Imagine trading cubicle walls for towering treetops. That’s exactly what Peter Frazier did when he built the Pleasant Bay Lookout — a minimalist treehouse nestled high above Chuckanut Bay in Bellingham, Washington. And yes, it’s just as dreamy as it sounds. A place to work, unwind, and quite literally rise above the noise.
Once a stressed-out creative grinding away in a traditional office, Frazier found himself, well, heavier — physically and probably mentally, too. Fifty pounds heavier, to be exact. So he flipped the script. He built a small studio in the trees, just below his main home, and designed it to be everything his old life wasn’t: calm, intentional, and surrounded by green.
The treehouse is smartly perched on a slope, tucked in so naturally it almost disappears into the forest. There’s a green roof that blends into the canopy, and from the outside, it’s almost sneaky — like a well-kept secret. But step inside and... wow. It’s mostly glass. Three sides open up to sweeping views of the bay, the sky, the stillness. The deck juts out just enough that you feel like you’re floating. Sit at the cedar plank desk (the only real piece of furniture) and it’s all forest and water and space to breathe.
Frazier built it for work, sure — but also for guests. And for thinking. And for those mornings when you just need to drink coffee in complete silence while staring at fog roll across the bay. His early setup was full of bulky gear — this was back in the ‘90s — but now, it’s just a laptop, a phone, and the occasional bird tapping at the glass. That’s all he needs. “A cube with a view,” he calls it. And honestly, that nails it.
Physically, the shift changed him. No commute. No corporate chaos. Just more time with family, more time outdoors, and fewer back problems thanks to his standing desk. It’s not just beautiful — it’s functional in a quietly genius way.
And here’s the part that might surprise you: you can actually stay there. Yep, it’s on Airbnb, and somehow it’s just $135 a night to rent (last we checked). Not bad for a place that feels like the start of your next great idea — or at least your next nap with a view.
So if you’ve ever dreamt of pressing pause, unplugging, and seeing what your thoughts sound like in the forest... the Pleasant Bay Lookout might be calling your name. Just bring a book, leave your inbox behind, and let the trees do the rest.
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