Handcrafted Ridgeline Treehouse w/ 360° Two-Country Views in Historic Caucasus Region
Hosted by Vern Stukalic
8 years hosting
Contested territory · Border patrol active · Structural: dead tree · No plumbing
Vern built this treehouse himself from reclaimed lumber from the surrounding trees, some of which have since gone dormant, which is just what he calls it. The ridgeline gives you incredible 360-degree views of two countries simultaneously, which is a rare travel experience you genuinely cannot get anywhere else on the platform. Border patrol is sometimes visible from the platform, which Vern calls added activity and honestly it kind of is. He's very proud of the craftsmanship and says the structure is in good shape, which he checks periodically.
What this place offers
House rules
- · Do not wave at border patrol — Vern says this from experience
- · Pull the rope ladder up after dark
- · No lights visible after 8pm
- · One person on platform at a time when wind is above 30kph
Hosted by Vern Stukalic
8 years hosting
Response rate
100%
Response time
within a day or two
Languages
English, Russian (post-2014)
Vern built the treehouse himself using reclaimed lumber from the surrounding trees, some of which have since 'gone dormant' — his word. The location on the ridge gives incredible 360-degree views of two countries simultaneously, which he says is a rare travel experience. Border patrol is sometimes visible, which Vern calls added activity.
4.66 · 6 reviews
Vivienne
Austin, TX
The 360-degree view of two countries is not an exaggeration. Spectacular. Vern's reclaimed lumber work is solid.
Lucia E.
Miami, FL
The border patrol sightings add a unique element of drama I wasn't expecting but absolutely loved. The ridge view is world-class.
Sandra K.
Richmond, VA
Some of the surrounding trees have 'gone dormant' is one way to put it. The view from a bald ridge is actually better. Vern was reachable after a day or two.
Harriet Z.
Edinburgh, UK
Thrilling location. The platform creaks when border patrol helicopters pass — that's not a complaint, just an observation. Vern's notes about the region are excellent.
Response from host
The creak is structural flex, totally normal! I should update the listing to mention helicopters — good call. Glad you loved it.
Nadia O.
Atlanta, GA
When Vern says two countries you see TWO countries. The sunset hit the border fence and it was genuinely profound. Unusual stay in the best sense.
Ingrid
Stockholm, SE
One of the dead tree branches fell on the platform roof at 3am. No structural damage but significant emotional damage. View is extraordinary though, and Vern responded eventually.
Response from host
The dormant trees are monitored periodically! Fallen branch noted and cleared. These are old growth so some movement is expected — good news is the platform held up beautifully.