Tipi Tranquility-Glamping at it's best
Lakefront campsite with kitchen and fireplace
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 0+ bathrooms Sleeps 4 24 sq ft
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Cullowhee, NC
- Place, Judaculla Rock18 min walk
- Place, Tuckasegee River9 min drive
- Place, Western Carolina University11 min drive
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.
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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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center or Smoky Mountain Jumphouse.

Cullowhee, NC
What's nearby
- Judaculla Rock - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Tuckasegee River - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
- Western Carolina University - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
- Lake Glenville - 26 min drive - 29.2 km
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 48 min drive - 53.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Courtyard Dining Hall - 10 min drive
- The Cullowhee Cafe - 9 min drive
- Rodgers Brothers - 10 min drive
- Starbucks - 9 min drive
- Chili's Grill & Bar - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Mark (owner) will be on the property but out of view and respectful of privacy

I've always enjoyed travelling to and spending time in the mountains, now I actually live here. A transplant from Jax, Fla about 6 years ago. I enjoy offering guests the peacefulness and activities that surround this area. I've been a host to the mountain cabin also located on the property for 3 years and am proud to be identified as a super host. Whatever I can do to make the guests feel welcome and experience a wonderful time during their stay, that's my goal. I've been blessed and grateful to have friendly and respectable guests that treat my property perhaps better than their own.
Why they chose this property
The close proximity to the many hiking trails, waterfalls, rivers and lakes not to mention the abundant wildlife that occasionally visit. I love to see the deer eating fallen apples from the trees on the property.
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