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Starlight Hills

18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Bostic, NC
Our Spa is now available for booking! We are a constantly evolving location. Our goal is to provide a genuine secluded camping experience immersed in nature in a mountainous forest with privacy and well spaced out, secluded camp sites. We also have minimal light pollution, so our skies are beautiful for viewing the stars. We offer trails through natural wooded habitat with hidden gems of nature. Wildlife viewing throughout. There are feed locations to increase viewing opportunities. A creek on the property is lovely for walking. Centered between Charlotte and Asheville we are within your reach! We offer primitive tent camping, Glamping Tents and a Cabin. Glamping and cabin have a private Mountain View, fire pit area, Queen bed, Night Stand (built in phone charger), Desk area, interior and exterior lighting, heater and fan (powered by solar system). As a part of Starlight Hills Campground you have access to filtered drinking water, common overlook (w/ BBQ pits & picnic tables), trails, bathroom and showers. Welcome to bring all your furry family members ❤️. Please Note: 2 Wheel Dr. vehicles can access all of our sites. Gravel/ Dirt road up hill.
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Yurt At Lake James And Fonta Flora

2 sites · Lodging2 acres · Morganton, NC
For the same price as a campsite, awaken amidst the breathtaking beauty of nature without the hassles of traditional camping! Our accommodation is conveniently located just steps away from the Fonta Flora trail and Lake James, offering a private and pristine retreat while remaining close to all amenities. If you love the idea of camping but dread the tasks of buying, packing, hauling, and setting everything up, we have the perfect solution for you. Simply unplug and unwind next to the tranquil sounds of the small creek, with the gentle breeze rustling through the trees and the delightful chirping of birds. Embark on adventures right from your doorstep - hike the scenic trail, enjoy a leisurely picnic at the beach, paddle through picturesque coves, roast marshmallows over a crackling fire, gaze up at the star-studded sky, and cherish quality time with family. Experience the joys of camping without the stress, and make unforgettable memories surrounded by the wonders of nature. Check out pictures and their captions for more details on the lake access and amenities in the campsite.
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Emberglow Outdoor Resort

61 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents72 acres · Mill Spring, NC
Come enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends in the rolling hills of Western North Carolina at Emberglow Outdoor Resort. We’ve assembled one-of-a-kind lodging options on 72 acres in a beautiful private valley, complete with spring-fed creeks and a night sky of a billion stars. We’re conveniently situated between Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, and Columbia. Get a closer look at the beautiful Emberglow Outdoor Resort property in our photo galleries and book now to experience it for yourself. An elevated camping experience nestled in the Blue Ridge Foothills of Western NC. A CONVENIENT ESCAPE Located near Lake Lure, a less than 2-hour drive from Charlotte, Greenville, Columbia, and Asheville, we offer our guests a convenient escape from the commotion of the weekly grind. UNIQUE LODGING OPTIONS Pick your unique lodging experience or bring your own. Yurts, AirStreams, Treehouses, and more are available for rent or park your RV or pitch a tent in one of our beautiful campsites. OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS There are endless outdoor activities and attractions in nearby Lake Lure, or you can take advantage of our resort-quality amenities without ever leaving the property. At Emberglow, you can play outside on your own terms, limit your travel time, and disconnect from the daily hamster wheel. Our mission is to deliver to our guests an exceptional place to enjoy the great outdoors with a variety of comfortable lodging options and unique amenities. Book your stay today! EXPLORE OUR Unique Lodging Choose from more than 20 memorable lodging options or set up your own in one of our fully-equipped RV or tent sites, all with access to our resort-quality amenities. • Vintage Campers • Treehouses • Tiny Homes • Yurts • Glamping Pods • Safari Tent • Primitive Tree Houses • RV Rental Trailers • RV Sites • Primitive Tent Sites ON-SITE AMENITIES A resort-quality pool awaits you to kick your feet up. Take on the family in sand volleyball or hit the hiking trails. Emberglow’s premium on-site amenities are just the start of your vacation possibilities. • Resort Quality Pool • Hiking/Biking Trails • Dog Park • Pedal Kart Rentals • Free Wifi • The Jump Pad • Sand Volleyball • Bicycle Rentals (Adult + Youth Sizes) • Sport Fields • Community Fire Pit • GaGa Ball Pit • Playground
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Mike's country home and land

11 sites · Lodging50 acres · Rock Hill, SC
Welcome to Creekside FarmCreekside Farm is a place where you can slow down and enjoy things you might not normally notice.We are glad you are Here.We invite you to sit back, take your shoes off, and breathe deeply as you read this – slowly.Creekside is very special place where you, and those important to you can unplug and gently "be" with eachother.My wife Beth and I fell in love with this property because it has a unique way of calling us out of our busy livesand into a meaningful space of connection with our senses, each other and those we care about. We hope youhave the chance to experience this on your visit.In my work as a leadership consultant and executive coach I've had the opportunity to find a few "bestpractices" for a meaningful experience of life. I offer them to you below should you want to try them out duringyour visit. I promise they will impact your time here - and your time when you leave here - tremendously:Being and DoingSometimes it’s just fine to sit down and not do anything.Experience and CaptureSometimes you don’t need to capture an experience, just experience it.Quality and QuantitySometimes quality of life is more satisfying than quantity of life. Maybe less is more.Sensing and ThinkingSometimes thinking is overrated. Sitting still and sensing what is right in front of us can be eye-opening.Silence and NoiseSometimes saying nothing says everything. Turning off the phones and devices and listening to the nature’ssounds can further awaken and resensitize us.Below you will find information about this special place. It includes invitations, requests and details about howthings work here at the farm.We invite you...1. To use your time here to nourish your Self, Spirit and Body. Walk, breathe, smell, touch, see, and taste whatyou desire.2. To put away your phones and devices and be with the people you are here with.3. To remove your shoes when in the home and feel the floor under your feet.4. To be outside whenever you can. There is goodness out there. Go anywhere you want on property, it isbordered by the creek.5. To eat slowly, talk slowly, walk slowly and just hang.
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The Coziest Cabin on Earth!

1 site · Lodging15 acres · Marion, NC
Secluded, private, and oh-so cozy! This will easily become your most favored get-away spot! The cabin is located at the end of a private gravel road with a fish pond and thousands of acres of peaceful wooded mountains at it's doorstep! And yes, there are hiking trails! We built this cabin with you in mind. Everything was custom made by us; from the woodstove rock wall, to the cabinets and outdoor picnic table. You will instantly relax when you walk into this very special place. You will never want to leave! The cabin includes a large front porch with rocking chairs where you will enjoy your warm tea or coffee each morning and evening while overlooking the peaceful pond and woods. There is an outdoor fire ring and picnic table where you can enjoy a campfire, cook on the open flame, and have smore's in the evening. Inside the cabin you will find everything to be incredibly beautiful and spaced to create the coziest atmosphere you've ever enjoyed. There is a wood burning stove indoors that when lit, takes the whole experience to the next level! But you don't have to rely on the woodstove for heat, we've installed a brand new wall unit for heat and air! You also have a DVD player and a television with an assortment of DVDs to choose from. The cabin sleeps 4-5 people comfortably. There is a full size bed that sleeps 2 in the main room of the cabin. There is a loft above that sleeps 2-3 more. A rolling library ladder is how the kids will access the loft area! So fun! The kitchen is complete with a refrigerator, electric stove, oven, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker. A peaceful mood is set by warm-toned sawmill lumber walls, recessed lighting in the ceiling, a kitchen window above the sink that overlooks the side yard campfire area and beautiful woods surrounding the cozy cabin. The bathroom is so nice with a stand-up shower, hand-made oak vanity, and a door to the "star-gazing" porch. Flood lighting lights up the area around the cabin at night so you might spot a deer, fox, or even a bear traveling through or getting a drink of water from the pond. You will instantly relax at the coziest cabin on earth. You deserve a get-away that actually recharges you! This cabin is for the couple or family that just wants to take a much needed break from the real world. Once you get to the cabin, you can brew something warm to drink, sit in the glider rocker and gaze out at nature, build and enjoy a campfire, hike in the peaceful woods, or just take a much needed nap in the quiet of the coziest cabin on earth. We are grateful for you and can't wait for you to come and relax!
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South Mountain Glamping

2 sites · Lodging2 acres · Lawndale, NC
Learn more about this land:Surrounded by mature pines, sunset, Mountain View, gas fire pit, horseshoes, pull in your RV or stay in the charming 3/2 South Mountain Cabin 7 miles from South Mountain State Park, hiking trails, river and largest waterfall in North Carolina and voted best state park 2017. The property entrance opens to a gravel drive in, it is the only way in and out! There is a small spot on the left side as you drive in - that is the power line right of way that opens to gorgeous Mountain View’s in fall, winter and spring. In the summer the leaves fill in and there is still a beautiful view just not as detailed, if you will. That area has a few Crape Myrtles and shrubs before the mature pines begin again. As you drive in it opens up. The cabin sits to the right of the property. The side yard and back yard is where all the fun stuff is located table, chairs, hammock, fire place, horseshoes and more seating, with seasonal flowers, tree art, bird houses and shrubs throughout. The front is where you will find humming birds and many other birds that raise there young in the spring so a lot of bird watching and songs goes on throughout the property. When you walk up to the porch you are welcomed by the welcome bear and flowers, “he’s not real” although we do have plenty of deer, Turkey, you could see them crossing the property at anytime! And you may hear a rooster in the mornings because sound travels. As you make your way past the garden flowers to the front door entrance, you will see a nice seating area and grill. When you walk in the front door it opens up to the living room with high ceilings. You will see the sectional sofa and a table with a lovely flower arrangement, to the left an antique unit that has all the movies, games, remote controls, DVD player, TV and the door to the master bedroom. On the living room walls are framed photographs of the South Mountain State park. And there are a few motivational outdoor adventure type art, wildlife and bike decor throughout the home. As you continue to move through the living room you find a semi open floor plan that opens up to the dining, kitchen and laundry area and to the right hallway leading to a bathroom and two more bedrooms. The master bedroom and bath is just off to the left of the living room it has a queen size bed with a cabin charm decor, a double closet for storage of your things and the master bath that has a garden tub with towels, soap, shampoo and conditioner, towels, wash rags and a few extra amenities for the ladies like individual packs of make-up remover and bath bombs please limit to use of stay so everyone gets to share the love and there is no need to pack those. Back to the kitchen it is fully stocked with a set of dishes, coffee cups, automatic drip coffee maker, coffee filters, coffee and tea, tea pot, drinking cups, wine glasses, mixing bowls, pots and pans, baking sheets, rice cooker, toaster, two blenders, strainer, microwave, spoons, forks, knifes, can opener, cork screw, Turkey baster, and all that! I’m sure there is more lol! Oh, there are kid friendly plates and cups as well. The dining table is sectional so there is plenty of seating at the table, I also offer fold out tables for those guys and gals who want a little extra elbow room while watching a movie so plenty of room and no worries there! Heading into the laundry room you will see a bakers rack that has extra kitchen towels, individually wrapped specialty teas so please enjoy a warm cup of tea. Walking further in you will see a stand that I keep a dated and signed cleaning check list, fly swapper and simple cleaning items, vinegar based cleaning product and the washer and dryer, however, I don’t provide laundry soap so plan on that if you need it. There is a back door leading to a small porch that over looks the big yard side and back in the fall, winter, and spring months it has amazing mountains views. On that porch I keep fresh herbs, fresh mint, tomato, and small vegetable garden for your cooking convenience so help yourself during your stay. If you time it right maybe even a fresh watermelon! There is also a galvanized trash can to put your trash in when you leave, thank you in advance! The hall bathroom has a stand up shower, and bathing essentials. The towels, wash rags and extra toilet paper can be found in the bathroom closet. And down the hall you will find two more bedrooms one has a twin bed and bunk beds with view of the back yard, pines, Carolina Jasmine and some new trees that just popped up that will add some visual interest so I’m letting that grow, Yeah! The last bedroom has a double bed and an extra TV that plays VHS, find wholesome VHS tapes for the kiddos in the drawers, but parents you must be responsible for the use of this TV and when you book you are agreeing to those terms. There are a few oldies but goodies for older teens as well. The view is of the large open front yard, pine trees and bird house, Crape Myrtle trees, Holly and flowering shrubs. The rooms are comfortable in size, the kitchen has plenty of room and a spacious living room. Just 7 miles away sink into tranquility and reset at the South Mountain State Park where you and your friends, family and pooch can enjoy the largest waterfall in North Carolina, hiking trails, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, picnic area along side of a beautiful-river, visitors center with museum and small theater that features the history of the park. The river of SMSP also known as the Jacob Fork River. This listing is a promoter of health and wellness and love for the great outdoors and are offering this home for those who want an outdoor experience with the luxury of home. Come on out and have some fun. There is lots to do in the area as well like kayaking, tubing, arts, farmers markets, craft shows and events, homemade ice cream, wine tastings, tractor pull, rodeos and music. There is so much more you just have to check it out.
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Spacious Skies Hidden Creek

157 sites · Lodging10 acres · Marion, NC
Blending the beauty of the blue-colored, tree-filled mountains in the distance with a full array of fun amenities on the grounds, Spacious Skies Hidden Creek is the perfect place for your family’s next camping adventure! Just outside the town of Marion, “where main street meets the mountains”, we are situated right at western North Carolina’s gateway to the Blue Ridge mountain range, an area renowned for the many offerings for all lovers of the great outdoors. Make your way through the forested drive to enter the grounds where you’ll find a campground wonderland for all to enjoy! We offer full hook-up sites as well as water and electric only sites, and for a more rustic camping experience or for our tent campers, our sites up on the ridge look out over a valley where the views are unmatched. We have cabins that are available in a variety of sizes and with differing amenities, ensuring we have the perfect spot that meets each family or group’s needs. Enjoy the many mountain views, our signature hidden creek, and come fish our stocked lake. Let loose with our many forms of onsite entertainment, featuring a pool complex, playground, jumping pillow, gem mining, arcade and more. A fully-stocked camp store, 24-hour laundry facility, golf cart rentals, and café offering lots of goodies and treats round out your stay at Spacious Skies Hidden Creek.
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