Tiny Cabins, Yurts, and other Glamping Getaways

So you’ve seen the Instagram posts of friends or family seated around a rustic campfire, enthusing on the beauty of nature and a rugged camping experience, but you’re thinking “That’s totally not for me?” Hey, don’t sweat it, you are not alone.

Camping isn’t for everyone, and who says it should be? If everyone were into roughing it in the woods they would never have invented “glamping” and that would have been a real shame. For the uninitiated, glamping is an elevated style of camping that offers a nature-focused experience but without necessarily giving up hot showers and a comfy bed.

As an added bonus, glamping often allows you to extend the camping season to authentically experience the beauty of nature in fall and early winter, without losing the cozy factor. 

Tiny Cabin, Big Experience 

Tiny is where it’s at these days – tiny cabins, that is. And when you can get so much in a small space why would you want anything more? You’ll be snug as a bug in one of Highland Wilderness Tours’ two tiny cabins, each tucked away on this 134-acre forested property near Algonquin Park. Roast marshmallows over the open fire, then head up to the loft to sleep the night away overlooking the forest.

Elm 8 Cabin in the Woods

This cabin looks like a fairy tale gingerbread house with its sweet loft and homey interior. You can use Elm 8 as your launchpad to explore Haliburton Highlands’ vast forests and outdoor activities, like hiking, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or cycling. Why not share nature’s bounty and bring a friend or two with you? This cabin sleeps four so you can bring a friend or two from your social bubble with you.

Riverside Glamp

If you’re looking for a unique (but still comfy) glamping experience, an overnight stay in this canvas tent structure could be what you’re looking for. Snuggle down into a duck down feather mattress topped with a natural down duvet and slumber in comfort while staying close to nature. Shower beneath the stars and waken in the morning for a leisurely kayak on the Moira River.

Introduce Yourself to Burt the Yurt  

What else would you do when you have a yurt other than give it a name? These Madoc area Airbnb owners affectionately call their yurt “Burt” and this glamping experience can be enjoyed all year long. Relax beside a crackling fire in the yurt’s wood stove before venturing out to wander 20 acres of woodland. You won’t need to eat out while spending the night in this yurt, you can cook on the indoor stovetop or use the outdoor Weber propane barbecue. In the winter, the owners will even supply you with a pair of men’s and women’s snowshoes to explore their winter wonderland.