The Magical Treehouse

The Magical Treehouse sits on a private Adirondack property at 9306 NY-30 in Paul Smiths, New York, close to Higley Flow State Park. Built up among the pines and fully insulated, it's set up for couples who want a quiet few nights off the ground, with a fireplace for cooler evenings and enough distance from the main buildings to feel secluded.

Inside, the treehouse holds a queen bed and little else — this is a stay built around the setting, not square footage. A private bathroom with shower and a cookhouse are both a short walk away, so you're not roughing it entirely, but you are stepping outside to reach them. Rates run roughly $250 to $359 a night depending on dates, placing it in the upscale tier for the area, and the listing sleeps two.

The surrounding property and region give plenty of reason to extend the trip: lakes, rivers, and trails for ATVs, hiking, and horseback riding sit within about 15 minutes, with downhill skiing, tubing, and larger towns for dining and shopping roughly 20 to 30 minutes out. It's a base for people who want the Adirondacks nearby without being far from basic services.

Booking runs through Airbnb, or directly by phone for longer stays to avoid platform fees. The property has operated as a family-run getaway business in the region for decades, offering a handful of accommodation types beyond the treehouse itself, from a full chalet to primitive campsites.