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The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!
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10 out of 10
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1 bedroom 0+ bathrooms Sleeps 2 16.7 sq m
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Lafayette, NY
- Syracuse University13 min drive
- JMA Wireless Dome15 min drive
- Destiny USA19 min drive
- Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)26 min drive
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.
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Water view
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House Rules
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
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. E.M. Mills Rose Garden and Museum of Science and Technology are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lafayette, NY
What's nearby
- Syracuse University - 13 min drive - 19.5 km
- JMA Wireless Dome - 15 min drive - 22.0 km
- Landmark Theatre - 17 min drive - 23.0 km
- Armory Square - 17 min drive - 23.4 km
- Destiny USA - 19 min drive - 26.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Firekeepers - 8 min drive
- Nice N Easy - 17 min walk
- Burdick's Tavern - 9 min drive
- Dragon China - 10 min drive
- Heritage Hill Brewhouse & Kitchen - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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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