Stay The Night At This Off-The-Grid Treehouse Village In Illinois For A Whimsical Getaway
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published November 20, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
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There’s a treehouse village in Nauvoo, Illinois that is unlike any camping you’ve ever experienced. Live like Tarzan and Jane in these unique and secluded dwellings. Check it out:
The overnight opportunities in this small river town on the west side of the state are unlike anything you've ever experienced. Ten Acre Treehouse offers the ultimate outdoors adventure.
There are two treehouses and a cabin located here. Known as the Fort Henry Log Cabin, this dwelling is more than 200 years old and is made from White Oak trees. It was originally built in 1830 in Missouri.
The other dwellings here are called Whitetail and Captain's Quarters, and they are both treehouses. Sleeping four, Whitetail is a one-room cabin with an outdoor shower and a composting toilet.
Nothing gets you as close to nature as this 220 square-foot cabin. The price is $89 per night for up to four guests.
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The Captain's Quarters is the newest addition to this treehouse village. It is 400 square-feet and sleeps up to six guests. It features multiple nautical-themed rooms, vaulted ceilings, and 360-degree views of the surrounding forestry.
The price per night for this dwelling is $149. It has two bedrooms, a window seat that serves as a reading area filled with books, and a wrap-around deck.
Grills, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffee makers, and other modern amenities will make you feel right at home at Ten Acre Treehouse. Become one with nature on this rustic camping experience.