If not a hotel...treehouse?

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• Friday, August 15, 2008

There are many hotels, bed and breakfasts, spas, and inns in the Seattle area.  Despite the wide spectrum of quality, price, and location, ninety-nine percent of lodging in the city proper is, well, conventional.  If one wants to do something truly unusual, you'll have to leave the city proper, but not necessarily that far away. 

Located near Snoqualmie Falls, about 25 miles east of Seattle, is TreeHouse Point which along with the more traditional option of a main lodge, offers two treehouses to stay in.  These treehouses were built, I believe, by the proprietors themselves and are incredibly beautiful.  As you can see from their Web site, they are committed to responsible stewardship of the land and use their retreat to illustrate their dedication both with the lodging options and with their educational and dining endeavors.

A little further away from the city, is the Cedar Creek Treehouse at Mount Rainier. Cedar Creek is an incredible option if you're planning a side trip to the Mount Rainier National Park located about 2-hours from Seattle. Get a unique view of the mountain we city-denizens see everyday (well, when it's out).  Prices are a little steep at $300 a night for two, but they are offering a completely unconventional option.

Plus, it's really neat!

1 Mount Ranier National Park (Nisqually)

2 Snoqualmie Falls