Treetop getaway: Geodesic dome rentals coming to P.E.I.

It's being described as ahybrid between camping and staying in a hotel anew P.E.I. business offers the chance to sleep among the trees in the comfort of a cozy dome.

I wanted to combine an accommodation and an experience all in one. Sheila Arsenault, Treetop Haven

Treetop Havenis the first of its kind on the Island, and consists of fivegeodesic domes mounted on raised decks about 3.5 metres off the ground.

The domes are meant to offer guests a relaxing getaway,owner SheilaArsenaultsaid.

Not 'too extreme'

"You know, people that want the outdoors, but don't want to go too extreme," said Arsenault.

Each podwill be equippedwith a bathroom, small kitchenand a bedroom all the amenities of a hotel, but looking out over the 20-hectare property.

Two of the domes will be heated and will be available to rentyear-round, while the other four will operate from April to October.

Each dome has a large section of windows overlooking the trees.

Arsenault was inspired to start the business after reflecting on her own experiences staying in interesting accommodationsaround the world.

"To me, part of a trip is your accommodation. So I wanted to combine an accommodation and an experience all in one."

The domes' interiors still have to be finished,Arsenault said, adding she hopes to have the winter tree pods available to rent bythe end of February.

• MORE P.E.I. NEWS I5 challenges of fighting fires in the winter on P.E.I.
• MORE P.E.I. NEWS IRCMP investigating assault of Maritime Bus driver