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What Would You Dream, Sleeping In A Tree? Utila's Only Treehouse

What Would You Dream, Sleeping In A Tree? Utila's Only Treehouse

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House in a fig tree
Top floor bedroom
Room
Studio bedroom floor with dining area and kitchen.
Bedroom/kitchen area

Overview of What Would You Dream, Sleeping In A Tree? Utila's Only Treehouse

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Check out the area

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Utila, Bay Islands
  • Popular LocationChepes Beach19 min walk
  • Popular LocationLaguna Beach1 min drive
  • Popular LocationBando Beach9 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

What Would You Dream, Sleeping In A Tree? Utila's Only Treehouse

Utila's only Treehouse was hand-crafted by a Scandinavian carpenter and artist, to fulfill his dream of a harmonious and resplendent home in the vibrant nature of the tropical Bay Islands. There is no other place like it, on the island, in the world. Romantic, unique, and naturally beautiful.

The house boasts two floors aloft in a giant fig tree. First floor studio contains a full kitchen (oven, fridge, blender, coffee maker, pots, pans, all necessary dishes and silverware, etc.) and dining/living area plus queen bed surrounded by windows facing the eastern shore and sunrise.

The second floor is a full queen bedroom with skylight and stunning views through the glass-paned, easterly facing wall. Both floors have air-conditioners and fans, as well as custom-crafted louvered windows to catch the rich tropical breezes that only a house high in a tree can arrange.

There are three decks, meticulously designed around the fig tree to provide varying degrees of cool, leafy shade, each with its own generous view of rich green vegetation, perfectly set off by blue ocean and sky. From the top deck you can almost touch the whirling gulls, or Milky Way, depending on the time of day. Requisite hammocks provided, of course.

Complete bathroom with hot-water shower is located on the ground level, as well as a refreshing, private outdoor bucket shower on the first elevated deck.

The treehouse is the best of both worlds: extremely private (nestled in the nature of Stuart's Hill, hidden from view and away from the noise and bustle of town) and yet just a few minutes' walk to the commercial center.

The house is situated on the side of Stuart's Hill, and a two-minute walk to the top rewards with its 360-degree view of the island. Just outside of the property lies Utila's Iguana Station, a research center and tourist attraction where you can learn about Utila's endangered endemic iguanas along with myriad other creatures who also call the island home.

Laundry service and maid service are available.

Property manager

John and Amanda
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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Ocean view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We allow children age 10 and over.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Isla de Utila

This holiday home is located in Isla de Utila. While the natural beauty of Laguna Beach and Chepes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Bando Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Utila, Bay Islands

What's nearby

  • Chepes Beach - 19 min walk
  • Laguna Beach - 1 min drive
  • Bando Beach - 9 min drive
  • Treasure Beach - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Utila (UII) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mister Buddha - 14 min walk
  • The Neptunes At Coral Beach Village - 15 min drive
  • Mango Cafe - 14 min walk
  • Munchies Cafe - 13 min walk
  • The Beach Lounge - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is What Would You Dream, Sleeping In A Tree? Utila's Only Treehouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at What Would You Dream, Sleeping In A Tree? Utila's Only Treehouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at What Would You Dream, Sleeping In A Tree? Utila's Only Treehouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is What Would You Dream, Sleeping In A Tree? Utila's Only Treehouse located?

Situated in Isla de Utila, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Chepes Beach, Bando Beach and Laguna Beach. Treasure Beach and Iguana Research & Breeding Station are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mindy M., Council Bluffs, IA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tree-mendous!!!
One of the coolest experiences ever. Hosts were fantastic! Kitchen well equipped. We saw the other inhabitants of the tree but they definitely mind their own business. LOVE UTILA!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
We lived out our Swiss Family Robinson childhood dreams! You can tell the owners take great pride in this property. They paid attention to every detail. My favorite part was hanging out in the hammock on the top deck and enjoying the breeze. We would walk downhill to town and then take a Tuktuk back. This will be an experience that We will never forget!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

heather z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is amazing what lives in a single tree, adventure
The treehouse was exactly as pictured in the vrbo photos. It was clean, aircon and the shade of the tree kept us cool when needed and the views from the top were amazing. The shower has excellent water pressure for those of you with long hair. Our kids 10 and 12 loved exploring the tree ladders and platforms with us at night to see what animals would come out we had geckos, anoles, tree frogs, preying mantis (2kinds), bats, curly haried tarantulas Betsy and Bob, tree snail, katydids perfect for the nature lover and kid explorers. Communication was smooth with the property manager and wifi was good enough to do zoom calls for work. The only noise at night were the tree frogs, cicadas geckos and the wind in the tree leaves. Just a short walk to town and we cooked 2/3 of our meals in the kitchen here.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celeste G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
I was so excited to stay in the tree house! We were the Swiss Family Robinson all week! It was a great choice for us and such a unique stay! My husband LOVED the bucket shower and the view from the hammock on the top floor was fantastic! A word of warning though....there are a few critters that will come and visit....but don't worry they are scared of you and won't hurt you a bit! Thanks to JJ for the hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles F., Austin, TEXAS United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Awesome
This place is simply amazing, and the property managers and owners are exceptional. The treehouse is a real work of art and passion, so if you are looking for something special - look no further. Utila is laid back and great fun in the sun... but the treehouse is a calming refuge from the water activity. My nephew is 17 and he and I spent 5 days here and it was amazing. I am not sure when we might get back, but the peace and tranquility will be in our memories for a long time. Thanks to the owners and their team - an excellent experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by John and Amanda

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John first came to Utila in 1997 while on a backpacking trip from Guatemala to Panama. One day, while on a walk, he came across Stuart's Hill and fell in love. He sought out the local owner, begged to buy the property, and never made it to neighboring Nicaragua, let alone Panama. In 2001, John left Scandinavia for good and has called Utila home ever since. He soon began the process of creating the treehouse, his dream home on the rock, a loving vision.

In 2006, a vacationing public radio producer from the USA met a handsome Viking on his way out of his island house to buy paint thinner. A few months later she would sell all her belongings, quit her job, and move to Utila with nine boxes of books, a suitcase of clothes, and her faithful dog, Ella. There they would make a family, renovate a big yellow house, build the world's largest sensory deprivation room (Float Utila) and rent out a magical treehouse. Didn't see that coming.

Now John and his young family are traveling the world, but the treehouse will forever be a creation near and dear to him, something to share with those who are seeking an extraordinary experience.

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