10 Great Treehouse Hotels

 

3. Vertical Horizons Treehouse Paradise in Cave Junction, Oregon (see reviews)

 

If you desire a treehouse that is fully insulated, has hot and cold running water, and comes with a fantastic breakfast, Vertical Horizons Bed and Breakfast may be the one for you.   They have three unique treehouses to choose from, The Calypso, for example, is built with a tree running through the center of the structure and accessed by a bridge that creates a deck around the front.  BnBFinder recommends this fairly lux stay and when you’re not snoozing in the trees, you can try white water rafting, panning for gold, seasonal guided wild mushroom foraging, and the local recreational specialty, technical tree climbing.

 

4. Buena Vista Surf Club in Nicaragua (see reviews)

 

Relax, unplug, learn how to catch a wave, or just observe as you lounge on the beach.  This laid-back resort offers open-walled, freestanding “treehouse” cabanas so that you can observe wildlife and connect with nature.  Technically they’re nestled among the trees instead of in one but in this great a setting, why worry about semantics?  These are just the right size for 2-3 people and complete with mosquito nets, fans, and a private bathroom.

 

6. The Human Nest at Treebones Resort in Big Sur, California (see reviews)

 

This option is not a traditional treehouse but instead a walk-in campsite with a sturdy, elevated “nest” made of branches with a full-sized futon mattress inside it.  It is B.Y.O.C.G style (bring your own camping gear).  Treebones is “off the grid” and located on a fairly desolate portion of Highway 1, on cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean.   From the nest, you can watch the sunset over the ocean and blissfully fall asleep to the sound of rolling waves and often the barking of elephant seals.  Breakfast is included with your overnight stay and there are bathroom/shower facilities on the grounds as well as a water spigot.

Set in the strong limbs of one of the oldest and most beautiful oak trees on our property, it was designed and prefabricated in France by renowned tree house architectural firm La Cabane Perchée. La Cabane Perchée’s abiding love and respect for nature mirrors our own, and we are proud of the company’s dedication to sustainable building and the fact that they employ a special binding system that allowed them to situate the tree house without driving a single nail into the host tree.

8. The Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick, Georgia (see reviews)

This is the place to go to commune with nature and with other like-minded individuals in a low-tech, sustainable way.  This nature-based hostel has nine treehouses to stay in as well as geodesic domes, all of which were built and are sustained by volunteers.  Lifetime membership is $5, overnight costs are extremely reasonable and you’ll be expected to pack out your trash, do your part and adhere to some rules so that everyone enjoys their stay.

Inspired by the creativity found in the natural environment, we have transformed our ideas into actions by having an organic vegetable garden used in our dinners each night, recycling our wastes, having a cutting-edge gray-water system, watering plants with a solar powered irrigation system, and using a worm box that composts our table scraps into fertilizer for the garden. Hostel members sleep in tree houses, hike the T-trails through the 133 acre forest, swim and paddle canoes in the lake, take part in the healing process of walking our labyrinth, participate in the sweat lodges held on the nights of the full moon, eat a healthy vegetarian or vegan meal each night, and attend the many educational retreats and lectures designed to teach us how to move toward a wholesome and more sustainable future.

 

9.  Cabin in Santa Cruz Mountains, California from Glamping Hub (see reviews)

With a tagline of “The ultimate guide to luxury camping and alternative accommodations” its no wonder that Glamping Hub has an entire page devoted to treehouses.  One that is featured, a quaint cabin in Corralitos with two living trees growing through it, promises to get you “away from it all” while staying within easy reach of mountain forests, beaches, the famed Santa Cruz boardwalk and Monterey Bay area for cultural events.  Not too fancy but not too rugged, this cabin strikes a nice balance.

The house is well equipped and incredibly designed. It has a comfortable high bed (all linens provided), a kitchen with stove, refrigerator, cooking tools and some basic items like spices, oil, vinegar, sugar and tea. Bathroom with shower and toilet. Also a hot tube under the trees at about 103 degrees will make a perfect soak before going to bed or anytime you wanna relax. There is a gas stove for heating. And finally, there is a TV and DVD player with a good movie collection.

10. Hawaiian Treehouse in Volcano, Hawaii from Flipkey (see reviews)

Flipkey is a vacation rental site affiliated with TripAdvisor and they also have a webpage dedicated to treehouses.  The one that caught my eye is located on the Big Island, near Volcanoes National Park, and is a hand-built treehouse is perched 20 feet in the air, in five living ohia trees.  With a description like this, is there any wonder why treehouses have become a popular way to travel?

Look down onto the reaching fronds of amazing hapu’us (giant tree ferns) from huge windows and lanais all around, providing 360-degree birds-eye views of this secure, private 4 acre paradise. Witness the thrills of nature’s interactions while nestled in homey comforts, including full-kitchen and bath, TV/DVD, music and more to modernize your Swiss Family Robinson experience. Fall asleep while star-viewing from your comfy bed perched high up in the spacious loft. Some nights, even the volcano’s red glow is visible.