The Most Outrageous Treehouses That Actually Exist

Published on November 22, 2017
These epic creations are not your typical backyard treehouse! Actually, they seem to be redefining treehouses worldwide. You don’t need to have a degree from interior design school or in architecture to appreciate these works of art inside and out.

Danilchik Family Residence

Talk about innovative! The Danilchik family created a Swiss chalet-style home tucked into two of Washington state’s Western Red cedar trees. Understandably, this is their full-time residence. I mean who wouldn’t want to live in that glorious treehouse?

Danilchik Family Residence

Danilchik Family Residence

Soneva Kiri Treepod

If you ever go to Koh Kood, Thailand, be sure to try out treepod dining at the Soneva Kiri Resort. Basically, the pod sits on the ground while you enter. Next, they lift you up into the jungle canopy where you enjoy fine dining. Oh, and your waiter…serves you from a zipline. Casual.

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Soneva Kiri Treepod

Soneva Kiri Treepod

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Nothofagus Hotel

Want a taste of fairy tale in real life? Try the Chilean Patagonia’s Nothofagus Hotel. The Little Prince inspired the design of this rainforest hotel and spa. Have yourself a relaxing stay right in the thick of the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve.

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Nothofagus Hotel

Nothofagus Hotel

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Muskoka Treehouse

Found in the Canadian city of Ontario, the Muskoka is meant to resemble a lantern on stilts. In fact, the three story house was built around a total of four trees.

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Muskoka Treehouse

Muskoka Treehouse

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The Minister’s Treehouse

Probably, the world’s largest treehouse, the Minister’s Treehouse in Tennessee has over eighty rooms, including a bell tower and chapel. Thus, the treehouse serves as a place of worship also. If you’re wondering, Minister Horace Burgess began construction in 1993 and still is not done. At 97 feet tall, the house needed seven oaks: one massive oak with six supporting it.

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The Minister’s Treehouse

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Three Story Treehouse

Located in British Columbia, the Three Story is the tallest treehouse in British Columbia. Actually, it’s located in a forest theme park. Therefore, you can find fictional characters wandering around the Enchanted Forest. It looks like it’s straight out of a fairy tale!

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Three Story Treehouse

Three Story Treehouse

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Mirrorcube

Part of the “Rooms” at the Swedish Treehotel, this Mirrorcube camouflages with its forest surroundings. An amazing work of architecture, but just imagine the insides probably done by some graduate of the most prestigious interior design school! Well, I hope no birds have been harmed in the making.

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Mirrorcube

Mirrorcube

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Wilkinson Residence

This Portland home is definitely living up to the city slogan, keep it weird! Again, the treehouse, like others on our list, sits among the canopy. Robert Harvey Oshatz designed the treehouse in 1997. However, it wasn’t completed until 2004.

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Wilkinson Residence

Wilkinson Residence

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UFO Treehouse

Again, another unique creation at the Treehotel in Sweden, the UFO room is true to its theme, through and through. I bet they didn’t need someone from interior design school to tell them to use the alien themed pillows and decor. Ahem, ET you can come back now! Your home awaits.

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UFO Treehouse

UFO Treehouse

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Yellow Treehouse Restaurant

Built around a redwood, the New Zealand treehouse is an exclusive restaurant. Definitely, a must see at nighttime! Unfortunately, it’s only accessible during special events.

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Yellow Treehouse Restaurant

Yellow Treehouse Restaurant

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Free Spirit Sphere Treehouses

Unlike the others on our list, this could become your very own treehouse! The amazing Tom Chudleigh designed these wooden spheres, which can be purchased or rented. Actually, the option to hoist the sphere up in the treetops or sit it on the ground is also yours!

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Free Spirit Sphere Treehouse

Free Spirit Sphere Treehouse

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The Teahouse Tetsu

Found on a cypress trunk among the beautiful cherry blossoms of Japan, this teahouse was designed by Terunobu Fujimori. The adorable cottage looking teahouse has a more modern interior. It’s so beautiful, you almost need to see it to believe it’s real. So, who’s ready to book a flight to Japan?

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The Teahouse Tetsu

The Teahouse Tetsu

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The Burning Man Steampunk Treehouse

When you hear Burning Man, what do you picture? Actually, it’s not the fires that festival goers can’t stop picturing. Created by Sean Orlando and Kinetic Steam Works back in 2006, this wild-looking treehouse now resides in Delaware.

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The Burning Man Steampunk Treehouse

The Burning Man Steampunk Treehouse

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Nanshan Treehouse Resort

This warm and homey feeling treehouse can be found on China’s Hainan island. The resort contains three separate houses, which hold as many as twenty guests. The Hawaiian Treehouse Company constructed this project.

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Nanshan Treehouse Resort

Nanshan Treehouse Resort

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Finca Bellavista

Traveling to Central America anytime soon? Check out Fina Bellavista, a sustainable treehouse community. Zipline through Costa Rica’s rainforest from one house to another! Though, if you are more of hands on person, you have come to the right place. They let you buy a parcel to construct your house, if you want instead of crashing in one of theirs.

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Finca Bellavsita

Finca Bellavsita

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