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This Southern Tree House Is Built Around a Real Tree—and It Has Blue Ridge Mountain Views and a Resident Owl Named Betty
Known as the Forestry House, this striking rental vacation home is located on a 16-ace spread and is built on a platform around a living tree. The property has beautiful minimalist, modern design with pops of natural wood accents and stunning views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests can relax around the outdoor fire pit.
Guests can choose to relax in the house, or they can take a short stroll across a bridge to access a wooden deck, where they can enjoy a cozy evening under the stars, huddled around a fire pit. There's also a back porch with comfortable seats, if you want more places to while away the day. The bathroom and bedroom inside The Forestry House.
Inside, the open concept layout of the Airbnb makes the space feel delightfully airy and breezy. The home has a comfortable, king-sized bed and a private bathroom, too.
If you feel like whipping up something during your forest retreat, there's a kitchen with an induction cooktop, a toaster oven, an air fryer, a retro-style refrigerator, and a Nespresso coffee machine. An open floor plan shows the tree house's kitchen, living and dining area.
If you're feeling adventurous, there's an on-site outdoor shower where you can freshen up to the sound of songbirds. In fact, there's plenty of wildlife to observe: deer, foxes, flying squirrels, turkeys, and even a resident owl named Betty. To help guests truly unplug and connect with their surroundings, the tree house intentionally doesn't have a TV or Wi-Fi. Chairs set up to the enjoy the view from the tree house's balcony.
There's a lot to do nearby as well. It's a 10-minute drive to downtown Travelers Rest, where you can find the History Museum of Travelers Rest, a farmer's market, as well as the 22-mile-long Swamp Rabbit Trail that connects to the nearby town of Greenville, South Carolina—perfect for a long walk or bike ride. But if you're looking for a taste of "big" city life, Asheville, North Carolina, is about an hour away and is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene. For more nature-focused adventures, head to Jones Gap State Park, where gorgeous hiking opportunities abound. There are also barbecue trails for meat-loving foodies, as well as some wineries and breweries close by that are worth a visit.
Nightly rates start at $285.
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