For those who desire to experience “the outdoors” without roughing it while camping in tents, we’ve pulled a list of luxury yurts and tipis, elaborate treehouses, decked-out campers, and cabins that offer a luxurious outdoor experience with all the amenities and comforts of home.
Rose River Farm Cabins
Rose River Farm Yurts
Photo Credit: Sam Dean, @sdeanphotos
Located In: Syria
Why We Love It: Try out horseback riding in Shenandoah National Park — there's an outfitter less than two miles from the cabins that will set you up.
Rose River Farm in Syria leads the way in Virginia glamping with their luxury cedar-and-glass yurts. A former Miss Virginia is just one of the glampers who have enjoyed the pristine 20 acres shadowed by the Blue Ridge Mountains. The yurts (there are three) are spacious at a little more than 1,100 square feet with the dome reaching 17 feet. Every amenity you’d hope to find in an upscale, five-star hotel suite can be found here, with a highly prized additional amenity – PRIVACY. Choose your yurt based on the view – pond, meadow or mountain.
Rates: $275/night | Book Now
Shenandoah Yurt
Shenandoah Yurt
Photo Credit: Oleksandr Mokrohuz, @shenandoahyurt
Located In: Stanley
Why We Love It: Pet-friendly and sleeps up to eight guests, so perfect for a group getaway.
A unique luxury retreat just a mile outside of Shenandoah National Park, Shenandoah Yurt offers stunning mountain views and incredibly upscale amenities like a relaxing hot tub built into the deck, a pool table, a full kitchen, and a 75" TV with all the streaming services you could want, plus a PS5 gaming console for those rainy days that outdoor exploration isn't possible.
When weather permits, this rental includes e-bikes available to rent, a longbow with an outdoor target, and a fire pit for those chilly nights. The awe-inspiring yurt is both family- and pet-friendly, with a crib, high chair, changing table, and children's books and toys. Another luxury feature? The yurt has an EV charging port for the eco-conscious travelers looking for an outdoor escape.
Rates: From $501 a night | Book Now
Sandy River Outdoor Adventure Resort
Sandy River Outdoor Adventure Resort
Located In: Farmville
Why We Love It: Not many places will let you stay in a tricked-out tipi. And each one is unique!
With six unique tipis at Sandy River Outdoor Adventure Resort, you'll find a perfect glamping experience for groups ranging from two to six people. Tipis have bedrooms separated by walls or cloth partitions, full bathrooms with showers, kitchens, and even living room areas complete with TVs and couches. The tents are air-conditioned for the summer months and have heated floors for the winter. While you’ll have a campfire area right outside your tipi, you’re definitely not “roughing it” when staying at these swanky structures. There are also cabins available for rent.
Rates: From $289/night | Book Now
The Lodge at Primland
The Lodge at Primland Luxury Treehouse
Photo Credit: The Lodge at Primland, Auberge Collection
Located In: Meadows of Dan
Why We Love It: Great for vacationers who want to have access to everything, without having to leave the property
The Lodge at Primland, Auberge Collection is perched atop the mountains of Patrick County in the Blue Ridge Highlands. Enjoy the unsurpassed views of the mountain homes or the treasure of the resort – the luxury tree houses. Keurig, robes, slippers, a 2,700′ overlook of the Dan River from the deck, nightly turn-down, and a soaking tub make this a stay worthy of every bucket list.
Rates: From $578/night for rooms, from $1,651/night tree house | Book Now
Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
Located In: Lyndhurst
Why We Love It:
Love Ridge Mountain Lodging offers several glamping options at their Blue Ridge Mountains property, from glamping tents to campsite rooms and large cabins. These comfortable accommodations are surrounded by nature and allow you to connect with the outdoors without sacrificing all the modern comforts you crave.
Rates: From $95/night | Book Now
Montfair Resort Farm
Montfair Resort Farm
Located In: Crozet
Why We Love It: Truly friendly staff, beautiful views, and you're just half an hour outside Charlottesville (and close to several top notch wineries)
Montfair Resort Farm is a third-generation family-owned retreat nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. The 129-acre property includes several lakeside cottages, a rustic A-frame, and a two-bedroom house that sleeps up to six guests. The rentals are pet-friendly and your stay at Montfair Resort Farm includes access to the outdoor amenities, including walking trails, three fishing ponds, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, and use of their mountain bikes and canoes.
Rates: From $172/night. Book Now
Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards Luxury Yurts
Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards Luxury Yurts
Located In: Bristol
Why We Love It: Fine dining and the winery tasting room really up the luxury feel
A 450-acre luxury resort in Southwest Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards offers one of the most high-end lodging experiences in Virginia, from their on-site winery and tasting room to the critically-acclaimed Hickory restaurant helmed by James Beard Semi-Finalist Chef Travis Milton. Book one of the resort's yurts for a stay under a canopy of stars while indulging in all the upscale amenities expected at a first-class property.
Rates: From $399/night | Book Now
Camp Karma
Located In: Bedford
Why We Love It: An affordable option for camping lovers who just want a touch more of the finer things
Camp Karma in Bedford is an upscale primitive campground that has introduced glamping. They provide the tent – all set up for you – with everything you need to enjoy a basic camping experience. Dishes, utensils, camp chairs, wood, ice, and cots with mattresses are all provided. That means the only things missing are you, your sleeping bag and pillow, and some hot dogs for the fire.
Rates: From $75/night | Book Now
Skyline Yurt
Skyline Yurt
Located In: Front Royal
Why We Love It: The attention to detail shines, from eggs in the fridge to thoughtful decor
The sister property to the Shenandoah Yurt in Stanley, Skyline Yurt is situated near the northern entrance to Shenandoah National Park, making it an ideal rental for travelers looking to explore Virginia's most beautiful outdoor spaces. This luxury wood yurt is encircled by a deck where you can take in the scenic views of the surrounding mountains, play a game of cornhole, or grill out with friends and family. On chilly nights, cozy up by the fire pit or relax and unwind in the hot tub under the bright starry skies. Other activities available at this two-story yurt include archery, mountain bike rentals, or pool.
Rates: From $612/night | Book Now
Fairy Stone State Park Yurts
Fairy Stone State Park Yurts
Photo Credit: Chad Williams, @echadwilliams
Located In: Stuart
Why We Love It: A rustic, affordable yurt option in a state park filled with fun
Located just a few minutes off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Fairy Stone State Park is well known for its lucky fairy stones. But the park also offers a little more magic with their yurt rentals, which each have a private deck area that is perfect for enjoying a fresh cup of coffee and the surrounding mountain beauty in the early mornings.
Rates: From $100/night | Book Now
Rock-N-Creek Cabin
Located In: Montebello
Why We Love It: What's more luxe than a private chef cooking for you?
The two-story, well-appointed Rock-N-Creek Cabin in Montebello is a great Blue Ridge Mountain lookout. The cabin offers porches overlooking the Tye River and four ponds; the wildlife is abundant. Amenities include a stone fireplace, all the television and entertainment you desire, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, and a chef. Yes, a chef. Chef Richard Christy has cooked for President Gerald Ford, and he can certainly fix you a plate, too.
Rates: From $655 for two nights | Book Now
Chic Mountain Yurt
Chic Mountain Yurt
Photo Credit: Lovicarious, @lovicarious
Located In: Floyd
Why We Love It: Convenient access to tons of outdoor adventure, on the property and off
This two-bed, one-bath yurt sleeps up to four people and is a short drive from Floyd, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Virginia Tech. Set on a secluded 150-acre property filled with mountain streams and rugged trails, the yurt is fully equipped with a kitchen, TV, and Wi-Fi, allowing you to relax in nature while retaining the comforts of home. An added bonus? Pets are welcome at this cute mountain rental.
Rates: From $166/night | Book Now
Glamping at The Depot Lodge
The Depot Lodge Glamping Tent
Located In: Paint Bank
Why We Love It: Unique and Insta-worthy accommodations like a caboose
Head to Paint Bank and stay at one of The Depot Lodge's unique lodging options, from a refurbished 1967 Airstream “Land Yacht” Overland Trailer or a caboose-turned-cabin to the luxury glamping tents. The Airstream will accommodate four people with bunks and a fold-down full-size bed, a bath with a shower and mini-tub, and a private patio. The renovated Norfolk & Western caboose is a one-bedroom with a bathroom, gas fireplace, and creek-side patio. There are three glamping tents available to book, each boasting a private bathroom, a gas fireplace, and a King-sized bed.
Rates: From $159 per night | Book Now
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