Up in the borderlands of Slovakia, just where Muránska Planina National Park begins to unfurl, Treehouse Pod Lesom waits quietly. It isn’t shiny. It isn’t hyper‑connected. Instead, it’s an off-grid treehouse that beckons you to unplug, lean into forest rhythms, and remember what being small in a big wild feels like.
The treehouse is raised among branches, offering a wooden deck with seating where you can ease into the morning with coffee and views of dense green hills rolling away. Inside is cozy—not sprawling—but warm with gas heat, a sofa, board games, and a small kitchenette. The kitchen isn’t decked out with everything under the sun: a gas stove, a sink fed from an eight-liter fresh-water container, and a bar-style dining area. But honestly? That limitation gives it character. You cook when you want, rest when needed, and let nature be part of the rhythm.
Sleep is in the loft: a snug double bed for two. If you’ve got companions (up to four allowed), the sofa in the living area converts to a full bed. Everything here is low-tech but intentional: solar-powered lamps light your evenings, no Wi-Fi, no plug sockets (mostly). A solar shower and dry toilet live below the treehouse, so hygiene is simple but sufficient. Towels are light, but clean. The off-grid status isn’t an inconvenience if you lean into it. It’s a promise.
What makes Pod Lesom work is location. Trails peel out from the property into the Gemer uplands, caves beckon, old forests shadow, and hiking will carry you to vistas that feel untouched. Muráň Castle ruins lie not far off, offering a medieval perch with panoramic views. There’s a meadow nearby where ground squirrels scurry — bring sunflower seeds or carrot slices, and you might hand-feed one. In winter, the Telgárt Ski Center gives you snow chance. In warm months, cycle, hike, roam.
The nearby village of Muráň is only twenty minutes on foot. You’ll see local bakers (Muráň rolls, anyone?), little restaurants, wellness bits, e-bike rentals. If you want just a touch of the village, it’s there. But once you step back into the treehouse, that pull fades.
Guests often talk about how strange it is—in a good way—to go without electricity or internet. You’ll push your phone aside. You’ll hear leaf rustling, wind across pines, the deep exhale of forest. You’ll read. You’ll talk. You might just remember quiet.
Yes, it’s simple. It’s not for people who need all the plugs or streaming. But that’s okay. That’s the point. Bring what you need. Let the forest fill the rest.
Treehouse Pod Lesom is not just accommodation. It’s a forest letter: please slow, notice, breathe. Climb up, sit still, let the treetops hold you.
Add a review