TYRO LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Creekside Luxury Tents on The Priest: Glamping at The Retreat at Crabtree Falls
A concise guide to staying in hand-sewn canvas tents beside Lick Branch Creek at The Retreat at Crabtree Falls, detailing amenities, booking rules and what to expect.
Creekside Luxury Tents on The Priest: Glamping at The Retreat at Crabtree Falls.
Set on a mountainside property in Tyro, Virginia, The Retreat at Crabtree Falls places soaring canvas tents on hardwood decks alongside the rushing Lick Branch Creek. Each site pairs five-star creature comforts—a king-size bed, private bathroom access, and a fire pit—with the hush of a mountain brook and views toward Pinnacle Ridge off The Priest.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hand-sewn canvas tents with a king bed
Each glamping site features a hand-sewn canvas tent set on a tongue-and-groove hardwood deck and furnished with a handcrafted, rough-cut king bed and rustic furnishings—deliberately built to combine luxury and natural texture.
Decks and patios beside Lick Branch Creek
Tents sit alongside Lick Branch Creek; each deck has two rocking chairs for quiet mornings and private flagstone patios with a smokeless Breeo fire pit and Adirondack chairs for evenings by the water.
Private bathrooms, cooking gear and thoughtful provisioning
Guests have a private, locked bathroom in the central bathhouse with limestone walls and radiant floors; tents are stocked with bedding, linens, toiletries, cooking utensils and a Keurig coffee setup.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to stay here
The stay unfolds like a deliberately slowed evening: coffee on a creekside rocking chair at dawn, long views toward Pinnacle Ridge, an open-flame stove and leather sofa for fire-gazing, then the privacy of a locked bathroom and warmed concrete floors after a day on nearby trails.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Hand-sewn canvas tents with a king bed
Each glamping site features a hand-sewn canvas tent set on a tongue-and-groove hardwood deck and furnished with a handcrafted, rough-cut king bed and rustic furnishings—deliberately built to combine luxury and natural texture.
THE RIVERFRONT
Decks and patios beside Lick Branch Creek
Tents sit alongside Lick Branch Creek; each deck has two rocking chairs for quiet mornings and private flagstone patios with a smokeless Breeo fire pit and Adirondack chairs for evenings by the water.
THE AMENITIES
Private bathrooms, cooking gear and thoughtful provisioning
Guests have a private, locked bathroom in the central bathhouse with limestone walls and radiant floors; tents are stocked with bedding, linens, toiletries, cooking utensils and a Keurig coffee setup.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this stay suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rates start from $380.01 per night plus tax; rental options extend up to seven nights. One-night rentals are not available on certain weekend nights and weekends have a two-night minimum.
The tents are supplied with bedding, bathroom linens and toiletries, paper products, cooking utensils and a Keurig coffee maker with coffee, creamer and sugar—pack personal hiking gear and clothing for changing mountain temperatures.
The Retreat at Crabtree Falls is operated by The Cabins at Crabtree Falls and is located in Tyro, Virginia; pathways around the site are lit for evening access.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are pets allowed in the glamping tents?
No. These glamping tents are not pet-friendly; guests with dogs are recommended to stay in the operator's pet-friendly cabins.
What is the maximum occupancy per tent?
Each glamping tent has a maximum occupancy of 2 guests.
Is there an age requirement to book?
Yes. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to stay in these tents.
Is a private bathroom included?
Yes. Each glamping site has its own private, locked bathroom located in the central bathhouse with limestone walls and radiant stained concrete floors.
What amenities and supplies are provided?
Bedding, bathroom linens and toiletries, paper products, cooking utensils, and a Keurig coffee maker with coffee, creamer and sugar are provided in each tent.
Are there minimum-night requirements?
Weekends generally require a two-night minimum; one-night rentals are not available on certain Friday and Saturday nights. Rental periods can extend up to seven nights.