10 more unbelievable tree houses from around the globe

From the creators of the Mirrorcube tree house comes the bird's nest tree house, a matted tangle of sticks and twigs with a surprisingly cozy and modern interior. This house's materials allow it to blend into its surroundings, while its size still makes it look surreal and otherworldly. More info: www.treehotel.se

4Treehouse fulfills childhood dreams while maintaining a very grown-up aesthetic. This Muskoka tree house was built to integrate into its natural environment. The slatted frame allows sunlight and wind to pass through the structure, and the three-storey construction was built to have minimal impact on the trunks it relies on for stability. More info: architizer.com

This tree house is atypical more ways than one. Firstly, its shell shape is a notable departure from the tree houses of childhood. Secondly, it functions as a restaurant and event space. The restaurant, which is 30 feet tall and 40 feet wide, can accommodate up to 18 people. While it's not open on a regular basis, it can be booked for special events. If you've always wanted to get married in a treehouse, this is your chance. More info: www.redwoodstreehouse.co.nz

Tree House Point is actually a collection of five amazing tree houses that can be rented for events and getaways. We're sold on this structure because of its rope bridge and incredibly cute windows. The tree houses at Tree House Point are also furnished with comfy and stylish pieces, and there are bathrooms on the ground level, so your stay will be rustic, but not too rustic. More info: treehousepoint.com

Fince Bellavista is an entire off-grid tree house community. It's a retreat and a place for guests to explore the surrounding rainforests, but it's also committed to environmental stewardship. The tree houses themselves sit on a property that's over 500 acres, and they're connected by rope bridges. Basically, it's an eco-friendly fanasty world. More info: fincabellavista.com

This tree house isn't a resort or a hotel — it's a simple labour of love, built by a grandfather for his grandchildren. Or maybe not so simple. This amazing treehouse is three stories tall, with a twirly slide and basketball hoops. Coolest grandpa ever. More info: thesunchronicle.com

The Enchanted Forest is a theme park near Revelstoke, BC, and while it's full of fairytale creatures and generally looks like a wonderland, the best part of the park is the three-storey tree house. It has an awesome, windy staircase and looks like something out of a storybook. More info: enchantedforestbc.com

We don't know a lot about this cottage-like tree house in Amberley, UK, but even this single photograph is enough to convince us this is a world-class tree house. Photographer Peter Perhac came across this tree house one day, but was unable to get a closer look because the area was flooded. The interior remains a mystery that's sure to spark your imagination. More info: 500px.com

We can hardly imagine a more magical place than this three-room tree house in Atlanta, Georgia. The house was built by environmentalists and builders Peter Bahouth and Nick Hobbs, who wanted to create a tree fort for grown ups out of recycled and salvaged materials. Its rooms have been christened "mind," "body," and "spirit," a reminder of what tree houses help to nurture. More info: theownerbuildernetwork.co

This tree house is a total classic. It's big a beautiful, but it still has all the hallmarks of a classic childhood tree house, including a wooden ladder and a climbing rope. Apparently, the structure was built over eight years by a retired teacher — a retirement well spent, we say!