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Reviews of The Aliyah Treehouse with swinging bridge +285 acres hiking trails


Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring weekend getaway
Easy checkin and necessary amenities made treehouse living a breeze. Challenging but well groomed hills made trails manageable for young kids (4&7). Creeks, tree swings hammocks all seemed a perfect an often timely compliment. Would recommend to anyone who doesn’t mind a little excersize and some time unplugged.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2023
Thank you for the 5 stars Ryan! We loved hosting you!

8/10 Good

Sonya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Step Away!
This is a great retreat with lots of fun adventures — tree climb, hike, visit Augusta, eat at the Bee Hive. The bathroom situation was a bit of a shock for my kids, but they can’t always be princesses. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Amy great to hear you had lots of fun adventures! Augusta is a must! We also want guests to know that yes the compost toilet that is a 5 second walk outside your treehouse does not have running water. However you do have your own nice bathhouse about football field away that does have sink, toilet, running water and shower. We agree too It's a great idea to get out of your comfort zone and experience off the grid living

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
Who wouldn't want to stay in a tree house? This is an incredible destination for people who want to get away from everything, including the ground. You stay in the woods, sleeping in the tree tops. The property was immense, over 200 acres to explore, trails to hike, and things to find. They also have a tree climbing experience if you want to climb. The property was very clean. While there is no power at the tree house, there are batteries available for charging your cell phone, a generator for A/C if you need it, plus battery powered fans and lights. I couldn't recommend this property enough, and look forward to another get away there.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you Matthew! We love all the details of your review. It says the most that you will be back. We loved hosting you and your family!

10/10 Excellent

Becca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We picked this place because it was a cool experience, but the tree house was great! Very comfy and beautiful setting! I would absolutely recommend staying here to anyone!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Becca we are thrilled you thought the treehouse was great, you were comfortable and the setting was beautiful! We are excited you wouldn't hesitate to recommend us! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Awesome experience.
First of all Shelley and Bill were amazing to work with. All my questions were answered promptly! We stayed in the treehouse with our three grandchildren and did the tree climb with Bill. Everything was fantastic. I would recommend this trip to anyone wanting a special time with family away from the noise of life. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Simply that you say you will be back means so much!!

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Omg the beauty!
So ever since I seen the silly show that makes treehouse. I have been obsessed. So when it randomly popped up in an add on my Facebook and I saw it was close to home. I knew this adventure was for me!! It was like staying in a tiny fairy house in the woods. It was cozy and the weather was prefect for our little girl's trip! I'm so appreciative of the little farm and the memories made. We are definitely booking again for a bigger girl's trip this time! 😍
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Molly THANK YOU! Your appreciation for our tree house and property warms our heart. Happy to hear it went beyond your expectations. Excited to hear you will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Fantastic treehouse
This little treehouse was simply adorable. The trails were nice and very clean. There wasn’t even a wrapper or any garbage anywhere on the property. Impeccable. Which we found to be ironic at the same time because the only complaint we have about the entire experience is the lack of trash cans. It made it a bit more challenging to do the trails if you want to take some beverages along with you cause we had to carry a separate bag for trash. Also having to take your trash with you was a bit of an inconvenience as well. But other than that this place is exactly what we wanted. A nice little get away from the chaos and some piece and quiet. Would definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Melissa we loved hosting you! Thank you for choosing us and happy to hear you found peace. We want guests to know that garbage cans on trails are not a good idea. We follow the rules pack it in pack it out. We have nature, and wild animals throughout the property so it's important to keep it as natural as possible. Just as other parks do not have trash cans on trails. We also ask guests to take their trash out of the treehouse and place it in the rumpke garbage can located by the bathhouse for another good reason it draws ants and other critters in between guests. Thank you for your input as we do love suggestions and make changes to enhance others experience and gives us the opportunity to educate our guests on our reasoning for certain policies and rules.

10/10 Excellent

M. V., Central Minnesota

Authentic Treehouse Adventure
Everything we anticipated and more; great experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
So great to hear it was everything and more!!

10/10 Excellent

Donovan H.

A perfect oasis
We had a wonderful time enjoying the outdoors nestled in this beautiful and comfortable tree house! Loved the unique stay, the surrounding wilderness cities, the friendly people, and the seclusion of this cozy escape! We also made a new friend with a flying squirrel that was adorable! Booking was a breeze and I felt very welcomed and accommodated for without being bothered! Will definitely enjoy coming back again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Donovan. Thank you for this beautiful review. We love how you captured the experience. We so appreciate you!!

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Amazing Treehouse
We had a blast staying at this treehouse. I brought four kids aged 3-8 and they absolutely loved it here. It was like a little kid paradise. They especially loved the bridge to snuggle palace. My dog loved being able to run free through the woods and eat all the sticks he could possibly find. It was truly a magical experience and I would definitely go back. Also, the owner of the property was super friendly and available for questions or concerns along the way. This was our first tree house excursion and we have decided that we are going to create a bucklist of all the tree houses in the US and travel to at least one a year. So much fun and worth the money. Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Paula WOW! So happy to hear we were on your bucket list and you have FUN!! It surly is a dog heaven and absolutely a magical experience. Thank you and hope you come back!!

10/10 Excellent

Laurance L.

Loved the setting, the treehouse and the trails
It was a great get away to explore new areas in the great state of Kentucky
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you Laurance! It is a Kentucky gem!

10/10 Excellent

maj george h.

Best Experience ever!!!!
Been alot of places but this was a Wonderful Experience. The treehouse is well built, very cozy and well supplied. The "organic toilet" was fine. Owners are fabulous. We loved Bill's primitive class. Upon entering through secure locking gate, bath house(clean & has electric/heating) and farm house are first. Going down hill is 1st cabin built by Pete Nelson the 2nd cabin is below that. Private and easily accessible. We had a fun fire pit area with fire. The area has hiking with maps and searches. We had no electricity and loved it. We didnt miss this at all bc we talked, played games, talked more.. We ventured to Augusta but like Maysville Ky. We loved the Rual King shop and Capronis resturant. We had 3 glorious days in our treehouse. If your looking for a Wonderful experience, choose the Earth Joy treehouses. It's truly wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Maj thank you for the 5 stars! And, great to hear it was wonderful experience!! We also want guests to know even though you have no electricity you can access it in the hot months via a generator to turn on the air. Everything else is ran off batteries or propane. We even have a large battery to charge your phones!

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Such a great getaway!
We came to the Aliyah as a surprise for our boys, and boy they were so excited! The owners were beyond welcoming and we felt right at home. The property is beautiful and adventureful for hiking. Couldn't have asked for more!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Kristin thank you so much. Great to hear you felt welcome and loved the hiking!

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

Truly unique experience
One of a kind stay. Connection to nature, the trees and the property is stunning
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Jeremy happy to hear you felt connected to nature the trees and YES the property is stunning!

10/10 Excellent

Holly N.

Wonderful!!
My entire family enjoyed every minute!! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
HOLLY! Happy to hear you loved every minute!

8/10 Good

Bamba B.

Great location, awesome little retreat!
A weekend with nature and friends! As our first night there caught people coming straight from work, we decided on snappys pizza for dinner instead of cooking. It was worth the curves and the drive, as we saw the most beautiful bright double rainbow over the country side, it seemed to start where we were and stretch to the treehouse area! We knew at that point our weekend was going to be a good one! The following morning, We got our exercise in while looking for hobbit houses and the Treepods. The fire pit was big enough to accommodate or large group for conversation, and cooking. We took a screened canopy that was great for setting up with our table for cards and games, the ground isnt level, but we made it work. The treehouse and snuggle hut, was well stocked with essentials, and Was as described in the listing. We were very pleased, and are already talking about returning next year! It was an amazing weekend, with friends in an amazing little treehouse!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Bamba great to hear you loved the adventure to the pizza place, the rainbow, playing card games outside, the tree house and the trails and more importantly will be back!! We want guests to know this tree house is for 6 people and there is plenty of sit room for 6 inside, on patio and around the fire. This particular guest had 10 and they chose to set up an additional canopy to play cards. This is not necessary for 6 or less. We also want guests to know there is a pizza place closer and you can call ahead to first stop gas station in germantown. This is all written out in the tree house manual.

10/10 Excellent

Jodi R.

We loved it!
The description was accurate!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you Jodi! We welcome you back anytime!!

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Awesome Family Retreat!
We had a wonderful and relaxing weekend at the Aliyah Tree House! Everything was as described, with great instructions for use and well stocked supplies. We enjoyed hiking on the property (watch out for the massive inclines!), playing games together in the tree house, and hunting for "critters" outside. When asked, all 3 of my kids (ages 7,5and 3) say that catching toads was their favorite part and they would like to have stayed for another year. ha! Shelly stopped by during our visit and it was wonderful to meet her. Her excitement and love for the property and tree houses is obvious and makes the experience that much more meaningful. I came away from the weekend with a renewed spirit and we can't wait to try the Aliyah out in another season!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi Megan! Great to hear it was everything you were hoping plus some! It was great meeting you and your family! That is always a highlight for me. As far as your description of "massive inclines ". It is important to note to guests that the 200 acres offers variety of trails that range from very easy to challenging. This of course depends on the person. As one person's view of challenge can be laughed at by another. You will get a map of the property with the trails marked as beginner, moderate or challenging. One challenge is at the end of the Hobbit treehouse trail you can opt to take the steep hill back or go back the easy way and the challenge is part of the red heart trail. You can opt to climb the hill or go easy and take the level route to the cabana village. Our guests love that the property offers both beginner and advanced trails.

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Exactly what I expected:)
Aliyah treehouse was an amazing experience! More than we imagined. The highlight was the suspension bridge between the living quarters and sleep paradise. 5 out of 5 stars for us. I have never felt closer to nature and our host, Shelley, made sure that everything was perfect! Thank you for the hospitality. I want to tell all of my friends, but I also want this place all to myself! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Denise, Great to hear it was everything you expected and even sweeter you will spread the good cheer. Really appreciate you!!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Creatively designed and so much fun!
This was a magical weekend for our family. The owners are wonderful and left games for us to play. The swinging bridge was so entertaining-my boys (husband included) played on it for quite awhile. There are hikes on the property and a map in the house to show you the different places to go. It’s charming and we cannot wait to go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Kelly so great to hear you loved the swinging bridge, board games, and the trails! It truly is a world of adventure in one place. A great place to connect back to you, others and nature. Nature and treehouses bring out the best in people. Glad you will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Loretta S.

Wonderful place!
We had a great time hiking and making hotdogs and s'mores around the fire pit. Kids loved the bridge between the two tree houses. Only negative: sleeping in the loft in the main house was hot on this July night. Next time we'll come in the fall!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi Loretta! Great to hear your overall experience was positive. We want guests to know we now have air conditioning! It is run by a generator and optional. We also put a nice makita rechargeable fan in loft for those that want to stay off the grid. We appreciate your feedback. Since this is very new treehouse all feedback is taken seriously and we implement changes accordingly to make it the best one of best experiences for everyone!

6/10 Okay

Cathy L.

Enjoyed the novelty of this getaway.
Wish weather had cooperated more (rained all evening ) We tried doing a few of the trails but terrain was pretty steep and slippery down to bottom of hill. Rooms were neat and clean but noticed an odor that seemed to come from the ropes on bed ladders. Wish covers on beds & pillows could be washed/cleaned between visitors. Overall very memorable experience with our granddaughters &son!!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Cathy, Great to hear you created lifetime memories. Sorry to hear the weather kept you from fully enjoying the property and the trails. We want guests to know if you see rain in forecast please prepare by bringing water sandals or rain boots. We have had plenty of folks take advantage of exploring the property especially the creeks and the exhilaration of seeing / hearing water rushing is pretty enjoyable. (Of course if no lightening) We recommend rain boots, with good tread, hiking sticks ( we have tobacco sticks in tobacco barn if you don't have your own) and rain jackets for those days. As far as odor we didn't notice anything and went ahead and replaced the rope for safe measures. Also as described in our welcome letter...clean sheets and pillow cases are supplied at every stay and found under snuggle palace. With this feedback we are going to place the clean sheets, blanket and pillow cases on top the bed so guests can see them. Thank you for your feedback this treehouse is very new, we take it all very seriously and make changes immediately. In the future if something is off reach out. We have this message in all our treehouses and happy when a guest communicates a need while they are there so we can make it right. We want guests to know we are available by text or phone and we can usually fix the problem or issue immediately. Keep in mind though...unfortunately we cannot control the weather

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N., Westland, MI USA

Great mini-vacay!
Our family of four +1 (two adults, three teenagers) had a wonderful get-away at the Aliyah Tree House. It is exactly as the pictures show but BETTER in person; very serene. We were able to visit some interesting sights using the suggestions that are provided in the tree house book. Our kids loved taking the van on the ferry to go to Ohio and we all enjoyed antiquing and hiking and swimming in the gorgeous Kentucky State Parks. Having the Aliyah house to come back to after our day trips was a bucket list item checked off!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Rebecca Thank you for the 5 stars! Happy to hear you enjoyed the area as well as the treehouse!

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

A great experience for our family!
Clean, unique, and helpful host....we’d recommend it to anyone looking for a treehouse adventure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you Jill! Happy to hear you had a great experience!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L., Lexington

Awesome Adventure!
This is an awesome place truly in the middle of nowhere. Very well built and has everything you will need for your stay. This will be something my kids will remember for the rest of their lives.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Kevin, Thank you for the five stars. Awesome to know you created some lifetime memories and felt you had everything you needed!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful
As a short getaway, the tree house was a perfect respite. What was even better than the main house was the "snuggle palace", a separate tree house connected by a short bridge. The house was clean, and had battery lanterns and even a large battery to run a CPAP at night. The beds were very comfortable, and we slept like babies. We highly recommend the Aliyah!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for 5 star review. We are excited to know you felt it was an escape, slept well, loved our newest addition...the portable station. This large battery inside the treehouse will charge up phones and run the new artic air unit we now have too ! Thank you for choosing us!

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

WoW!!!
My husband and I went to the Aliyah House for our anniversary and to be off the grid. What an amazing time we had. The host was fabulous and the facility made us speechless. If you love the outdoors and want to be off the grid for just a little bit, then this is the place for you. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
You are what we consider a ideal client! You loved being off the grid and you appreciated the efforts, creativity and beauty of the treehouse and property. Thank you for this review and we welcome you back anytime!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great little spot, fun accommodations, pay attention to the guidance!
Mother nature did not cooperate at all, so we did not get to fully enjoy the area. The area was beautiful with lots of trees and rolling hills. There are some inconsistencies in the documentation that tripped us up, but we adapted (like there is no charcoal and lighter fluid). Ordered $50 in wood for the fire and didn't get to use it (see Mother Nature above), so that was disappointing! Accommodations were fun and comfortable. Definitely roughing it (at least for us) with no electricity or running water. We did have a mouse get into our sealed food so be warned. Bathhouse was ok for a quick shower/clean up. And they are VERY serious about four wheel drive. With the rain we had, if we had anything other than our SUV, it never would have made it out. SUV did fine. My Mustang wouldn't have made it out in the driest of conditions. We'll definitely have to come back sometime when it doesn't rain for two days straight! Recommending to friends and relatives!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Great to hear you made a go of it and was able to adapt despite weather. It says so much that you will recommend us to your family and friends and will come back yourself. We also want to take time to let guests know about your other comments. There is charcoal in cupboard and lighter fluid in the outside bathroom closet so apologize you missed that and we have moved that to inside the treehouse on bottom shelf. As far as wood goes it is very clear you can bring your own. Yes we do recommend a four wheel drive. That is clear in our description. Although if you are experienced country road driver a car with front wheel drive will make it up the hill just fine. I do not recommend driving your mustang down or a sport car however you can park at top of the hill and use the nice big tired wagon we have on site to carry your things down. That was also in the welcome letter. It is about 300 feet on gravel road. We also recently re-graveled. Also want guests to know if you can't find something don't hesitate to reach out to the property manager. Her phone is listed on the welcome letter you receive and that has always been clear to reach out if you need something. We can't help you if we don't know. We want guests to have a great experience. We did a extra seal up around the tree inside since your stay and added extra deterrents and have not found mice since. We also added a battery to the treehouse that charges up phones, turns on artic air or fan and connects to lights. We also want guests to know there is a three gallon tank of water inside treehouse for your use. Thank you for your feedback this treehouse is brand new and it helps us make it a better place!

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Beautiful house. Well built and great place for natural beauty.
Interesting experience. Like no other.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you Erin! We loved hosting you!

8/10 Good

Josue C.

Relaxing
We enjoyed our stay at the treehouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Josue it was a pleasure to host you and your family and happy to hear you were able to relax!