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Stay in Tree House built by TreeHouse Master Pete Nelson ~ off the grid

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A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a balcony with a view of trees.
A rural landscape with a wooden gate labeled "EARTHJOY" leading to a dirt path.
A treehouse with a wooden structure, built into a forested area with dense foliage.
A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, and a window.
A wooden deck leading to a large wooden door, surrounded by trees and a wooden railing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Germantown, KY
  • Place, Kenton Station Golf Course
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Washington Visitors Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky Gateway Museum Center
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Two leather couches plus pull out cot

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

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Located in Brooksville, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Rosemary Clooney House and Washington Visitors Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kenton Station Golf Course and Augusta Ferry. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Germantown, KY

What's nearby

  • Kenton Station Golf Course - 18 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Washington Visitors Center - 22 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Kentucky Gateway Museum Center - 23 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Rosemary Clooney House - 25 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Blue Licks Battlefield State Park - 27 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

  • Maysville Station - 21 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kim's Country Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bub's Grill & Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Auntie Anne's Pretzels - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Snappy Tomato Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in Tree House built by TreeHouse Master Pete Nelson ~ off the grid pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay in Tree House built by TreeHouse Master Pete Nelson ~ off the grid?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay in Tree House built by TreeHouse Master Pete Nelson ~ off the grid on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$891, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stay in Tree House built by TreeHouse Master Pete Nelson ~ off the grid?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay in Tree House built by TreeHouse Master Pete Nelson ~ off the grid?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in Tree House built by TreeHouse Master Pete Nelson ~ off the grid?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay in Tree House built by TreeHouse Master Pete Nelson ~ off the grid located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 16 miles (25 km) of Kenton Station Golf Course, Meadowview Regional Medical Center and Ohio River Valley. Baker-Bird Winery and Augusta River Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great treehouse and property!

We absolutely loved the treehouse and walking around the property! They are both gorgeous! Thanks for letting us stay there
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Nikolaus thank you for choosing us and happy to hear you loved the property as well as the treehouse!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very unique!

This place was so unique! From the treehouse to the trails and everything in between. Loved the giant doors that brought the outside in!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2023
Thank you so much Benjamin! We appreciate you taking the time to review our treehouse and that you found it unique!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thoroughly Enjoyed

Wonderful visit although not conducive to 80 yr olds who could not climb to the loft. We did enjoy our time there very peaceful and serine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2022
James, you are right about the steps per our description and details in our welcome letter you received there is a ship ladder with railings we would not recommend if you have physical limitations. However, we are quite impressed you gave it a try at 80 and had a peaceful stay. This is a record for the Pete Nelson. Thank you for staying with us and yes to adventures at 80!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second Trip to Tree House- Love it Even More

This was my daughter’s preferred destination for her 13th birthday after we had visited about 4 years ago. The floor layout has changed a bit since the first trip, but all changes are improvements. It’s just an awesome place to hike, hang out, and decompress. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible!

EarthJoy is an incredible retreat not far from the hustle and bustle of Cincinnati. Our family (ages 11-56) absolutely loved our weekend in Pete Nelson’s treehouse and Shelly and Bill’s 285 acre property. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2022
Thank you Sarah!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

View from the treetops

Overall, we had a great experience in the treehouse. It took us back to our youth as scouts with latrine duty, fire building, boiling water for washing dishes/ditty bags and endless hikes with all means if flora and fauna regardless of the weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2022
Thank you Sue!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sirenity in the trees!

Another wonderful weekend with friends! We even attempted the tree climb-! The fall temps were great for a hike and the fireplace was great and kept us very warm. Love the Pete Nelson, hope to be back next year, I highly recommend any of the Ky climbers treehouses. They're all just great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Bamba thank you for awesome review and letting future guests know about tree climbing, hiking and that the Treehouse kept you warm in fall weather. Great to hear you will be back!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice but listing pictures are confusing/outdated

We liked it but honestly it’s a little pricey for what it is. Out of date pictures make it hard to understand the layout and we ended up bringing things we didn’t need because the listing is light on details for the kitchenette. Would be nice if the other rentals at this property were listed on Vrbo because it is hard to know if there will be nearby neighbors or not from the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2023
Thank you Paul for your feedback. We added more photos with the upgraded features. All guests receive a very detailed, continually updated, welcome letter of what is included and what is not included and what to bring immediately after booking. I'm not sure you had a chance to read yet you did sign the bottom which cues us that you received info. We call everyone on day of their stay to help with any additional questions or concerns. This is a great time to bring up any as we are happy to help. Vrbo does not allow us to put links to our other treehouse rentals however we did provide the number you can put in search For more info. go to earthjoyvillage and watch our videos, see our numerous photos, and look at trail map for overall layout of property. I also believe the rain may have kept you from enjoying the 285 acres of fun which is included in the value. You do have access to the 30x30 sunset pavilion for additional space to play corn hole and card games in the treehouse. When you see rain in forecast make sure to bring an umbrella or rain jacket as the property comes alive in the rain and worth exploring
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Secluded Location -- Very relaxing & peaceful

We came to the Tree House for a new adventure. The Tree House was very clean. Although we had read the property description, we packed as if we were on a primitive camping trip, just to be sure we had what we needed. When we arrived, we found the owner had provided plenty of additional battery operated lighting, and other essentials such as a dish cloth, dish towel, and dish soap. There were plenty of blankets and pillows. We enjoyed the hammock in the back yard. The hiking was fun and the three person hammock at the top of the ridge was so nice! We appreciated the bathhouse facility. It was clean and well lit. There are two doors to the bathhouse. One door for each tree house. Indoor plumbing here with a sink, toilet, and shower. (Hooray!) We had a great relaxing time at the tree house and plan to return in the Autumn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Debbie thank you for choosing us and great to hear you found it relaxing, peaceful and enjoyed the other amneties!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing treehouse adventure

Bill and Shelly have really outdone themselves in their journey of creating Earthjoy. You can tell there is so much love put into each and everything they offer. The hiking, the slides big enough to sit up in, the wind chime forest where you can hang a chime for your lost loved ones, the old 1800 house, the hanging sitting spots throughout the site, and all the fun they offer for children. We stayed in the Pete Nelson Treehouse and it was beautiful and so fun. Loved the giant doors to see outside, the ninja obstacles and swing for kids, the hammock for two, and the awesome fire pit to enjoy and relax at night with s’mores and hotdogs. The bathhouse was so cozy and you have it all to yourself. It was nice to have a relaxing to shower and wash our hands. The buck stove in the living room kept us warm at night by fire but they also had a space heater that kept us extra cozy. The best part of the trip was the kids snd husband learned how to climb a tree with Bill. They were harnessed, had a helmet, could swing from the rope, and come down upside down. They absolutely loved it and what a unique and fun experience to fully appreciate all the trees have to offer. We packed too much and bought too much food, but we will know better next time what to bring and what not to bring. It was truly an exciting, wonderful experience that they have built for tree lovers alike to enjoy and we will definitely be coming back. Thanks Shelly and Bill!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2023
Heather thank you for detailed 5 star review! Happy to hear you loved your stay and will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday getaway in winter

When we found this pete Nelson treehouse we thought heck yes, bucket list. We were a bit concerned about warmth and really prepared but the wood stove was awesome and we were actually too warm at night. The place has what you need plus as long as you think primitive vs convenience lodging. It was great and the trails were fun. The stars amazing. And the cell coverage better than expected. We'd definitely come back in spring or fall to expand on our wonderful winter retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2023
Thank you for the 5 stars Crystal!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

With social distancing this was the perfect getaway. The treehouse was very cool and convenient. Loved sitting on the deck, laying in the hammock and our night by the campfire.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Best Treehouse
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you Alice!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved it!

We absolutely loved staying in the Pete Nelson treehouse! Everything was wonderful - from the first instructions/directions we received, to the property, to the amenities, and of course the treehouse itself! We had a great family get-away - nice to unplug, grill out, enjoy nature, etc. Hoping to come back next year and stay again! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2020
Thank you so much Leigh. It says so much that you loved your stay, the amenities and more importantly that you were able to unplug. Happy to hear you will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend getaway

We had a great trip in the Pete Nelson tree house. It rained the entire time we were there so we were stuck inside the entire time but that did not stop us from having a blast! We turned on the wood burning stove, roasted marshmallows and played games the entire night. It was the relaxing weekend we wanted. We can't wait to come back when the weather is nicer so we can explore the property a bit more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Shelby thank you so much for choosing our treehouse. It was most exciting to hear how you adapted and made the rain a great opportunity to deeply connect and have fun with your family. You are the perfect example of it being a rain or shine get away. To get away from technology is the main reason we created the tree houses. Melts our heart to hear it met your expectation! Love you will be coming back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magical!!!

We loved our stay with you...it was easy to find with your directions even in the dark!!! Thanks for sharing your special place :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you Jennifer! We loved hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing, adventurous, and one of a kind

Our three children, my husband and I enjoyed our two night stay. We played card games, hiked numerous trials, picnicked in the great outdoors. We appreciated the freedom to explore. And it was an added bonus that our dog could join us on this adventure. A notebook in the tree house gave suggestions for activities and restaurants in towns nearby. But we received a personal introduction to the tree house, how to heat it, and suggestions on grocery stores from Shelly herself. We were able to build a campfire and roast marshmallows, and really enjoy nature and each other. Shelly is a fantastic host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you! It was a pleasure hosting you. We welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Little Slice of Heaven

This place is a little slice of Heaven nestled in the woods in Germantown, KY. My family and I have spent several nights in one of their tree houses, relaxing and exploring on several hikes through the woods, across the creeks and through the meadows on the property. It was a great time away to unplug and unwind and create some amazing family memories. Our kids keep asking when we will go back for another visit. And the staff of this family owned gem are the best. I highly recommend them.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Heavenly review! Thank you Ken!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This was an amazing stay!!

This was a very beautiful place!!! Very peaceful!! Would recommend this place to anyone!!! Can’t wait to go back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Carly thank you so much! Thank you for the recommendations and great to hear you will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JUST WHAT I NEEDED AND WAS LOOKING FOR !!!

As soon as we drove up, I was instantly excited!!! If you love to the outdoors, and just a sense of stillness and peacefulness, this is the place to go. Both of the tree houses are beyond beautiful inside and out, but the best part is that it feels as though you are lost in a dream, in this enchanted forest with no worries at all. There are plenty of things to keep you occupied and what I loved is that they provided us with a list of things to do on the property, as well as local. We never had to waste our time to think about what we should do! Total PERK! My favorite experience was walking the trails and felling a different, yet uplifting experience every turn we made. Sometimes its nice for that simple release that we all need sometimes and can't find. To end the night, there is nothing like a great bonfire in the middle of the woods, drinking an ice cold beer with no interruptions and being able to just enjoy my time! I definitely recommend staying here and if you can, no less than 2 nights bc after the first night, I promise you, you won't want to leave! I'm already anticipating my next stay!! Btw, the owners are so genuine and nice and only strive for you to have the best time that you can!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Sarah thank you! Happy to hear you loved the treehouse, trails, fire at night and mostly it was uplifting!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Unique retreat in the trees

Wonderful treehouse in Kentucky. Awake to hear the birds singing and lounge in the hammock or cook breakfast on the grill. Return to nature in style on the 200 acre property. Take a hike to a large three person hammock or throw rocks in the stream while cows graze nearby. This is secluded, but that's why your here right? You can also drive into nearby Augusta and walk along the Ohio River.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
David it was great to hear you loved the tree house, the hammock, and its seclusion. We especially loved how you slowed down time to observe a cow grazing as you tossed rocks in the creek bed. That is what it is about! We also want guests to know you can book a guided tree climb or visit nearby cities that are only 15 min drive if you want social interaction. Augusta is really cool in that you can browse Nina's antique shop and talk with her. (George Clooney's mom) Also a favorite is to take the Augusta Ferry across the Ohio river and take a right into Ripley and eat on the river at the Boat Tavern. Afterwards you can circle into a bridge that crosses back into Maysville. Either take a zipline tour in Maysville, visit dowtown pub or head back to the tree house. There is also horse back riding at Wildfire Equestrian 4 miles from tree house. You will need to call ahead.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Escape to Mother Nature!

What a wonderful escape from the daily grind. Breathing in the fresh air and enjoying nature up close was truly refreshing and invigorating. We especially enjoyed building a fire in the wood stove and playing cards and board games. It rained all night so was the best nights' sleep I've had in ages.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Jennifer great to hear you enjoyed your stay and took advantage of the rainy night to connect with you family with games! The inside woodburning stove is people's favorite!
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