Luxury Glamping: Will I Actually Enjoy It?

Do you enjoy camping but dislike the hard work, discomfort, and inconvenience it often involves? Or do you hate camping for these reasons? If so, luxury glamping is for you. Glamping combines the simple pleasures of camping with the decadence of a resort, immersing you in nature while letting you enjoy home-like comforts. Luxury glamping sites can be found in many locations and feature a wide range of accommodations. At Nook, we curate our selection of properties based on our clients’ diverse needs. So, whether you’re looking for a yurt in the Texas Hill Country, a luxury tent in coastal Maine, or a treehouse in the Catskills, we’ve got you covered. Stick around to learn more about the history, benefits, and types of glamping, as well as how you can book your glamping vacation today.

What Is Luxury Glamping?

“Glamping” is a portmanteau of the words “glamorous” and “camping.” As the name suggests, glamping fuses comfortable accommodations with natural settings for a more luxurious way to enjoy nature. Glamping units can range from luxury tents to yurts to treehouses, RVs, and cabins. They often include amenities like running water, real toilets, real mattresses, Wi-Fi, and efficiency kitchens, while shared amenities can include everything from hiking trails to fire pits to pools, bars, and planned activities. You’ll find glamping destinations across the country, including in forest, mountain, and seaside settings.

History of Luxury Glamping

Luxury tent living has been in practice for hundreds of years. Everyone from English kings to Ottoman sultans to African explorers have used opulent tents to make their travels more comfortable. However, the term “glamping” didn’t arise until 2005. The term caught on quickly thanks to social media platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest, where images showcasing glamping accommodations proved popular with users and sparked renewed interest in luxury camping.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a second wave of glamping has swept the world, allowing vacationers to enjoy a resort-style experience while maintaining social distance. Today, you’ll find more glamping sites than ever before and every kind of upscale camping accommodation imaginable. Here are the main types of luxury glamping accommodations.

Types of Luxury Glamping Accommodations

Glamping accommodations come in five main types. Let’s break them down so you can choose the best luxury glamping experience for your needs!

Luxury Tents

When it comes to glamping options, luxury tents are the standard, well, unit. Luxury tents have been popular since the 16th century, when kings and sultans used them for diplomatic summits and military campaigns. Today, luxurious tents remain a popular way to glamp, offering the feel of a traditional camping accommodation while enhancing the experience with comfortable beds and even in-unit bathrooms.

Yurts

Tentative about tents? Then a yurt may be more your speed. A yurt is like a tent but with more structural integrity. These round structures are held up by an ingenious tension/compression system that requires no central supports, making them roomy and easy to erect and take down. They are composed of a lattice frame, “roof ribs,” a compression ring, and a heavy fabric covering.

Treehouses

Treehouses aren’t just for kids anymore. Today, luxury treehouses are letting glampers get in touch with nature and their inner child while enjoying the kinds of creature comforts you definitely won’t find in your backyard treehouse. AC, electricity, bathroom facilities, running water, plush bedding, and even Wi-Fi are just some of the amenities you’ll find in a luxury glamping treehouse.

RVs

RV camping is nothing new, but luxury glamping brings a touch of sophistication to the concept of RVing. These stationary accommodations aren’t your typical motorhome. Think tasteful decor, chic, modern furnishings, plush bedding, fine linens, and high-end appliances.

Luxury Cabins

If you really want to lean into the glam part of glamping, then a luxury cabin is the way to go. Luxury cabins are ideal if you truly want to feel at home in the wilderness, offering square footage and amenities comparable to a real house. Poches, lofts, and game rooms are just some of the amenities that set luxury cabins apart from other types of glamping accommodations.

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Other Benefits of Glamping

Luxury isn’t the only upside of glamping. There are a few perks that might not be as obvious at first glance. So, let’s take a look at some of the other benefits of luxury glamping!

Luxury Glamping Is a More Family-Friendly Way to Camp

If you have kids, glamping offers a more accessible way to enjoy the great outdoors. A traditional camping trip can be difficult for families. From cramped tents to lack of bathroom facilities, a traditional campground lacks many of the basic necessities families need to feel comfortable. And as any parent knows, kids won’t hesitate to let you know when they’re uncomfortable. When you glamp, on the other hand, everyone is a happy camper.

You Can Glamp Any Time of the Year

Don’t want to wait for perfect weather to go camping? Luxury glamping means you don’t have to! Extreme temperatures and rain can make the traditional camping experience uncomfortable, even dangerous. On a glamping getaway, however, amenities like air conditioning, fireplaces, insulation, off-the-ground elevation, and swimming pools protect you from the elements.

Luxury Glamping Is More Eco-Friendly than Traditional Camping

Camping is all about enjoying the untouched beauty of nature. But often, a lack of trash receptacles at traditional campgrounds leads to littered sites. Glamping sites, on the other hand, usually boast eco-friendly practices and amenities that help you leave the grounds as pristine as you found them.

Luxury Glamping Is Ideal for Couples

Camping can be romantic—for the first few hours. Once the sweat and grime start to build up, it can be anything but romantic. Luxury glamping not only lets you maintain good hygiene with running water and AC, but your accommodations may even feature romantic amenities like a fireplace, hot tub, dining area, and a real mattress.

Luxury Glamping With Nook Experiences

At Nook, we believe the great outdoors should be accessible to everyone. Our platform brings together the best glamping sites in one destination so you can easily book your glamorous outdoor adventure. Check out these incredible glamping destinations and book your trip today!

Westgate River Ranch (FL)

Westgate River Ranch is located in Florida, just an hour and a half south of Walt Disney World. Yet, this real dude would seem more at home in the Old West than in the eastern US of the 21st century. Here, you can enjoy old-fashioned fun such as rodeos, line dancing, horseback riding, and fishing.

Westgate River Ranch Glamping Accommodations

The luxury glamping accommodations at Westgate River Ranch are every bit as immersive as the amenities. Check them out! 

• Luxe Teepee (Sleeps 4) – Your Luxe Teepee will transport you to the pre-industrial Great Plains while offering all the modern amenities you need to enjoy a comfortable stay. Not to mention, every Luxe Teepee comes with Adventure Park passes, horseback and airboat rides, rodeo tickets, and more – free with your room rate!
• Luxe Conestoga Wagon (Sleeps 6) – These highly unique (you might even say “pioneering”) accommodations are inspired by the covered wagons of America’s westward expansion. But you certainly won’t be roughing it. Each Luxe Conestoga Wagon features AC, a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, as well as daily breakfast and coffee delivery.
• Glamping Tents (Sleeps 6) – Set on platforms, air-conditioned, and featuring kitchenettes, fine linens, private bathrooms, and concierge services, these tents are anything but primitive. Glamping Tents come in “Florida” and “Luxury” varieties.

Interested in luxury glamping at Westgate River Ranch? Then check out available River Ranch accommodations now!

Camp Comfort (TX)

Camp Comfort bills itself as the “ideal Texas Hill Country getaway.” Located in historic Comfort, Texas, this glamping site takes you off the grid and leaves you just minutes from one of the most well-preserved business districts in the state, with more than 100 structures dating back to the 1800s.

Camp Comfort Luxury Glamping Accommodations

On-site, you’ll find a couple types of luxury glamping accommodations to compliment your off-the-grid getaway. Choose from the cozy, well-appointed Bambi or Spartan Manor Airstreams, or book a private cabin.

• Airstream Bambi (Sleeps 2) – The newest addition to the Camp Comfort glamping collection, this 22′ Airstream Bambi has retro charm and modern comforts.
• Spartan Manor (Sleeps 2) – The 33′ Spartan Manor is an Airstream with vintage charm to spare. But don’t let that fool you. The fully equipped kitchen features all-new appliances.
• Cabins (Sleeps 4) – Choose from a king or queen cabin complete with a loft, two twin beds, and views of Cypress Creek. 

Ready to book your Texas Hill Country getaway? Then browse availability at Camp Comfort today!

Onera (TX)

Another Texas Hill Country gem, this glamorous camping site is part of a growing hospitality trend known as “landscape hotels.” Landscape hotels are designed to blend in with and highlight the natural beauty of their surroundings. And Onera does just that, with glamping accommodations that seem to spring right out of the landscape.

Onera Luxury Glamping Accommodations

Onera boasts a wide array of luxury glamping accommodations designed to let you enjoy nature in comfort. Here are just a few!

• Monarch (Sleeps 2) – Built around a mature Elm tree, this butterfly-inspired treehouse is perfect for kids at heart. Enjoy sleek, modern design and home-like comforts 10 feet off the ground. 
• Cocoon (Sleeps 2) – This cocoon-like structure is inspired by nature and infused with creature comforts. Amenities include HVAC climate control, internet access, an open-air soaking tub, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a private deck.
• Spyglass (Sleeps 2) – Elevated 10 feet off the ground, peering out over the Texas Hill Country like a looking glass, the Spyglass treehouse offers an unforgettable vacation experience. Enjoy a range of luxury amenities such as a heated soaking tub, A/C, internet, efficiency kitchen, and private bathroom. 
• Sage Safari (Sleeps 4) – This “mansion tent” boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, an open-concept living and dining area, as well as a private deck with a heated soaking tub. 
• Lantana Dome (Sleeps 2) – Simplistic yet modern, the geodesic Lantana Dome immerses you in the hilly landscape with panoramic mosaic windows and a private deck. 

Interested in booking your Onera glamping vacation? Then browse available Onera accommodations now!

Terramor Outdoor Resort (ME)

Terramor puts the glam in glamping. This outdoor resort features a full range of luxury amenities. Roast marshmallows around the communal fire pit, make a splash in the resort-style pool or grab a bite and a beer at the on-site restaurant/bar. Rather make your own food? Grill stations let you cook out under the stars!

Terramor Outdoor Resort Luxury Glamping Accommodations

At Terramor Outdoor Resort, you can choose from a range of luxury tents where minimalist design meets maximum comfort. Here are some of our favorites!

• Moosewood Tent (Sleeps 5) – With a king bed, bunk bed, and luxury bathroom with a private shower, the Moosewood Tent has everything your family of five or less needs to enjoy a comfortable stay. 
• Birch Tent (Sleeps 5) – This luxury tent boasts a king bed, bunk beds, as well as fine linens. Moreover, with its very own outdoor fire pit, the Birch Tent lets you enjoy the cool night air of coastal Maine in perfect privacy. 
• Bayberry Tent (Sleeps 2) – Planning a romantic getaway? With a private outdoor fire pit, a private bathroom with a walk-in rainwater shower, and a plush king bed, the Bayberry Tent is ideal for couples. 

Ready to book your Maine glamping vacation? Then view available bookings at Terramor Outdoor Resort today!

With a communal atmosphere, top-notch amenities, and spacious accommodations, Terramor Outdoor Resort is perfect for your next group retreat. 

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Nook Experiences: Where the Splendor of Nature Meets the Comfort of Home

At Nook, we believe you shouldn’t have to sacrifice comfort to enjoy nature. We curate boutique accommodations that are as unique as your needs. So, browse our accommodations now, or contact us to learn more!