This experience was absolutely inspiring. The level of detail, the manifested creative vision, the overall aesthetics and atmosphere realized by Kristie is truly something worth indulging.
The mood is au natural and romantic, set against the backdrop of a jungle at night and lit by soft solar lights surrounding the balcony bordering all sides of the treehouse interior when the sun sets. The tree home is a glass-encased and bamboo-secured second floor, accessible by a single staircase. There is a pulley system for lifting your heavy luggage up into the humble abode. We had no problems getting ourselves and our small things into the dwelling.
You are in the middle of a rainforest with no immediate neighbors. Personally, I felt this transparent connection allowed us to truly feel immersed in the lush environment engulfing us. My shower felt like I was under a waterfall in the trees cleansing myself of the day's intensive island travels.
The night was rainy and we fell softly asleep to calm water trickling into the rain-catcher and puddling on the forest floor. There was also a pleasing symphony of Coqui frogs that seemed to be serenading us to bed. Needless to say, we slept like children in a safe and loving home.
The morning transitioned from rain to sun, almost as if the tree house and fern forest were giving us a reason to never leave. And we didn't want to. We wandered the property, taking pictures from every angle to desperately attempt to capture the intangible essence of this surreal adventure. They were unworthy but at least provide a quick reference to activate the senses and memories we shared in this private paradise.
Ultimately, you can imagine this was Kristie's dream brought to fruition and the opportunity to experience this dream realized cannot be overstated. This was our second Airbnb experience and I believe this has set the bar so high that few, if any, others can even come remotely close to this offering. If you are looking for a romantic tree house adventure, nestled in the forested areas of the Orchid Isle, then this is without a doubt the single best place you will find.