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Upstate NY has countless scenic waterfront and lakeside treehouse cabins ranging from tiny, cozy treehouses to huge, luxurious ones.
And to make your treehouse search an easy task, we’ve put up together a hand-picked list of the best treehouse cabins in Upstate NY– perfect for your couple or family getaway!
WAG Trail Inn on the Genesee is a unique glamping experience perfect for solo adventures or couples’ getaways of outdoor enthusiasts.
Tucked on an active horse farm, the custom treehouse in a boardinghouse style offers amenities to ensure you’re clean and full such as a toilet with wash basin, and shower facilities, and two meals, supper, and breakfast, as well as coffee, tea, and bottled water, so no need to worry about what to prepare when you wake up and before calling it a day.
If you are looking for a romantic Airbnb treehouse cabin in Upstate NY, check it out!
Designed by Pete Nelson and featured on the Treehouse Masters television show, it is a real off-the-grid treehouse without electricity, running water, heating, air conditioning, or WIFI, just full of calm and coziness.
Perfect for a writer’s retreat in a surrounding pasture, SpiritHouse comes with a desk, a full-sized futon in a tiny loft space accessible by a climbing ladder, and a dry-flush toilet located on the balcony enclosed in a hanging enclosure.
The pet friendly tiny house is located 4.9 miles from Omega Institute.
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Welcome to the magical Chez’ Tree Rest Tree House perfect for a romantic getaway high up in the tree.
Located outside of the sleepy village of Lafayette, NY, it is perched under a heavily canopied scenic hillside 35′ above the forest floor on 2 towering Maple trees, providing the perfect spot to take in the scenic valley and river views.
The rustic, cozy treehouse cabin is a short drive to wine country and the Finger Lakes region.
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An Adirondack Tree House Retreat is your wooded oasis nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.
Set in Middle Grove, NY, the wooded treehouse cabin is a short drive from mountains to hike, some lakes for swimming, boating, and fishing, and is just 9 miles from Saratoga Springs NY.
All the fun amenities included for cooking and entertainment such as board games, a well-equipped kitchen, and an outdoor kitchen with a fire pit, hammock, and BBQ grill.
Another unique glamping experience perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway or even for solo adventurers seeking solitude is Out on a Limb- A Magical Treehouse Experience.
It’s one of the vacation rentals in NY that provides all of the ingredients to make a waffle for a hearty breakfast. There’s also a double Adirondack chair to enjoy your morning coffee, a fire pit to build fires, and a hot tub to soak into while stargazing or watching the sunset.
If you are looking for a romantic Airbnb treehouse cabin in Upstate NY, check it out!
The next cabin rental in Upstate NY is The Treehouse Lovenest.
Set on 3 acres of virgin forest in the Hudson Valley, the charming 2 BR country lodge is located just an hour and 20 mins north of Brooklyn on the East side of the Hudson River, making it perfect for a weekend treehouse getaway with the whole family or groups of friends.
It features new comfy, king-size beds, a well-equipped kitchen with new appliances, a 1000 square foot deck wraps next to a grilling deck, and so much more.
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Nestled among the trees on a 34-acre of a wooded setting, Willow Treehouse offers a secluded and romantic getaway perfect for couples and solo travelers. But it’s still close enough to the town of Woodstock for sightseeing.
Couples can also enjoy the outdoor hot tub which is heated with firewood, and swim in the pond that is shared with the main house.
A perfect cozy Airbnb treehouse cabin in Upstate, NY, yet has all the amenities you need for cooking, chilling, and simply enjoying the view.
Enjoy glamping at its finest when you stay in Ultra Luxury Treehouse.
Built by the local Amish and Architectural Digest-featured craftsman, no wonder this luxurious getaway is a favorite.
The entire 1200 square foot, 2-story treehouse cabin is filled with luxury amenities such as a 50” tv with sound bar, Edison light fixtures, fretwork wall, black chalkboard fireplace, open ceiling, and shiplap kitchen wall. Not to mention the 80′ suspension bridge and 50’ waterfall that makes it even more epic and authentic, making any guest relive their childhood fond memories.
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Container Cabin in the Catskills is one of four 4-season shipping container cabins with a wood stove, sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchenette, record player, patio, shower, fire ring, yoga platform, 30-foot waterfall, a hammock, and a shared Finnish sauna.
Sitting on 20 acres, it is two hours north of NYC, Woodstock, Kingston, Saugerties, Catskill, the Hudson River and dozens of hiking trails are 15 minutes away.
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Nestled in the woods next to a stream at the base of Tug Hill, Off Grid Cabin in Sylvan Beach offers an authentic treehouse getaway out in the wild.
While you need to bring your own with basic essentials like linen, bedding, etc., this cozy VRBO treehouse cabin provides the basic essentials for a homey stay such as an outdoor grill with cooking utensils, solar lights, outhouse, and propane heat.
You can also catch fish on the pond on-site and explore endless destinations to the Adirondacks, Lake Delta State Park, and only 5 miles to a local small city.
Hidden under a canopy of trees, Whispering Wind invites you to an authentic treehouse getaway.
The cozy, rustic treehouse cabin offers the grid glamping experience without electricity, and Wi-Fi yet full of magic in an open structure made of a yurt front porch with a seating area to sip coffee while enjoying the natural beauty, and a comfy full-size bed surrounded by salvaged windows, and doors.
Additional amenities include a propane gas heater for heating, a basic kitchen supply, fresh well water in crocks, and an outdoor grill.
Whether you’re seeking water therapy or water adventure, Adirondack Waterfront Cabin Upper Hudson Tributary is one of the best treehouse rentals for couples or families looking for riverfront escapes.
Boasting water sports facilities, and scenic river views in Lake Luzerne, this pet-friendly treehouse cabin is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen cable TV, a well-equipped kitchen, an outdoor fireplace with mountain views, a picnic area, outdoor furniture, and BBQ facilities.
Engage in various watersports activities such as canyoning, snorkeling, and surfing.
A perfect cozy treehouse cabin if you’re looking to hit the slopes at Windham mountains.
Located in a quiet location in Windham, Evolve High Peak Heaven Cozy Cabin on 1 Acre is the perfect treehouse getaway for adventure-seeking couples or families with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, a private patio, a fire pit, an electric fireplace, and free WiFi.
A well-known winter destination, enjoy a wide range of activities for all ages at Windham such as skiing, and hiking.
One of the biggest cabin rentals in Upstate NY is Bolton Alderbrook Lodge with Private 10-Acre Lake!
The lakefront treehouse cabin boasts spacious indoor living spaces with 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen, as well as outdoors with charcoal grill, deck, gas grill, hammock, patio with lake views, patio furniture, playground, private yard, screened porch, private swimming lake.
Enjoy countless outdoor recreations such as hiking, swimming, kayaking, and boating. If you’re looking for a cozy treehouse cabin in Upstate NY ideal for large families, check it out!
Lakefront treehouse rentals are perfect for families and friends to enjoy a luxurious treehouse getaway in an amazing location.
Located in Long Eddy, the NEW Lakefront Experience at Eddy’s Escape offers all the comfort and luxury of a home featuring 3 bedrooms, a kitchen, a terrace, a garden, a porch leading to a dock, and the magical lake.
Experience quaint and tranquil lakeside living and spend everyday swimming, kayaking, skiing, fishing, and exploring the hiking trails nearby, or make the most of the luxurious amenities.
Breezy Hill Cottage is one of the tiniest treehouse rentals perfect for a cozy getaway.
Located on a quiet dead-end road in Accord close to the Ashokan Reservoir, MO honk Mountain House, and many other hiking and biking trails, it is just 45 minutes from Belleayre Mountain and 1 hour to Hunter Mountain for skiing and snowboarding.
The rustic treehouse cabin consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette, 1 bathroom, a patio, and a children’s playground.
Roscoe Retreat is one of our favorite treehouse rentals for a secluded mountaintop getaway.
Sitting on 5 private acres in Trout Town USA, it features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, a satellite TV with Netflix and HBO, an indoor fireplace, a front porch, and a back deck with a gas barbecue grill, a gazebo, a hammock, and a picnic table, and year-round views of the Catskills.
Get access to several fishing spots, as well as kayaking, camping, hiking, and biking trails.
Your Neck of the Woods is one of the treehouse rentals where you can relax with your family, have a picnic by the river, or explore the woods.
The charming, cozy cabin is furnished with a large deck and yard on the creek side with a propane grill, fire pit with a “Meditation rock bench“; table with umbrella; bench swing; stone path walkway; and a front porch.
A perfect VRBO treehouse cabin for couples or small families wishing for a peaceful getaway tucked away in the woods with a walking trail to fish creek.
NEW! Greenwood Cottage is one of the best treehouse rentals that provide a perfect backdrop of the scenic Greenwood Lake and is within proximity to APPL Trail and Greenwood Lake Beach – Grill.
Greenwood Lake has the best state park sceneries, lakefront views, and forests; making this cozy cabin an ideal home base to reconnect with nature. It has everything you need in a house for a comfy stay such as 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a cozy living room, a spacious dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private patio with garden views.
If you’re looking for a weeklong family getaway or a couple’s retreat, this is a great choice.
If you’re looking for inspiration for your next getaway in the nearby area, here you can find our top lists of lodges, treehouse cabins, and other romantic accommodations near Upstate NY.
Most luxurious treehouse rentals are fully insulated and equipped with all the home comforts you might need, so they remain warm in winter and fresh in summer. But if you're going after an off-the-grid treehouse, it is better to contact the property owner directly to confirm.
While some of our best treehouse cabins have mosquito repellent in place in all of their rooms, cottages, or cabins, it is still safer to bring one for your own use, especially the off-the-grid treehouse cabins.
Bolton Alderbrook Lodge with Private 10-Acre Lake is one of the best treehouse rentals for families with kids in Upstate NY, boasting spacious indoor living spaces with 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen, as well as outdoors with charcoal grill, deck, gas grill, hammock, patio with lake views, patio furniture, a children's playground, private yard, screened porch, private swimming lake.
Nestled among the trees on a 34-acre of wooded setting, Willow Treehouse is one of the most romantic treehouse cabins perfect for couples and solo travelers, featuring comfy amenities such as an outdoor hot tub, and has all the amenities you need for cooking, chilling, and simply enjoying the view.
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