The Glass Tree House glowing at dusk among pine trees

Basina · Island of Hvar · Croatia

The Glass
Tree House

A single-level house of glass, hidden on its own pine-forested peninsula — with a secluded pebble cove two minutes below. Nothing between you and the forest but a pane you can slide away.

9 guests· 4 ensuite bedrooms· 10,000 m² private grounds· Beach in 2 min

From €1,100 per night · minimum 4 nights

★★★★★ Rated Excellent by guests Personally vetted villa 24/7 on-island support Daily housekeeping included

I · The Peninsula

Some houses sit in a landscape. This one disappears into it.

On Hvar's quiet northern coast, past the last houses of Basina, a tiny peninsula of pine forest reaches into the Adriatic. At its heart stands a low cubist pavilion whose walls are almost entirely glass — so that from inside, the forest and the sea are not a view. They are the room.

Ten thousand square metres of private grounds surround the house. The only sounds are cicadas, wind through the pines, and water moving over pebbles in the cove below. This is the island as it was meant to be lived: slowly, barefoot, and mostly outdoors.

10,000

of private pine forest

200 m

to a secluded cove

1

house on the peninsula

Aerial view of the secluded cove and pine peninsula
The secluded cove seen from above

II · The House

Walls that slide away, rooms that breathe pine and salt.

Everything unfolds on one effortless level. Floor-to-ceiling glass wraps the open-plan living space — a generous kitchen with island and double ovens, a long dining table, an L-shaped sofa facing the trees, and a suspended fireplace for slow mornings with coffee in hand. Slide any wall open and the terrace becomes part of the room.

Open-plan kitchen looking out over the bay
Morning light flooding the living and dining area

Four ensuite bedrooms

Each with a super-king bed, walk-in shower, and its own glass wall opening to a private stretch of terrace. Two sit slightly apart — ideal for early sleepers or those craving extra privacy.

Made for long evenings

A shaded al fresco kitchen and dining table for ten with a gas barbecue behind the house — and a second outdoor kitchen above the beach for dinners over the bay.

Quietly complete

Traditional sauna, SUP boards, boat mooring, air conditioning throughout, parking for three cars, fast wifi — and daily housekeeping so the house always feels like arrival day.

Single level Sauna Suspended fireplace SUP boards Boat mooring Pet friendly A/C throughout Parking ×3 Wraparound terraces
The pristine secluded pebble beach below the house

III · The Beach

Two minutes downhill, a cove that feels like a secret.

A gentle path winds 200 metres from the terrace, past the outdoor kitchen, to a pristine pebble beach with water so clear the boats seem to float on air. Cushioned deckchairs and umbrellas wait under the pines; the SUP boards are yours; the snorkelling starts at your toes. Among the most secluded stretches of shoreline on the whole of Hvar.

Reserve your week

V · Word From The Terrace

Guests keep planning their return.

“Off the beaten path, but this house far exceeded our expectations… privacy in a unique setting, including a quick walk down to a secluded beach. We look forward to returning!”

Layla H. · August 2024

“Wow! From the minute we reached out… we were made to feel super special. A perfect spot for my girlfriend's 40th at the quite incredible Glass Tree House.”

Graham H. · May 2025

“The most wonderful experience… incredibly helpful in finding us the perfect house for our family of six, and making sure our stay on the island was seamless.”

Ambra P.C. · August 2025

Verified guest reviews

VI · Why Book Direct

No middlemen. Just people who know every corner of the house.

Best rate, guaranteed

Booking direct means no platform commissions inflating your price. What you see here is the best available rate.

A concierge before you land

A dedicated pre-stay concierge plans your transfers, boat days, wine tastings, in-villa chef, and grocery stocking.

24/7 on-island team

Local hosts minutes away throughout your stay, with round-the-clock emergency support — not a call centre.

Hotel-level care included

Daily housekeeping, towel changes, welcome package, taxes and utilities — all within your quoted price.

VII · Rates & Availability 2026

One price, the whole peninsula.

Rates cover exclusive use of the villa for up to 9 guests, with daily housekeeping, all taxes and utilities included. Minimum stay 4 nights. July and August are reserved earliest.

Season Nightly rate
1 Jan – 30 Apr€1,100
1 May – 30 Jun€1,800
1 Jul – 31 Aug Peak€2,450
1 Sep – 30 Sep€1,800
1 Oct – 31 Dec€1,100

Secure your dates: 30% deposit confirms your booking; balance due 60 days before arrival.

Check-in / out: from 5 pm · by 10 am. Children, infants and pets welcome.

Damage deposit: €1,200 card hold, released after departure.

Bedroom terrace among the pines

VIII · Begin Your Stay

The pines are patient. The calendar isn't.

Tell us your dates and we'll confirm availability within hours — along with everything you'd like arranged before you arrive, from transfers to a chef on your first night.

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IX · Good To Know

Questions, answered.

How do I get there?+

Fly to Split, then take the ferry to Stari Grad (17 minutes' drive from the house) or the catamaran to Jelsa (19 minutes). We can arrange transfers, car hire delivered to the villa, or even a private speedboat pickup.

Is the beach really private?+

Croatian law keeps every beach public — but this cove sits below the house on a peninsula with no road access past it, making it one of the most secluded spots on Hvar. Your deckchairs and umbrellas are reserved, and encounters with others are rare.

Can we bring children and pets?+

Yes — children and infants are welcome (a cot and high chair are provided free on request), and pets are welcome subject to the pet policy. The single-level layout is especially easy with little ones.

What happens after I enquire?+

We confirm availability and answer every question — usually the same day. A 30% deposit secures your dates; the balance is due 60 days before arrival. Then your pre-stay concierge takes over the fun part.

Can we privatise the whole peninsula?+

Yes. Five two-person glamping tents at the peninsula's northern tip can be rented alongside the villa, hosting up to 19 adults and 3 children across the full 10,000 m² — perfect for milestone birthdays and small weddings.

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