Forty-eight acres of upstate New York forest surround the A-frame treehouses at Finger Lakes Treehouse, tucked along Pilgrimport Road outside the small Wayne County town of Sodus. Arriving through the trees, guests quickly notice how much space the property holds and how little of it is occupied. The units are spread well across the land, so the sense of being genuinely alone in the woods arrives almost immediately.
Each A-frame is designed to make settling in feel easy. Plush bedding, a kitchenette, a private bathroom and generous windows that pull in soft forest light give the space a calm, functional warmth. Nothing about the interior feels overdressed — the design simply removes the reasons to leave.
The wood-burning hot tub outside each unit is the heart of the experience. Heating it takes time and some attention to the firewood, and that process turns out to matter. It sets a pace for the day — morning coffee on the deck, an afternoon walk, then the slow ritual of the tub warming up as the evening cools around it. Sitting under the tree canopy with steam rising into the dark is the kind of thing guests tend to remember. That unhurried rhythm is the point.
Beyond the private treehouse, the property offers a wood-burning sauna, BBQ facilities and a communal lounge. These shared spaces sit quietly in the background — available, but never insistent. Complimentary bikes let guests explore the wider grounds or nearby trails without any particular plan. The atmosphere throughout stays low-key, matching the setting rather than fighting it.
The surrounding Finger Lakes region gives those who want it a full landscape to move through. Wine trails, state parks and waterfalls are within reasonable reach of Sodus. Autumn is a particularly strong time to visit: the foliage across Wayne County peaks in late September and October, the vineyard harvests are underway, and the cooler temperatures suit the sauna-and-hot-tub rhythm of the property almost perfectly. Summer brings warm evenings on the deck and easy access to regional wineries. Winter visits reward guests who want fireplace warmth and snowy lake views without leaving the grounds.
Nightly rates run approximately $250–$350, varying by season and availability — a moderate tier that reflects the private amenities and forested setting.
Finger Lakes Treehouse suits couples and solo travellers who want genuine outdoor immersion rather than a curated resort experience. The property is rural by design. Bus routes 302, 303, 304, 305 and 307 serve stops in the broader area, with the nearest stop approximately 3.8 km away by straight line. In practice, most guests arrive by car from Rochester, Syracuse or further afield, and having a vehicle makes the wine trails and state parks of the wider region easy to reach. For a restorative few days in the northeast, the combination of forested privacy, a wood-burning hot tub and 48 acres of quiet countryside is a genuinely strong offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes the wood-burning hot tub different from a standard hotel hot tub?
A: Each A-frame has its own private wood-burning hot tub, and heating it requires tending the fire yourself — a process that takes time but sets the unhurried pace most guests come here for. Sitting under the tree canopy with steam rising as the evening cools is consistently one of the most memorable parts of a stay.
Q: Do guests need a car to reach Finger Lakes Treehouse?
A: The property sits at the rural edge of Sodus in Wayne County, and the nearest bus stop is roughly 3.8 km away by straight-line distance. In practice, arriving by car is the realistic option for most guests — and having one makes exploring the surrounding wine trails and state parks considerably easier.
Q: What is the best time of year to visit?
A: Autumn (late September through October) is a particularly strong time — the foliage across Wayne County peaks, vineyard harvests are underway, and cooler temperatures suit the sauna-and-hot-tub rhythm of the property well. Summer works for warm deck evenings and winery visits, while winter rewards guests after snowy lake views and genuine fireside coziness without leaving the grounds.
Q: What do nightly rates generally look like?
A: Rates run approximately $250–$350 per night, varying by season and availability — a moderate tier that reflects the private amenities and forested setting.
Q: Is Finger Lakes Treehouse suitable for solo travellers, or is it mainly for couples?
A: The property suits both. The treehouses are spaced well across 48 acres, so the sense of solitude arrives quickly regardless of group size. Shared amenities — a wood-burning sauna, BBQ facilities and a communal lounge — are available without being intrusive, so solo guests and couples alike can set their own level of sociability.
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