Tipi Tranquility-Glamping at it's best

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Tipi with outdoor shower, outhouse, fire pit, gas grill and  double hammock
Property grounds
Tipi and fire at night. It’s wonderful to star gaze on a clear night.
King size bed with 12" mattress. Kitchen station at the foot of the bed
Double futon with 8" mattress

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Tipi Tranquility-Glamping at it's best

Tipi is located at 302 Peachtree Rd Cullowhee, NC 28723. It is 5 miles from WCU. This Tipi has all the amenities with a great mountain view. Interior includes a handmade King bed with a 12" mattress , Dining table & benches, double futon with 8" mattress, whiskey barrel sink, 3.4 cu ft refrigerator, floor A/C unit and 2 space heaters, 3 nightstands, hanging antler chandelier with dimmer switch, compost toilet outhouse, 2 person hammock, fire pit, gas grill and outdoor shower w/ water temp settings. IMPORTANT: During the months of November thru March there will be NO running water in the outdoor shower or indoor sink due to freezing temps. However, there will be a five gallon Igloo container of fresh water to drink and clean with. The outdoor shower will not be in use.
Tipi is located on a grassy 4 acre hillside which accompanies my other listing which is a cabin that sleeps 12 approximately 200 yds from the Tipi.
This is a Nomadic (company that furnished tipis for movie “Dances with Wolves) 24’ diameter Campground tipi model. It has an inner 9’ liner with a rain catcher above and a rain cap on the outside poles. It has a 5mil floor covering and carpet/rugs and a mosquito netting and critter guard and sand tubes along the flooring.
Guest access
Guests will be able to access the entire tipi and outer area to include fir pit (wood bundles can be purchased at either the Ingles grocery store or the Caney Fork general store for approx. $5.99 per bundle) and outdoor shower and outhouse.
Other things to note
Very few are familiar with using a compost toilet. There are simple instructions on how to use this toilet attached to the outhouse wall. Please read these instructions carefully prior to using the compost toilet.
The tipi is only one mile from Judaculla Rock which is a curvilinear-shaped outcrop of soapstone with quarry scars and contains more petroglyphs than any other known boulder east of the Mississippi River. It holds a sacred place in the hearts of the Native American Cherokee. It’s worth visiting since it’s so close.

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About the area

Cullowhee

Located in Cullowhee, this campsite is in the mountains and on a river. Judaculla Rock and Jackson County Historic Courthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Country Side Bowling Lanes and Bear Lake Reserve Golf Club.
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Cullowhee, NC

What's nearby

  • Judaculla Rock - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Western Carolina University - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Lake Glenville - 24 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 44 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 46 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Dining Hall - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cullowhee Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Which Wich? - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very fun experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tipi

Amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
Glad you had an enjoyable stay on the Tipi. Hope you come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice to be unplugged. There is wifi available that we used so our family could call us. The bed was very comfortable. Overall a pleasurable experience and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A unique experience! We can now say that we have stayed in a Tipi like Indians!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you again Julie and Benny for choosing the Tipi and for taking such good care of it during your stay. I wish the weather had been a little cooler for you but you managed to tough it out nicely. I appreciate the kind words written in my guest book and hopefully you’ll share your experience with others and plan a future return trip. Take care and thanks again! Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique mountain getaway

Wonderful property with some of the most beautiful views you can imagine! Owner does everything possible to make “roughing it” super enjoyable. Would highly recommend for two-person, memory-making getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2023
So glad you and Conner enjoyed your stay in the Tipi during your university search. You’re welcomed back anytime and hoping Conner becomes a Catamount! I think he’d love the mountain campus all the activities this place affords. Take care Clay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bertke j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Native explorers

Great glamping experience! A nice location for exploring the surrounding forests, waterfalls and small towns. Much more private than tent camping in a campground. The Tipi is in a class all by itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

donya s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

My husband and I brought our 2 young boys to stay the weekend here. Mark was so hospitable and informative. He showed us around the tipi and gave us tips for during our stay. We made a fire and watched the stars. Seen a few deer and visited Judaculla Rock. The bed was very soft and large. I would recommend this for a unique experience. The tipi was decorated perfectly and the tipi it’s self was clean and orderly. Book your trip and have an adventure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
So glad you and your family enjoyed the unique Tipi experience and I hope you’ll plan another visit in the future. You were wonderful to host and I would welcome you back anytime!
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