13 Best Treehouse Rentals in Kentucky To Stay in 2023

Dreaming of staying in a Kentucky treehouse getaway? Well, you are in for luck! We have some epic treehouse rentals in Kentucky ready for you.

Staying in a treehouse is a magical experience! You are reconnected with nature, get to explore the wild, and your childhood memories come alive! And if you have kids, this can become the most memorable trip of their lives! From live trees inside, access to hiking trails, chances of spotting wildlife, and picturesque views, a treehouse promises you a life-changing experience.

Home to the world’s largest cave system in Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky is well known for its 2 largest man-made lakes, national forests, horse racing, bourbon, moonshine, outdoor activities, music, and food. Something for everyone!

Hurry, let’s take a look at the list that we have prepared for you. Your most dreamy vacation waits! Also, be sure to read our guides on Romantic Cabin in Kentucky with Hot Tubs & Secluded Cabins in Kentucky for more epic accommodation options in the state. 

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Quick Breakdown Of Treehouse Rentals in Kentucky

Before we dive into the full list, here are a few treehouses under various categories deserving a mention!

Overall Best Treehouse in KentuckyAliyah Tree House

Most Adventurous Treehouse in KentuckyCliff Dweller

Most Romantic Treehouse in KentuckyEagles Nest Treehouse

Best Suited for Kids Treehouse in KentuckyHickory Tree House

Most Unique Treehouse in KentuckyThe Observatory Treehouse


13 Incredible Treehouse Rentals in Kentucky

Still want to check the full list that we have prepared for you? Well, here we go!


The Observatory Treehouse

Where: Stanton, Kentucky

Price: $298+ per night

https://www.rrgcabin.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=118529

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28434120

https://www.expedia.com/Stanton-Hotels-The-Observatory-Treehouse

Looking for some adrenaline rush? Then this treehouse is for you!

Climb up the wandering wooden staircase of 120 steps to this treehouse nestled in the swaying Eastern White Pine. Feel exposed to raw nature and enjoy spectacular views of the Red River Gorge.

The Observatory Treehouse features a bedroom with a full bed on the highest level, a living and dining area with a full futon mattress and 2 hammocks on the lowest level, a porch and bar-style seating on the mid-level, a well-equipped kitchen, and a private composting outhouse.

A Weber charcoal grill, a wall heater in the bedroom, a private firepit with camp chairs, 2 5-gallon jugs, a 75 L Yeti cooler, and battery-powered lanterns are some of the additional amenities provided. You can use the guest shower and bathroom at the RRG Headquarters.

Observatory Tree House Kentucky Airbnb
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Pete Nelson Tree House

Where: Stonewall, Kentucky

Price: $300+ per night

https://www.vrbo.com/767630

https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/kentucky/treehouses-off-the-grid/pete-nelsontreehouse

https://earthjoyvillage.org/tree-houses

Built by the Treehouse Master Pete Nelson, this treehouse was featured on Treehouse Masters on Animal Planet. Explore 22 acres of themed trails, check out the old-growth trees or the kids’ fishing pond, and spot wildlife such as turkeys, deer, rabbits, squirrels, and sometimes cows and horses. 

Pete Nelson Tree House Kentucky
Pete Nelson Tree House Kentucky | Credit: VRBO

Open the large barn door to the treehouse that has 2 levels. It features a king-size bed on the second floor and a couch that folds out into a twin bed & a camp mattress on the first floor. There is a full kitchenette, a wood-burning stove, a heater, and a living area with hammocks. There is electricity in the treehouse but no plumbing. A 3-gallon tank is provided for your water needs.

Outside on the deck, there is seating and a BBQ grill for you to enjoy your evenings. Down from the treehouse is a firepit area with a bench and a hammock. About 400 feet from the treehouse is the bathhouse with a toilet and shower. A quick restroom with a compost toilet is a 5-second walk away.


Treetop Flyer Tree House

Where: Berea, Kentucky

Price: $98+ per night

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/27275008

The Treetop Flyer is located on a 100-acre farm and campground in the mountains called HomeGrown HideAways. The farm offers spectacular views and beautiful hiking trails.

The treehouse features 1 full bed, a couch that folds out into a full futon, an electric fireplace, and a barn wood table with 2 benches. There is a loft area with 2 full-size floor mattresses. Outside, there is a wrap-around porch, a lower deck, a picnic table, a swing, a fire pit, and a propane grill. The farm has a centrally located fully-furnished community kitchen and a bathhouse with flush toilets & showers in addition to the outhouses.

There is no plumbing inside the treehouse, but a jug of spring water is provided.

Treetop Flyer Tree House Kentucky Airbnb
Treetop Flyer Tree House Kentucky | Credit: Airbnb

The Looking Glass Treehouse Cabin

Where: Stanton, Kentucky

Price: $313+ per night

https://www.rrgcabin.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=161709

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43660150

Come stay in this master creation of imaginative design and extraordinary craftsmanship. Perched atop Tulip Poplar and Pignut Hickory trees, this is a set of dual treehouses with a facade of mirrors. The mirrors reflect the surroundings, creating an atmosphere of leaves and trunks.

There is a cozy, octagonal bedroom with 2 full-size beds, a twin-size fold-out sofa, and 2 hammocks. The kitchen offers 360-degree views of the surroundings and is fully equipped with everything you would need to cook your own meals. The bathhouse is located on the ground level. There is a fully suspended deck for you to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine.

The Looking Glass Treehouse Cabin Kentucky
The Looking Glass Treehouse Cabin Kentucky | Credit: Airbnb

Hickory Tree House

Where: Stonewall, Kentucky

Price: $300+ per night

https://www.vrbo.com/7710811ha

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/31469039

https://earthjoyvillage.org/tree-houses

If you are a family with kids looking for a treehouse rental in Kentucky where your kids can make memories and have an adventurous time, this is the perfect option for you. A slide off the deck of the treehouse takes you to the swing and a private entrance to 285 acres of over 20 miles of themed trails. Take the guided tree climb or find the 5 ponds on a scavenger hunt. Augusta town is 15 minutes away.

Nestled in the branches of 4 trees, this treehouse features a wrap-around deck with seating for 4 in the back & a kids picnic table in front, a full bed, a double loft with a queen bed & a twin-size bed, a well-equipped kitchenette, a living room, an air-conditioning system, a space heater, and a propane heater. Down the treehouse is a fire pit area with 4 Adirondack chairs. Your own private bathhouse with a shower and a toilet is a 5-minute walk away from the treehouse. For quick trips, a compost toilet is just 5 seconds away.

Hickory Tree House Kentucky
Credit: VRBO

Kentucky Breeze Treehouse

Where: Stanton, Kentucky

Price: $181+ per night

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/38881529

Nestled amidst towering trees inside the national park, this treehouse will give you a rustic vibe. Explore the stunning forest of Red River Gorge or go hiking on the national trailhead. Watch the sunset over the mountains or gaze at the stars in the night from the stargazing deck. Make your evening memorable by lighting up a bonfire in the campfire area and cooking on the grill. Whatever you choose to do, you are bound to be in peace and tranquility!

Open a 15 feet garage door to the treehouse. Inside, there is a screened-in front porch, a well-equipped kitchenette, and a living area with a pull-out couch and queen air mattress. Climb up the wooden ladder to the loft bedroom that has a full bed and access to a full bathroom & stargazing deck. There is air conditioning, a heating system, and electricity in the treehouse. 

Kentucky Breeze Treehouse
Credit: Airbnb

Tradewinds Treehouse

Where: Stanton, Kentucky

Price: $530+ per night

https://www.rrgcabin.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=145978

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25002039

Reconnect with nature in these two twin treehouses perched in the forest. There is easy access to amazing hiking trails and climbing areas within walking distance.

The master treehouse features a master bedroom with a queen mattress downstairs and a single futon in the loft. The other treehouse features a full kitchen downstairs with a dining area, a compact futon, an outdoor dining area, and a loft bedroom with a full-size futon mattress. 

There is a full bathroom with a shower and flush toilet 50 feet away from the treehouse in a log cabin. The cabin also includes a living room with a couch, a bar sink, and a loft with a full-size bed. A slide down the treehouse takes you to the area with a spring-fed hot tub and a firepit area.

Tradewinds Treehouse Rentals Kentucky
Credit: Airbnb

Aliyah Tree House

Where: Stonewall, Kentucky

Price: $300+ per night

https://www.vrbo.com/1234343

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/20524532

https://earthjoyvillage.org/tree-houses

Have you ever dreamt of staying in a magical treehouse? Well, this one is straight out of your dreams! With a more than 100-year-old red oak inside, this treehouse will offer you a true treehouse experience. Moreover, you will have access to 285 acres of hiking trails, several creeks, a kids’ fishing pond, tire swings, and hammocks. Go on a scavenger hunt of the 5 ponds, take a guided tree climb, or explore the abandoned 1800s settlers’ log cabin. 2 large landslides of over 150 feet await you!

The treehouse features 2 structures. One is the main cabin with a fully-stocked kitchenette, a living area, and a full foam mattress in the loft. The second structure is the Snuggle Palace, which is 50 feet high and has a full memory foam mattress below and a twin bunk above. A compost toilet is 5 seconds away and a bathhouse with a shower and toilet is close by. Outside, there is a deck with seating, a patio, and a fire pit area!

Aliyah Tree House
Credit: Airbnb

Eagles Nest Treehouse

Where: Stanton, Kentucky

Price: $172+ per night

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22941004

Situated in the Red River Gorge National Park, this treehouse is tucked into the forest with high trees. Explore the forest or immerse yourself in the views from the treehouse. Incredible hiking trails and rock climbing await you!

There is a main treehouse featuring a well-equipped kitchen, a full bathroom with a shower, a small living area, and a loft bedroom with a double bed. Climb down the stairs to a deck and a nest overlooking the forest. Enter the 16 feet off-the-ground nest through a window with a queen-size mattress. Perfect to soak in the surrounding views or watch stars at night.

Light up your evenings at the stone fireplace below with a seating area, swing, and ambient lighting.

Eagles Nest Tree House in Kentucky
Eagles Nest Tree House in Kentucky | Credit: Airbnb

Sylvan Float Treehouse

Where: Stanton, Kentucky

Price: $239+ per night

https://www.rrgcabin.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=106477

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18090334

This treehouse hangs between hickory and red oak and is one of the most peaceful treehouse rentals in Kentucky. It features a dining area with seating for two, a small kitchenette with a gas stove, a wall heater, a battery-powered box fan, and a loft bedroom with a full-size bed. There is a composting outhouse, and a guest shower and bathroom at the headquarters.

Outside, there is a deck with a hammock and chairs, and below is a private fire pout with a charcoal grill. There is no running water inside, so 2 5-gallon water jars are provided.

Sylvan Float Treehouse Rentals Kentucky
Sylvan Float Treehouse Rentals Kentucky | Credit: Airbnb

The Lions Lair Tree House

Where: Stanton, Kentucky

Price: $180+ per night

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/31190998

Located inside the national forest, this treehouse is perfect for a quiet getaway into the woods. Explore the forest of Red River Gorge or hike the trailhead in the morning, light up a fire and make s’mores in the evening, and listen to the owls at night while you gaze at the stars.

The treehouse features a loft bedroom with a queen mattress and a seating area overlooking the forest. On the main level, there is a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area, a couch that folds out to a double bed, and a full bathroom. Outside, there is a patio with seating, and a patio underneath the treehouse with seating, a swing, and ambient lighting. Below is a deck with a fire pit, grill, and seating.

Martins Fork Trailhead parking is just across the street.

The Lions Lair Tree House Kentucky Airbnb
The Lions Lair Tree House Kentucky | Credit: Airbnb

Unique Cliff Dweller Treehouse 

Where: Stanton, Kentucky

Price: $529+ per night

https://www.rrgcabin.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=171897

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/47114758

Welcome to the first cliff-mounted rental in Red River Gorge! This is one of the most adventurous treehouse rentals in Kentucky. Live an intimate experience with the beautiful sandstone of Gorge, and witness the largest ever floating staircase leading to the treehouse.

This treehouse has 2 structures. The first structure houses a well-equipped kitchen, a full bathroom, a loft sleeping area with a queen bed, and multiple windows. The other one is a suspended structure with a deck at the top and a bedroom with a queen size bed at the bottom. The views from this structure are simply breathtaking. Both structures have a heating and cooling system.

Unique Cliff Dweller Treehouse 
Cliff Dweller | Credit: Airbnb

Dome Town Treehouse Village

Where: Campton, Kentucky

Price: $606+ per night

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43679631

https://www.rrgcabin.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=166119

Dome Town is a series of 3 geodesic domes suspended in the trees, and interconnected by suspension bridges weaving through the canopy. Sleeping in a dome is a lifetime experience that is going to change how you feel about 4 wall buildings. Explore the canopy and enjoy the Red River Gorge.

There is an additional communal water dome which has 2 full baths, 1 wash station, and a communal hangout space. There is a giant canopy lounge net to relax and play. There are 3 queen beds in total, 3 ceiling fans, air conditioning and heat in 2 domes, and hot & cold potable water.

Dome Town Treehouse VillageDome Town Treehouse Village
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So whether you are a couple looking for a romantic getaway, a family with kids, or a group of friends celebrating an occasion, a treehouse rental in Kentucky fits the bill!

In case we missed out on any treehouse rental in Kentucky that you think deserves to be on our list, please let us know in our comments section.

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