71 Tranquil Forest Retreats

From Serenely Artful Valley Cabins to Stunning Simplistic Retreats

— August 8, 2013 — Eco
If you're looking for a place to just sit back and relax while enjoying the beauty that nature has to offer, then these tranquil forest retreats will definitely have you feeling one with the outdoors in no time.

While city living is a great way to engage in a slew of social activities both indoors and outdoors, sometimes it's nice to just take yourself out of that hustle and bustle to enjoy some quiet time in the middle of nowhere. These tranquil forest retreats are offering vacationers and home buyers the chance to enjoy the peace and quiet that exists in these secluded forest locations.

From cubed camouflaged cabins that cleverly blends in with the surrounding environment to hip rainforest abodes, these tranquil forest retreats will surely provide some much needed relaxation in these beautiful outdoor settings.
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Jungle-Surrounded Lodgings
Jungle-Surrounded Lodgings
The Belum Rainforest Resort is Fit for Nature Lovers
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Wood Bunker Abodes
Wood Bunker Abodes
The Tutukaka House by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects is a Fine Retreat
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Winding Woods Walkways
Winding Woods Walkways
A Path in the Forest by Tetsuo Kondo Architects Envelops You in Trees
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Chic Woodland Dwellings
Chic Woodland Dwellings
Villa Renesse Il by Jack Hoogeboom is the Perfect Weekend Getaway Home
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Geometric Woodland Havens
Geometric Woodland Havens
AA House by OAB is located in Barcelona, Spain
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Bio-Climatic Abodes
Bio-Climatic Abodes
The Casa en Rio Cedro is a Wall-Free Zone
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Heavenly Nature Stairways
Heavenly Nature Stairways
The Saunders Architecture Forest Stair Climbs to New Heights
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Forest-Reflecting Buildings
Forest-Reflecting Buildings
The Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre is Mirror-Clad
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Forest-Embracing Abodes
Forest-Embracing Abodes
The Sebastopol Residence Keeps It Natural
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Hovering Rainforest Villas
Hovering Rainforest Villas
The Iporanga House by Nitsche Arquitectos Associados is Lavish
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Firewood Architecture
Firewood Architecture
World Architecture Community's Award-Winning Polish Chunk House
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60
Bali-Inspired Hilltop Abodes
Bali-Inspired Hilltop Abodes
The West Edge House by No Coffee Architects has a Panoramic View
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Red Treehouse Accommodations
Red Treehouse Accommodations
The Treehotel by Sandellsandberg Has a Fairy Tale Feel
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Composer-Targeted Cabins
Composer-Targeted Cabins
Johnsen Schmaling Architects' Structure is a Serene Retreat for Musicians
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Forest-Infused Towers
Forest-Infused Towers
Crystal Gardens by CK Designworks Uplifts the Urban Jungle
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Minimalist Paneling Homes
Minimalist Paneling Homes
House MJ, Novo Mesto by Kombinat Boasts Bare Minimum Design
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Forest Canopy Eateries
Forest Canopy Eateries
Koichi Takada Architects' TREE Restaurant is Like the Hometree in 'Avatar'
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Hip Rainforest Retreats
Hip Rainforest Retreats
Casa do Dean in Brazil is an Idyllic Jungle Paradise
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Sharply Mountainous Structures
Sharply Mountainous Structures
The Chongqing Greenland Clubhouse by PURE Design is Nature-Inspired
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Remote Minimalism Architecture
Remote Minimalism Architecture
The Galerie Ephemere Embraces a Concept of Simplicity
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Resplendent Tree Retreats
Resplendent Tree Retreats
The Crystal Treehouse by David Rasmussen is an Idyllic Forest Escape
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Darling Diorama Domiciles
Darling Diorama Domiciles
The Waldhaus by Atelier ST Exposes its Interior Like the Set of a Stage
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Half-Moon Homes
Half-Moon Homes
The Crescent House by Shigeru Ban Architects is Out-of-this-World Beautiful
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Transparent Tree Abodes
Transparent Tree Abodes
The Glass Tea Houses by Swatt Miers is a Quiet Getaway
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Timber Sliver Extensions
Timber Sliver Extensions
The Slat House is Wedged Up Against a Semi as a Contextual Threshold
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South African Zen Sanctuaries
South African Zen Sanctuaries
The SGNW House by Metropole Architects is Modern and Rustic
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Naturalistic Accommodations
Naturalistic Accommodations
The Mivka Hotel Looks Like a Big Bamboo Forest
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Winsome Whitewashed Cottages
Winsome Whitewashed Cottages
Roaman House by Bates Masi is a Big Cabin with Character
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Compact Forest Abodes
Compact Forest Abodes
The 'House in Lemesos' by George Papadopoulos
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Folded Transparent Cottages
Folded Transparent Cottages
The Zeroplus Architects Sneeoosh Cabin Brings the Outdoors Inside
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Sleek Workers Residences
Sleek Workers Residences
The Cooper Joseph Studio 'Writer's Studio' is Functional
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Conch-Shaped Abodes
Conch-Shaped Abodes
ToTeMs Architecture Creates a Cozy Guest House Without Destroying Trees
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Window-Loving Forest Homes
Window-Loving Forest Homes
The BR House by Marcio Kogan Lets Your Enjoy the Scenery
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Unassuming Forest Retreats
Unassuming Forest Retreats
The Outlandia Treehouse Art Studio is a Creative Space of Solace
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Stunning Simplistic Retreats
Stunning Simplistic Retreats
The 'Warburg House' by Bioi in Alberta is Forest Surrounded
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Cubed Camouflaged Havens
Cubed Camouflaged Havens
Malbaie V Residence by MU Architecture Blends into the Scenery
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Fibrous Treetop Towers
Fibrous Treetop Towers
The Agung Sedayu Center Will Thrive Amidst a Sea of Mangroves
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Clay-Clad Forest Homes
Clay-Clad Forest Homes
The Parque Humano 'Casa en el Bosque' is a Stunning Place to Live
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Forested Brazilian Villas
Forested Brazilian Villas
The Laranjeiras Residence is a Gated Masterpiece in Rio de Janeiro
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Boxy Integrated Mountain Havens
Boxy Integrated Mountain Havens
Ferienhaus Vitznau by Lischer Partner Blends Into its Surroundings
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Elegant Tree-Framed Conservatories
Elegant Tree-Framed Conservatories
Gruningen Greenhouse is a Contemporary Homage to its Contents
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Magnificent Mountainside Hotels
Magnificent Mountainside Hotels
Pimalai Resort and Spa is a Breathtaking Cliffside Retreat
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Open Forest Homes
Open Forest Homes
The JD House by BAK Architects Has an Open Wood Concept
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Arboreal Abodes
Arboreal Abodes
Whole Tree Architecture is Putting a Green Spin on Building Convention
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Uber-Modern Forest Homes
Uber-Modern Forest Homes
Loft by Shant V Krichelian is a Black-and-White Woodland Jewel
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Serenely Artful Valley Cabins
Serenely Artful Valley Cabins
Feldman Architects Have Designed the Ultimate Getaway Heaven
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Serene Pond Abodes
Serene Pond Abodes
This Forest Pond House Accommodates Meditative Family Getaways
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Rollable Houses
Rollable Houses
3DReid and Blue Forest Create School House That Can Rotate
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Invisible Eco Houses
Invisible Eco Houses
The Marco Bernardini Age House Saves You Money
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Woodland Forest Dwellings
Woodland Forest Dwellings
Fernanda Marques 'Loft 24-7' House plays with Eco-Architecture
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River-Spanning Residences
River-Spanning Residences
Bridge House by ObjecktCreative Challenges the Convention of a Site
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Hovering Arboreal Architecture
Hovering Arboreal Architecture
The HP Tree House by mmp Architects is Easily Maintained
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Contemporary Shingle-Clad Cabins
Contemporary Shingle-Clad Cabins
This Eco-Resort is Disguised in Roofing to Sink into its Setting
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Classy Glass Cabins
Classy Glass Cabins
The Ultra Modern Villa-K by Cell Space Architects is Tucked in the Forest
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Towering Ewok Treehouses
Towering Ewok Treehouses
The Finca Bellavista Housing Project Lets Residents Live in Eco Harmony
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Riverside Weekend Retreats
Riverside Weekend Retreats
The 'River House' by Ziger/Snead Architects Intersects Landscapes
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Contemporary Woodland Chalets
Contemporary Woodland Chalets
The Lopez Island Cabin Offers Secluded Living in Washington State
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Indoor Forest Homes
Indoor Forest Homes
The Elok House Holds an Eco Sanctuary Inside Its Walls
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Enrapturing Forest Residences
Enrapturing Forest Residences
Flowing Lake by David Vandervort Frames Modern Perspectives
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Suspended Nature Hideouts
Suspended Nature Hideouts
The Cocoon was Created for Nature Lovers to Leisurely Lounge In
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Idyllic Eco Chalets
Idyllic Eco Chalets
Cedar Haven is an Unbelievable Paradise Retreat
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Tree-Integrated Homes
Tree-Integrated Homes
The Atypical Treehouse Incorporates a Fallen Tree into Its Design
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Two-Level Treehouses
Two-Level Treehouses
The Hechtel-Eksel Tree House by Baumraum is Environmentally Conscious
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Forest-Embracing Abodes
Forest-Embracing Abodes
Dutchess Country Residence is Made of Wood and Passable Glass
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Minimalist Cubed Havens
Minimalist Cubed Havens
The Gomez Residence by Marta Gonzalez Architects Has an Open Concept
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Hollow Treehouse Dwellings
Hollow Treehouse Dwellings
Nest by UID Architects is Open to the Forest Beneath It
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Cemented Fortresses
Cemented Fortresses
The Big Bad Wolf Won't Blow Down the Concrete House by Bak Architects
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Eco-Friendly Portable Hotels
Eco-Friendly Portable Hotels
The In-Tenta Drop Eco Hotel Concept is Organic
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Tiny Timber Stack Shacks
Tiny Timber Stack Shacks
The Lab Zero Yeta Log Cabin is the Perfect Forest Retreat
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Eco-Friendly Cozy Cottages
Eco-Friendly Cozy Cottages
Matali Crasset's 'Le Nichoir' is a Snug Abode Tucked Away in Nature
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Forest Canopy Lofts
Forest Canopy Lofts
The Ultimate Tree House Designed by Robert Harvey Oshatz
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