Vintage Camper 3 mi to Asheville

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12 reviews

· Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina · 1 acre

Hosted by Han W.

Vintage trailer

· 3 guests max · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 toilet

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Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Great find! Cozy camper tucked in a quiet Cove less than three miles from the heart of Asheville. This bright and sunny vintage camper has been totally redone. It's clean, neat, and well-appointed. Enjoy a private outdoor shower in the bamboo grove, lounge on the outdoor couch, or grill out on the deck. In the evening, listen to the calls of nature around the fire and then cozy into the luxurious, full size, queen bed. Dragonfly has everything, A/C, central heat, a full kitchen, microwave, sink, hot water, flush toilet, indoor and outdoor showers, refrigerator, freezer, propane grill, smart TV, high-speed wifi, even an electric guitar! This camper is in a quiet, rural setting in a special cove. It is small and cozy.This is truly the perfect base camp to explore all of Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The camper is completely redone with new A/C, WiFi, central heat, a full kitchenette, refrigerator/freezer, stove, hot water, modern lighting, queen bed, and a 20' covered deck. There's a sectional couch to lounge on. Inside, the couch folds flat into a twin bed. If you would like to bring a dog please select “extras” during checkout and add the one time $40 cleaning fee. It goes straight to our cleaner but must be paid with the reservation. There’s a fire pit for cool evenings, and a private, hot, outdoor shower tucked in the bamboo forest. The camper has a full bathroom and shower inside as well. We supply fresh coffee and several ways to brew it (because we love coffee), as well as olive oil and salt and pepper. It’s a private, quiet spot secluded from our house by two privacy fences. It feels like you’re in the mountains but you’re only 3 miles from the heart of downtown Asheville! Head up Vance Gap Rd for adventures off the Blue Ridge or head down the cove, past grazing cattle, through the famous tunnel, and straight into downtown for James Beard award winning restaurants, street musicians, art deco architecture, artisanal cocktails, craft beers, and all the quirky funk Asheville is known for. A dirt road leads up to the Blue Ridge Parkway for hiking, waterfalls, and epic views. Downtown Asheville is a scant 2.9 miles away. You could pay more for a hotel or Airbnb but you'd miss out on the sunsets around the fire, sunrises over the mountain, turkey calls, and coyote howls.

What to expect

Vintage trailer

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

3 guests max

Toilet available

Flush toilet

Pets allowed

On leash. Pet fee $40

No campfires

Potable water available

Tap, pump or well

Showers available

Hot water

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Bbq, private, oven, stovetop or hot plate, fridge, freezer, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils, sink or other dishwashing station

Wifi available

Picnic table absent

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 4:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict (14 Days)

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 3 vehicles

2WD accessible

The listing is on a short dirt road right off the paved road. You park in the grass close to the camper.

During your trip

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ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Pet feerental

$40.00

One time pet fee that goes directly to the cleaner.

Reviews

100% Recommend12 ratings · 12 reviews

Pamela U.

7 reviews

Recommends

· January 2025

Huskies and the Dragonfly

We had a great stay at Dragonfly!! The camper was absolutely adorable and as described! It was immaculate, well stocked, and everything worked perfectly! The beds were comfortable and the heat worked well and kept us nice and toasty! Whether you want to cook on a stove or a nice grill, this place gives you both options! The location was perfect...close to all the wonderful things that Asheville has to offer, yet when we were at Dragonfly, it felt like we were truly camping! The stars were exceptionally brilliant at night and the outdoor seating area was comfortable and cozy! We used the camper as a base camp and hiked some incredible trails, including Max Patch on the Appalachian Trail! If you have time to make the hour drive, this is a must see for all hikers! Han (the owner) was responsive to our needs and accomodated my Siberian Huskies. I truly cannot say enough good things about this location...we absolutely loved it and will definitely be returning for future visits!

Leslie H.

9 reviews

Recommends

· July 2024

A fun set-up in a convenient spot

My partner and I really enjoyed staying in this camper for 5 nights. It had everything we needed, and we enjoyed using the firepit and outdoor furniture areas, too. The location seemed to be perfect for us - everything we wanted to see and do was only a 10–15-minute drive away. We saw black bears, wild turkeys, and piliated woodpeckers nearby, and a cute bunny visited the site every evening.

Brandon H.

3 reviews

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· July 2024

Beautiful camper

Perfectly unique way to enjoy the Asheville area off the beaten path. Camper is in a rural setting despite being 10 minutes from downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway and is well appointed inside, covered deck is great for morning coffee - we even saw a small bear walking along the driveway one morning (they aren’t aggressive). We really appreciated that the kitchen was stocked with some basics and the outdoor shower was incredible - surrounded by towering bamboo. Would highly recommend

Chris S.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· December 2023

10/10 weekend

With pets

Great find! As others have mentioned, super close to downtown Asheville yet still tucked away to allow for calming relaxation. We’d been to Asheville previously, but this was the best find for seclusion + close proximity to the to town. We trusted Han’s recommendations for eats/activities and he did not disappoint. Hopped into the outdoor shower quickly (hot water!) and easily caught an Uber into town. Everything about this camper allows for a seamless Asheville experience. We’d love to be back and would absolutely recommend to all!

Jared B.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2023

Perfect little getaway

With pets

Close to downtown and shopping areas to get essentials. Loved the outdoor shower and fire pit. We will definitely visit again.

Reid D.

6 reviews

Recommends

· September 2023

Camping upgraded

Han's vintage camper is a gem! The location is perfect -- just far enough away (up a mountain road) that you truly feel far away from everything, yet just minutes from downtown Asheville, and even closer to a grocery store and other creature comforts on Tunnel Road. Han and his family are in the house right next door if you need anything, but the space still felt fairly private. In terms of the unit, everything has been so well maintained (and likely restored in some cases.) Everything we needed worked perfectly: refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, microwave and of course the bathroom. Like many campers, you have to manually light the pilot to use the oven, but we figured that out quickly. We were actually planning to eat out more, but we really enjoyed cooking on site and ended up only going out once over a holiday weekend. (We didn't use the grill, just the stove/oven.) There is an indoor shower, but we exclusively used the outdoor shower, which is great. Space is at a premium, and there's likely no way for two people to share the bed without one having to climb over the other to get out, but this was a massive upgrade over the tents and hammocks we usually use for camping. The fire pit and provided firewood was a nice bonus, and despite it being Labor Day weekend, the weather was so mild that we didn't use the AC at all, and ate all our meals in the sitting area on the deck. If you are looking to camp without the annoyances, this is a fantastic find.

Location

Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to

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