The New York Times
October 8, 2025
On Frangipani, a private island in Panama, sits the Nayara Bocas del Toro resort, with four solar-powered tree house accommodations designed by Ibuku, a Bali-based design studio led by Elora Hardy, the Canadian designer. The tree houses are made from locally grown bamboo and several varieties of reclaimed hardwoods.
Meandering resort paths covered in greenery lead to the tree houses and curving stairs that lead to a pivoting glass door. The one-bedroom tree houses feature Balinese furniture, open-air living rooms overlooking 80 acres of mangrove forests, 21-foot-tall ceilings, outdoor jungle showers and copper soaking tubs. In the treehouse, a pulley brings picnic-style meals to guests. A stand-alone “spa treehouse” is undergoing a soft opening and will make its formal debut in early 2026.
Treehouse rates start at $1,400 per night, all-inclusive.
