Out ‘n’ About Treehouse Treesort

This property is an all-treehouse bed-and-breakfast situated in a forested area offering 15 treehouses, a small stable with horses for trail rides, a zip-line course, and a central lodge area. The vibe is rustic in an old-school, Oregon hippie kind of way, and it's a popular choice for families looking for an active and playful forest getaway. Guests drive down a long dirt road to reach the main lodge, a large wooden structure that houses the reception area and a small, bright living room that's furnished with a couple of sofas, a flat-screen TV, piles of magazines, and a shelf of books. There are large porches at both the front and the back of the lodge, and there's a second cabin-like building with a common kitchen and a guest bathroom out back, next to a small fire pit surrounded by chairs. 

The resort is located in the suburbs of Cave Junction, Oregon, near the Siskiyou National Forest and the California border. It's a 20-minute drive out of Cave Junction in a quiet area filled with trees. It's about an hour and 20 minutes from the nearest airport in Medford, or 90 minutes to Crescent City, California, which also has a small airport, albeit with fewer flights. Eugene is three-and-a-half hours away, while Portland is closer to five hours by car. 

The self-described "treesort" offers a variety of wooden treehouse options, most of which have the rustic look and feel one would expect from a treehouse. Simple wooden furnishings fill the small spaces, and some even have kitchenettes with basic appliances. Many of the units have mini-fridges and/or sinks, if not full-on private bathrooms. The crown jewel is the Majestree, the newest and highest treehouse (opened in July 2009). This unit features a main room with a queen bed, a loft with two twin beds, and a kitchenette. Other larger options include the Forestree, which is situated 35 feet in the air and outfitted with a queen bed, a bunk bed, and a small kids' bed along with a fridge. The Pleasantree also sleeps two adults and two kids, as does the more economic Swiss Family Complex, a twin set of treehouses -- one for adults, one for kids -- connected by a suspension bridge. There are also smaller units for two, including the snug Peacock Perch, which looks out over the fire pit and can get noisy when there are groups using the space. The Yurtree is another unusual option and is essentially a yurt with a skylight on an elevated platform some 20 feet in the air. Units with electricity can be rented year-round, but those without are only open seasonally in the summertime, and close in case of storms. The Schoolhouse Suite, Majestree, and Cabintree have full bathrooms, while the Treezebo and the Forestree have toilets and sinks, but lack shower facilities. 

A buffet breakfast is included in room rates, and though the spread is sparse during the winter off-season (limited to just toast and cereal), the summer months feature a large buffet spread with waffles, home-baked muffins, and hot egg dishes. Rooms lack TVs and phones, but there is a flat-screen TV in the lobby and a landline for guests to use if the need arises. Fast Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. 

Although the resort can feel a bit sleepy in the off-season months, things really pick up in the summertime, with lots of outdoor activities aimed at families. There's a large meadow behind the treehouses where there's a network of 10 cable zip-lines, a rock wall, a tree for rappelling, and a Tarzan swing. The resort also has its own small stable and offers horseback rides for riders of all levels (western saddles only) and pony rides for young kids. The Treesort also offers arts and crafts classes for kids (namely tie-dying and mosaic arts), and river rafting expedition trips can be booked through the property. There are plenty of cycling paths in the area, though guests will need to bring their own bikes.