Jeremy Gutsche wrote about Free Spirit Spheres' tree pods back in 2006, but we think it's time for an update with some interior shots and a video.
The Vancouver, BC company not only offers both wooden and fiberglass spheres for sale, but also has accommodations by the night. Guests can also use the traditional washrooms and other amenities on the property.
Guests claim that staying the night in a pod is a magical, fairytale experience, like being rocked to sleep in a giant cradle.
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