I stayed in a 240-square-foot tiny home with 3 floors and a slide. Take a look inside the fairy-tale tree house inspired by Peter Pan.

Paige DiFioreMay 14, 2023, 18:52 IST

The Lost Boys' Treehouse is a whimsical tiny home inspired by the story of Peter Pan.Paige DiFiore

My fiancé and I stayed in Charmed Resorts' Lost Boys' Treehouse in Crowsnest Pass, Canada.
The three-floor, 240-square-foot tiny home usually costs about $280 a night and sleeps six.

My fiancé and I stayed at Charmed Resorts, a collection of about a dozen fairy-tale-inspired tiny homes in Crowsnest Pass, Canada.

The resort, which is about two-and-a-half hours from the Calgary International Airport, has tiny homes themed after beloved characters like Peter Pan, Belle from "Beauty and the Beast," and Rapunzel.

On this trip, I spent my first night in the Lost Boys' Treehouse. Here's what it was like.

Insider paid a media rate of $100 for this tiny-home stay. The full rate was about $280.

The Lost Boys' Treehouse is in the Wonder Way section of the resort, which is currently home to three houses.

The Lost Boys' Treehouse is in Wonder Way.Paige DiFiore

We spent our first night in the Lost Boys' Treehouse — a 240-square-foot space inspired by the ragtag group in various tales about Peter Pan.

Each home on the property is inspired by some sort of fairy tale or whimsical story.Paige DiFiore

The space sleeps six and has one bathroom. It costs about 375 Canadian dollars, or $280 USD, a night.

I thought the space was definitely big enough for two.Paige DiFiore

One side of the house had a hammock stretched between a support beam and a whimsical faux tree.

The trees looked so magical up close.Paige DiFiore

The other side had the main entrance and featured a lot of wood and more whimsical trees.

The main entrance was on the side of the house.Paige DiFiore

A tree trunk next to the door had "P+W" carved into it — a nod to Peter and Wendy from the fairy tale.

Small details like these initials were everywhere.Paige DiFiore

I also passed a tiny porthole that seemed to show a miniature fairy-inspired scene inside, but it was a bit hard to see with the sun out.

There were a few details like this on the exterior tree trunks.Paige DiFiore

Although the home looked like it was from a different era, it had a modern lock system with a keypad.

The lock system was a little bit frustrating to use in the dark.Paige DiFiore

As soon as I walked inside, I was impressed by how spacious the tree house felt. Part of it had to do with the tall ceilings and light colors.

The ceilings felt so high.Paige DiFiore

I immediately noticed the queen-size bed surrounded by windows and couldn't believe how much sunlight filled the space.

There was a ton of sunlight on the first floor.Paige DiFiore

Although the space didn't have nightstands, there was a chair on one side and a statue of sorts on the other that served the same purpose.

The design was simple, and the room didn't have a headboard or nightstands.Paige DiFiore

To the left of the entrance was a kitchenette with a sink, microwave, large fridge, and bath towels.

The fridge fit all of our groceries perfectly fine.Paige DiFiore

The cabinet contained a few extra rolls of toilet paper, grilling tools, and two lighters for the outdoor firepit.

We quickly used up the counter space we had on the kitchenette.Paige DiFiore

Across from the kitchenette, I found a pretty large bathroom. Charmed Resorts provided soap, but no other toiletries.

I was expecting everything to feel smaller, but the bathroom was about as big as the one in my apartment.Paige DiFiore

I appreciated how large the shower was, and the strong water pressure and burning-hot streams made it feel pretty luxurious.

A small bath mat was draped over the edge of the shower.Paige DiFiore

I kept noticing small details in the home, like marks on the bathroom doorframe showing the Lost Boys' and Peter Pan's heights.

I loved the nods to the story that inspired this home.Paige DiFiore

Stairs to the right of the entrance led to the second floor, and I spotted a bulletin board with a Peter Pan postcard pinned to it on my way up.

The map was a nice nod to the Lost Boys, who are almost always on the move.Paige DiFiore

The stairs were surprisingly sturdy and felt like steps you'd find in a standard-sized home.

The steps were super solid.Paige DiFiore

There were a ton of windows on the second floor, along with a small seating area and an electric fireplace. The ceilings were quite high on this level, too.

Once again, I could not believe all of the sunlight in the space.Paige DiFiore

I loved the branch-inspired designs decorating some of the windows — they made the house feel like it was surrounded by trees.

The tree-branch windows were all throughout the home.Paige DiFiore

The second floor had a small door to a wraparound balcony, and we both had to duck our heads to walk through it.

My fiancé and I both had to duck to get through this door — I'm only 5-foot-2 and he is 5-foot-11.Paige DiFiore

The balcony had a beautiful view of the surrounding trees.

The balcony wasn't big enough for furniture, but it was cool.Paige DiFiore

We could get to the bottom of the house by taking a winding slide or climbing down an exterior ladder.

The slide was right next to a ladder.Paige DiFiore

The balcony wrapped almost entirely around the home, providing a view of most of the property.

I liked being able to walk around the space from above.Paige DiFiore

The balcony door locked automatically when we closed it, which I learned the hard way. Luckily, I was able to climb down the ladder and enter through the main door using my passcode.

I accidentally locked myself out while I was on the balcony.Paige DiFiore

The balcony door locked automatically when we closed it, which I learned the hard way. Luckily, I was able to climb down the ladder and enter through the main door using my passcode.

The second floor also has a full-size bed tucked under the third-floor loft space — once again, I loved the tree detailing.

The sunlight in this house was unreal.Paige DiFiore

Finally, there was a sturdy ladder to the third-floor loft space.

The third floor of the home ended up being my favorite.Paige DiFiore

The third floor had two single beds and a thatched ceiling that made me feel like I was in a forest. I was worried about the ceilings being too low, but I didn't have to duck.

I didn't have to duck and didn't feel claustrophobic in this space.Paige DiFiore

The third floor had two single beds and a thatched ceiling that made me feel like I was in a forest. I was worried about the ceilings being too low, but I didn't have to duck.

I was also pleasantly surprised that the third-floor nook had outlets, so I didn't have to climb back downstairs just to charge my phone.

There were multiple outlets on every single floor of the house, which I loved.Paige DiFiore

Just above the beds was a small tower where guests could look out onto the property — I'm only 5-foot-2, but I didn't think I'd fit in it.

The lookout tower was definitely meant for kids smaller than me.Paige DiFiore

I loved all the details throughout the space, from the acorn-shaped coat hooks to the small tree house on the wall.

These acorn hooks came in handy for our jackets.Paige DiFiore

On my way out of the house, I noticed a decorative fairy door above the doorframe.

I kept noticing new details throughout my stay.Paige DiFiore

Each home on the property comes with a grill and a wood-fired hot tub.

We kept the grill covered during our stay.Paige DiFiore

I'd never seen a wood-fired hot tub in person before, but it was bigger than I thought it'd be and came with a paddle for stirring the water.

The wood-fired hot tub was surprisingly smooth inside.Paige DiFiore

To use the hot tub, we had to light a fire in the attached mini oven. We got firewood for it from the resort for CA$15 a bundle.

It was difficult to get a fire going in the hot tub's metal canister because our wood was damp from rain the night before.Paige DiFiore

We used the nearby hose and water spigots to fill our hot tub, which took about an hour. We later struggled to light a fire, so we didn't end up getting to use it.

It was convenient that the hose was already set up for us.Paige DiFiore

Each space also comes with an outdoor griddle — ours was surrounded by tree stumps and colorful toadstools. They were all surprisingly comfortable.

I am happy to report that the toadstools are not just for kids.Paige DiFiore

Later, we used one of the stumps as a base for chopping wood with a hatchet that Charmed Resorts provided to us. It was a lot harder than it looked.

Chopping wood is kind of stressful, and I used my sunglasses as makeshift goggles.Paige DiFiore

We also had a pretty large picnic table where we could eat meals. From there, we could see the mostly empty parking lot.

Our neighbors ate dinner on their picnic table.Paige DiFiore

Most of the space was surrounded by trees, and we could hear tons of birds chirping.

The air smelled so fresh and crisp.Paige DiFiore

We also had a view of Wendy's Townhouse, one of the bigger tiny homes on the property.

Wendy's Townhouse is a newer build on the property and it was already booked when I visited.Paige DiFiore

Our other neighbor was Belle's Cottage, which is where we stayed later in the trip. It was a decent walk away from our house, which made our stay feel more private.

We had a view of Belle's hot tub, grill, and swing.Paige DiFiore

The space was comfortable for two people, but I'm not sure how it'd feel at full capacity with six guests inside — at some points, we were close to running out of space to store our belongings.

The tree house looked pretty as it got dark, too.Paige DiFiore

The space was comfortable for two people, but I'm not sure how it'd feel at full capacity with six guests inside — at some points, we were close to running out of space to store our belongings.

Overall, I was impressed by all of the details and how big the space felt despite it being a tiny home. Kids would love it here, but I also loved the dose of nostalgia I felt as an adult.

The tiny home felt surprisingly romantic for two.Paige DiFiore

Overall, I was impressed by all of the details and how big the space felt despite it being a tiny home. Kids would love it here, but I also loved the dose of nostalgia I felt as an adult.

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I stayed in a 240-square-foot tiny home with 3 floors and a slide. Take a look inside the fairy-tale tree house inspired by Peter Pan.

The Lost Boys' Treehouse is in the Wonder Way section of the resort, which is currently home to three houses.

We spent our first night in the Lost Boys' Treehouse — a 240-square-foot space inspired by the ragtag group in various tales about Peter Pan.

The space sleeps six and has one bathroom. It costs about 375 Canadian dollars, or $280 USD, a night.

One side of the house had a hammock stretched between a support beam and a whimsical faux tree.

The other side had the main entrance and featured a lot of wood and more whimsical trees.

A tree trunk next to the door had "P+W" carved into it — a nod to Peter and Wendy from the fairy tale.

I also passed a tiny porthole that seemed to show a miniature fairy-inspired scene inside, but it was a bit hard to see with the sun out.

Although the home looked like it was from a different era, it had a modern lock system with a keypad.

As soon as I walked inside, I was impressed by how spacious the tree house felt. Part of it had to do with the tall ceilings and light colors.

I immediately noticed the queen-size bed surrounded by windows and couldn't believe how much sunlight filled the space.

Although the space didn't have nightstands, there was a chair on one side and a statue of sorts on the other that served the same purpose.

To the left of the entrance was a kitchenette with a sink, microwave, large fridge, and bath towels.

The cabinet contained a few extra rolls of toilet paper, grilling tools, and two lighters for the outdoor firepit.

Across from the kitchenette, I found a pretty large bathroom. Charmed Resorts provided soap, but no other toiletries.

I appreciated how large the shower was, and the strong water pressure and burning-hot streams made it feel pretty luxurious.

I kept noticing small details in the home, like marks on the bathroom doorframe showing the Lost Boys' and Peter Pan's heights.

Stairs to the right of the entrance led to the second floor, and I spotted a bulletin board with a Peter Pan postcard pinned to it on my way up.

The stairs were surprisingly sturdy and felt like steps you'd find in a standard-sized home.

There were a ton of windows on the second floor, along with a small seating area and an electric fireplace. The ceilings were quite high on this level, too.

I loved the branch-inspired designs decorating some of the windows — they made the house feel like it was surrounded by trees.

The second floor had a small door to a wraparound balcony, and we both had to duck our heads to walk through it.

The balcony had a beautiful view of the surrounding trees.

We could get to the bottom of the house by taking a winding slide or climbing down an exterior ladder.

The balcony wrapped almost entirely around the home, providing a view of most of the property.

The balcony door locked automatically when we closed it, which I learned the hard way. Luckily, I was able to climb down the ladder and enter through the main door using my passcode.

The second floor also has a full-size bed tucked under the third-floor loft space — once again, I loved the tree detailing.

Finally, there was a sturdy ladder to the third-floor loft space.

The third floor had two single beds and a thatched ceiling that made me feel like I was in a forest. I was worried about the ceilings being too low, but I didn't have to duck.

I was also pleasantly surprised that the third-floor nook had outlets, so I didn't have to climb back downstairs just to charge my phone.

Just above the beds was a small tower where guests could look out onto the property — I'm only 5-foot-2, but I didn't think I'd fit in it.

I loved all the details throughout the space, from the acorn-shaped coat hooks to the small tree house on the wall.

On my way out of the house, I noticed a decorative fairy door above the doorframe.

Each home on the property comes with a grill and a wood-fired hot tub.

I'd never seen a wood-fired hot tub in person before, but it was bigger than I thought it'd be and came with a paddle for stirring the water.

To use the hot tub, we had to light a fire in the attached mini oven. We got firewood for it from the resort for CA$15 a bundle.

We used the nearby hose and water spigots to fill our hot tub, which took about an hour. We later struggled to light a fire, so we didn't end up getting to use it.

Each space also comes with an outdoor griddle — ours was surrounded by tree stumps and colorful toadstools. They were all surprisingly comfortable.

Later, we used one of the stumps as a base for chopping wood with a hatchet that Charmed Resorts provided to us. It was a lot harder than it looked.

We also had a pretty large picnic table where we could eat meals. From there, we could see the mostly empty parking lot.

Most of the space was surrounded by trees, and we could hear tons of birds chirping.

We also had a view of Wendy's Townhouse, one of the bigger tiny homes on the property.

Our other neighbor was Belle's Cottage, which is where we stayed later in the trip. It was a decent walk away from our house, which made our stay feel more private.

The space was comfortable for two people, but I'm not sure how it'd feel at full capacity with six guests inside — at some points, we were close to running out of space to store our belongings.

Overall, I was impressed by all of the details and how big the space felt despite it being a tiny home. Kids would love it here, but I also loved the dose of nostalgia I felt as an adult.