An Anna Maria Island resident who has been fighting to keep her treehouse on her property lost an appeal in court.

In 2011, Lynn Tran built a treehouse on her property. It was supposed to be a peaceful retreat for her -- a place to relax when not tending to her guests at the Holmes Beach hotel she runs and lives at.

“It’s so beautiful,” said Tran. “I can’t take it down. I love this.”

Tran loves the treehouse and doesn’t want to see it go. But, legally she may have no choice.

The legal battle started two years ago when code enforcement said the treehouse poses a risk to property owners and personal damage to the community.

Tran said when she built the treehouse, she received verbal permission to do so. However, the city said she needed a permit and wants it removed.

Recently, the district court denied Tran’s appeal, upholding the lower court ruling against her.

Tran said despite this, she has no plans on taking down her treehouse anytime soon.

“I’m not giving up because everybody likes this thing,” said Tran. “The input I get is to keep on going, until you get what you need.”

Tran has asked the court to re-hear her appeal. She is waiting on a response.

She’s hoping this time, the ruling will be in her favor.

Tran said if things don’t go well, she is considering taking her case to the Florida Supreme Court.

She also wants to organize a referendum, where the voters would decide whether she can keep her treehouse.