Insider’s reporter spent one night in a Canadian treehouse built 10 feet off the ground with stunning views of a vineyard and the woods. Joey Hadden/Insider I booked a two-story treehouse on Airbnb outside of Niagara Falls, Canada. Located next to a vineyard and the woods, the treehouse cost $290 for one night.
I expected a glamping experience, but thought it was a stunning home and nicer than most hotels. About 20 minutes west of Niagara Falls, Canada, is a house built on eight pine trees set 10 feet off the ground. A peek at the treehouse from the ground.
Joey Hadden/InsiderI paid $290 to spend one night in the treehouse, which I found on Airbnb. I was expecting a glamping experience, but was pleasantly surprised to find a space I thought was nicer than most hotels I’ve booked. The author enjoys the treehouse porch.
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The treehouse is located in Lincoln, Ontario’s wine country. The property is situated on a farm, adjacent to orchards, vineyards, a ravine, and plenty of trees. An arrow points to the area where the Airbnb is located.
Google MapsI took an Uber from Niagara Falls to reach the remote location. The car dropped me off at the beginning of a long driveway surrounded by a vineyard. The path leading to the treehouse.
Joey Hadden/InsiderI followed signs posted by the host leading to the house hidden in the trees. It would have been easy to miss if I wasn’t looking for it. Arrows point to the hidden home.
Joey Hadden/InsiderMy host met me at the steps leading up to the house. The treehouse is hidden by tree branches. Joey Hadden/InsiderShe told me that her husband and son built the treehouse together.
The house is 10 feet off the ground. Joey Hadden/InsiderAt the top of the steps, a porch stretches around to the back and side of the house. Views of the home from the porch.
Joey Hadden/InsiderI thought it was a peaceful, shady place to sit and work or enjoy the surrounding nature. A table on the porch seats four. Joey Hadden/InsiderSitting on the porch amid a forest of trees, I thought this treehouse was the best remote office I’ve had the pleasure of working in.
The author enjoys views from the porch. Joey Hadden/InsiderThe front door opened into one central room that included a kitchenette. It came with a microwave, fridge, coffee maker, and dishes, unlike most hotels I’ve booked.
The first floor of the treehouse. Joey Hadden/InsiderThere was AC to keep me cool, and a beautiful vessel sink for washing dishes. The sink, coffee maker, and AC unit in the kitchen.
Joey Hadden/InsiderAbove the cabinets full of dishes, I noticed stacks of board games I would have played had I brought a buddy on my trip. Boggle and other games rest on top of the cabinets. Joey Hadden/InsiderThere was no TV but I thought the multitude of games and puzzles provided offered more forms of entertainment than I’d typically enjoy in a hotel.
3D puzzles and games beneath the cabinets. Joey Hadden/InsiderRead more: I’ve traveled long distances alone by train, plane, and ship. Here are 11 of the most important things I’ve learned about solo travel.
I didn’t make any food during my stay, but if I had, many seasonings were available that I could have used. Seasonings, sugars, and teas in the kitchen. Joey Hadden/InsiderThe fridge came stocked with condiments and refreshments, which were complimentary.
The contents of the fridge. Joey Hadden/InsiderThe house was full of natural light thanks to tall windows and windowed doors. It felt so much brighter than most traditional hotel rooms I’ve experienced.
Tall windows on the first floor. Joey Hadden/InsiderThe bathroom was also on the first floor. The shower was one of the most unique I’ve ever used.
A stone floor massaged my feet as I stood under the rainfall shower head. A skylight above the toilet brought in more light. The bathroom shower and skylight.
Joey Hadden/InsiderUpstairs was a loft bedroom where I slept. Here, the treehouse theme continued with wooden walls and nature-inspired wall art. Views of the loft upstairs.
Joey Hadden/InsiderI thought the queen-sized bed was just as comfortable as one I’d have in a typical hotel room. A queen bed upstairs. Joey Hadden/InsiderI enjoyed laying down and looking out the window at the vineyard below.
The author relaxes in the treehouse. Joey Hadden/InsiderThe bed frame came with easily accessible outlets for charging devices and the treehouse also had Wi-Fi, which was fast enough to stream movies. The author charges her devices on the bed.
Joey Hadden/InsiderRead more: 5 ways I made my cruise cabin feel more like home while sailing for a week on the world’s largest shipAlso on the top floor was a balcony where I sat and enjoyed the view of the forest in front of me. The author looks out from the balcony. Joey Hadden/InsiderThe house’s location between the vineyard and the woods made for a stunning variety of views.
A view of the vineyard from the porch. Joey Hadden/InsiderI thought that for $290, this treehouse was nicer than most hotels I’ve stayed in that were around the same price. The author walks up the stairs to the bedroom.
Joey Hadden/InsiderThe treehouse offered one more amenity that most hotels lack — complete isolation. Although it wasn’t as convenient as being in an area full of restaurants and things to do, I loved feeling totally alone in this quiet, natural place. Now I want to go back for a few days to completely recharge.
The author savors her time in the treehouse. Joey Hadden/InsiderRead more: I’m a New Yorker who went to Canada for the first time. Here are 7 things that impressed me so much, I’m already planning a trip back.
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