Glamping Domes & A-Frame
Hosted by Ravi · Newport, Tennessee
3 sites · Lodging · 5 acres
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Gatlinburg Welcome Center.
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97% Recommend15 ratings · 12 reviews
The view is the star of the show. Add a hot tub and fire pit and that’s a bonus. Inside is very comfortable and cozy. The kitchen setup was adequate. It could use a toaster/counter top convection oven. The grill outside worked well however. Also the fridge was a good size for the 4 nights we stayed. Google maps ends short of your destination so getting there was a bit confusing. We were lucky Ravi was on sight to escort us. Hopefully better signage will be added. The road is a bit rough but manageable for the last 1/4 mile or so. Again, once there, it’s all about the view and the isolation. Shower was roomy and nice. The bed was huge and comfy. The geo-domes were close but it all felt private enough and our neighbors were quiet. It’s close to the Smokies which was our draw but not much else. Fine by us as we didn’t even leave the premises for a day and a half. Did I mention the view?
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Dave S.
1 year on Hipcamp
This place is absolutely beautiful. Waking up to a sunrise over Appalachia is worth it on its own. The dome is well maintained, clean, and the area is super quiet and safe. It's an amazing place to relax in the hot tub and stargaze, play some games at the outdoor table, or just sit by the fire pit to talk and enjoy the scenery. There are two fire pits - a private metal one on the deck and a large communal area between the domes. There's also hiking and walking trails a short drive away in the Smokies (like Mouse Creek Falls).
Ravi is super friendly and responsive to messages. We met him on our way out when he came up to do maintenance. He takes good care of this place.
There are a few turns that are hard to see, so definitely arrive when it's daylight. If you use Waze, keep going up and around after it thinks you've "arrived".
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Ben M.
2 reviews
Let's start off with the space itself. It's remote and new and the deck is fantastic. The A frame is a great and very cool space. It is very nice and 5 stars for the shower. Internet worked great too! Now the not so great. When we arrived the house was not cleaned. The hot tub was green and gross and the filter was clogged. We tried contacting Ravi with no response until the next morning, which was weird because all reviews say how quick and courteous he is. He was out of the country so that's was why the slow response. We had already cleaned the place ourselves but the cleaning lady came out the next day, which was good as she said she would take care of the hot tub. We have a hot tub so we understand the maintenance involved and we told her the filter needed changing. She did a partial water change but didn't change the filter. There were piles of "stuff" in the seats and it was still unusable so that was very disappointing. There are two other domes beside the A frame and they are very close. Close enough you can hear your neighbors conversations pretty easily so you don't have full privacy. All in all it was a good time for us but with the communication errors, unusable hot tub, and price you have to pay, we were a little disappointed.
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Kyle W.
2 reviews
We loved our stay at Contrast Cove! This was our anniversary getaway, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The views were absolutely stunning — especially from the private deck where we could just relax and soak in the beauty of the mountains. At night, it was peaceful and quiet, with nothing but the sounds of nature around us and the stars in the sky.
The dome itself was incredible. The bed was massive and super soft, and the whole space stayed cool — which was a lifesaver on a hot summer day. Every amenity worked flawlessly: the sink, shower, toilet, and air conditioning were all clean and functional. The bathroom was also well-stocked and well-maintained.
While the hot tub didn’t get very hot (more lukewarm than anything), everything else made up for that tenfold. Honestly, we’d give the experience a 10 out of 10 — and would absolutely come back in the future.
Special thanks to Ravi, who was an amazing host. He made us feel safe, welcome, and taken care of the whole time.
🌙 Pro Tip: Do not try to arrive at night. The road up the mountain is pitch black with no guard rails — definitely better to get there during daylight for a safer trip.
Thank you again, Ravi! We can’t wait to return!
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Patrick F.
9 months on Hipcamp
This remote dome has it all, spectacular view (even laying in the bed) every were, hot tub, grill, and very nicely furnished. The location was very close to the rafting we did on pigeon river. Highly recommend!
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Matthew M.
2 reviews
A little difficult to find, but Ravi called us and helped us find the camp, and sent pictures of where to turn. But once we arrived, everything was enjoyable! Beds and couches were comfy, amenities were great! Shower water was nice and hot, and we were safe from the rain!
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Angelique R.
9 months on Hipcamp
Ravi has a beautiful lot with excellent views. The dome was super clean with all the amenities you could ask for. We didn't leave the entire weekend. Just bring groceries. There is a nice wall unit that keeps the temp comfortable, PLUS an extra heater and fan. I'd definitely return.
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Michael T.
11 months on Hipcamp
We stayed in the Contrast Cove dome in Hartford, Tennessee for 5 nights for NYE and after with our three boys (5, 5, and 7) and had a fabulous time! Our friends rented the dome next to it (Forest Fairy) for a few days and it was great to have everyone so close.
I will start with my favorite part of the dome - the view! It was AMAZING. You can see mountains for miles. We even got snow so looking out to the snow cap mountains was very surreal for this southern girl. You do have a neighbor but we couldn’t even see the house and never heard anyone. We felt very secluded and the privacy was very nice.
The dome itself was very cozy. We had snow and I believe one night it dropped down to 17 degrees but it was always nice and warm inside. There are heated blankets you can use as well. The kitchen had everything we needed and the induction stove, fridge, and dishwasher really made it beyond a “glamping” experience. The shower was always nice, clean and warm. There was plenty of storage as well.
The enormous deck was perfect for our boys to run around and play. We enjoyed sitting in the hot tub and the fire pit on the deck.
We made two trips to Gatlinburg while at the dome and it was pretty close. It was about 50 minutes away and pretty convenient to the dome’s location.
Ravi, the host, quickly responded and helped with anything we needed throughout the trip. We will absolutely stay here again. Our boys called it “the igloo” and said they wanted to stay a million days. <3
Kaitlin T.
2 reviews
Amazing stay with everything you need. We friends had so much fun. Highly recommended.
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Manoja Rajalakshmi A.
2 reviews
The dome was spotless when we arrived and very well taken care of. The kitchen commodities were a blessing with an induction stove, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker. This made for a very fine dinner for me and my partner. The large deck had a beautiful view of the interior mountains and the multi color string lights around it made for a very enjoyable night in the perfectly temped hot tub. This was a delightful Glamping experience and Ravi was an incredible host who was quick to respond to any questions.
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Victoria G.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· July 2024
Group trip ·
Dome in Smoky Mountains
We loved our stay here. Four of us had a really peaceful weekend. the pictures don't do the view justice or how large the deck space is. We enjoyed playing board games under the covering outside, as well as taking in the view in the hot tub. Ravi was always quick to respond if we had a question. Would definitely stay here again.
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Daniel H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
Group trip ·
Dome in Smoky Mountains
Beautiful peaceful property. We enjoyed the views and the dome.
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Cadi K.
3 reviews
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Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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