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East Texas · Garden Valley
Treehouse rentals in East Texas
Jason and Liz Hartong built three treehouse stays on the same eight acres of piney woods in Garden Valley, between Lindale and Van, about 30 minutes from Tyler and 90 from Dallas. Here is how to pick the right one.
Upward Treehouse
A hand-built, five-story treehouse on eight private acres: three bedrooms, nine beds, two two-person hot tubs, a stone fire pit and a 360° lookout tower above the canopy.
Garden Valley, between Lindale and Van
Suite B at Upward Treehouse
The romantic half of Upward Treehouse, booked on its own: a king bed with a tree growing through the room, a private two-person hot tub, an outdoor shower and a wraparound deck.
Garden Valley, between Lindale and Van
Moon Honey Treehouse
A front door in the tree trunk, 44 spiral steps, a 360° catwalk, an indoor/outdoor shower and a king bed with a treetop view. Built for honeymoons and anniversaries.
Garden Valley, between Lindale and Van
Which treehouse is right for you?
- Bringing kids or a big group? Upward Treehouse sleeps 13 across five stories, with a bunk tower built around real branches.
- Just the two of you, with a private hot tub? Suite B is the romantic half of Upward Treehouse, adults only, and Suite A stays empty while you are there.
- Honeymoon or anniversary? Moon Honey is adults only by design, with a 360° catwalk and a king bed in the treetops. Be ready for a 44-step spiral staircase.
What all three share
- Eight private acres of forest with a walking trail to a spring-fed creek.
- A fire pit at the base of the tree, wifi, and hosts who are Airbnb Superhosts with a 100% response rate.
- A quiet dead-end country road about two miles north of I-20. The exact address is shared after booking.
Questions
Where are the treehouses?
All three are in Garden Valley, Texas, between Lindale and Van, about two miles north of I-20 — roughly 10 minutes from Lindale, 30 minutes from Tyler and 90 minutes from Dallas.
Which East Texas treehouse is kid friendly?
Upward Treehouse is the family treehouse and welcomes kids. Suite B and Moon Honey are adults only.
Which treehouses have a hot tub?
Upward Treehouse has two two-person hot tubs, and Suite B has its own private two-person hot tub.
Can I book direct?
Yes. Each treehouse site has a calendar for booking direct, and all three are also on Airbnb.