Treehouses

Max and Tatiana had the dream to build a tree house on their property on Whidbey Island off the coast of Washington, and decided to get permits and permission for everything to save future headaches. Two flights of stairs take you up to the deck off the front door. There’s a living/kitchen/half bath on the [...]

As always, treehouses — and homes with unusual shapes — hold a special place in my heart. This TreehouseTopia Airbnb is the best of both worlds, suspending a two-story Yurt-like structure amid the trees of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The levels aren’t divided by a typical flooring, however. Instead a taught cargo net acts as a an [...]

This is one of the treehouses at the “Treesort” on a 26-acre North Carolina Farm. The home on stilts is tucked under the tree canopy, and even features relaxing swings hanging from the underside of the building! There’s first-floor sleeping and a full bathroom (no composting toilet!), as well as a loft with a twin [...]

Treehouses are always a fun test of engineering skills, but this uniquely-shaped pod in the trees of France is particularly remarkable. At the very bottom is a living space with a small kitchenette and toilet. as you go up the winding steps, you’ll reach the bedroom loft. What do you think? Don’t miss other interesting [...]

This 250 square-foot tree house that feels like a Tarzan-family hideaway overlooks breathtaking views of Silicon Valley. A 14-foot spiral staircase leads you up to the large deck, and then inside the “actually-in-a-tree” house. There’s a compact kitchenette on the first floor, along with living space. Up a ladder you’ll find two connected lofts with [...]

This is a whimsical tree cottage at Bliss Ridge Farm in Moretown, Vermont. Dr. Seuss-inspired, luxury treehouse perched at the top of an 88-acre, organic hill farm, further surrounded by 1000s of acres of wilderness. Designed by B’fer Roth, DIY network TV show host of The Treehouse Guys, this is an authentic treehouse built within [...]