Unique Stay: Treehouse Place at Deer Ridge
This two-story tree house rental exudes off-the-grid vibes but comes with all the luxuries of a home (and then some). It’s unique, comfortable, is close to Seattle, and is smack in between the Mountain Loop Highway and Highway 2, which are two spots primed for adventure. It’s the perfect basecamp (and that tub!!!! *heart eyes)–I see why it ranks in the top 10 tree house rentals in the US!
Read on for everything to know about the Treehouse Place at Deer Ridge, and how to book this tree house rental for yourself!
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Treehouse Place at Deer Ridge
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At a Glance
Location: Snohomish, Great Seattle Area (WA)
Native Lands: Coast Salish, Snohomish, Tulalip, Stillaguamish
Sleeps: 3
Pet Friendly: No
Hot Tub: Indoor soaking tub
Price: $325-$375
Getting There
Treehouse Place at Deer Ridge is located in the Roesiger Lake area. A private, paved road guides you up past another one of their rentals, Treehouse Mill at Deer Ridge. Turn into the very next driveway on the left. You’ll see a little barn to the right and a wooden staircase winding its way up through the trees with the street sign, “Sasquatch Ln.”
Treehouse Place at Deer Ridge
Walking up the cafe light-lined staircase through the pines is magical on its own, excitement building with every step, until you finally see it. The two-story, 220 square-foot tree house peeks out from behind boughs. You’re home!
Joe, the owner, built this beaut with his own two hands and intended to use it as a place to stay while he rented out his main house on the same property. When it was finished, he realized how special the “Sasquatch Cabin” was and thought renters might actually be interested in this one instead.
Yep, Joe, you were right. We’re obsessed.
You may notice that this tree house isn’t technically in a tree–it’s built on posts on a hill–but it sure does feel like you’re one with the canopy, especially from the top floor!
A wrap-around deck leads you to the front door–two outdoor chairs and a table scream morning coffee. The small kitchenette is to the right with a hot plate, microwave, sink, toaster, Keurig, mini crockpot, and just enough dishes, glasses, and utensils for two people.
The living room area has a backless love seat, a fireplace, a TV with Netflix, stools, and–my favorite feature–the massive soaking tub. I spent both nights in that thing!
Pro tip: turn off the voice-controlled lights (or change them to a warmer, evening setting–voice command cheat sheet can be found on the wall by the stairs), light the fireplace, pour yourself a glass of wine, open the windows, and relax to the sounds of nature from the comfort of your warm tub. Freaking magical.
A spiral staircase leads to the second floor with a super comfortable queen size bed and a half-bath, separated by a knotty alder sliding barn door. Vibes.
The tree house has heat in the winter and fans to cool it down in the summer–we opened all the windows, which provided a super nice cross breeze that helped us cool off. It was comfortable!
I’ve visited a few tree houses in my time, and the bathroom situation is always a little iffy. It’s usually an outhouse or something similar, but the Treehouse Place at Deer Ridge is luxuryyyy. Flushing toilet, running water, power… Ideal.
We definitely took advantage of the grill and spent the first evening cooking up some delicious burgers out front on the balcony–it was the most perfect evening!
Joe literally thought of everything–you can even get your laundry done for a $5 fee!
We had the most amazing time at this beautiful tree house rental–I’ll be back!
Things to do by Treehouse Place at Deer Ridge
Mt. Pilchuck
Hiking
Heather Lake
It’s just a 1-hour drive from Treehouse Place at Deer Ridge and offers 360-degree views of the Cascades from the top. It’s a steep 5.2-mile out-and-back adventure with 2,122’ of elevation gain, so bring lots of water and go slow!
This 5.4-mile out-and-back trail leads you to a gorgeous alpine lake year-round. I prefer winter, but a summer adventure means you can also go for a swim!
Did you know Washington has ice caves? And they’re right here on the Mountain Loop Highway! It’s a short 0.6-mile out-and-back trail, but it does require a decent river crossing at the beginning. Be careful! It can rage depending on the time of year, but the reward is definitely worth the ford.
Caution: do not walk inside the ice caves, especially in spring when they’re melting! They can collapse without warning.
Another beautiful alpine lake in the area, Lake 22’s hike is a little longer than the others on this list at 6.8 miles out and back (if you circle the entire lake), with a beautiful wooden bridge and epic views the entire way up.
Heybrook Lookout
Can you tell I have thing for fire lookouts? Heybrook Lookout is accessible via a short 2.6-mile out-and-back trail off of Highway 2 near Index, Washington, and the lookout itself is one of a kind. Hike the 89 steps to the lookout’s viewing area.
The Pines, Lake Stevens
Food and Drink
Hazy IPA at The Pines in Lake Stevens
A funky, vibey PNW-themed restaurant serving British food (bangers and brussels anyone?), craft beer, and cocktails with an outdoor patio in Lake Stevens.
For the beer lover who also enjoys good food and a great atmosphere, this Snohomish mainstay is for you!
A local brewer with good vibes–check out Audacity in Snohomish for a hoppin’ time.
How to Book
Book this beautiful tree house rental on Riparide and save a few $$$ by booking on a weekday!
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