You will relish the simple life in this lakeside tree house near Berlin. This is the weekend retreat you鈥檝e longed for.

The wooden terrace embraces the ancient oak that supports it via steel cables. You鈥檙e about 15 feet above the ground here, so soak up the great views and breezes. You can touch the tree鈥檚 canopy through any of the cube’s windows. Even the stars seem within reach through the skylights. 聽

On chilly evenings, warm up in the copper-clad cube with all the amenities that an adult tree house should have鈥攈eat, electricity, bath, and shower. (The utility lines are cleverly hidden within one of the stilts.) There are plenty of inviting lounges, all masquerading as storage units.