Giddy-up to Your Very Own Treehouse in the Mountains!

Written by: Arron J. Staff writer @ Hyggehous.com

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There is so much to love about this treehouse nestled among native evergreens along the Front Range of the Rockies.

Experience extraordinary Colorado beauty, guaranteed to bring out the kid in you. Accommodates up to 5 guests. Creative, whimsical, rustic architecture. Shop Tiny Homes A huge furnished Skydeck surrounded by trees, with a gas firepit and comfortable conversation seating, makes for special memories. The location of the treehouse provides a stunning, bird’s-eye mountain view. Super-fun sleeping loft under the eaves of the treehouse a childhood dream come true. Imagine your very own treehouse.

Climb an artistically rustic staircase that winds between towering native trees to a large deck furnished to serve as both an outdoor living room and fresh-air dining room with a table for four, a propane grill, and a propane firepit.

Enjoy a stunning bird’s-eye mountain view, breathe deeply, and let your cares dissolve. Step inside your little green cabin-in-the-trees and find yourself in a cozy, multi-purpose living space with decorative details that reflect the character of the surrounding natural environment. A cafe table with seating for four and a gas fireplace are tucked into a corner just beneath the wall-mounted Roku TV. A cozy king-size bed occupies its snug, sunny alcove. Staying in a treehouse cabin building is the ultimate vacation idea, and is sure to make you feel like a child again. The following are just some of the things to consider when building a treehouse wood cabin design.

Find a Location to Build.

The first step in your treehouse cabin building is finding a sturdy tree that can handle the treehouse construction. Ideally, you want a hardwood that is old enough so the branches are eight or more inches in diameter. If you only have softwood trees, the branches will need to be bigger to ensure that they can handle the load. Ideal species of trees include hemlock, beech, maple, oak, and fir.

Consider Weight and Stability.

Your treehouse cabin platform should be as close to the tree trunk as possible, as you don't want the kids falling out of the treehouse. Also, make sure the treehouse cabin platform is adequately braced. Ideally, you should add diagonal bracing to account for any uneven loads.

Center the Treehouse Over the Base of the Tree.

If you put the treehouse only on one side, it won’t be stable. If you live in a location with high winds, keep the treehouse to the lower third of the tree to prevent uprooting in a storm. If you are building on one trunk, do your best to keep the main platform level.

Don’t Restrict Tree Growth.

Leave some gaps around the tree to allow for growth, especially around branches and trunks that come into the treehouse. A good rule is two inches if the tree passes through the floor, and three inches if it passes through the roof. Avoid using anything that constricts the branches such as rope, straps, and wire or you risk strangling the tree. Include spacers between the beams and the tree to account for movement. Consider extra-long large bolts. This gives you the freedom to mount items on the ends while also giving the tree enough room to grow.