For 9-year-old Eli, his “dream treehouse” began as a piece of plywood where he could shoot Nerf guns from. Now, it’s an Airbnb where he and his mom raise money for charity. When Eli told his mom he wanted a treehouse, she used it as a learning opportunity: She invested $200 into his business of [...]
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Mini Dome out of Wood & Stone!
We’ve featured plenty of dome homes here, but I have yet to see one quite like this! With a bottom facade of natural stone and a top built with stunning wooden hexagons, this unique dome house is a vacation spot on my bucket list. It also has all the creature comforts you could ask for, [...]
Bed+Bough Whimsical Treehouse in Dawsonville, Georgia
While off-grid vacations are fun, it’s nice to stay in a treehouse with all the amenities, including a tiled indoor shower and — yes — a flush toilet! This craftsman-built treehouse has funky a-symmetrical wall and a wonky window to add a bit of character. But there’s a leather couch, comfortable queen bed in the [...]
Heronbrook Hideaway New York Aframe Vacation
A-frames — like yurts — hold a special place in my heart. The unconventional structures aren’t necessarily the most efficient use of space, but they look awesome and give a great feel. This particular A-frame is 200 square feet and sits on a 30-acre woodland plot in New York. It’s entirely off-grid, but a Cubic [...]
Octagon Water Forest Retreat in Connecticut
Here’s an awesome 144 square foot tiny house that’s similar to a yurt. The wooden octagon is a lovely private getaway secluded on 100 acres of wild land. There’s a comfortable bed inside the cabin, along with an electric fireplace that keeps the place warm. A heated outhouse nearby houses a composting toilet. Wait until [...]
Stilt-House on a Working Ranch
Now this is an awesome one-of-a-kind family vacation where you’ll get to sleep in a stilt house with all the amenities. And it looks out over a gorgeous working ranch in Larkspur, Colorado. Inside the main area you’ll find a sitting area, main bed, and the kitchenette. Above there’s a thin loft with two twin [...]
Blockhouse Sustainable Tiny House in Spokane
Here’s a vacation you can feel really great about. Book a stay in these 290 square feet Blockhouse studios, and you’ll know you’ve left a net-zero carbon footprint. The Pacific Studios were designed sustainably, using reclaimed materials and more. Solar power gives you all the comforts of home, and there’s a Murphy bed to sleep [...]

