The Perch: Glamping by Rafting

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Insta-worthy Glamping for Escaping + Exploring with a vivacious creek & space to wander

Spacious dome furnished with hotel quality beds & linens, kitchenette, & table. A private bathhouse with hot shower sink & flush toilet allows for complete comfort with a wild side. Wanderlust Woods is nestled on the edge of the stunning Smoky Mountains & minutes from rafting & hiking and skip the traffic to Gatlinburg by going the back way for a day trip
The space
This open-concept Geodome sleeps 6 with 1 queen bed, a twin-over-full bunk with twin underneath, and sleeper chair. Bedding and fluffy comforters provided for all (mattresses are high quality memory foam except sleeper chair & futon which include memory foam topper for added comfort)

Kitchenette includes:
*Small fridge & freezer
*Electric cooktop with pots and pan
*Toaster oven
*Microwave
*Coffee maker with coffee & fixings
*Gas grill with bbq tools
*Coffee cups, wine glasses, and drinking cups
*Disposable plates, bowls, and cutlery

Your private bathhouse is steps away with a flushing toilet, vanity sink, and hot shower with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, provided as well as dish soap and sponge for washing dishes. Outside you'll enjoy a fire pit area with seating for 6 plus a picnic table sheltered from the weather by a rain sail.

You’ll soon forget that you’re supposed to be “roughing it.” Take a seat around your private firepit or at the picnic table while you wait for dinner to finish on the gas grill and enjoy the view of the creek--you may see a family of bears or flock of wild turkeys!

Minutes from rafting & kayaking on the Pigeon river or hiking in the National Park and 25 min to Gatlinburg. Nearby mountain towns of Cosby & Newport offer groceries, restaurants, and unique shops for the perfect souvenir.
Guest access
You’re welcome to explore our 10 acres of property including 900 ft of creek frontage, a hiking trail to the ridge, and mountain views. We ask that you do not enter any other of our glamping spots. No one else has access to your dome or your private bathhouse.
Other things to note
Running water is provided in your private bathhouse next door to the dome. This is where you'll wash dishes and access water for coffee, cooking, and drinking. You'll find a large pitcher of cold water waiting for you in the fridge when you arrive.

We will offer directions that avoid the worst roads but you will encounter gravel and a few ruts coming into the property. Any vehicle can make it fine when taking it slow but a larger vehicle with higher clearance is preferred. Only in winter when there is snow and ice is 4wd recommended.

We provide coffee, creamer, sugar, snacks, plus all the bedding, towels, soap, TP, etc that you’ll need for your stay.

The Cosby entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is 3 mi in one direction, rafting on the Pigeon River is 3 mi in another direction, and we can show you some beautiful fishing spots for bass & trout less than 3 miles from our place.

The Perch: Glamping by Rafting offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Cosby apartment is smoke free.