The Cynefin Luxury Safari Tent

95%

29 reviews

· Mentone, De Kalb, Alabama · 3 acres

Hosted by Thomas D.

Bell tent

· 6 guests max · 2 beds · 1 toilet

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About this space We invite you to our little slice of paradise! Enjoy the natural beauty of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL. Folklore Forest has 270 feet of Little River Frontage for you to enjoy. Considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state, bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Listen to Pipwild Spring trickling over the mossy rock waterfall. Sit at the water’s edge under canopies of rhododendrons and holly trees, and sit at your campfire and view the stunning starry nightscape. The space Our 10x12 foot canvas safari tent offers a cozy 120 sq ft of space which can accommodate a twin size mattress in addition to the provided queen bed. Here's what you find inside: - Queen size bed with headboard, memory foam mattress, and antimicrobial waterproof cover. - Comforter, 4 pillows (with antimicrobial covers), and furry blanket. - Side table with reading material and games. - Wood camp stove (for heating the tent on chilly nights or cooking). - Heat powered stove fan. - Bundle of camp stove sized firewood. - Mr Heater propane space heater with 30 lb propane tank. - 6 person Coleman pop up tent. - Yoga Mat - Cart with coffee, silverware, plates, cups, bowls, French press, salt/pepper, sugar, kitchen and grill utensils, cutting board, and oven mitt. - Butane camp stove with fuel. - Battery powered fan/light combination. - Portable battery powered lantern. - Cast iron skillet, non stick skillet, medium sauce pan, small wok, and kettle. - 3 wash tubs. - Handmade broom. - 1 person hammock. Here's what you'll find outside: - agon to help you bring luggage down from the car or to gather firewood. - 6ft picnic table. - Cafe table and two chairs. - 2 Adirondack chairs. - Combination fire pit/grill. - Solar powered cafe lights. - Solar shower. - Camp toilet with bags and Absorbent Gel Liquid Waste Gelling and Deodorizing Powder - Trash can and trash bags. - 5 gallon Coleman water cooler. You need to bring: - Towels and rags - Food - Toilet paper and paper products - Bug spray for summer months. Also recommended to bring: - Ice or dry ice - Extra wood (you can burn any fallen wood/twigs you find but don’t cut trees! - Extra water (river water is pure but we always recommend boiling or filtering anything you drink) Guest access Folklore Forest is on 3 acres and has 270 feet of River Frontage at your disposal. Little River is considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state. Bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Sit on the rocks at the base of the waterfall under the rhododendrons and holly trees, and wade in the water in the warm months. Park on the side of the road in front of the Cynefin sign. There are solar lights illuminating the path to the tent if you arrive after dark. There you will find a that you can use to bring your luggage down. Other things to note • The river will rise and fall depending on how much rain we are getting. It tends to be lower late summer to early fall. We cannot guarantee water levels. • This is primitive off grid camping. There's no electricity or running water. We recommend bringing a portable battery pack to charge devices. • Please be respectful of any wildlife (there are white tail deer, raccoons, weasels, harmless black snakes, mink, foxes, coyotes, many birds, and the extremely, and we do mean extremely, rare black bear), while fishing in the little river is allowed, hunting is prohibited.We invite you to our little slice of paradise! Enjoy the natural beauty of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL. Folklore Forest has 270 feet of Little River Frontage for you to enjoy. Considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state, bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Listen to Pipwild Spring trickling over the mossy rock waterfall. Sit at the water’s edge under canopies of rhododendrons and holly trees, and sit at your campfire and view the stunning starry nightscape. The space Our 4 meter canvas bell tent offers a cozy 132 sq ft of space which can acComodate a twin size mattress in addition to the provided queen bed. Here's what you find inside: - Queen size bed with headboard, memory foam mattress, and antimicrobial waterproof cover.- Comforter, 4 pillows (with antimicrobial covers), and furry blanket.- Side table with reading material and games.- Wood camp stove (for heating the tent on chilly nights or cooking).- Heat powered stove fan.- Bundle of camp stove sized firewood.- Mr Heater propane space heater with 30 lb propane tank.- 6 person Coleman pop up tent.- Yoga Mat- Cart with coffee, silverware, plates, cups, bowls, French press, salt/pepper, sugar, kitchen and grill utensils, cutting board, and oven mitt.- Butane camp stove with fuel.- Battery powered fan/light combination.- Portable battery powered lantern.- Cast iron skillet, non stick skillet, medium sauce pan, small wok, and kettle.- 3 wash tubs.- Handmade broom.- 1 person hammock. Here's what you'll find outside: - Little red wagon to help you bring luggage down from the car or to gather firewood. - 6ft picnic table. - Cafe table and two chairs. - 2 Adirondack chairs. - Combination fire pit/grill. - Solar powered cafe lights. - Solar shower. - Eco friendly composting toilet in private shower/bathroom wash house. - Trash can and trash bags. - 5 gallon Coleman water cooler. You need to bring: - Sheets - Towels and rags - Food - Toilet paper and paper products - Bug spray for summer months. Also recommended to bring: - Ice or dry ice- Extra wood (you can burn any fallen wood/twigs you find but don’t cut trees!- Cooler- Extra water (river water is pure but we always recommend boiling or filtering anything you drink)Guest accessFolklore Forest is on 3 acres and has 270 feet of River Frontage at your disposal. Little River is considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state. Bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Sit on the rocks at the base of the waterfall under the rhododendrons and holly trees, and wade in the water in the warm months. Park on the side of the road in front of the Cynefin sign. There are solar lights illuminating the path to the tent if you arrive after dark. There you will find a "Little Red Wagon" that you can use to bring your luggage down.Other things to notePlease be respectful of any wildlife (there are white tail deer, raccoons, weasels, harmless black snakes, mink, foxes, coyotes, many birds, and the extremely, and we do mean extremely, rare black bear), while fishing in the little river is allowed, hunting is prohibited.

What to expect

Bell tent

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, wood burning fireplace

Toilet available

Composting toilet

Pets allowed

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs

Showers available

Solar Shower

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, stovetop or hot plate, cookware, cooking utensils, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils

Picnic table present

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

There are some rough spots to the gravel road so go slowly. It is passable by a 2WD car.

During your trip

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Pet Feegood

$25.00

Pets are welcome but we do an even deeper clean after each pet stay.

Reviews

95% Recommend41 ratings · 29 reviews

The campsite offers a delightful 'glamping' experience, where you can enjoy the great outdoors with added comforts like a cozy tent and easy access to a creek. Visitors love that the campsite is well-prepared with essentials like cooking utensils, firewood, and even heaters for cooler nights. While most feedback is positive, some guests noted nearby construction noise and barking dogs, which might affect the peaceful setting. Overall, it's a great spot for a relaxing escape, with the bonus of being dog-friendly and having responsive hosts.

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Sarah C.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· January 2025

Glamping

This was mine and my husbands first time glamping. It was awesome. Right next to the creek, fire out, hammock, cooking utensils and pans. There was a nice spot next to the creek to sit. We brought our dog and had a great time. You have quite a bit of privacy with only one home directly next to you. The 2 heaters (1 wood, 1 gas) was a perfect edition for the winter. Thomas came and brought us another propane tank when we needed it and made our sleeping comfy. If you like the outdoors with a little more comfort, especially in the winter, this is the place to go. They also have WiFi, we didn’t use it much but it had good service. The tent felt like one from Harry Potter. Great trip.

Jade G.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Perfect tent camping in a very sweet town to explore! They provided everything you could need, would definitely recommend staying here!

Kristen H.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Great for kids and dogs

With pets

We had a great weekend taking our toddler on her first camping trip. Both her and our dogs LOVED the creek for playing and fishing. It was set up to include everything we needed—water, pans, utensils, etc. It was perfect. Thanks for a great time!

Tera H.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Don't procrastinate! DO IT!!

Absolute perfect weekend getaway. Don't need anything but clothes, food, (maybe extra D batteries for the fan) and linens. Easy to find. Minutes from Mentone Market. I was skeptical of the water but it's rock bottom not sand so even that was perfect! First booking on hip camp and it was perfect

Rebecca K.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Paradise in the woods

It was such a great experience! It was private, relaxing, quiet, beautiful, romantic and all the above! Everything we needed was there, all u need is ur cloths and food. It was perfect, my husband and I talked, and laughed, all night till the sun came up. Great times, it was just what we needed some much needed us time!

Jak K.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

We stayed for a night at the place and it was great! Very secluded but also very comfortable. The hosts were also very responsive to questions and helpful.

Location

Mentone, De Kalb, Alabama, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking