You may have heard about the incredible tree houses in Hawaii and how there are a large number of them on the island of Hawaii (the Big Island).
It’s definitely a thing there, and the good news is that there are a large number of Hawaii tree houses that can be rented through VRBO and Airbnb, so you can have your own Peter Pan/Swiss Family Robinson Hawaii tree house adventure!
I put together a list of the best tree houses in Hawaii, and a few other unique accommodation options in Hawaii too, to help inspire your unique Hawaii vacation.
Make sure you check out my detailed 7 Day Hawaii Itinerary and guide to find out everything else you need to know for your Hawaii vacation.
The Best Tree Houses in Hawaii
Romantic Rainforest Treehouse
This romantic 300ft studio tree house is surrounded by native trees and tropical plants. There is a kitchen, bathroom with indoor/outdoor shower, covered lounge area, and a top-level lanai with gorgeous views over the natural environment.
The decor is light and airy, with a mid-century tropical design, huge picture windows, a rattan swing chair, and hardwood floors.
Wifi, light breakfast ingredients, and basic cooking necessities are provided, and this Hawaii tree house can sleep two people in a cozy queen bed.
Location: Volcano, Hawaii
Price: $150 per night + fees
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Luxury Kona Treehouse
This luxury treehouse is the first, and currently only, luxury tree house in Kailua-Kona. With indoor/outdoor living, stunning ocean and forest views from the wraparound lanai, and beautiful design features, this luxury tree house is definitely worth the splurge!
There is a full kitchen with complimentary farm fresh eggs and tropical fruit from the farm, a private hot tub and an outdoor shower, as well as a sleek indoor bathroom.
Perfect for honeymooners, this Hawaii tree house sleeps two in a king-size bed.
Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Price: $398 per night + fees
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Mokuna Treehouse
The Mokuna Treehouse is an eco-friendly and off-grid one-bedroom tree house, with wood accents for a warm, inviting vibe.
Enjoy the rainforest setting and gorgeous views from 14ft above the forest floor. There is a living area, a basic kitchenette with a sink, mini-fridge, and coffee maker, a small lanai, and a spacious bathroom.
This Hawaii tree house doesn’t have wifi so it’s the perfect excuse to really reconnect with nature and your surroundings.
The tree house can sleep two people in a king-size bed and there is a self check-in with an easy to use pin pad entry.
Location: Volcano, Hawaii
Price: $128 per night + fees
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Tiny Tropical Tree House
Off-grid but with home comforts, this tiny tree house surrounded by tropical rainforest offers the best of both worlds. The design is modern and sleek, while still being homey and comfortable.
Enjoy your own private hot tub and outdoor rain shower. There is a well-equipped kitchenette if you want to cook during your stay, a TV and wifi (although the connection can be spotty due to the remote location), and it is only ten minutes drive to the town of Volcano.
This Hawaii tree house can sleep two people in a queen-size bed.
Location: Volcano, Hawaii
Price: $99 per night + fees
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Treehouse Glamping With Ocean Views
This basic but colorful tree house in the south of the island is a great affordable option and has gorgeous ocean views from its treetop perch. It is part of a retreat center and no alcohol or smoking is allowed on the property.
There are his and hers composting outhouses, shared basic cooking facilities including hot plates and an ice chest for food, a covered lanai, and a solar-powered shower.
And if you love goats like I do, there are some super cute dwarf goats that play around the treehouse!
The tree house sleeps two in a queen-size bed.
Location: Naalehu, Hawaii
Price: $89 per night + fees
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Glass House Tree House
This unique Hawaii tree house is surrounded by trees in a tropical rainforest near the town of Volcano.
The tree house is an off-grid studio surrounded by glass – the roof is even glass! There is wifi and a work desk, an outdoor patio, and a bathroom with rain shower. There are no cooking facilities.
It sleeps two in a king-size bed.
Location: Volcano, Hawaii
Price: $134 per night + fees
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Peaceful Rainforest Treehouse Retreat
Completely off-grid and ensconced in nature, this tree house retreat has two lanais and gorgeous views over the forest.
The tree house is elevated 15ft off the ground, but the bed is elevated even more at 20ft. There is a downstairs lanai with Balinese day bed for relaxing, an upstairs lanai that is perfect for stargazing, and a bamboo-walled bathroom with rain shower.
It sleeps two people in the very unique elevated queen-size bed, and there are no cooking facilities.
Location: Volcano, Hawaii
Price: $110 per night + fees
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Adventure Treehouse
This awesome tree house was featured on HGTV and has a zipline and swing bridge! Built by an artist, the tree house is light-filled and colorful, with warm wood accents.
There is so much art and unique design pieces throughout this carefully and lovingly curated Hawaii tree house – it truly is one of a kind.
The indoor bathroom is lava-themed, and there is a deck that is connected to the tree house with a swing bridge and that is perfect for star-gazing. The tree house also has a secluded outdoor shower, and a kitchenette with a small fridge, sink and stove hobs.
The tree house can sleep up to four people, with a queen-size bed in the loft, and a sofa bed in the living area.
Location: Mountain View, Hawaii
Price: $111 per night + fees
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Zen Treehouse Retreat
Just north of Hilo, the Zen Treehouse is an octagonal studio tree house built with redwood, and located on a working vanilla, chocolate, and coffee farm.
Enjoy lush tropical garden and ocean views from the private lanai, and at night, gaze at the stars through the skylight above the bed. There is a full kitchen and an outdoor grill, and kitchen staples are provided.
A tour of the farm is included in your stay, as are complimentary estate-grown Hawaiian coffee and chocolate. The tree house is private but there is a communal laundry and pool you are also welcome to use.
This Hawaii tree house sleeps two in a queen-size bed.
Location: Papaikou, Hawaii
Price: $125 per night + fees
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Dreamy Tropical Treehouse
This secluded bamboo Hawaii tree house sits 15ft in the air on stilts, in the canopy of Hawaiian flora. Enjoy the vintage decor and light-filled interior.
Accessed via a trapdoor, the Dreamy Tropical Treehouse has a wraparound lanai with 360 views over the lush jungle, bathroom with indoor/outdoor shower, and a small kitchenette with a sink, cooler, and coffee maker.
Relax in the hanging bed under the treehouse, soaking up the peace and beauty of the Hawaiian jungle.
The tree house sleeps two in a queen bed. The nearest town is Volcano, which is 8-miles away.
Location: Fern Forest, Hawaii
Price: $300 per night + fees
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Big Island Bamboo Treehouse
This unique Hawaii tree house is made out of bamboo imported from Vietnam, and sits 14ft above the forest floor.
This luxurious tree house has a fully equipped kitchen, a wraparound lanai, and a spacious bathroom, along with modern conveniences like wifi, a smart TV, heating, and even a dehumidifier.
If you want to experience the beauty of tree house living without forgoing mod cons, then the Big Island Bamboo Treehouse is an excellent choice.
The tree house sleeps two in a queen bed.
Location: Volcano, Hawaii
Price: $189 per night + fees
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Hale Hubner Treehouse Cottage
This beautiful pine-accented tree house is located in Volcano Village and surrounded by lush vegetation. It is a spacious 750 sq ft. and has a large deck to enjoy the natural environs.
The tree house has a fully stocked kitchen, wifi, indoor bathroom, and a fireplace to keep warm on cool evenings.
It sleeps up to four people, with a queen-size bed and a futon in the living area.
Location: Volcano, Hawaii
Price: $130 per night + fees
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Enchanted Treehouse Cottage
This off-grid tree house is truly magical and very rustic. It is lit up with numerous fairy lights and is open to the elements with no doors or windows, and with a roof like an umbrella.
There is a hot shower and a composting toilet, completely out in the open at the back of the tree house but with privacy. There is a projector you can borrow to watch movies, power to charge laptops and phones, a large cooler, and a camping stove.
The treehouse can sleep four with a king and a queen bed, and is located a 5-10 minute drive from Volcano Village.
If you are interested in off-grid glamping, this fairytale Hawaii tree house is a great choice.
Location: Volcano, Hawaii
Price: $179 per night + fees
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Other Unique Hawaii Accommodations
Along with some epic Hawaii tree houses, there are a lot of other interesting and unique accommodation options in Hawaii, from tiny houses to off-grid cabins. Here’s my pick of the best.
Hale Ulu Farmstay
Located near the lava flow and the town of Pahoa, the Hale Ulu is a peaceful, off-grid cabin in a scenic rural setting. The cabin is full of color and art, and large windows open up so it feels like you are truly enveloped in the natural environment.
Relax and appreciate the lush jungle surroundings on the front lanai, or cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen. There is a hot outdoor nature shower, and a cedar sauna that is only a short walk away.
The cabin sleeps two in a queen-size bed.
Location: Pahoa, Hawaii
Price: $60 per night + fees
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Eco-Farm Glamping Mini House
This cute mini house is located on an Eco-Epicurean water farm near Pahoa. Relax on a private garden patio and enjoy the tropical surroundings. The garden patio has a hammock, fire pit, and grill.
The mini house is fully self-contained with a kitchenette and bathroom, and it even has wifi. Enjoy the local products stocked in the kitchen, including Hawaiian coffee and farm fresh eggs when available.
It sleeps two in a king-size bed.
Location: Pahoa, Hawaii
Price: $99 per night + fees
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Charming A-Frame Rainforest Cabin
This gorgeous A-Frame cabin with warm wood accents is the perfect retreat in the rainforest – it even has a jacuzzi!
The cabin has a kitchenette, laundry facilities, wifi and cable TV, a dedicated work space, and a small private deck.
It can sleep up to four people in a queen-size bed and a double futon.
Location: Mountain View, Hawaii
Price: $116 per night + fees
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Tiki Tiny House
This adorable tiny house is a nature retreat with all the modern conveniences, like wifi and a TV. Relax on the lanai with the soothing sounds of Hawaiian nature.
There is an indoor bathroom as well as a private nature shower outside, a full kitchen, dehumidifier, and laundry facilities.
It sleeps up to six people, with a queen-size bed and two full-size beds.
Location: Volcano, Hawaii
Price: $120 per night + fees
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I hope this list of incredible Hawaii tree houses and other unique accommodations inspires you to plan a trip to Hawaii, I know writing it has me itching to return!
The Best Insurance for Your Hawaii Tree House Vacation
If you are traveling from outside of the U.S., make sure you get travel and health insurance before your trip.
Safety Wing is my go-to and they are cheap and easy to claim with – it auto-renews every month unless you turn it off so you don’t have to think about it on longer trips
Safety Wing also allows you to sign up when you are already traveling, unlike a lot of other travel insurance providers.
If you liked this post, check out some of my other Hawaii content:
- The Ultimate Big Island 7 Day Itinerary
- Hiking the Captain Cook Monument Trail in Hawaii
- Impressions of the Garden Island: Kauai
- How to Escape the Crowds in Waikiki
- The Best Easy Hikes in Kauai
- Chilling out on the North Shore Beaches of Oahu
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