Unique Tree House Hotels & Resorts For Your Next Vacation

Are you ready to try something a little different on your next vacation? How about staying in a tree house? It's adventurous and fun and lets you get in touch with nature without having to roll your sleeping bag out on the ground. We've listed some really great treehouse rentals and resorts that range from rustic to downright fancy.

This treehouse resort has it all!

The Out 'n' About Treesort in Takilma, Oregon has 14 rental treehouses that range from fairly spartan to pretty darn nice. Some feature restooms, clawfoot tubs, and microwaves.

You can take treehouse building classes, participate in arts & crafts, swim in the pool, and go horseback riding.

This truly is either camping on steroids or really, truly a resort where you just happen to sleep up in the trees.

Out 'n' About Tree House Resort

Treehouse Treesort LLC & Treehouse Institute

300 Page Creek Rd.

Cave Junction, OR 97523

Telephone: 541-532-2208

Treehouses of Hana, Maui

I've actually stayed in one of these. It cost every bit as much as the condo we'd stayed in before and, although we were eaten alive by mosquitoes, I don't have any regrets at all!!! How often do you get to sleep in a treehouse in the jungles of Hawaii? These had a bit of a "Swiss Family Robinson" feel, with multiple levels and beds with mattresses. It was a rustic experiece - a bit like camping.

We took outdoor showers - which we loved. These even had outdoor restrooms.

Hana Lani Treehouses

P.O. Box 389

Hana, Maui, HI 96713

For reservations:

Call: 808-248-7241

Email: hanalani@maui.net

Paddle through gorgeous South Carolina to these treehouses

We were thinking about staying here on our upcoming anniversary trip but then we read that you'll probably see alligators as you kayak to the treehouses. Hmmmm...gators. Maybe we'll just stay at a hotel. But these look great with kitchens, futons, grills, and a deck.

Located in Canadys, South Carolina - approximately 90 minutes from Savannah, Georgia or Columbia & Charleston, South Carolina.

For more information:

Edisto River Tree Houses

Carolina Heritage Outfitters

Location: Highway 15, Canadys, SC 29433

Mailing address: 1 Livery Lane, St. George, SC 29477

Phone: 843-563-5051.

These are upscale tree house accommodations and most cannot accommodate children. Treehouses without kids - how weird is that? But these have Heat/AC, kitchens, gas grills, and irons & ironing boards. Ironing boards!?! This might be a little too fancy-schmancy for the likes of me.

The Original Treehouse Cottages

165 W. Van Buren

Eureka Springs, AR 72632

For Reservations:

Call: 479-253-8667

Email: info@treehousecottages.com

Stay in a treehouse at Walt Disney World Resort - what could be more perfect?

Disney is rebuit their treehouse villas. The originals were built in 1975 but sustained a lot of damage in Hurricane Charley. The damaged treehouse villas were being torn down and beautiful new, smaller treehouses were built in their place. There are 60 units - including handicap accessible units - available as part of the Saratoga Springs / Disney's Vacation Club property.

About the 3-bedroom Treehouse Villas:

--- 3 Bedrooms - sleeps up to 9 people

--- 1, 074 square ft.

--- 1 queen bed in the master bedroom

---1 queen bed in the the 2nd bedroom

---Set of bunkbeds in the 3rd bedroom

---queen-sized sleeper sofa & 1 sleeper chair in the living room

--- 2 bathrooms, with a whirlpool tub in the master bathroom

---Full Kitchen with coffee maker, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, pots & pans, microwave, toaster, stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher.

--- Luandry area with stacked washer & dryer

---Private deck

Prices vary from about $545 t0 $1000 USD per night, depending on the season.

Contact me at 877-815-6515 about this or any other Disney resort vacation reservation.

Free Spirit Spheres

Qualicum Beach, BC

Canada

Two unique handcrafted spheres suspended from trees by ropes...this is not your usual tree house. The setting in British Columbia is absolutely beautiful. You must be age 16 or older to stay in one of the spheres; no pets allowed. Rates begin at $125 per night.

For more information,

Free Spirit Spheres, Inc.

Phone: 250-757-9445

Email: Tom@freespiritspheres.com

Traditional look for treehouse purists.

Pete and Judy Nelson (see the book and calendar on our resourse list below) have created a wonderful setting for treehouse lovers. These are beautiful and comfortable settings with rates from $110 - $215 per night. You can do more than just perch on a branch like an owl though - Treehouse point offers House Concerts, TreeHouse Building Workshops, Cooking Classes and other such events inclduing the Global TreeHouse Symposium every September. They even host weddings here.

Located in the Snoqualmie Valley

Tree House Point

6988 Preston-Fall City Rd SE

Issaquah, WA 98207

Email: info@treehousepoint.com

Beautiful and unique bed and breakfast

Have you noticed how many treehouse resorts are based in the Pacific Northwest? There's a reason for that - the trees here are majestic and strong and the climate is mild. It's perfect for anyone who wants to leave the daily grind for a chance to dwell in a tree, at least for awhile. Your stay includes breakfast prepared by a gourmet cook.

Vertical Horizons - Treehouse Paradise

PO Box 381

Cave Junction, OR 97523

Phone: 541-592-4751

Email: verticalhorizons@frontiernet.net

Here's another "No kids / No pets" treehouse in the Pacific Northwest but all you young lovers with Swiss Family Robinson or Tarzan fantasies can find fulfillment in this rather remarkable treehouse that's 50 feet up in a 200-year old Western Red Cedar tree in Washington. Al Gore can fly his private jet over to Washington and feel good about the fact that the lights in this treehouse are solar powered. There is a propane heater, gass stove, sink, and icebox. There's also a toilet in the bathroom but there isn't a shower. (The owner carries water up to the treehouse daily.) The setting is natural and beautiful.

One really impressive element here is the 80-foot spiral staircase you climb to get to get to the treehouse - it's pretty remarkable with each revolution around the tree taking you 8 feet closer to your goal. You can see photos on their website.

This treehouse comes with an treehouse observatory that is way, way, way up in the air that you reach via a Rainbow Bridge. You'll be singing "On a clear day...You can see forever..." from this vantage point. The Rainbow bridge is a suspension bridge that hangs on two cables about 90 feet above the round.

This treehouse has been featured in numerous magazines and television travel segments.

Rate: $300 per night with a two night minimum.

Cedar Creek Treehouse at Mt. Ranier

PO Box 204

Ashford, WA 98304

Phone: 360-569-2991

Email: bcmpher@centurytel.net

Are you starting to wonder if there is anyone in the Pacific Northwest who does not live in a tree?

The Lothlorien treehouse is impressive with lots of great amenities including a hot tub on the deck. A circular staircase takes you up to the private master bedroom with a full-sized bed. The main floor of the tree house has a full kitchen and a sitting room with a full-size sleeper sofa. This would make a unique destination for a honeymoon. Children under age 12 are permitted but only with prior permission. Dogs may also be permitted whit prior permission - dog policy & deposit appplies This location has a strict no smoking policy both at the treehouse and on the grounds.

Rates from $135 Per Night

Lothlorien Woods Hide-A-Way

222 Staats Rd

Snowden, WA 98672

Phone: 1-503-281-9888

Reservations Email: lothlorienwoods@qwest.net

Amazing storybook treehouse in Fife, Scotland

Me and you and a tree house castle for two!

You really should check out the website - even if you never plan to sleep in a tree. This tree house is like something from a George McDonald book and is simply incredible! Better yet, it is on the grounds of the Fernie Castle Hotel, which is a real 450 year old castle. This beautiful tree house has a king bed, double doors, and a green claw foot bathtub!!!! It's whimsical and delightful and way better than staying at some stupid old luxury hotel. I'm pretty sure that this is where hobbits honeymoon....affluent hobbits because this castle in the sycamores will set you back 445.00 - 495.00 English pounds per night; you'll have to figure out the exchange rate yourself. But the rate does include a 1/2 bottle of Champagne (the Keebler elves drank the other half of the bottle whilst making cookies), chocolates, fruit, soft drinks, biscuits, Continental Breakfast, Breakfast Tea, Coffee, and dinner in The Fernie Castle. Sadly, I'm afraid this just isn't in my budget and I'll never know the joys of taking a bath in a green bathtub in the trees.

Dear Fernie Castle people,

Please don't hesitate to invite me to come spend a complimentary night in your tree house if you happen to notice that you're getting a lot of bookings due to this website. I promise not to joke about hobbits or Keebler elves while I'm there!

Fernie Castle Treehouse Suite.

Letham, by Cupar, Fife, KY15 7RU Scotland

Telephone: 01337810381 / Fax: 01337 810422

Email: mail@ferniecastle.demon.co.uk

No kids or dogs allowed.

"850 square feet of romantic luxury in the trees"

Here's another faux-treehouse -a bi-level suite built on stilts between two 60 foot blue spruces. If you can picture a miniature ski lodge from an upscale Colorado ski resort town nestled in the branches, you'll probably have a pretty accurate mental image of this structure - a look that the owners call "Colorado Chic".

Some of the finer points include:

* multi-colored glass chandelier over the king bed,

* custom iron and stone fireplace,

* a two person steam shower

* Petrified wood vanity sink in the bathroom

* Wet bar with teak root sink

* Antique staqined glass from a Denver mansion

* The tree house was built using sustainable materials and meets Energy Star's highest rating.

The Highland Haven Creekside Inn is located in Evergreen, Colorado which is nested in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies, 30 minutes west of Denver, and the tree house provides a lovely view of Bear Creek. A really fantastic breakfast is included with your stay. The Tree House is just one of the options here - you can also choose from cottages, Luxury Suites, Junior Suites, and Guest rooms. Sunday - Thursday: $475 per night / Friday & Saturday: $550 per night.

Highland Haven Creekside Inn

4395 Independence TRail

Evergreen, Colorado 80439

Phone: 303-674-6577 / 800-459-2406

Email: info@highlandhaven.com

Rental Season: April - November

This is a really neat treehouse in the East Kootenays of British Columbia, Canada. It's build on seven trees and has carvings, handmade spiral staircases, and two decks. The treehouse has two balconies, propane kitchen, a bathroom with bath, hot & cold water, and solar powered lights. Maximum of 4 adult guests - no smokers and no pets allowed. $150 per night for two.

Contact:

Outa the Woods Tree House

Mike & Debbie Zamara

6047 Lang Road (Mayook Valley)

Wardner, British Columbia

V0B 2J0

Please email to book a reservation: wildwoodtreehouse@gmail.com

Phone: 250-429-3050

Formerly known as "Fur 'n' Feathers Rainforest Treehouses"

These aren't technically "tree houses" - they are built on poles, instead of in trees - and I really debated about including them on this list - in the end, the rainforest setting won out, earning this unique resort a place on this list. The Canopy Treehouses is a unique Australian accommodation and wildlife experience. Set in 100 acres of ancient rainforest located on the Cairns Highlands on the banks of the Ithaca River, this eco rainforest resort blends award winning luxury accommodation with a passionate regard for environmental and wildlife principles. The five luxury timber and glass treehouses are totally and completely private. Each 2 bedroom Treehouse boasts furniture crafted from our own rainforest timbers, a gas barbeque and hammock on the spacious balcony ,a fabulous double corner spa, wood fireplace and full gourmet kitchen, fluffy bathrobes and slippers, hand-made soaps, washing machine and dryer, IDD telephone, internet outlet, DVD and TV. They comfortably sleep two to six people.

2 Nights Minimum stay / $319- - $349 per night (varies by season).

Location: Scenic 90 minute drive from Cairns, Austraila

The Canopy - Rainforest Treehouses and Wildlife Sanctuary

Phone : +61 7 4096 5364

Fax : +61 7 4096 5380

Email : stay@canopytreehouses.com.au

Address : Hogan Road, Tarzali,

Queensland, Australia.

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