Escape to an adult only (18+ yrs) majestic rustic treehouse /Tree Cabin located on 32 wilderness acreage @ Hidden Valley Wilderness Retreat. Includes: mini-kit (light cooking) outdoor gas grill, lvg rm, snug loft bdrm/ STEEP stairs (weight limit 500 lbs), toilet & vanity 1st floor, shower on screened deck overlooks trickling creek 60ft below. Enjoy forest walking trails, koi/ goldfish pond. Addl rentals: suite, other treehouse/cabins. No agenda - relax/recharge on your own - peaceful setting! This listing is for a fully private treehouse. It is located on an old priest retreat sight. Treehouse /cabin opened Aug 2018. Located on a ledge overlooking the trickling creek. Guests have access to the 32 acre property with over 2 miles of walking trails. Included in your rental are lg picture windows for bringing the natural light inside. The mini-kitchen comes with a counter top oven (lg enough for small pizzas) sm. size refrigerator/freezer, 2 burner cooktop, sm. microwave, small kitchen sink w/modern pump handle faucet, tableware +cookware. Countertop is from a large live edge cedar tree. A trad. drip coffee maker w reusable micro filter + Keurig coffee supplies provided. (Reg and decaf coffee, creamers+sugars) Bring your own food/beverages. A snug loft bedroom has queen sized bed. Must climb open STEEP stairs to the loft. The main level has a living room dining kitchen combo area. There is a TV with cable. Internet and cell reception can be spotty - depends on cell carrier/plan. No streaming. Indoor toilet and sink vanity. The nature experience allows for an "outdoor" shower on the screened-in deck. (6 gal hot water heater - be quick) Spacious screened-in deck overlooks a valley & a trickling stream 60 ft below. It has multiple seating options for enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature any time of the day. The backyard offers an outdoor gas grill and open fire pit- firewood provided. (Fire pit - For use only if weather conditions are safe.) No fishing, swimming or diving in ponds. Hot tub amenity option - guests must sign a liability waiver prior use. (Waivers in rentals) Semi-private, located in a separate pavilion on the Retreat grounds; schedule use time by dry erase board sign up at pavilion. Swimsuits required. Located between Graham's Treehouse/cabin and the main retreat house. Excellent quality tap water thru Rwd #12 (Not private well water). The property is located on a paved road and a gravel driveway down into the valley. Keyless code: last 4 digits of guest phone number given in reservation . Thereare 2+ miles of maintained trails, rocky streams, and ponds. Please exercise caution when enjoying the peaceful acreage in this rugged valley. Please stay on maintained trails and obey all signs. Trail maps are provided. This acreage is extremely secluded, quiet, and peaceful. It is nearly 100% wooded with old growth oaks, elms, walnuts, cedars, and many other varieties. You will find yourself renewed after experiencing all the valley has to offer. There are steps from ground level to the entrance. Additionally, there are steps on the open air "spiral staircase" up to the loft. The trail system requires some steps, and many up/downhill segments - some long and challenging. Note: Under Kansas law, there is no liability for an injury or death of a participant in a registered agritourism activity conducted at this registered agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of such agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, but shall not be limited to, the potential of you as a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this registered agritourism activity. We love to meet our guests, but your privacy and renewal time is our priority. You may see us when outdoors. Our residence is located in one end of the retreat house. As possible, we will limit maintenance activities while guests are enjoying the property. When needed, maintenance activities will be done as quickly/ quietly as possible. While friendly pets live on the property, they are never allowed into the guest suite. The retreat property includes the heavily wooded hills that surround the valley providing an unusual amount of seclusion and peacefulness. You may see other guests and/or the owners when you are outside. Because of limited space in the valley, trailers are not permitted without prior review by the owners. Please notify host if bringing more than 1 vehicle. You will need your vehicle to access the surrounding historic cities of Fort Leavenworth, Atchison, and Weston, Mo. Fort Leavenworth, Atchison, and downtown Leavenworth are 10 to 15 minutes away. It is 30 minutes to the Legends or Zona Rosa shopping centers, the KS Speedway, CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Schlitterbaun water park, Hollywood Casino, SportingKC soccer park, and KC International Airport. Most all attractions in the KC metro area are within an hour drive. Attention bicyclists: the surrounding countryside contains some of the most beautiful and challenging roads in the state. For mountain bikers, the River Road gravel ride is worth checking out! Ride from the Hidden Valley to a close access point. This ride extends all the way from Kickapoo to Atchison and hugs the River bluff, overlooking the River bottoms with occasional views of the Missouri River. The terrain is challenging but with plenty of shade as you move in and out of the Hills. Vehicular traffic is virtually nonexistent. Historical markers highlight the importance of the area to the early settlement of the West. This is a destination ride that is worth your time. Your host will provide a map of the ride. For road bikers: the surrounding countryside offers a plethora of lightly traveled paved roads through the rolling hills. You will experience lush forest and farmland and plenty of challenging hills. Your host will advise recommended routes. Bring your own bike - or the local Sante Fe Trail Bicycle Shop offers reasonably-priced daily rentals - and they even deliver. They have top quality road and mountain bike offerings. Welcome to the Hidden Valley Wilderness Retreat. You will be hard pressed to find anywhere a more remote and peaceful location so close to a major metropolitan area. The property includes 32 acres of old growth trees, hills, and streams. See our other Airbnb listings for additional offerings on the property. Food: No food or drink service at retreat. Groceries can be purchased in town. Common cookware and tableware is provided. Nearby Leavenworth and Atchison have some national chain and local mom and pop dining establishments. Communication note: due to the remoteness of the valley, connectivity with the outside world is limited. Please read and understand the following notes below. We hope you see your time in the valley as a chance to escape from the many distractions of daily life. Internet note: Internet service provided not guaranteed to support streaming movies, video, & music. Wifi calling and video conferencing are usually successful. TV note: Satellite TV service provided by DirectTV. There is a dvd player in the treehouse. Phone note: we are not aware of any mobile carriers with full coverage in the valley. (We have AT&T and can talk on our phones w/o issues due to our plan) Please connect to our wifi and enable wifi calling on your device in order to improve outside connectivity. Texting may be spotty, depending on carrier. Please use an internet based messaging service.