I stayed in a glamping tent and a tiny house resort on a small island near Singapore. One was a better escape from city life.

From the outside, the glamping tents looked luxurious. They were equipped with a queen-sized bed, cooking amenities, and air conditioning.

But there was one major inconvenience: Whenever I needed to use the toilet, I had to put on my shoes and trek through the sand to get there.

Due to physical and cost constraints, the Into the Woods’ cofounders decided against installing ensuite toilets. Instead, guests need to take a three-minute walk to the communal toilets, which include four separate showers.

Several guests I spoke to mentioned the inconvenience of trekking the dimly lit path to the toilets in the middle of the night.

In comparison, the tiny house had a surprisingly spacious toilet. The room was clean, comfortable, and tucked away from the rugged outdoors.

The glamping tent offered a more novel experience

Both accommodations offer a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life — I felt as though I wasn’t even in Singapore.

Still, the experiences weren’t cheap. The nightly rate at both accommodations was comparable to the rates of some five-star hotels on the mainland — a twin deluxe room at the Shangri-La, for example, costs SG$380 at the time of writing.

Given their premium price points, one night’s stay at both accommodations was enough for me.