15 Treehouse Airbnbs for Those Who Want to Sleep Among the Stars
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Airbnb may be better known for the bevy of city apartments, cabins, and suburban homes on offer, but the rental platform is also chockfull of oddball listings—we're talking castles, caves, and the like. Among those non-traditional listings? A whole slew of treehouses, perfect for going off the grid and retreating from your day-to-day life. We scrolled through Airbnb's database (they make it easy to search for specific types of stays) and pulled together 15 of our favorites around the world from rural Norway to the jungles of Costa Rica, with spots in upstate New York, Charlotte, and Dallas, too. As a bonus, all but one of these selections are run by Superhosts who have a rating of 4.8 or above, a record of zero cancellations, and at least a 90 percent response rate, so you can get planning your nature retreat ASAP.
If you want to search for more treehouses, be sure to select "unique homes" from the dropdown in Airbnb's search and filter by treehouses.
This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date. While we have not stayed in every Airbnb featured, unless otherwise stated, these listings are vetted based on Superhost status, amenities, location, previous guest reviews, and decor.
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Aptos, California
If you're taking a trip up (or down) the California coast, consider staying a night in this peaceful retreat. Located just outside Santa Cruz near the Nicene Marks Redwood Forest State Park, it's fully situated among the treetops. Walk across a bridge to enter the octagonal living and kitchen area, or along a tree-trunk-studded walkway into the lower level. Inside, there are three bedrooms that sleep six comfortably, plenty of wood and stone accents, a dreamy spiral staircase, and lots of natural light. Small details, like the hammock on the balcony and the reading nook under the stairs, will make it hard to leave.
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Big Island, Hawaii
Set up on 15-foot stilts in the Hawaiian rainforest, a few minutes' drive from Volcano National Park, this one-bedroom treehouse is a tropical paradise. And you'll have plenty of ways to enjoy it: From bed, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows; from the 360-degree lanai; and even from the hanging bed suspended beneath the treehouse (truly a made-for-Instagram moment). Even the bathroom is open to the stunning environs, with glass windows that give the shower the impression of being part of the rainforest. Two things to note: There are very steep stairs to get into the treehouse—so pack a bag you can haul accordingly—and the home is very eco-friendly, i.e. the shower water is untreated, captured rainwater, and all electricity comes from the solar panels.
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Tinn, Norway
A three-hour drive from Oslo, this treehouse is for those who really want to disconnect: There's no electricity or Wi-Fi. (A nearby camp about 100 feet away has outlets for charging, etc.) The sparse, modern, light-wood interiors offer a sense of brightness, while the enormous floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the river below brings in plenty of natural sunlight during the day and moonlight at night. Plus, the main sleeping space (located up a ladder) has an incredible skylight, offering a full look at the ultra-bright stars. We're partial to Norway in the summer, when trees are a lush green and you can go outside without too many heavy jackets—but based on this listing's photos, we can only imagine what a picture-perfect snow globe this Airbnb would be like come January.
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
This treehouse just outside Port Elizabeth is reason enough to keep heading down South Africa's N2, or the Garden Route, past its official end in Plettenberg Bay. With two bedrooms and all the modern amenities you'd expect—Wi-Fi, a fully-stocked kitchen, grill, and more—the home is above-average for a treehouse. Plus, it's set on a farm with plenty of birds coming in and out, all of which can be spotted from the treehouse's veranda. You'll want to book this spot if you're part of a couple or small family (four or less), as the two bedrooms are lofts at either end of the home, instead of walled-off rooms. To cool down, you'll have your pick of the farm's pool or the ocean, about an eight-minute drive away at Sardinia Bay, popular among scuba-divers and families walking the length of the beach.
Sanford, Maine
This Maine home screams peak fall getaway. You'll be surrounded by nature both around the house—and with the soaring tree that cuts through the deck—and inside, where slabs of wood and tree trunks are used for everything from desks and bookshelves to staircases and bathroom sink bases. Other perks of the two-bedroom include a rain shower, hot tub, and fire pit, plus kayaks to use in the nearby lake. The house runs on solar panels, and there's an electric car charge port on site, too.
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Dallas, Texas
This is the treehouse for those of you who want to, well, fake it. Over a creek and surrounded entirely by Japanese maples, this two-bedroom house is smack in the middle of an urban neighborhood—but you would never know from inside the Bauhaus-inspired home filled with charming Texas touches. It's also the most accessible of our picks for those with mobility issues, as there's a bedroom on the ground floor, but you'll still have to make it from the car park down some gravel and over a small bridge to get to the house. Should you want to leave, the home is only minutes from Dallas's White Rock Lake, popular among kayakers, paddleboarders, and runners who take advantage of its nine-mile perimeter trail.
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Galluzzo, Italy
This metal, one-bedroom treehouse surrounded by olive groves is one of the more eccentric Airbnbs on our list: Its interior walls are covered in chalk messages (and you can leave one or two of your own). But design touches, like a marble kitchen sink, wrap-around terrace, and antique wood-burning stove, make us fall even more in love with its quirks. Added bonus: The home is part of Airbnb Plus, meaning it's passed a 100-point inspection with requirements that include having closet and drawer space for guests, a well-lit entry, easy check-in, comfortable mattresses, a coffee maker, and toiletries like shampoo, among other things. Guests here also get access to the main house's pool and tennis courts—plus it's only 20 minutes outside of Florence.
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
This British Columbia home offers a full, rustic treehouse experience. As you walk up, you'll cross a cable suspension bridge while heading to the front door. To reach the lofted bed area, you'll climb up a library-style ladder, and showers take place outdoors. There is a bathroom inside with a toilet and sink, plus a kitchen with most of the essentials: a small fridge, toaster, induction cooktop, French press, and kettle. Our favorite parts: the skylights above the bed for stargazing and leaf peeping, and the outside deck where you can sit with a cup of coffee and look for nearby critters like deer, cattle, and coyotes. And while it's not run by a Superhost, it does have an impressive 5.0-rating.
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Catskills, New York
Located in the town of Willow (about two and a half hours from Manhattan, near Woodstock and Phoenicia), this stunningly designed treehouse makes you feel totally secluded. With more windows than we can count, reading nooks to keep you occupied all weekend, and a wood-burning Swedish hot tub, this small home is ideal for a short trip away from the city. Plus, it overlooks a pond (shared with the host's main house) and large forest, so you can embrace your inner Henry David Thoreau without having to skimp on things like a fridge or comfy mattress. As with most of these treehouses, you'll have to access the rental via stairs—and the lofted bedroom is up another ladder. Plan (and pack) accordingly.
Minden Hills, Ontario, Canada
Another Canadian getaway, this stunning treehouse is eco-friendly—it's run on solar power, and was built using as many sustainable and natural materials as was feasible, owners say—and completely soothing. Inside you'll find birch ply ceilings and walls and floors made from local sand, straw, and clay, along with huge two-story, floor-to-ceiling windows looking out at the surrounding evergreens. The single bedroom (reached via a ladder) boasts a king bed, while the bathroom offers a rain shower and heated floors.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
The Fusion Home, an eco-friendly oasis in coastal Puntarenas, lives up to its name: It's equal parts off-the-grid and luxurious. You'll have to hike 10 to 15 minutes from “base camp” up to the front door, but once you're there, you'll be treated to spectacular views of lush greenery from the bedrooms, bathrooms, and indoor and outdoor living spaces. On and around the property there are trails to hike, fresh fruit to eat, and plenty of wildlife to watch for, from birds to monkeys.
Remsen, New York
This upstate New York treehouse will be hard to leave. It's enchanting from the get go, when you cross an 80-foot suspension bridge leading up to the front door. Inside, it'll be hard to tear yourself from the main bedroom, with its floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to a waterfall, which you can gaze at from the floating king-size bed. The spa-like bathroom has a walk-in shower with brass rain heads and hand held sprayers. If you're bringing the family along, know there's a second bunk room for kids.
Fredericksburg, Texas
Located about an hour and a half from both Austin and San Antonio, this hill country home isn't so much in the trees as is it built around a tree, which cuts through the home's deck. We're still counting it, though. Guest can enjoy the outdoors from the deck, under the shaded tree canopy, around the fire pit, or in the hot tub; inside, snuggle into the one-bedroom's king-size bed, turn the fireplace on, and tuck in for a movie night.
Charlotte, North Carolina
It may be close to uptown Charlotte, but this one-bedroom treehouse feels in its own world. The swinging day bed covered by the deck is a highlight, as is the outdoor shower, which past guests say has no shortage of piping hot water (the hosts leave robes for you to use, too). Built for a slow weekend in, there's a fire pit out back overlooking the pond, and a huge wraparound porch to grill and dine on.
Old Fort, North Carolina
Rounding out our list of the coolest treehouse Airbnbs is this North Carolina rental situated 20 minutes east of Asheville. The one-bed, one-bath is just the right size for a couple or solo traveler. There is an outdoor shower and hot tub, an LED fireplace, Wi-Fi and cable, and kitchen basics: a microwave, cook top, and mini refrigerator. While small, the studio's high ceilings and bounty of natural light makes it feel plenty open.