11 Cozy & Natural Glamping Destinations in Virginia

Up your camping game with one of the most unique glamping getaways in Virginia.

Virginia’s diverse landscape offers campers the choice of sandy shores, mountain ridges, vineyards, and rolling hills. One of the best ways to take in the beautiful natural sights of America’s arguably most historical state is with a luxurious glamping rental — ranging from just a step or two above camping to homes nearly as nice as a five-star hotel, complete with lux linens and perfect Wi-Fi.

These Virginia glampsites below offer a fun and comfortable experience in the natural beauty of the mid-Atlantic.

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1. Yurt at Stillhouse Farm

Why you should stay: A homey yurt with hotel-style amenities near Natural Bridge State Park.

• Location: Lexington
• Sleeps: 8
• Minimum stay: 1 night
• Rates from: $185/night

The Yurt at Stillhouse Farm is a spacious and luxurious abode that takes glamping to the next level. In this dome tent, a skylight brightens the ground floor, which includes a full kitchen and bathroom, living space, and private bedroom. Upstairs in the loft, you’ll find two queen beds and a twin sofa sleeper.

A wraparound deck provides plenty of space outside the yurt, and there’s also a covered pavilion with a picnic table and a stone fireplace. The yard overlooks a small creek and 59 acres of private farmland. After the sun sets, warm up next to the fire pit while roasting marshmallows. It’s a great price for a glamping rental in Virginia on a per-person basis – less than $20 each!

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2. The Bunny Box

Why you should stay:  Retro camper available anywhere you want to be.

• Location: Virginia Beach
• Sleeps: 3
• Minimum stay: 2 nights
• Rates from: $135/night

The Bunny Box is a baby blue camper that’ll transport you back in time. Built in the 1960s, the hosts restored the camper to its former glory and furnished it with retro appliances, floral textiles, and pops of art. There’s also a small kitchen area, a full-sized bed, and a convertible twin for a third guest.

This booking doesn’t include the campsite reservation, but does include cleaning, hauling, and pick up from wherever you’re staying in the Virginia Beach area. This camper works best with full hook-up campsites equipped with water and electricity. Obviously the main draw is the beach, but there are also a ton of museums, state parks, and botanical gardens and outdoor spaces within a 25-minute drive of most beach campsites.

Follow ’em: @thebunnyboxvb

3. Trailside Treehouse

Why you should stay: Cool digs with a trapeze rope, disc swing, and a deck with a slide.

• Location: Richmond
• Sleeps: 8
• Minimum stay: 2 nights
• Rates from: $267/night

The Trailside Treehouse is a two-story tiny home with sleeping quarters for four on the top floor and a covered open-air lounge area on the bottom. Bigger groups can ask for additional beds to put in the treehouse’s bottom level or in the basement lounge of the primary residence.

This treehouse is under the private cover of trees on a five-acre wooded lot in the center of Richmond. You won’t be bored at this Virginia glamping airbnb with its stockpile of entertaining amenities that include adult bikes and helmets for exploring downtown, the larger-than-life lawn games, a fire pit, and numerous hammocks dotted around the property. Richmond has a cool blend of history and hipster, making it a fun place to spend the weekend.

Follow ’em: @trailside_treehouse

4. Bucky Dome

Why you should stay: Super-affordable domed tent overlooking a bucolic Virginia farm.

• Location: Floyd
• Sleeps: 2
• Minimum stay: 1 night
• Rates from: $59/night

The Bucky Dome is a 16-foot-wide geodesic tent with large windows and skylights. It’s one of a few vacation rentals at the Deerfield Dwellings, a rustic and privately owned glamp-ground. It’s furnished with a queen bed, mini-fridge, pump sink, and coffee supplies, making it fall somewhere in the middle in terms of luxury compared to other Virginia glamping rentals. You’ll be “roughing it” in style.

Just feet from the door, a clean outhouse and shower stall with hot running water ensures against any chilling morning showers. Guests can wander around the 25-acre property and lounge on the private deck platform furnished with chairs and hammocks.

Follow ‘em: @deerfielddewllings

5. The Cozy Cottage

Why you should stay: Eco-friendly tiny house on an animal sanctuary.

• Location: West Point
• Sleeps: 2
• Minimum stay: 3 nights
• Rates from: $150/night

The Cozy Cottage is an eco-friendly tiny home furnished with upcycled furniture, a heater, and organic linens. The studio living space looks out onto the the animal pasture and wooded property. Guests have access to the hosts’ primary residence, where the bathroom, hot tub, and saltwater pool await your use. There’s also a guest lounge with a projector, games, and a kitchenette.

Your stay at the Cozy Cottage helps support an animal sanctuary that homes rescued animals like donkeys, pigs, and chickens. The property is about 40 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and offers a charming escape from Richmond. Consider spending a day at Busch Gardens theme park if you’re up for a little roller coaster ridin’.

Follow ‘em: @gratefulmeadows

6. Mountain Waves Yurt

Why you should stay: Spacious yurt just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

• Location: Meadows of Dan
• Sleeps: 2
• Minimum stay: 2 nights
• Rates from: $193/night

The Mountain Waves Yurt is a fantastic place to unwind and disconnect (read: no Wi-Fi) near beautiful hiking trails and nature preserves. This yurt is furnished with all the comforts of home, including on-site laundry, a full kitchen set up, and a private bedroom. The yard is where the camping vibes come in, with a deck, a fire pit, and a fence enclosure ideal for pets and small children. And the yard itself is huge.

“This was exactly what we were hoping for! The yurt was really a unique experience. Completely modern and chic, with a little hint of something more rustic.”

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7. Gum Tree Lodge

Why you should stay: A magical A-frame cottage built with reclaimed materials.

• Location: Gordonsville
• Sleeps: 4
• Minimum stay: 1 night
• Rates from: $130/night

The Gum Tree Lodge is a fairytale wooden cabin with quaint front and back porches overlooking the surrounding forest. This Virginia glamping rental is built with recycled materials and filled with modern comfort like a gas wood stove, a walk-in shower, and a homey kitchen space.

The cabin has one private bedroom and a pull-out sleeper sofa in the living room. Nearby attractions include local hiking trails around Barboursville, Early Mountain Vineyards, and the Swift Run entrance to Shenandoah National Park. You’re also only about 30 minutes from Charlottesville.

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8. MTNRetreat Yurt

Why you should stay: Glamping yurt with farm-fresh goods close to popular central Virginia attractions.

• Location: Stanardsville
• Sleeps: 6
• Minimum stay: 2 nights
• Rates from: $157/night

The MTNRetreat Yurt is a circular tent on the Cair Paravel Farmstead in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests come to enjoy the proximity to Shenandoah National Park, which is only a 10-minute hike away from this Virginia glamping rental. The property itself also boasts 58 acres covered in trails and a shared hot tub and saltwater pool (summer only.)

The yurt’s entrance has a wheelchair-accessible ramp that leads to the deck and fabulous double doors. The interior has separated living spaces that include a private bedroom and a lofted sleeping above the kitchen in case you have a larger group.

Follow ’em: @cair_paravel_farm

9. Luxury Tugboat

Why you should stay: Floating tugboat with lux amenities on a private eight-acre lake.

• Location: Louisa
• Sleeps: 5
• Minimum stay: 2 nights
• Rates from: $400/night

Fall asleep as the waves of Lake Glen Haven rock you to sleep on the Luxury Tugboat, equidistant between Richmond and Charlottesville. The boat’s interior features a well-appointed galley with complimentary coffee and condiments, an upper level with a king bed and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, and a second bedroom with a double bed.

Out on the boat deck, sip coffee and relax in the sunshine on the cozy patio seating. A ramp leads to the tug from a quiet yard with a fire pit, sandy beach, and kayaks. It’s definitely one of the more expensive places to glamp in Virginia, but also one of the most unique.

Follow ‘em: @lakeglenhaven

10. 1986 Airstream

Why you should stay: Pet-friendly RV a short drive from Shenandoah National Park, Monticello, and Montpelier.

• Location: Stanardsville
• Sleeps: 4
• Minimum stay: 2 nights
• Rates from: $133/night

This updated 1986 airstream offers visitors a charming farm stay on the sprawling Cair Paravel Farmstead (near the yurt listed above.) The camper has modern amenities including a well-equipped kitchenette, TV, and Wi-Fi. A lovely outdoor area features a pretty pink clawfoot soaking tub, a dining table, Adirondack chairs, and a gas grill. Message the owner in advance if you’re bringing a dog since there’s a $50 pet fee.

Below the deck, guests will enjoy sitting next to a roaring fire while sipping beer and rehashing the day’s activities. The camper shares a seasonal saltwater pool and hot tub with other Airbnb units.

When you’ve had your fill of at-home camp activities, venture off to the Monticello Wine Trail or Bridge Ridge Trail for more exciting things to do during your stay. History buffs will also want to check out Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello.

Follow ’em: @cair_paravel_farm

11. Modern Cabin

Why you should stay: Modern cabin in a prime location for exploring the Appalachian Trail and Cave Mountain State Park.

• Location: Big Island
• Sleeps: 5
• Minimum stay: 2 nights
• Rates from: $165/night

Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this beautiful modern cabin features white shiplap walls and natural wood finishes that marry together oh-so-well. The space is optimized to feature a lofted primary bedroom, a bunk room for three, a living area with a desk, and a kitchen nook stocked with coffee and tea supplies.

A wood-burning stove sits in the corner to keep the home warm, though it also adds to the home’s already stylish mid-century appeal. The sparkling bathroom even offers on-site laundry facilities. This cabin even caught the attention of Savor Magazine; it was highlighted by the editors as one of the best places to go glamping in Virginia.

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