This Treehouse Resort In Texas May Just Be Your New Favorite Destination
Some of our most cherished childhood memories involve days spent in homemade treehouses with friends and siblings, sharing secrets and letting our imaginations come to life. Today, you can revive that very dream—complete with running water, heat, air conditioning and all the amenities of a five-star hotel.
Just 25 minutes west of Lost Maples State Natural Area and 11 minutes north of Garner State Park is Frio River Treetop, a treehouse resort in near Utopia, Texas that features a huge treetop lodge and thatched-roof deck as well as an adjoining cottage. The goal is to allow guests to enjoy the best of both worlds: the peace and serenity of nature and the luxury amenities of a resort. You’ll never want to leave this enchanting getaway. Check it out:
Frio River Treetop was a private vacation home before being converted into a resort for all to enjoy. Whether you use the venue for a wedding, birthday party, or just a summertime family trip, your stay here will be one you won't soon forget.
The lodge sleeps 14 comfortably, with three bedrooms and a loft. Nine beds total are split between the rooms, and two more people can sleep in the living room on a sofa chaise and chair with ottoman.
You'll enjoy a full kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and toaster oven as well as a second kitchen in the great room. A second full-size fridge with freezer is located in the outdoor laundry room as well.
Upstairs, you'll a loft with a gaming table, four chairs, a flat-screen TV, and - get this - a pool table that converts into a dining table! Kiddos will love hiding out up here (and they'll hardly ever have to bother the grown-ups since they can eat their meals here).
The two full bathrooms have marble tiled walk-in showers, so you'll feel like you're staying in a five-star hotel. Who knew a treehouse could be so luxurious?
Perhaps the most exciting part of the entire resort is the treetop deck, situated in a giant cypress tree 40 feet above the river. Relax in cushioned chairs around a campfire and tell ghost stories while eating s'mores and marveling at the breathtaking Hill Country sunsets. There's even a tiki torch-lighted walkway that connects the deck to the lodge!
You'll have easy access to the river below with rock steps leading down into the water. Feel free to fish, swim, or soar through the air and make a splash with the rope swing!
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
