5 Must-Visit Luxury Treehouse Hotels
Treehouse hotels offer the perfect blend of childhood whimsy and grown-up luxury, providing an elevated escape high in the forest canopy. Think of them as Mother Nature’s answer to a penthouse suite, complete with leafy views, a birdsong soundtrack, storybook charm and plenty of fun nearby to fill an outdoor-centric vacation itinerary.
This unique travel trend is growing, and companies like Airbnb and other rental platforms offer an abundance of treehouse hideouts for rent, making for unique trips that tap into a halcyon sense of youth. But a new travel trend is emerging as some hotels are also, well, branching out, and starting to add treehouses as a room category. Ahead, discover five treehouse resorts in the U.S. where you can sleep in the sky and plan an unforgettable getaway.
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Bolt Farm Treehouse
Near Chattanooga, Tennessee
The story of Bolt Farm Treehouse all began a decade ago when treehouse designer Seth Bolt built his first luxury treehouse as a honeymoon hideaway for himself and his bride, Tori. With help from his father – a skilled custom builder – the duo brought The Majestic Treehouse to life on Bolt Farm in Tennessee.
Inspired to recreate that same sense of magic for others, Bolt set out to build the perfect escape where couples could slow down and reconnect. Today, Bolt Farm has grown into a design-rich collection of treehouse hotels, mirrored homes and domes. Set on 55 acres in Tennessee’s breathtaking Sequatchie Valley, and roughly 30 miles outside of Chattanooga, this adults-only retreat has become a go-to destination for honeymoons, proposals and anniversary getaways. It even earned a feature on Netflix’s “World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals.”
One of the newest additions is a show-stopping treehouse co-designed with Arhaus, the interiors brand known for its sustainable, artisan-crafted furniture. Styled with custom pieces made from reclaimed Mexican ash trees that fell during storms, the space proves that even nature’s cast-offs can become something beautiful.
Expect five-star amenities to match the bespoke design: Outdoor cedar barrel showers, hand-hammered copper soaking tubs and blackout electric shades. Need some R&R? Visit the Wellness Haven, a mountaintop sanctuary featuring a hot springs pool, sauna, steam rooms and a cold plunge. On a clear day, you can see Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama from the deck. Or lace up your hiking boots and explore 2.5 miles of scenic trails that wind past creeks, waterfalls and TikTok-worthy views.
The Chatwal Lodge
White Lake, New York
“Treemansions” is more like it. The Chatwal Lodge’s trio of treehouse hotels clock in at 1,300 square feet each, with soaring 20-foot ceilings, spacious outdoor decks outfitted with gas fire pits, heated bathroom floors and oversized showers offering dreamy forest views.
To bring the project to life, Hyatt’s designers teamed up with Baumraum, a German modular design-build firm known for its eco-sensitive structures, to help protect and preserve the trees during the construction process.
Perched 15 feet above the ground, these elevated, eclectic retreats are outfitted with one-of-a-kind “found” pieces like petrified wood and mango root tables, plus live-edge teak slabs. You’ll also spot striking circular art installations made of thousands of ceramic coins, designed to mimic a full moon glowing in the night sky.
Back on solid ground, you can try your hand at archery, paddleboarding, kayaking or canoeing. Alternatively, keep things mellow with Japanese forest bathing or a flower bouquet-making class.
Twin Farms
Barnard, Vermont
Cradled in 300 acres of Vermont farmland and forest, Twin Farms is the kind of dreamy, adults-only escape that feels like summer camp … if said camp’s itinerary included highballs and croquet on the lawn, museum-worthy art and multi-course meals paired with wines from a 16,000-bottle collection. Long celebrated for its secluded charm and elevated cuisine – think produce straight from the on-site gardens and syrup tapped from its own maple trees – the resort has taken luxury to new heights with the recent addition of eight whimsical treehouses.
Perched 14 to 20 feet above the forest floor, with many accessible by bridge, the treehouses are intended to stir childhood memories of adventure, independence and companionship. Designed by acclaimed interior design firm Michaelis Boyd, these lofty hideaways are flooded with natural light and designed to make you feel like you’re floating in the treetops.
Each treehouse hotel is outfitted with a four-poster king bed, a floating fireplace, an oversized soaking tub and a curved balcony made for birdwatching in the morning, stargazing at night and daydreaming at any time. There’s even a cozy dining nook in the treehouse ideal for leisurely breakfasts, featuring ingredients plucked straight from the farm.
If you can peel yourself away from your 800-square-foot treehouse, adventures like axe throwing, archery and fly fishing await outdoors.
In the Trees
Hot Springs, Arkansas
In The Trees offers enchanting woodland getaways for solo travelers, couples and families alike, with a charming collection of cozy cabins and playfully named treehouses (we’re looking at you, Grasshopper!)
Tucked in the heart of the peaceful Ouachita Forest, guests are treated to private jacuzzis, outdoor fireplaces, secluded hiking trails and mountain biking routes right out the front door. Expert-level mountain bikers, don’t skip “Lucky 13” in the Northwoods Trail System; it’s a short ride away and guaranteed to get your heart pumping.
At the resort, keep an eye out for deer gracefully trotting through the woods and let the soundtrack of songbirds set the soundtrack.
Want to level up your stay? Go all in with luxe add-ons like a curated charcuterie or s’mores boards delivered to your door, an in-room massage, a private chef or an e-bike rental to explore the lush landscape.
The Mohicans Treehouse Resort
Glenmont, Ohio
Decisions, decisions: Do you cozy up in the whimsical Little Red Treehouse – the one made famous on “Treehouse Masters” – with stained glass windows and treehouse designer Pete Nelson’s magic touch? Or go glamping-chic in the new Wildwood Tent Treehouse, with breezy zipper windows and a design that debuted last year?
The choices don’t stop there: The Mohicans Treehouse Resort in Glenmont, OH, is a dreamy woodland hideout with 10 treehouse hotels (as well as cabins and country homes) to choose from, each one ready for its own Instagram reel and set among hardwood and pine trees.
Nestled on 77 private acres in the heart of Mohican Valley, the family-owned resort is also a wedding destination, with a two-story frame venue with hand-hewn logs, perched atop the hills of the Mohican Valley.
When you’re not relaxing in the treetops, you’re a hop away from Ohio wineries or 15 minutes from Mohican State Park, which is an excellent spot for hiking, mountain biking and swimming.