Charlane, Andrew, Tracey
July 2022
Andrew
July 2022
A MAGICAL DESTINATION – NOT JUST A PLACE TO STAY.
My wife, my two teenagers and myself just stayed for two nights at this property, and let me start be saying: it’s not a treehouse… in fact, it’s a ‘work of art’ masquerading as a treehouse!
What I mean is: it’s an absolutely INCREDIBLE place to stay. Goodness, we wish we’d booked longer!
Over the past twenty years I’ve rented a lot of vacation properties for my family, but I’ve never stayed in a place as fun as this. It truly is unique. Just look at the photos and read the other reviews! But to put it simply: it’s not just a place to stay. It IS a destination in it’s own right. Elizabeth, CO might not be a top destination – but this property should be considered one.
I could probably write a reeeeeally long review about all the property’s wonderful features and details, but some of the other reviews have already done that. And honestly, I don’t want to give too much away and spoil all the surprises! (Which is why I didn’t show my family any of the photos before arrival. Their smiles and delight on the first walk through: absolutely priceless!)
Instead, I’ll comment on Marni and Frank’s extraordinary ‘above-and-beyond’ hospitality. They were more welcoming, attentive, and determined to help us enjoy our stay than any other property owners we’ve ever stayed with. Our visit was to celebrate my wife’s birthday, and all the thoughtful birthday touches that Marni and Frank added were (literally!) the icing on the cake. “They made me feel so special,” my wife commented on the way home. What a gift to receive!
So… if you stay here, I bet you’ll be made to feel special too. And if you visit with a sense of fun and adventure, you’ll have an equally special time. No doubt about it.
Be clear: this isn’t a gleaming modern palace-of-a-rental with a massive kitchen etc etc… this quirky, fun, characterful, off-the-grid, masterpiece-of-a-treehouse is so so SO much better.
Because of our stay, we’re going to be smiling for weeks, and we have priceless family memories that will last FAR longer.
Thank you, Marni and Frank!
Tracey
June 2022
Linda
Linda June 2022
Jessi June 2022
Kristin
Kristin
June 2022
There is a lot to learn, but they’ve made excellent videos to make it easy to understand. There are games, movies and endless possibilities for fun.
On top of that, Marni and Frank are both genuinely nice people that clearly want their
guests to have a great stay.
So if you’re looking for “glamping” with the lowest possible level of roughing it, I couldn’t recommend them more
Katie
It’s comfortable and all your need are met, while knowing you are off the grid. I love the outdoor space they have created – multiple sitting and eating areas, and a while outdoor living room set up. The birds in the trees, beautiful sunsets, horses in the pasture, and the comfort knowing Marni and Frank are nearby if you need anything – it’s just amazing.
My only regret is I did not have more time during the day to explore and enjoy the space.
Next time I am definitely bringing my kids – for whom this will be dreamland – and will take advantage of archery, the swings and hammocks, and maybe art projects!!
Truly an unexpected gem in Elizabeth!
Sarah
We were so lucky to be the first AirBnB guests at this magical Treehouse in Elizabeth! Anyone who’s up for an adventure will have an amazing time here—it was great for our kids, and just such a cool experience. There’s so much to share… The Hosts Marni and Frank are awesome! They built the treehouse themselves over the last few years and are so creative and kind, and they were our guides to discovering all the hidden gems and learning about lux life off the grid. We also got to meet Boo and Stella, their super sweet dogs, three horses, three alpacas, two llamas, and cats! The Treehouse The treehouse is full of fairy lights and magical little moments. It’s super Instagram-friendly, but also just really comfortable. There are unlimited activities: a ping pong table, chessboard, corn hole, cards—and then the high-tech stuff too, a TV and projector, video games, and more. And it’s all built around “Pal,” the huge, sturdy pine tree that is the center of the construction. Sleeping This totally felt like glamping! Our three kids bunked in the “Cabana Room” on fold-out camping cots (they brought their own sleeping bags) and there were lots of blankets and pillows to keep everyone comfortable. My husband and I slept upstairs in the bedroom loft—there’s a steep staircase that reminds you you’re in a tree, and then a bedroom with a queen-sized bed (very comfortable bedding) and a pull-out couch there too. They have fans to keep the temperature perfect and lots of little details to make sure that even though you’re up in a treehouse, you have every imaginable comfort! Power & Lighting We learned a lot about solar power from this trip! The lighting set-up is a little bit complicated because everything is solar-powered, so there were lots of little remote controls that turned things on—by the second night, we had figured it all out. Marni and Frank had charged-up batteries for anything we wanted to plugin, and there were lots of hanging lanterns and lights you could just touch to turn on. Water & Bathroom Again, this is total glamping! There are several sinks—one in the kitchen (washing dishes was easy), one outside near the grill, and one in the bathroom. The kitchen and bathroom both had hot water. There is a composting toilet installed in the bathroom, which we learned how to use (not rocket science, but it was our first time), and then a super cool rustic-yet-luxurious shower with hot water. A sliding door for the bathroom gave people privacy. All the details were perfect—soft hand towels, etc. This treehouse is an absolutely delightful getaway—the area is so beautiful, and you really feel like you’re getting away from reality and entering a magical, whimsical place. We can’t wait to go again!
-Sarah