Go inside a gorgeous tree house retreat

Go inside a gorgeous tree house retreat

This bunkie is far from ordinary. The two-storey, 450 sq. ft. structure stands four metres above ground.

Go inside a gorgeous tree house retreat

As if a tree house weren't playful enough, the bunkie is also equipped with a bright plastic slide, which was salvaged from an old playground.

Go inside a gorgeous tree house retreat

The tree house is also home to a number of souvenirs from around the world. The cozy hammock hanging over the balcony comes from Mexico; the bar stools were bought in Bali.

Go inside a gorgeous tree house retreat

The ladder connecting the two floors is a model once used by Ontario Hydro. It was deemed perfect for the space based on the depth and spacing of the rungs.

Go inside a gorgeous tree house retreat

And what would a two-story treehouse be without a working kitchenette and woodstove?

Go inside a gorgeous tree house retreat

A simple loft with an A-frame roof acts as a bedroom, perfect for those searching for more privacy than the daybed offers on the first floor.

Go inside a gorgeous tree house retreat

White fabrics were used throughout the space to add some light and freshen up the dark, wooden interior.

Go inside a gorgeous tree house retreat

Along with the furnishings, some materials that the treehouse was built with were sourced around the globe. The railings are old Balinese teak brought back from one of the owner's travels to Indonesia.

Go inside a gorgeous tree house retreat

Below the treehouse is a gorgeous ground-floor patio. The seating and electric globe lanterns give the open-concept space a surprisingly intimate feel.

Go inside a gorgeous tree house retreat

If it weren't already obvious, the tree house isn't winterized, but that hasn't stopped some younger ones from braving a winter night or two here.

Go inside a gorgeous tree house retreat

Only six trees were trimmed to make room for the house, which is why it's nestled so tightly between the red pine forest.

You can learn more about this space and its owners in the July issue of Cottage Life magazine.

Go inside a gorgeous tree house retreat

Take a tour of where designer Lynne Knowlton and her family like to spend time in the summers—a cheerful tree house made from reclaimed materials, nestled in a pine forest just two hours northwest of Toronto, Ontario. And because we’re almost positive you’ll want to enjoy your own little piece of tree house heaven once you …