8 Supercool Tree Houses, Forts and Hobbit Houses Around Seattle to Explore With Kids
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The Trillium tree house has plenty of windows for forest views. Photo: Devon Hammer
6. TreeHouse Point, Fall City
Location: 6922 Preston-Fall City Rd. S.E., Issaquah
Parking: There is a free parking lot for guests
Why just watch reruns of “Treehouse Masters” when you can tour TreeHouse Point, a renowned tree house hotel built by Pete Nelson and his crew? A spruce tree holds the first tree house built here: Temple of the Blue Moon. Trillium has 80 window panes, while the Upper Pond tree house contains a queen bed along with two single bunk beds to accommodate up to four people. The Nest (bird-themed) was built during a workshop, and its roof has the best rainfall acoustics. Bonbibi has the only covered deck; and guests of the Burl must traverse a 40-foot-long steel bridge to arrive at their quarters.
TreeHouse Point offers a handful of tours each week for $35 per person; the minimum recommended age is 4 but all ages are welcome. Tours book up fairly far in advance so plan ahead for your visit. Tours last one hour. Overnight stays are geared toward adults. Guests must be 16 or older, and a tree house stay with a shared bath can cost some $400 a night. You’ll also need to book far in advance, as reservations fill up fast.
Nearby things to do: From visiting a local wallaby ranch to eating at unique restaurants, there is plenty to do around Fall City. Make a day of it!
Next stop: Stump house at Guillemot Cove
