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Be at home in the trees.

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Front view of treehouse
Room
Photo looking up at tree house

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Interlochen Center for the Arts
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Studio Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Be at home in the trees.

This tree house is located within a beautiful wooded site, sculpted around majestic hills with breathtaking views of Northern Michigan's natural beauty. All of the amenities and comforts of home are provided including a washer and dryer, a private balcony with a priceless view, and a cozy fireplace. This studio style cabin offers two queen size beds, love seat, reclining chair, and dining table/chairs. Air mattress, pack & play, and high chair available upon request.

For other options from Tree House Ridge- see Property ID #3049224 (Krueger Cottage #4)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Air mattress, pack & play, high chair available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please use appropriate receptacles
Liability waiver to be signed after booking and prior to stay

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Interlochen State Park and Misty Acres Preserve, while Michigan Legacy Art Park and Kresge Auditorium are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 21 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Kresge Auditorium - 24 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 26 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 36 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The 231 Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Geno's Sports Bar And Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Geno's Sports Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Be at home in the trees. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Be at home in the trees.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Be at home in the trees.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Be at home in the trees. located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Crystal Mountain, Interlochen State Park and Misty Acres Preserve. Michigan Legacy Art Park and Kresge Auditorium are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was so awesome to stay in a treehouse. It was so much fun and a really nice place.

We really enjoyed the views and everything g was so beautifully decorated. The beds were comfortable and it was very comfortable overall. Really enjoyed our stay. We plan to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

This place is everything you could ask for! We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Branda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend Getaway

Great place to spend a relaxing weekend with friends. Beautifully decorated with fall themed decor too. It was a home away from home. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

We visited the Treehouse to celebrate our Anniversary. We had talked for a long time about doing this and finally went. It was an amazing place and we will definitely be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

Peaceful and refreshing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis in the woods

We loved staying in the treehouse. All of the modern amenities of home, everything we could need and in beautiful peaceful scenery. We’re looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tree house living

We enjoyed staying in the tree house for the last couple of days. So peaceful and beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best treehouse

Both of us and my kids like it very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable family getaway!

This was an incredible stay! Fred, Patty, Jess, and Ashlee thought of every detail and comfort as they designed and outfitted the treehouses. It was sparkling clean and welcoming. We were here for a bike weekend and we’re 45min from TART trails of Traverse City, Sleeping Bear heritage trail, and Betsie Valley trail. Great stay, highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property in a private setting

A luxury room in a private forested setting. If you are looking to "get away", this is your place. Well appointed with everything you might need furnished. Very quiet and peaceful. Only downside is that it is several miles from civilization (as advertised).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Treehouse

The treehouse was absolutely spectacular. The owners thought of everything that we could have needed. Last night of our northern Michigan trip was here and it was the perfect ending.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Wonderland In the Trees

We had a wonderful weekend in the trees! The house was warm and comfortable, the perfect perch to enjoy watching the snow flutter down. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, relaxing, and Peaceful

My husband and I came to celebrate our 21st Anniversary. It was such a relaxing stay, we enjoyed walking the property, watching the wildlife, and sitting on the back deck. The Knoll family add quite a few nice extras that were a nice suprise. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

Awesome place! Beautiful house in a beautiful area! Owners are wonderful! They thought of everything you could need for a week (even chip clips🙂) very clean! beautifully decorated for the season. We are already planning our next trip and will definitely stay here again! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice

very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BOOK THE TREEHOUSE!

This was the best rental property we’ve ever stayed in. The treehouse was exceptionally clean, and the owners thought of every detail- bottled water, s’mores kit, firewood, bathroom supplies, baggies, k cups, etc. The house was so incredibly cozy and the perfect setting for an adult weekend away. So quiet and peaceful and still pretty close to lots of area attractions. Great communication with owners and easy to find. We will definitely return again- maybe even with our kids- they would have loved it also.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow. Well appointed

What a little gem. Immaculately clean. Owners have thought of everything and they will completely spoil your kids with thoughtful goodies. Beds comfortable. Kitchen is stocked. A great spot to rent to just relax and cozy up in. River canoe/kayak spot is about 10 mins down the road from here that we enjoyed. 30 mins to Frankfurt for a beach day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

We had a short weekend getaway here and it was top notch. The hosts have thought of every detail to make the stay amazing. We stayed with our daughter (8) who is in a wheelchair and was pleased with the accessibility of the cabin. Our 4 year old loved the great selections of DVDs and games and toys. We thoroughly enjoyed the beauty and peacefulness of the forest. It was amazing to stand on the deck and see nothing but trees and hear NOTHING. Thank you for the wonderful experience,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Treehouse fun!

We loved our stay in the trees. The house was completely stocked with everything we could need and it was a cozy, sweet, relaxing getaway in the woods. It was quiet, and beautiful, and calm. I definitely recommend it. Suggestion: As for specific directions to the house as my phone directions did not get me there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

shelly s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First class tree house

We stayed here 2 nights in Oct. The treehouse has everything you need and more! Everything is first class and so clean. It was tastefully decorated, comfortable and cozy. There were great outdoor areas too like a balcony with table, grill, chairs and a front porch with more chairs. They provided s’more ingredients, water in fridge and so many conveniences. Beds are comfy, nice pillows, furniture. It was close to drive to area attractions too. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection in the woods!!!

Stay here!!! I am beyond impressed with the treehouse and it’s location. It is beautiful and so well thought out. There isn’t an amenity you need that isn’t there. Everything about it is wonderful! The hosts, the location (so much to do) the treehouse itself. I can’t say enough about how perfect everything was. For some this will be a once in a lifetime, for me I plan to stay once every season and then repeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The pictures do not do this place full justice, it is absolutely beautiful! As soon as I pulled up I was in love! Super up to date, extremely comfortable, impeccably clean! Forgot something? That’s ok they probably have it available to you there. I only wish I had more time to stay longer! Simply perfection!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My Wife and I stayed 4 days in July, 2025 and enjoyed every moment in "The Trees" ! Ashlee and family had everything covered from firewood to laundry soap ! Cable TV, Wi-Fi and AC unit performed perfectly. Inside and out this Tree House is nicely crafted, decorated and well maintained. Peaceful and quiet and within a 30 to 45 min. drive to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Crystal Lake and the Wineries. Skiing, concerts at Interlochen, it's all nearby. We loved making our own meals in the well appointed Kitchen and enjoying them outdoors on the deck ! We also enjoyed nature in it's truest form from the trees to the wildlife including an unannounced visit from "Yogi" the Black Bear. If you desire a peaceful getaway with nature this "Gem" is for you ! Thank You for the wonderful visit and looking forward to a return trip !
"Yogi The Bear"
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was one of the nicest rental properties I have ever stayed at. Beautifully designed, clean, and equipped with every last thing you could possibly need, from toothpaste to reading glasses! And the property is simply gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Our favorite place we ever rented! A perfect getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ashlee Knoll

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This project is a builder and engineering dream, initiated by a father-son duo, Fred and Jess Knoll. Together with their wives, Patty and Ashlee Knoll, a plan was developed. After countless hours of planning, designing, engineering, and feedback, the Knolls pushed forward to making their dream a reality.
By trade, Fred is a dynamically talented builder and finish carpenter with over 40 years of experience. His son, Jess was raised around construction and heavy equipment, and is a large scale equipment operator. They joined their professional abilities and construction backgrounds to make it all happen.

Why they chose this property

Tree House Ridge is the first of its kind in Michigan- with the goal to build 10 unique and self-contained 500 square foot tree houses, each located within a beautiful wooded site, sculpted around majestic hills, and each with its own breathtaking view of natural Northern Michigan beauty. This concept has been successfully implemented in other parts of the United States, but this is the first of its kind in this area.

What makes this property unique

Groups and families, both small and large, will enjoy this peaceful setting. You don't have to be outdoorsy to stay in a treehouse. It's the perfect destination to unwind and unplug. While some enjoy spending their days outdoors golfing, boating, hunting, fishing, sightseeing, skiing, and hiking, others like to go on wine and cider tours, shop, and attend destination weddings and family reunions, and much more. We will open our treehouses as their construction is complete with the final of ten to hopefully be completed by 2025.

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