Is your childhood longing of hiding up in trees calling out to you? Well, it’s no more a dream. Your long-awaited wish of sleeping in a luxury tree house can now come true. Well-crafted luxury tree houses get you close to nature and offer incredible privacy in breathtaking settings. Pack your bags and get ready to cozy up in a house atop a tree without sacrificing that much-needed comfort. 

These are the world’s top 10 luxurious tree houses must surely make it to your bucket list. From Jamaica to New Zealand, these exquisite properties let you lay your head high above the world. 

No, you won’t feel dizzy, we promise.

1. Keemala, Phuket, Thailand

Phuket crowds driving you nuts? Head over to the luxurious dwellings of Keemala, a wonderland nestled far away from the maddening droves of tourists. Overlooking Kamala Village and the Andaman Sea, the pod-like tree houses at this resort are of a highly unusual architecture. Under the enchanted canopy of rainforest, the villas are connected together by a fascinating network of jungle walkways. The resort also offers a plethora of holistic activities and cuisines to aid well-being.

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2. Nihi Sumba, Sumba, Indonesia

Dreaming of a holiday destination that includes pristine beaches and fascinating tribal cultures? Try a remote hideaway at the Nihi Sumba atop the Mamole Treehouse. Immersed in nature, this unique tree house is built around the trunk of a tree. Divided into two floors, the circular tree house overlooks an infinity pool, with the balcony of the master bedroom overlooking the Indian Ocean. And to top it all, you get private butler service in your tree ’nest’!

3. Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California

Perched high on the cliffs of Big Sur, Post Ranch Inn offers luxurious tree houses all fitted with private stairways 9 feet off the ground. These grown-up tree houses come with modern interiors and, believe it or not, a skylight for star watchers too. Take pleasure in the spectacular views from up above the trees and make the most of your leisure time. You can also relax on your private sundeck that offers awesome mountain views or wander off into the fragrant forests for a yoga session in the wild.

4. Treehotel, Harads, Sweden

How about experiencing the Northern Lights from a treetop? Or living in a tree room that resembles a sleek metallic UFO? Yes, for a night you can fantasize being an alien with your spaceship parked in the forest. All this and more is in store for you at the Treehotel, an eco-friendly boutique hotel tucked away in the middle of Arctic pine forests in Sweden. Some adrenaline-pumping winter activities to indulge in include skijoring, husky-sledding, snowmobiling, and ice-fishing. In the summer months, you could enjoy horse-riding and hiking.

5. Kanopi House, Portland, Jamaica

Fancy spending your next vacation in the company of 100-foot Banyan trees? Or nestled high up in eco-chic tree houses? The dwellings in Kanopi House are steeped in Jamaican culture with a little adventure and loads of relaxation. And as Kanopi House puts it, “Time spent among the trees is never time wasted.”

6. Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, Rovaniemi, Finland 

Experience the local Lappish traditions and modern Scandinavian design with a unique blend of luxury comfort. Yes, all this in the very heart of Arctic nature in Finland. The accommodation at the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel creates a nest-like coziness with scenic views of the Arctic skies and the forest around you. Oh, and not to forget the mesmerizing Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun that can be viewed right from the comfort of your bed!

7. Bangkok Tree House, Bangkok, Thailand

Your dream of staying in a cozy ‘nest’ high above the ground overlooking the Chao Phraya River has been taken seriously by Bangkok Tree House. Explore lush landscape and sleep literally under the stars in this green hotel. For any urban dweller, this tree house can be a perfect match.

8. Matangi Private Island Resort, Fiji

Spend a few nights at the horseshoe-shaped Horseshoe Bay and beach and you may never want to return to your city life. The luxury tree houses at Matangi Private Island Resort, perched atop treetops, reward you with magnificent views of the ocean and the neighboring islands. If a relaxing holiday is on your mind, head to the white sand beaches. But if adventure is your thing, you can go scuba diving and snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, or even hiking the rainforest trails.

9. Tranquil Hideaway, Kerala, India

Tree house yes, but what’s a ‘tranquillitree’ luxury tree house? You have to live in one to experience it. Located in the beautiful Wayanad rainforest in Kerala, Tranquil Hideaway offers modern comforts all in the middle of a forest. Wake up to the sweet chirping of birds and be in awe of the amazing spectacle from your very own balcony. Spend a few days here and you’ll sure drive your friends green with envy.

10. Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses, Kaikoura, New Zealand

Can you even imagine being nestled up in a tree house on a deer breeding farm? Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses in Kaikoura, New Zealand are exactly that. Snuggled at the base of the Kaikoura Seaward Mountain Range, the luxurious tree houses are literally ‘bedrooms in the sky’. Gaze at the breathtaking views of Kaikoura’s dramatic mountains and the vast Pacific Ocean from the comfort of your room.