Michael Cranford´s Treehouse, Osa Peninsula

Michael Cranford wanted to create an adult version of every little boy’s dream: a tricked out treehouse. From some initial sketches on a napkin Cranford, who is an aficionado of architecture but has never worked in the field, designed and built the six-level, seventeen-meter-tall structure. Part of the uniqueness of Cranford’s design is that the structure barely touches the young Guanacaste tree that serves as the centerpiece of this work of art in the Osa Peninsula.

Travelers, take note: you can rent out this treehouse. Cranford is running a special right now, and you can stay four nights (great for exploring the Osa Peninsula) for $950. Normal rental prices start at $1,800 a week. The treehouse sleeps four to six people comfortably.

Fast Facts
• Most of the wood comes from naturally fallen trees on his property

• Squirrel and howler monkeys pass by daily, toucans and parrots roost nearby, and Cranford has seen sloths at eye level from his kitchen

• Square feet: 1,050, over six levels

• Rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths

• 14 different types of hardwood used, including old railings, rescued scrap wood and 5 types of bamboo

• Has Wifi Internet

• Number of bolts used: 0 

• No glass (except for the wine glasses).

Contacts
www.treehouseincostarica.com
Tel USA.: 508-714-0622 • info@treehouseincostarica.com