What is Iron & Vine Treehouse?

Iron & Vine Treehouse is fully permitted luxury treehouse in Ashford, WA offering short term vacation rentals for guests. Located just minutes from Mt. Rainier National Park and Paradise/Longmire, Iron & Vine provides guests a perfect setting for their mountain adventures. The 400 square foot treehouse is constructed in 4 massive Douglas Firs, and is situated as the sole structure on a half-acre of natural forest. The treehouse is designed in every way to work with nature, both to preserve the natural integrity of the forest as well as provide a safe, comfortable sanctuary so guests can experience the forest in a way that only a treehouse can provide. The treehouse was built as a model of eco-friendly and low impact development- providing all the amenities you would expect in a luxury getaway while preserving the surrounding natural ecosystem.

A private parking area greets our guests, and is EV friendly with a 120v/20 amp power source at the parking area for charging. A natural, lighted path leads guests 15 feet up to the deck, where they are welcomed in by one of our 100-year-old supporting trees. Inside, guests will find a fully functional kitchen (complete with a sink, range, mini-fridge, microwave, and convection oven). Peering into the living room, you will be immediately submersed in the beauty of the forest all around. Read a book in the suspended net loft upstairs, cozy up in front of the fireplace, stream your favorite shows on the integrated flat screen TV, or channel your creativity at the writing desk. The treehouse also features a full bathroom- complete with a waterfall shower- the perfect way to relax after a long day adventuring. At night, let the trees gently rock you to sleep in the queen bed upstairs- nestled 25 feet above the forest floor.

The Story of Iron & Vine

Iron & Vine was a lifelong dream, 4 years in the making. Born and raised in the shadow of the mountain, the magic of Mt. Rainier is no stranger to us. It was the perfect place to start our journey.

Our vision began to take shape in 2018 as we searched the valley- not for the perfect property, but for the perfect trees. Finally, we found a half-acre of giant 100-year-old Douglas Fir’s and we were able to make it our own. And so the story of Iron & Vine began…

It was never so much about wanting to have a treehouse… as much as it was wanting to create one. And that’s what we did. With our host trees chosen, we spent night after night scribbling out plans that not only worked with our trees, but accentuated them for the wonder that they are. With the help of some incredible folks, we spent two years bringing our design to life- through planning, engineering, permitting, and most importantly- learning. At the end of it all, we had the regions first permit for a full blown house- in the trees.

From the first bolt to the last light switch, our family worked together to build Iron & Vine. Doing the work ourselves afforded us the ability to make it exactly how we wanted. We fabricated an enormous steel support structure to withstand the test of time, milled logs salvaged from the very property to panel the walls and give the perfect atmosphere, and spend as much time on every last detail as we wanted. It was 4 years of blood, sweat, and tears (oh and welcoming our first child)- and now, we are excited that we get to share it with you.