The leaves are changing, the weather is FINALLY (fingers crossed) cooling down, and you feel that itch to get outdoors. You want to disconnect from the busy city life and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of nature. Still, you feel hesitant. You know that camping is all fun and games until it’s rainy, cold, or miserable, and you just need a shower. I get it. Traditional camping isn’t for everyone.
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That’s where “glamping” comes in. Glamping means “glamour camping”–in other words, camping with the everyday comforts of home like AC/heat, a bathroom, and sometimes even TV and wifi. Rent fully furnished yurts, tipis, treehouses, and cabins for your glamping adventure. Reconnect with nature in luxury and get the bragging rights of saying you (sort of) went camping this fall at the best glamping destinations near Charlotte, NC.
Glamping Yurt & Tipi Rentals
Blue Bear Mountain Camp
Todd, North Carolina
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Blue Bear Mountain Camp has added tipi rentals to their list of camping options for glamping enthusiasts. With beautifully furnished interiors, queen sized beds, and access to a private bath house, their tipis are hardly “roughing it.”
Asheville Glamping
Asheville, North Carolina
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Choose between Asheville Glamping’s trailer, tent cabin, yurt, and tipi rentals for a glamorous camping weekend. If you want an especially romantic weekend, you have to get their Gorgeous Romantic Dome option that features stunning mountain views along with the necessities–a comfy queen sized bed, AC, a mini-fridge, and private outdoor shower and flushing toilet.
Falling Waters Resort
Bryson City, North Carolina
If you want a fun-filled adventure, then Falling Waters Resort is your glamping destination. Rent one of their yurts to get the daily comforts and explore the exciting activities in the area. This destination has all kinds of outdoor activities nearby including ziplining, rafting, hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
Treehouse Rentals
Cherry Treesort
China Grove, North Carolina
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Cherry Treesort invites you to “come stay in the woods” in luxury. These “treesorts” are tree houses nestled high in the trees so you can reconnect with nature while maintaining everyday comforts. This glamping style is my favorite–maybe because it is so creative and fun or maybe because I miss my childhood tree house. Either way, you can’t go wrong with this glamping option so close to Charlotte.
Rivers Edge Treehouse Resort
Robbinsville, North Carolina
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Spoil yourself in Rivers Edge Treehouse Resort’s accommodations. Each treehouse features king size memory foam beds, free wifi, satellite TV, a microwave and mini-fridge, and AC/heat.
Cabin Rentals
The Cabins at Long Branch
Nantahala, North Carolina
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The Cabins at Long Branch features two beautiful 2-bedroom cabins with fully furnished kitchens and other amenities. Relax out on the deck in a rocking chair or venture out to the white water rafting and fishing areas nearby.
The Lodges at Eaglenest
Banner Elk, North Carolina
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If you are wanting pure luxury and pampering, The Lodges at Eaglenest are your spot. Renting a lodge here means renting acres of private land for yourself and your guests to enjoy the unique beauty of the North Carolina mountains with the comforts of home.
