This North Alabama Glamping Resort Has Treehouses, Hot Tubs & Lake Views
Treehouses, lake views, private hot tubs, and plenty of room to unplug await at this 40-acre North Alabama retreat near Lake Guntersville. Here’s what you can expect from a stay at ReTreet Resort & Spa! Image: Jenna von Oy Bratcher
Did you know there’s a 40-acre retreat in North Alabama where you can sleep among the trees, soak in a hot tub, take in views of Lake Guntersville, and spend a few days unplugging as much or as little as you want?
Located near Huntsville, ReTreet Resort & Spa is a luxury glamping resort designed around a simple idea: getting away should actually feel like getting away.
Your Getaway Starts at Check-In
The experience starts before you ever reach your accommodations. Pull in, and you’ll find a golf cart or ATV (that’s plenty big enough to haul all of your belongings up the hill!) with your name on it, ready and waiting to serve as your transportation for the duration of your stay. If you arrive during happy hour, there may even be a celebratory beer or glass of wine waiting to toast the start of your getaway.
From there, the leisurely drive up the mountain offers a first look at ReTreet. Tongue-in-cheek signs pop up along the way, the scenery gets prettier with every turn, and treehouses, glamping tents, tiny cottages, and cabins begin to appear among the trees.
It’s a fitting introduction to a place that feels wonderfully removed from everyday life. And while there’s plenty to do once you settle in, one of ReTreet’s greatest luxuries might just be the chance to slow down and do very little, leaving more time for sleeping in. For getting outside in nature. For sharing meals with family and friends.
Pick Your Perch
“Glamping” doesn’t quite capture the range of accommodations at ReTreet. Depending on the trip, you can settle into a treehouse, spend the night in a canvas glamping tent, cozy up in a tiny cottage, or head higher into the property for one of four mountaintop cabins.
The latter are particularly well suited for families, girls’ trips, group getaways, or couples who simply want a little more room.
Each two-bedroom cabin has its own theme and includes a king bed, queen bunk beds, one-and-a-half bathrooms, a full kitchen, and a personal grill. But the real draw is outside.
A two-level deck overlooks Lake Guntersville and features outdoor seating, a fire table, a hot tub, and a private outdoor shower. Morning coffee with a lake view? Absolutely. A late-night soak under the trees? Even better.
The cabins are high enough on the mountain that they’re accessible only by ATV. Guests staying there receive one for the duration of their visit, while other accommodations come with a personal golf cart. Rather than feeling inconvenient, getting around becomes part of the experience.
Just above the cabins, Sunrise Ridge offers another reason to venture out. The gathering area has a 12-person fire pit, a bathroom, and firewood chopped and ready.
And for anyone dreaming of turning a weekend here into something bigger, ReTreet doubles as a destination wedding venue. The resort’s striking Star Dome, Alabama’s first glass-dome event space, offers a year-round setting for receptions and celebrations, and the surrounding treehouses, tents, cottages, and cabins mean wedding guests can stay right on the property.
Plunge, Soak, Sauna, Relax, Repeat
Carve out time for the Nordic Cycle Station, which you can use at no additional charge.
The wellness area combines a sauna, cold plunge, and six-person hot tub for a cycle of hot, cold, and rest therapies. It’s a fitting addition to a place that truly understands the art of unplugging. There are even three nap pods sprinkled throughout the property!
For a little more dedicated R&R, Leaf & Stone Spa is one of the newest reasons to head to ReTreet. Located on-site, it’s just a quick golf-cart ride away. And it’s full-service, so you can book everything from waxing or a lash tint to an oxygen facial or a Hot Bamboo Massage.
It’s All in the Details
Part of ReTreet’s appeal is that once you arrive, there isn’t much reason to leave. The details make the stay.
You’ll find two communal fire pit areas, including the popular Pine Point near the Nordic Cycle Station, plus another beside the Tree Store, which is open 24/7 with self-checkout and stocked with snacks, drinks, treats, and other essentials.
There’s also a dog park for four-legged travelers (ReTreet is dog-friendly, and the cabins even come equipped with an adorable little pet bed and bowls!), a little library, and a small play area for kids. And then there’s the storm shelter, which might be the only storm shelter you’ll ever want to explore when the skies are perfectly clear!
Built into the hillside like a Hobbit hideaway, the Medieval-themed space comes complete with a throne fit for Shrek. It’s quirky, unexpected, and well worth peeking inside, because it’s such a fun little discovery!
You can even arrange for breakfast to show up at your door.
ReTreet’s breakfast for two is freshly prepared and delivered by 9 a.m., with a tasty spread that includes a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant; sausage and egg burrito; sausage and cream cheese bites; a cinnamon roll; and fresh fruit and yogurt. Orange juice is included, along with everything needed to mix your own bloody Marys if you bring the alcohol.
Celebrating something? The Grand Celebration add-on means you’ll arrive to find an artisanal charcuterie board, seasonal flowers, and a complimentary bottle of wine already waiting. The board comes loaded with cheeses and meats, plus grapes, jam, crackers, marinated olives, nuts, and chocolates.
A Different Kind of Getaway
There are trips built around seeing how much you can squeeze into 48 hours. ReTreet offers a compelling argument for the opposite.
Here, the setting does much of the work. Trees surround you. Lake Guntersville stretches out in the distance. Golf carts and ATVs replace the usual traffic. There are fires to sit around, decks perfect for enjoying your morning coffee, and a sauna and soaking tub waiting in the wings.
And despite the secluded feeling, you’re still within reach of Huntsville and the many outdoor attractions surrounding Lake Guntersville.
Whether you come for a romantic weekend, bring the kids, gather a group of friends, or simply need somewhere that makes disconnecting a little easier, ReTreet is the kind of North Alabama escape that’s worth a trip.
Sometimes, the best getaway is about finding somewhere that makes it easier to unplug once you arrive.
This article is sponsored by ReTreet Resort & Spa.
Jenna von Oy Bratcher
Jenna von Oy Bratcher is StyleBlueprint's Editorial Operations Manager and Lead Content Editor. The East Coast native moved to Nashville almost two decades ago, by way of Los Angeles. She is a lover of dogs, strong coffee, traveling, and exploring the local restaurant scene bite by bite.