Youthful, adventurous and fun, treehouses hold a special place in our hearts – and those of architects. They have drawn on the ‘treetop playhouse’ to create unique, nature-filled homes that inspire and make us feel good.
These calming dwellings sit above the ground while tree boughs and branches unfurl around them. Their living spaces glow with dappled light and peer out onto foliage and nature. And they are often made entirely from wood and feature organic forms to blend into their natural surroundings.
We’ve selected five treehouse homes for sale in the US right now that are cocooned by nature, from a Topanga wood cabin to a minimalist retreat in the wine area of Healdsburg.
A New England treehouse in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
4 bedrooms; $2.299m via Demakis Family Real Estate
This elevated 1965 coastal home by Earl Flansburgh sits on 1.37-acres in Mattapoisett’s inner harbour, among a cluster of trees. Its boxy midcentury form is lifted on concrete piles and accessed via a raised walkway. It has a simple mid-1960s interior with a raised skylight above its central staircase and walls of glass to take advantage of the bright coastal light and sea views. Its grassy grounds flow onto a private 75ft beach.
A New England treehouse in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
4 bedrooms; $2.299m via Demakis Family Real Estate
This elevated 1965 coastal home by Earl Flansburgh sits on 1.37-acres in Mattapoisett’s inner harbour, among a cluster of trees. Its boxy midcentury form is lifted on concrete piles and accessed via a raised walkway. It has a simple mid-1960s interior with a raised skylight above its central staircase and walls of glass to take advantage of the bright coastal light and sea views. Its grassy grounds flow onto a private 75ft beach.
A New England treehouse in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
4 bedrooms; $2.299m via Demakis Family Real Estate
This elevated 1965 coastal home by Earl Flansburgh sits on 1.37-acres in Mattapoisett’s inner harbour, among a cluster of trees. Its boxy midcentury form is lifted on concrete piles and accessed via a raised walkway. It has a simple mid-1960s interior with a raised skylight above its central staircase and walls of glass to take advantage of the bright coastal light and sea views. Its grassy grounds flow onto a private 75ft beach.
A New England treehouse in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
4 bedrooms; $2.299m via Demakis Family Real Estate
This elevated 1965 coastal home by Earl Flansburgh sits on 1.37-acres in Mattapoisett’s inner harbour, among a cluster of trees. Its boxy midcentury form is lifted on concrete piles and accessed via a raised walkway. It has a simple mid-1960s interior with a raised skylight above its central staircase and walls of glass to take advantage of the bright coastal light and sea views. Its grassy grounds flow onto a private 75ft beach.
Topanga canyon treehouse, Los Angeles County
7 bedrooms; $2.6m via Oliver Ferra
Live life up high and away from modern life in this weather-worn wooden house, in the ancient oak surrounds of Topanga’s Greenleaf Canyon. Inside the home, a wooden staircase leads up to a towering, half-pitched roof encasing a living space with a wall of glass. It has warm-wood interiors with connecting wraparound terraces and space for artistic pursuits in its yurt (with its plant-filled interior and wooden trusses connecting to a glazed roof hole) and a 700-sq-ft studio space.
Topanga canyon treehouse, Los Angeles County
7 bedrooms; $2.6m via Oliver Ferra
Live life up high and away from modern life in this weather-worn wooden house, in the ancient oak surrounds of Topanga’s Greenleaf Canyon. Inside the home, a wooden staircase leads up to a towering, half-pitched roof encasing a living space with a wall of glass. It has warm-wood interiors with connecting wraparound terraces and space for artistic pursuits in its yurt (with its plant-filled interior and wooden trusses connecting to a glazed roof hole) and a 700-sq-ft studio space.
Topanga canyon treehouse, Los Angeles County
7 bedrooms; $2.6m via Oliver Ferra
Live life up high and away from modern life in this weather-worn wooden house, in the ancient oak surrounds of Topanga’s Greenleaf Canyon. Inside the home, a wooden staircase leads up to a towering, half-pitched roof encasing a living space with a wall of glass. It has warm-wood interiors with connecting wraparound terraces and space for artistic pursuits in its yurt (with its plant-filled interior and wooden trusses connecting to a glazed roof hole) and a 700-sq-ft studio space.
Topanga canyon treehouse, Los Angeles County
7 bedrooms; $2.6m via Oliver Ferra
Live life up high and away from modern life in this weather-worn wooden house, in the ancient oak surrounds of Topanga’s Greenleaf Canyon. Inside the home, a wooden staircase leads up to a towering, half-pitched roof encasing a living space with a wall of glass. It has warm-wood interiors with connecting wraparound terraces and space for artistic pursuits in its yurt (with its plant-filled interior and wooden trusses connecting to a glazed roof hole) and a 700-sq-ft studio space.
A postmodern treehouse in Richmond Massachusetts
4-5 bedrooms; $1.75,
m via Sotheby’s International Realty
Bark-covered tree trunks soar up through this 1989 David Sellers-designed treehouse, mirroring its forest surrounds. Its tall trapezoid roof sits atop a cabin-like structure, which has a heated pool and easy access to forest trails from its position at the top of a hill, overlooking Lenox Mountain. The Treehouse has 150 acres of forest and expansive windows that capture natural views in every room.
A postmodern treehouse in Richmond Massachusetts
4-5 bedrooms; $1.75m via Sotheby’s International Realty
Bark-covered tree trunks soar up through this 1989 David Sellers-designed treehouse, mirroring its forest surrounds. Its tall trapezoid roof sits atop a cabin-like structure, which has a heated pool and easy access to forest trails from its position at the top of a hill, overlooking Lenox Mountain. The Treehouse has 150 acres of forest and expansive windows that capture natural views in every room.
A postmodern treehouse in Richmond Massachusetts
4-5 bedrooms; $1.75m via Sotheby’s International Realty
Bark-covered tree trunks soar up through this 1989 David Sellers-designed treehouse, mirroring its forest surrounds. Its tall trapezoid roof sits atop a cabin-like structure, which has a heated pool and easy access to forest trails from its position at the top of a hill, overlooking Lenox Mountain. The Treehouse has 150 acres of forest and expansive windows that capture natural views in every room.
A postmodern treehouse in Richmond Massachusetts
4-5 bedrooms; $1.75m via Sotheby’s International Realty
Bark-covered tree trunks soar up through this 1989 David Sellers-designed treehouse, mirroring its forest surrounds. Its tall trapezoid roof sits atop a cabin-like structure, which has a heated pool and easy access to forest trails from its position at the top of a hill, overlooking Lenox Mountain. The Treehouse has 150 acres of forest and expansive windows that capture natural views in every room.
A postmodern treehouse in Richmond Massachusetts
4-5 bedrooms; $1.75m via Sotheby’s International Realty
Bark-covered tree trunks soar up through this 1989 David Sellers-designed treehouse, mirroring its forest surrounds. Its tall trapezoid roof sits atop a cabin-like structure, which has a heated pool and easy access to forest trails from its position at the top of a hill, overlooking Lenox Mountain. The Treehouse has 150 acres of forest and expansive windows that capture natural views in every room.
The forest home in Healdsburg, California
3 bedrooms; $3.5m via Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage
Douglas Burnham’s dark-hued minimalist retreat, in California’s wine country, is formed of four, raised connecting pavilions that sit lightly across the madrone forest floor. A staircase meanders up to three sleeping quarters clustered around a communal space, all set on a decked platform. A warm wood interior awaits guests with views through rose-tinted windows and glazed openings that flow easily out onto terraces and the trees beyond.
The forest home in Healdsburg, California
3 bedrooms; $3.5m via Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage
Douglas Burnham’s dark-hued minimalist retreat, in California’s wine country, is formed of four, raised connecting pavilions that sit lightly across the madrone forest floor. A staircase meanders up to three sleeping quarters clustered around a communal space, all set on a decked platform. A warm wood interior awaits guests with views through rose-tinted windows and glazed openings that flow easily out onto terraces and the trees beyond.
The forest home in Healdsburg, California
3 bedrooms; $3.5m via Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage
Douglas Burnham’s dark-hued minimalist retreat, in California’s wine country, is formed of four, raised connecting pavilions that sit lightly across the madrone forest floor. A staircase meanders up to three sleeping quarters clustered around a communal space, all set on a decked platform. A warm wood interior awaits guests with views through rose-tinted windows and glazed openings that flow easily out onto terraces and the trees beyond.
The forest home in Healdsburg, California
3 bedrooms; $3.5m via Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage
Douglas Burnham’s dark-hued minimalist retreat, in California’s wine country, is formed of four, raised connecting pavilions that sit lightly across the madrone forest floor. A staircase meanders up to three sleeping quarters clustered around a communal space, all set on a decked platform. A warm wood interior awaits guests with views through rose-tinted windows and glazed openings that flow easily out onto terraces and the trees beyond.
The forest home in Healdsburg, California
3 bedrooms; $3.5m via Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage
Douglas Burnham’s dark-hued minimalist retreat, in California’s wine country, is formed of four, raised connecting pavilions that sit lightly across the madrone forest floor. A staircase meanders up to three sleeping quarters clustered around a communal space, all set on a decked platform. A warm wood interior awaits guests with views through rose-tinted windows and glazed openings that flow easily out onto terraces and the trees beyond.
The forest home in Healdsburg, California
3 bedrooms; $3.5m via Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage
Douglas Burnham’s dark-hued minimalist retreat, in California’s wine country, is formed of four, raised connecting pavilions that sit lightly across the madrone forest floor. A staircase meanders up to three sleeping quarters clustered around a communal space, all set on a decked platform. A warm wood interior awaits guests with views through rose-tinted windows and glazed openings that flow easily out onto terraces and the trees beyond.
An urban treehouse in the Bronx, New York City
4 bedrooms, $1.15m via Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty
It’s all staircases, tall sash windows and varnished wood in this white clapboard treehouse chalet, built in 1901. Its cosy ground floor kitchen has old brick walls and gleaming varnished wood while its upper floors feature elegant rooms peering out onto tree foliage. Its stained glass windowed front door – featuring a tree design -welcomes guests and nods to its woody setting.
An urban treehouse in the Bronx, New York City
4 bedrooms, $1.15m via Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty
It’s all staircases, tall sash windows and varnished wood in this white clapboard treehouse chalet, built in 1901. Its cosy ground floor kitchen has old brick walls and gleaming varnished wood while its upper floors feature elegant rooms peering out onto tree foliage. Its stained glass windowed front door – featuring a tree design -welcomes guests and nods to its woody setting.
An urban treehouse in the Bronx, New York City
4 bedrooms, $1.15m via Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty
It’s all staircases, tall sash windows and varnished wood in this white clapboard treehouse chalet, built in 1901. Its cosy ground floor kitchen has old brick walls and gleaming varnished wood while its upper floors feature elegant rooms peering out onto tree foliage. Its stained glass windowed front door – featuring a tree design -welcomes guests and nods to its woody setting.
An urban treehouse in the Bronx, New York City
4 bedrooms, $1.15m via Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty
It’s all staircases, tall sash windows and varnished wood in this white clapboard treehouse chalet, built in 1901. Its cosy ground floor kitchen has old brick walls and gleaming varnished wood while its upper floors feature elegant rooms peering out onto tree foliage. Its stained glass windowed front door – featuring a tree design -welcomes guests and nods to its woody setting.
