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Rustic Ridge Rooftop Skoolie
The wheels on this bus no longer go ’round and ’round, but you can certainly go up and down, thanks to a rooftop patio delivering grade A vistas of the South Mountains. Prepare to be amazed at how spacious — and stylish — a school bus can be when the seats are stripped out.
Treehouse Vineyards
Quality time and bottles of wine are guaranteed at this 200-year-old family farm. (The on-site winery opened in 2010.) Take your pick of two overnight tree house options: the cozy 300-square-foot Papa’s Dream or the newer — and more spacious — Horsefeathers Hideaway. A third tree house named Date Nite makes for a carefree evening of vino and views.
Broad River Campground
Living in a bubble has never felt more freeing. The campground’s five geodesic domes — each appointed with themed comforters and furniture — invite you to peer into nature while maintaining privacy. Hot tubs on each patio set the stage for literal forest bathing, and if you want to stay connected, there’s free Wi-Fi and a smart TV in each dome.
Banner Elk Glamping
After returning from a short stroll to Banner Elk Winery, kick back in a cozy king bed and gaze through the skylight of your luxury geodome at Banner Elk Glamping. Private hot tubs and fire pits allow for mountain views accompanied by steam and smoke.
Cherry Treesort
Live like a pampered squirrel in eight decked-out tree houses, or burrow like a hedgehog into two subterranean hobbit houses complete with circular doors at Cherry Treesort. Trevor’s Layaway enchants guests with soaring ceilings and a wraparound deck.
Asheville Glamping
At Asheville Glamping, there’s everything from tree houses and tents to vintage trailers and a fully equipped house. And they’re all glamorous. Beautiful and outdoorsy, the tents, domes and tree houses are built for comfort. Air conditioning, running water, electricity and even hot tubs make for a luxe stay that will convince just about anyone that camping is indeed their thing, as long as it’s done right. And here, they do it right.
Buffalo Creek Vacations
Engineer a getaway to this ranch where bison roam and refurbished cabooses have literally gone off the rails to provide accommodations posher than any Pullman car. The Gray Caboose and Orange Caboose both sleep five, each with a full kitchen, bath and loft bed in the cupola for kids. Choose from more traditional cabins too. Interacting with buffalo, llamas, goats and mini horses is all part of the family fun.
Roamly Getaways
They may look like three ordinary Airstreams in the woods, but step inside one and you’ll feel like you’ve entered a photo shoot for an interior design magazine. Smartly appointed spaces maximize cozy quarters, and you can always head out for fresh air on your covered deck with a hot tub, sofa and grill.
Cashie River Tree Houses
An elevated walkway connects four tree houses nestled along the Cashie River, where the sights and sounds of nature put you in a state of bliss. Each home includes a queen-size sleeping platform, loft, and outdoor gathering area with chairs and benches for basking in the fresh air and views. All the dwellings are ADA-accessible and pet-friendly too. Get a closer look at the river on a kayak or canoe excursion (rentals available), and go hunting and fishing.
The Glamping Collective
The Glamping Collective offers 10 glass cabins and 16 partially transparent domes, which allow for panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains without stepping outside. But you’ll definitely want to step out to enjoy your private patio and hot tub. Go big with the Ultra Luxe Dome, with 400 square feet of interior space to sprawl out and see the stars from your king bed.
StayNantahala
A Great Smoky Mountains gem, StayNantahala features several luxury yurts. We’re talking granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a rain head shower and private hot tubs. Fall into your soft bedding at night, and you’ll feel recharged the next day for more fun on Lake Nantahala, where you can rent a boat and water sports equipment from the on-site marina.
Salt + Pine Glamping
This brand-new Central American-inspired retreat stars a two-bedroom bungalow with a private patio and hammock among the pine trees. Stay connected with streaming smart TVs or unplug from it all on the backyard yoga platform as you decompress within 30 miles of pristine oceanside beaches.
Plan your ultimate getaway with The Official 2026 North Carolina Travel Guide.