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The Kitchy Cabin in Big Bear
Sleep Under the Stars in Style WRITTEN BY: TAYLOR GORSKI Gone glamping! Take to the great outdoors but in a more luxurious way. Trade in pop-up tents and sleeping bags for magnificent canvas tents and lush, comfortable beds. Simplify your travel experience while making new, grand memories in the great outdoors.
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The Kitchy Cabin Is the Chic Mountain Getaway You’ve Been Searching For WRITTEN BY: TAYLOR GORSKI ILLUSTRATION BY: VICENTE MARTÍ SOLAR
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Under Canvas
LOCATIONS: Acadia (coming 2021), Glacier, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Lake Powell (coming 2021), Moab, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, Zion > Luxurious, private, safari-style canvas tents with king beds and en suite bathrooms provide explorers with an unforgettable glamping experience. Under Canvas locations are situated near iconic National Parks and monuments, making for a seamless and immersive outdoor adventure. Through “intentional inconveniences”—such as solar power and eliminating single use plastics when possible—Under Canvas strives for a minimal footprint. www.undercanvas.com
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Your winter mountain getaway awaits in Big Bear! This chic and stylish midcentury modern cabin sleeps up to 10 guests. Travel here with friends or family for a cozy mountain retreat. Big Sur
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Ventana Big Sur LOCATION: Big Sur
> The stunning Ventana Big Sur resort, known for its deluxe, romantic property, also offers memorable camping and glamping experiences. Sleep beneath the redwoods in lavish tents equipped with a wood-burning fire pit on the deck. Explore the beauty of this coastal town, and then return to your dreamy campsite for relaxation paired with wine and s’mores! www.ventanabigsur.com/ glamping/overview
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Wylder Hope Valley
LOCATION: Hope Valley
> Choose between staying in the restored 1951 vintage Spartan trailer or fully furnished yurts at this Sierra Nevada all-season mountain resort. Ideally positioned for views of the lush mountain landscape and West Fork Carson River, your craving for adventure will be satisfied upon arrival. The minimalist design allows guests to focus on the true beauty of nature. www.wylderhotels.com/ hope-valley
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AutoCamp
LOCATIONS: Cape Cod, Russian River, Yosemite > Not a tent, not a hotel, but an environmentally sustainable Airstream for what AutoCamp calls Adventure Simplified. AutoCamp provides travelers with simple and timeless accommodations. Disconnect and reconnect with nature and your loved ones. Spa-inspired bathrooms, private campfires, a midcentury modern clubhouse and curated food and beverage offerings are a few perks of staying at these gorgeous properties. www.autocamp.com
Best Time to Visit: > Visit December through March for a winter wonderland filled with skiing and hot chocolate, or in the summer months to enjoy time on the lake.
Don’t Miss: > With a large outdoor hot tub, private master bedroom patio, huge backyard, game room and designer furniture, you’ll never want to leave this cozy cabin!
Did You Know? > Personal touches that make the cabin feel like home away from home include amenities by True Botanicals, bedding by Parachute, Samsung appliances and Saatva luxury beds. THE KITCHY CABIN www.abnb.me/T3OtBab8OZ | @kitchycabin
Photos - Under Canvas: The Nomadic People | Ventana Big Sur: Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort | Wylder Hope Valley: Ren Fuller | AutoCamp: Aaron Letiz/AutoCamp
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