TUCK IN,Treetop Style

Glamping is done with a bird’s-eye view — literally — at Cannaley Treehouse Village in Metroparks Toledo’s Oak Openings Preserve in northwest Ohio.

Tucked into the tree canopies, up 10 to 16 feet, are five treehouse getaways. A system of boardwalks connects two treehouses built for a couple of guests, a six-person treehouse and accessible six- and four-person accommodations with a ramp. Or, bring a tent and set up on one of the three platforms with hammocks (reservations required).

The nights are quiet and dark — though you’ll hear the rustling scampers of racoons, deer, squirrels and other woodland creatures. Look up for a starry show and — don’t worry — you won’t trip your way through the boardwalks at night since they are lit.

Metroparks spokesperson Scott Cameron booked a stay with his wife and grandson on a quiet night in February when temperatures were below zero. “It was toasty warm in the treehouse,” he says, adding that the sky was crystal clear. “It was an adventure, and there is a feeling of being secluded but you’re close to town.”

Each treehouse is equipped with heat and air conditioning, electricity, a refrigerator and microwave and a grill. Bring your own bedding and cooking utensils. The park provides wood for the generous communal firepit, which is surrounded by swinging benches. A crow’s nest offers a spot for birdwatching, taking in views — or just allowing your mind to wander.

Nearby are three lakes for fishing, 50 miles of hiking trails, a 12-mile mountain bike trail and a skills course for all ages with obstacles you might encounter on the trail. “It creates an active, unique area in the park,” Cameron relates, noting that it’s the country’s first public treehouse village, open since 2020.

A short walk beyond the park entrance is Heavy, a nanobrewery and coffee shop with entertainment on weekends.

If you plan to go, think ahead. On weekends, treehouses are booked up to a year out, though availability opens up during the week and cancellations occur if you can manage a last-minute getaway. Cameron advises following the Treehouse Village Facebook page, where they post openings. Also, reservations can be booked online. Rates range from $125 to $250 a night for the treehouses; the tent platforms are $30 a night. metroparkstoledo.com