlil was privacy, according to Travel + Leisure. “[Mirror Hotel] is built to be everything people love about glamping without everything they don’t.”
Cahill spent 2019 searching for the ideal location for the hotel. She told Travel + Leisure “everything had to be right” for the property to meet her standards. She stressed the importance of having breathtaking scenery and ample room to give guests the solitude they deserve. The plot of land Cahill chose was so remote that access roads had to be constructed. It isn’t too remote, though; visitors can reach Asheville’s restaurants and the world-famous Biltmore Estate without much trouble.
Two types of cabins are available to guests: the 1,500-square-foot “Elevate” cabins that can sleep six people and the 600-square-foot “Grounded” cabins that can sleep four people. The three-bedroom Elevate cabins also feature a full bathroom with a shower and soaking tub, and a fully-equipped kitchen. The downstairs living space in these cabins consists of a pull-out sofa and a shower, while the lofted sleeping quarters are found upstairs.
Each of the cabins features a private terrace —ideal for morning yoga or evening stargazing — and are elevated on stilts. In addition, there are no shared amenities, such as a restaurant or fire pit, so guests can enjoy their solitude. The private hot tubs, patios, fire pits, pizza ovens, pergolas, and outdoor dining areas in each cabin make them ideal places to unwind and enjoy the night sky.
With unique cabinetry, furniture, built-in beds, and high-end appliances, this glamping concept makes a beautiful statement.
“Everything in our kitchens is custom, including the dishwasher, which has a custom panel, so it matches the cabinets,” Cahill boasted.
Low lighting was used whenever possible to reduce light pollution. Additionally, the property made an investment in a protective coating and automated curtains to stop birds from crashing into the cabin’s reflective exterior and 15-foot-tall windows. According to Cahill, residential windows receive 50% of bird strikes.
“We wanted to make sure that these buildings are not a hazard,” Cahill said.
According to Cahill, this property seeks to draw guests who value architecture and prefer quiet settings. “People who love five-star hotels but don’t necessarily want to hear their neighbors,” she added.
There will initially be seven Elevate cabins available upon launch in May, followed by 11 Grounded cabins by the end of the year. A special 30-day booking event for email subscribers will begin in early April, allowing guests to reserve rooms for stays in May and beyond.
Prices for Elevate cabins start at $595 during the week and $795 on the weekends, while those for Grounded cabins start at $299 during the week and $495 on the weekends.
Looking at Mirror Hotel’s Instagram, it appears to be the ideal tranquil retreat for the busy individual in dire need of some time to themselves. For more information or to make a reservation, visit tomsfinds.visitmirrorhotel.com.
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This story was originally published March 17, 2023 at 12:50 PM with the headline "“Invisible” cabins will soon be available in North Carolina’s new Mirror Hotel."