A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
Imagine a treehouse that you could live in full time or use as a vacation home to spend quality time with family and friends; these are the sort of treehouses that you will find from Nelson Treehouse.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
This off-grid property is a fascinating livable structure that is a natural fit with the nature-loving, imaginative, and playful spirit of the place.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
All of the electricity for the treehouse cabin building comes from solar panels that are installed on the property.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The treehouse is about 13 feet off the ground in a grove of ponderosa pine trees.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The builders wanted a treehouse that was in tune with the wind-swept, sun-bleached aesthetic of the Eastern Washington location.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
They used a rusted steel roof, reused and reclaimed wood siding called leather wood which has a dark, textured patina that helps to achieve the effect.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
Whenever possible, these treehouse builders try and integrate reclaimed building materials into treehouses to give them a sense of character and history.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The treehouse cabin building has a long dream net catwalk and hangout space off to the side of the main cabin building structure.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
Dream nets are perfect for the treehouse design as they are woven specially to fit in the unique layout of the trees.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
These dream nets also make for a playful, yet relaxing, hangout area.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The treehouse cabin building has a sprawling deck that provides sweeping views of the surrounding forest.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The treehouses have classic hog wire railing panels that keep the deck safe and secure without blocking the surrounding view. Inside, the treehouse is a bed, a seating area, kitchenette, dining table, cast-iron gas stove, and loft.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The gas stove in the cabin building is the Northfield Lopi model by Travis Industries, a compact size that is perfect for the small, 200-square-foot treehouse.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The built-in bed in this cozy treehouse is such a cozy spot.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The walls inside the treehouse cabin building were left with open framing for a budget-friendly option that can be finished with panelling at a later date.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
A kitchenette is tucked into the corner of the room.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
This iron ladder was cut from a towering ladder that once lived above The Burl at TreeHouse Point - segments of this same mother ladder have gone into several of our other treehouses around the country.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The ladder leads to an airy loft, with another comfy seating area.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The treehouse has several windows that help to bring lots of natural light into the treehouse space and help the interior seem open and spacious.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The flooring in the treehouse is made of reclaimed Douglas Fir.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The treehouse contains a bathroom with a compostable toilet.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The decking and the railing are made of reclaimed Douglas Fir.
A Quaint Little Tree House in A Grove of Ponderosa Pines
The dry climate of Eastern Washington allowed for the crew to integrate plenty of Douglas fir into the structure without having to worry that it would rot. Custom details in the treehouse cabin building such as cutouts on the rafter tails help to add visual interest to spots that might otherwise go unnoticed.