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Creekside Luxury: Canvas Tents, King Beds and a Private Bath at Tye River
A practical guide to staying at The Retreat at Crabtree Falls: canvas glamping tents beside Lick Branch creek with king-size beds, a private bathroom, and creek-and-mountain views — rates from $380.01/night.
Creekside Luxury: Canvas Tents, King Beds and a Private Bath at Tye River.
Set on a mountainside along Lick Branch creek, The Retreat at Crabtree Falls places hand-sewn canvas tents on hardwood decks where the sound of rushing water is the constant backdrop. Each tent is furnished with a king-size bed, hand-crafted wooden furniture and a small wood-burning stove; guests have access to private bathrooms in a central, lit bathhouse and patios with smokeless fire pits and grills that open onto views of Pinnacle Ridge off The Priest Mountain.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Five-star sleep inside a canvas tent
Each glamping tent centers on a hand-made, rough-cut king bed with hotel-quality bedding, complemented by hand-hewn bedside tables, a leather sofa and an open-flame stove that provides warmth and ambiance.
Decks and creekside quiet
Each tent sits on a tongue-and-groove hardwood deck beside Lick Branch creek; two rocking chairs on the porch and the sound of the brook create a private place for morning coffee, reading or evening wine with mountain views.
Patios, private bathhouse and all the cooking basics
Irregular flagstone patios with a 30" smokeless Breeo fire pit and Adirondack chairs sit just off the deck; the central bathhouse delivers a private, locked bathroom for each site with limestone walls and radiant floors; coffee and basic cooking utensils are provided.
What the day feels like
What staying here actually feels like
Days begin with birdsong and sunlight peeking over the ridgeline and unfold at a slow pace: coffee from a Keurig on a creekside porch, a hike on nearby trails, then evenings around a smokeless fire pit on an irregular-flagstone patio. Interiors pair rustic craftsmanship with hotel-level comforts—bedding, toiletries and a private bathroom in the central bathhouse—so the outing reads as nature first, luxury close at hand.
THE INTERIORS
Five-star sleep inside a canvas tent
Each glamping tent centers on a hand-made, rough-cut king bed with hotel-quality bedding, complemented by hand-hewn bedside tables, a leather sofa and an open-flame stove that provides warmth and ambiance.
THE SETTING
Decks and creekside quiet
Each tent sits on a tongue-and-groove hardwood deck beside Lick Branch creek; two rocking chairs on the porch and the sound of the brook create a private place for morning coffee, reading or evening wine with mountain views.
THE AMENITIES
Patios, private bathhouse and all the cooking basics
Irregular flagstone patios with a 30" smokeless Breeo fire pit and Adirondack chairs sit just off the deck; the central bathhouse delivers a private, locked bathroom for each site with limestone walls and radiant floors; coffee and basic cooking utensils are provided.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this stay suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Operators supply bedding, bathroom linens and toiletries, paper products for bathroom and dining, cooking utensils, a Keurig with coffee, creamer and sugar; guests should bring personal items and any specialty food or gear not listed.
Each site includes a Keurig coffee maker and coffee bar items, a smokeless Breeo fire pit with cooking accessories and charcoal Weber grills on each patio; pathways to the bathhouse are lined with lights for evening access.
Rates start from $380.01/night plus tax with rental options up to seven nights; note that one-night rentals are not available Friday and Saturday and weekends require a two-night minimum.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the nightly rate?
Rates start from $380.01 per night plus tax.
How long can I stay?
Rental options are available for up to seven nights.
Are single-night stays available on weekends?
One-night rentals are not available on Friday and Saturday; weekends have a two-night minimum.
What is the maximum occupancy and age requirement?
Each glamping tent has a maximum occupancy of two guests, and guests must be 21 years or older.
Are pets allowed in the tents?
No — the glamping tents are not pet-friendly; guests with dogs are directed to the operator's pet-friendly cabins.
Is a private bathroom included?
Yes — each site has a private, locked bathroom located in the central bathhouse with limestone walls and radiant concrete floors.
What cooking and coffee amenities are provided?
Each tent includes a Keurig coffee maker with coffee bar items; patios feature a Breeo smokeless fire pit with cooking accessories and charcoal Weber grills are available as well.