These Stunning Treehouse Hotels Let You Totally Relax

When you really want to get away from it all, a stay at one of the best treehouse hotels is what need. Whether it be a colossal redwood in Muir Woods or a birch in your own backyard, trees have an amazing ability to help us feel grounded. Aside from supplying us with oxygen, research shows that tree gazing (aka forest bathing) reduces stress and improves our overall mood. So, when planning your next vacation, why not get in touch with nature at a treetop hotel?

Private by design, treehouse hotel rooms typically are single villas or casitas that can accommodate a couple or a small group. Many treehouse resorts are adults-only or have age restrictions due to their design. (The decks can be 35 or more feet up in the tree canopy, which is amazing for panoramic views but not so great for keeping small children safe.) Often equipped with the best amenities and features, like freestanding bathtubs, fireplaces or woodburning stoves, expansive terraces with hot tubs or soaking tubs, and butler or concierge service, treehouse hotel rooms take your comfort seriously. But the most luxurious thing about them is the total immersion in nature. You'll wake up with a view of trees, and go to bed to the sounds of nature. In between, you have nothing more to do than relax and get to know your new neighbors, whether they be toucans and sloths or giraffes and antelope.

There's nothing quite like being surrounded by branching canopies and towering timber, and these nine spectacular treehouse hotels around the world prove it. From secluded mountaintop retreats to nests perched in pines, these properties are almost too breathtaking to be real. Take a tour and update your bucket list accordingly.