Tucked at the end of a quiet cul‑de‑sac in Big Bear Lake, California, the Big Bear Treehouse isn’t flashy, but wow — it stays with you. It’s one of those rare spots where the design and the setting really click. You drive up, expecting a cozy cabin. Instead, bam — that huge wall of glass hits you first. And somehow, it feels right. Not showy. Just… beautiful.
Floor-to-ceiling windows run the length of the house, pulling the outside in. Forest, sky, morning fog, even the occasional snow dusting — it’s all right there, like nature decided to lean in. And once you step through those big glass doors, it’s open-plan everything. Two stories of light and air, without feeling too cold or too “magazine-y.” It’s modern, sure, but still warm.
What really hits you is the quiet. Not silence exactly — there’s wind in the trees, the occasional woodpecker, maybe a squirrel scrambling across the deck — but that peaceful kind of hush that city people (guilty) just don’t get often enough. And the elevation? It adds this strange sense of calm. You’re above things, both literally and mentally. It’s hard to explain, but you'll feel it.
Inside, the living room centers around a fireplace. No TV, which at first feels... risky? But actually, it’s a gift. People talk. Or read. Or stare out the window and remember what stillness feels like. In winter, that fire becomes the heart of the home — warm, flickering, quietly hypnotic. In summer, the deck’s where it’s at. Sun, shade, a bit of breeze. Bring a book and lose track of time.
Upstairs, there are two cozy bedrooms, both with more of those views. Think treetops, mountains, and that cool early morning light spilling across the floor. The kitchen? Fully stocked — not just with the basics, but actual tools you can cook a real dinner with. Bathrooms are sleek and spotless, not overly styled but exactly what they need to be.
This isn’t a place that tries too hard. It doesn’t need to. It’s quiet. It’s glass. It’s forest. And it works. Whether you’re here to hike, ski, nap, or just press pause, you’ll find space to do it your way.
Prices start around €400 per night, and there’s a two-night minimum. Not a budget spot, obviously, but if you’re looking for somewhere that feels genuinely special, it’s worth it. Booking’s through Airbnb, and yeah — it gets snapped up quickly, especially in peak seasons. So if you’re tempted, don’t overthink it.
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