Are you a nature-lover at heart but still crave a little luxury? Meet your new best friend: glamping.
A portmanteau combining “glamorous” and “camping”, this type of travel is exactly what the name suggests. Forget setting up in the rain and cocooning inside your mummy bag for warmth; glamping tents are big enough to hold at least one (real) bed and tall enough to stand up in. Many are heated. That’s our kind of camping.
From Oregon to SoCal, these five unique glamping tents and yurts top our list. Whether you stay in just one or visit all of them on one glorious West Coast bohemian road trip, these places will feed your wild soul and your love of the finer things.
WWR Redwing 4 person Wall Tent
Ashland, Oregon
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Sleeps: 4 guests in 2 beds
Cost per night: $203* + $68 cleaning fee + service fee
Description: Get back to the land in this quaint country tent-with-a-view, located on a 440-acre working farm in Oregon. Relax in rustic luxury overlooking meadows full of wildflowers, explore nearby hiking trails or take advantage of the free farm tour included with your stay. A shared kitchen and access to the farm’s produce, eggs and meat make it easy to enjoy a fresh meal whenever the mood strikes you. In real glamping style, unwind at the end of the day with a hot shower.
Mongolian Yurt in the Gold Country
Colfax, CA
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Courtesy of Airbnb
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Sleeps: Up to eight in six beds
Cost per night: $198 + $88 cleaning fee + service fee
Description: East meets West in this traditional Mongolian yurt - Sierra foothills fusion. Soak in the history of nearby gold rush towns, or bask in the luxury of a massage or lotus leaf foot wrap — spa services that are available on-site. Rent a canoe or kayak and navigate a nearby lake, or borrow a mountain bike, free of charge, if you prefer to explore by land. Unwind in the hot tub, or cook a meal in the fully-equipped kitchen, located in a nearby trailer. (It’s still camping, after all.)
Carmel River Yurt Retreat
Carmel, CA
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Sleeps: Up to five guests in three beds
Cost per night: $237 + $34 cleaning fee + service fee
Description: Nestled amongst the trees overlooking the Carmel River, and within earshot of a nearby songbird sanctuary, this spacious yurt is a true oasis. Enjoy the sounds and sights of nature as you relax in a private hot tub, or unwind the traditional way: by watching a movie on the in-yurt home theatre. Hiking, surfing and wine tasting are all nearby - if you can be lured away.
Malibu Safari Chic Tent
Malibu, CA
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Courtesy of Airbnb
Sleeps: 2 guests in one bed
Cost per night: $201 + $34 cleaning fee + service fee
Description: Experience the rustic romance of this immaculately designed safari-style accommodation in Malibu. From the property, you can watch the sun set over the ocean and the stars rise over the canyon that lies between this organic lemon and avocado orchard and the sea. Enjoy access to the orchard’s natural mineral water pool or take a short drive to find excellent surfing, mountain biking and hiking spots. You’ll have lots of time to explore, since this tent is a wifi-free zone. Now that’s luxury.
The Cazador Yurt - Mt. Washington
Los Angeles, CA
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Courtesy of Airbnb
Sleep: Up to four guests; two in a queen bed and one in a single.
Cost per night: About $150* + $47 cleaning fee + service fee & taxes
Description: Just four miles from Hollywood, this yurt is located on a quiet half-acre that also houses a little red barn and a mobile chicken coop. Don’t let the fire pit an hammocks on the property fool you: there’s simple luxury to be found in this yurt’s hardwood floors, antique wood-burning stove and hot-water, outdoor shower. The best part? Your four-legged family members are welcome here.
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