7 incredible rainforest houses you can actually stay in
Nature's calling
Rainforests might be home to excessive rainfall, but they are also home to some of the most beautiful wildlife the planet has to offer. We round up some of the most incredible properties hidden among the trees, monkeys and birds, just waiting for you to take shelter.
Cairns villa, Australia: $185 (£148) per night
This luxurious wooden villa casually sits amongst rainforest acreage in Cairns, Australia and life doesn’t get more private.
Cairns villa, Australia
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has some pretty spectacular views of the rainforest, so what better way to enjoy them than sitting on this wraparound veranda? You can sit and enjoy your dinner in the company of native birds and padymelons.
Cairns villa, Australia
Inside, you’ll find gorgeous cathedral ceilings and this large living pavilion, where you can kick back and relax in what feels like a home from home.
Cairns villa, Australia
But, as you can see, it’s also connected to the veranda, so you’re never too far from the view of the surrounding rainforest and seasonal creek.
Cairns villa, Australia
The view also follows you to the bedroom, where you can continue to gaze at the nature ahead of you.
Cairns villa, Australia
Or you can just step outside and be fully immersed in it. The neighborhood is tree-lined with other large private houses similarly hidden in the forest and there are a number of bush walking tracks, a rainforestation wildlife park and koala and butterfly sanctuary nearby. Bliss.
Napo Wildlife Center, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador: Price TBC
Located in the heart of the Yasuní National Park in the sacred lands of the Amazon Rainforest is the Napo Wildlife Center, a community project that aims to help the local community and preserve the flora and fauna of the area.
Napo Wildlife Center, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador
It consists of 12 spacious cabins like this one, all of which can house a total of 36 people.
Napo Wildlife Center, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador
The cozy shacks are managed by the local community and all come with private balconies, so you can take in the beautiful view of the Amazon Rainforest and the beautiful creeks that weave right through it.
Napo Wildlife Center, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador
Inside, you can relax in a four-poster bed like this one, while never being too far from the view of the wildlife surrounding you.
Ethos, Cancun, Mexico: $221 (£177) per night
In the heart of the Mexican rainforest lies this tropical paradise, where you can fall asleep under the stars and swim to the sound of the exotic creatures nearby.
Ethos, Cancun, Mexico
Ethos is completely hidden from the outside world, and is situated on a 1,000 hectare organic rainforest farm. So while your Wi-Fi connection might not be too strong, you can relax in the living room and just wind down with no interruptions.
Ethos, Cancun, Mexico
The house is mainly designed for a couple as it only has one bedroom, but it is possible for up to four people to stay there with an extendable sofa bed.
Ethos, Cancun, Mexico
There is also a sunbed situated in the garden, which makes for a perfect places to relax, take a daytime nap, or just read and sip on a glass of wine.
Ethos, Cancun, Mexico
Seriously, just look at how perfect that would be.
Casa Mona Loco, Costa Rica: Up to $1,975 (£1,580) per night
Next up, we arrive at Casa Mona Loco in Costa Rica, where the rainforest meets the bays and you can look at views like this every single day.
Casa Mona Loco, Costa Rica
Designed by Costa Rican architect Ronald Zurcher, the house has an open-air layout, allowing you to soak up the views from wherever you are in the house.
Casa Mona Loco, Costa Rica
The luxury property is also based on its own private street inside a private reserve that’s home to butterflies, sloths, monkeys and toucans. Just imagine waking up to the sound of these tropical animals.
Casa Mona Loco, Costa Rica
Inside the house are three bedrooms, as well as this beautiful central pavilion, which is perfect for entertaining guests under the thatched roof with plenty of views of the surrounding nature.
Casa Mona Loco, Costa Rica
Alternatively, you can kick back and relax with a Martini in hand, while gazing out onto the bays ahead of you.
Casa Mona Loco, Costa Rica
Does life get much better?
Canopy Tree House, Peru: $695 (£558) per night
There are eight beautiful treehouse rooms to choose from if you choose to vacation at the eco-friendly Canopy Tree House in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest.
Canopy Tree House, Peru
Not only will you have views that will melt your heart, you’re also entitled to excursions of your choice including dolphin watching, jungle walks and visits to Amazonian communities.
Canopy Tree House, Peru
The minimum stay at the resort is two nights; for a double occupancy room it’s $695 (£558), or $895 (£719) for single occupancy. But if you fancy a longer holiday for five nights and six days to truly experience all the Amazon has to offer you’ll be paying between $1,295 (£1,040) and $1,495 (£1,201). But you can't put a price on staying in the Amazon, can you?
Keemala, Phuket, Thailand: $518 (£416) per night
The Keemala eco-hotel has eight Bird’s Nest Pool Villas (pictured) and seven tree pool houses which have breathtaking views of the sea, rainforest and resort, right in the middle of tropical greenery.
Keemala, Phuket, Thailand
Imagine if this was the view you could enjoy during your morning swim.
Keemala, Phuket, Thailand
Not to mention the view from your bedroom...
Keemala, Phuket, Thailand
A night’s sleep in these trees will set you back around $518 (£416), but you will have a personalized villa host service, a welcome gourmet drink upon arrival and daily breakfast. Who can say no to paradise?