'We thought, how cool would it be to have a tent sitting there and people pull up and think, what in the world is going on here?' he said of building the underground home. The couple wanted to create an unexpected entrance for the underground home, so they settled on a camping tent. Mike told Insider they were inspired to build ' Alchemy' during a Pinterest search when they stumbled upon a photo of an underground bunker.

Treehouses of Serenity built 'Alchemy' (pictured), an Airbnb hidden beneath a camping tent. The Parrishes began building 'Alchemy' in August 2021 and officially opened it to Airbnb guests in February 2022. The couple later appeared on season two of DIY Network's 'The Treehouse Guys' and built their first treehouse, 'Sanctuary.' They completed their newest addition, 'Alchemy,' an underground house with a hidden slide, this February. 'And at that point, the thought was just traditional treehouses, but it's evolved from there.' 'We started talking about it in 2015,' Caroline, 45, said. 'We were sitting around watching 'Treehouse Masters' one night and Caroline said, 'Why don't we try an Airbnb treehouse because it's Asheville and it's such a cool little town?'' Mike, 65, told Insider. They've built seven properties so far - including the whimsical ' Wizard's Hollow' and ' The Perch' that's an elevated treehouse - on land they initially didn't know what to do with, they told Insider. The Parrishes launched their company, Treehouses of Serenity, which builds unique travel destinations along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2016.

You'll find heaps of wildlife at your doorstep.Caroline Parrish (left) and Mike Parrish (right) of Asheville, North Carolina. We have just opened our newest house, Alchemy, which any fan of magic will love!!!! Don't forget, there is magic all around!! All of our homes are built on an 16-acre parcel in a wooded area 10 minutes north of downtown Asheville. The Perch is wheelchair friendly with a hanging bed on the porch and a double-sided fireplace The Farmhouse has a country appeal as well as an outside double slipper tub open all seasons except winter, The Aerie is a tri-level home with a huge round six-foot diameter window for a killer view and Wizard's Hollow is a magical castle complete with a hidden bookcase door! For those who would rather be underground, we have something to please everyone at Dragon's Knoll. In addition, each treehouse has its own firepit and unique features. Our other 'treehouses' are all built on piers with elevations that allow our guests to take in the awesome sunset views in the evening and the mountain views all day long. Recline in a rocking chair and watch the sunset over the mountains, or try your hand at some stargazing from the comfort of the bed.

Take in the rustic, fairytale vibe of this custom-made true treehouse supported by two towering white oaks. Dotting the side of a mountain in Asheville, NC, you will find Treehouses of Serenity, a UNIQUE travel destination that you don't want to miss!!! Established in 2016, our first treehouse 'Sanctuary' was built and featured on The Treehouse Guys on the DIY Network.

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