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The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2180 sq ft
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Lafayette, NY
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Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Loft Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 half bathroom
Bathroom in treehouse.
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!
Your hosts, Tom and Lisa Wallace, are happy to welcome you to The Chez Tree Rest, our 2 story treehouse perfectly perched under a heavily canopied scenic hillside - 35' above the forest floor on 2 towering Maple trees. As you walk to the treehouse across the 60' cable bridge you will feel the stress and cares of everyday life melt away. The treehouse is 150 square feet of pure magic and the perfect spot for a romantic getaway high up in the trees.
Our treehouse is located on 20 acres of hardwood forest just outside of the sleepy village of Lafayette, NY - 10 miles south of Syracuse, NY and 24 miles north of Cortland, NY. Just a very short drive to wine country and the Finger Lakes region. As you arrive at the property, you will find a wonderful burgundy gold leaf sign and a gravel road which leads down a 1/4 mile drive to the treehouse. There is a security gate at the beginning of the road which should be open. If it happens to be closed, it is not locked so you will be able to manually push it open.
The treehouse itself is accessed across a 60' cable bridge. There are only a few (7) stone steps which lead down to the bridge and then it is an easy walk up to the treehouse. Below the treehouse is a large, (320 square feet), deck protected by a timber frame pavilion with a fire pit and ample seating. The deck also provides the location of the shower (with on demand hot water) and a propane BBQ grill. There is also a separate fire pit area below the treehouse which has plenty of seating and a stone edged fire ring.
There is a convenient, tiny bathroom in the treehouse with a composting toilet. A couple of years ago, we added full time electricity and potable water as well. There is a small, electric heater for those cooler nights.
There is a great deal of outdoor relaxing space on the treehouse level as well. There is approximately 80 square feet of decking connected to the treehouse. In addition, there is a separate 12' octagon deck that is anchored on a separate tree connected to the main deck by another 30' cable bridge.
For cooking, we provide a propane camp stove and a microwave oven. There is also a BBQ grill on the lower deck below the treehouse. All the pots, pans, Keurig coffee maker, silverware and other utensils you should need will be provided.
Let the trees gently sway you to sleep amidst the soothing sounds of barred owls and the babbling brook.
Our treehouse is located on 20 acres of hardwood forest just outside of the sleepy village of Lafayette, NY - 10 miles south of Syracuse, NY and 24 miles north of Cortland, NY. Just a very short drive to wine country and the Finger Lakes region. As you arrive at the property, you will find a wonderful burgundy gold leaf sign and a gravel road which leads down a 1/4 mile drive to the treehouse. There is a security gate at the beginning of the road which should be open. If it happens to be closed, it is not locked so you will be able to manually push it open.
The treehouse itself is accessed across a 60' cable bridge. There are only a few (7) stone steps which lead down to the bridge and then it is an easy walk up to the treehouse. Below the treehouse is a large, (320 square feet), deck protected by a timber frame pavilion with a fire pit and ample seating. The deck also provides the location of the shower (with on demand hot water) and a propane BBQ grill. There is also a separate fire pit area below the treehouse which has plenty of seating and a stone edged fire ring.
There is a convenient, tiny bathroom in the treehouse with a composting toilet. A couple of years ago, we added full time electricity and potable water as well. There is a small, electric heater for those cooler nights.
There is a great deal of outdoor relaxing space on the treehouse level as well. There is approximately 80 square feet of decking connected to the treehouse. In addition, there is a separate 12' octagon deck that is anchored on a separate tree connected to the main deck by another 30' cable bridge.
For cooking, we provide a propane camp stove and a microwave oven. There is also a BBQ grill on the lower deck below the treehouse. All the pots, pans, Keurig coffee maker, silverware and other utensils you should need will be provided.
Let the trees gently sway you to sleep amidst the soothing sounds of barred owls and the babbling brook.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Water view
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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This property does not have elevators
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About the neighborhood
LaFayette
Located in LaFayette, this cottage is in a rural area. Clark Reservation State Park and Pratt's Falls County Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Destiny USA and Salt City Market. Community Folk Art Center and E.M. Mills Rose Garden are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lafayette, NY
What's nearby
- Jamesville Beach Park - 10 min drive - 15.7 km
- Syracuse University - 10 min drive - 19.5 km
- JMA Wireless Dome - 12 min drive - 22.0 km
- The Oncenter - 13 min drive - 23.0 km
- SUNY Upstate Medical University - 13 min drive - 22.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 2 min drive
- Nice N Easy - 17 min walk
- Firekeepers - 8 min drive
- Champ’s Pizzeria 2 - 10 min drive
- Nedrow Diner - 9 min drive
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Reviews
Nov 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chrissy S.
May 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary get away
Chrissy S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bridget P.
Jul 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bridget P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley F.
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ashley F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian L.
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brian L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christa C.
Jun 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth C.
Jun 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Treehouse
Beth C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark G.
Oct 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda H.
May 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most magical weekend!
Amanda H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine F.
Sep 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christine F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Curtis B.
Jun 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
R & R needed
Curtis B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammy H.
May 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Enchantment
Tammy H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian R.
Aug 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Nest for a Two Love Doves!
Brian R.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Akaile B.
Jun 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Escape
Akaile B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly L.
Sep 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing treehouse adventure
Kimberly L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay in a tranquil forest
Heather R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rick and Erika T.
Jun 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two Day Gateway
Rick and Erika T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chelsey J.
Jul 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Never wanted to leave
Chelsey J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter O.
May 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven!!
Peter O.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Greg T.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular
Greg T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt W.
Sep 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Should get ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Matt W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
Aug 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeding my expectations!!
Robert B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mindy H.
Jun 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way…
Mindy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Brandi H.
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Treehouse
Brandi H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon A.
Jul 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday surprise
Sharon A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Tom and Lisa Wallace
My wife Lisa and I have been happily married for over 38 years. We make our home just 1/4 mile up the hill from the treehouse. Close proximity means that we are almost always available to promptly see to your needs for your stay. At the same time, we respect your privacy and if you don’t need something attended to immediately, you probably won’t see us.
Why they chose this property
When I sold my business in 2015, Lisa and I were looking for some land to build a camp on. From the moment I walked down the hill on this property, and saw the spot on the hillside overlooking the brook below, I knew I wanted to build something special on this spot.
I have loved the show Treehouse Masters since it began. The unique location of this spot didn't lend itself to a conventional "camp" built on the ground. We knew we had to look to the trees. I purchased the plans for the treehouse directly from Treehouse Masters, (Be In A Tree). I spent the summer of 2016 building the treehouse. We have loved it ever since. We hope that you will love it as well.
I have loved the show Treehouse Masters since it began. The unique location of this spot didn't lend itself to a conventional "camp" built on the ground. We knew we had to look to the trees. I purchased the plans for the treehouse directly from Treehouse Masters, (Be In A Tree). I spent the summer of 2016 building the treehouse. We have loved it ever since. We hope that you will love it as well.
What makes this property unique
Duh...It a treehouse!
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