If you love nature but hate the bugs and sleeping on the ground, glamping (aka "glam camping") might be for you.
A number of hospitality startups have launched modern takes on the yurt, a round sheepskin tent used by nomads in Central Asia starting in 600 BC. These days, yurts are often made of a wooden latticed frame and cotton canvas. They're incredibly comfortable and fun to stay in.
Here are some of our favorite yurt glamping spots across the US.
Treebones Resort in Big Sur, California.
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Treebones Resort calls their tiny yurt village "one of the best ways to disconnect from the digital world."
Redwood decks line the sides of the 16 huts, which have queen beds with quilts, a small table and chairs, reading lights, and plenty of hooks for hanging gear. You don't need to worry about hot and cold running water either, since there's a sink.
An added bonus: there are views of the ocean and mountains.
A night's stay ranges from $263 to $350, depending on the yurt's size and whether it faces the ocean or mountains.
El Cosmico in Marfa, Texas.
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For $65 a night, you can stay in these colorful, 22-foot diameter yurts for two.
Each one features lighting, wood floors, a queen bed, a writing desk, a sofa, and outlets for charging devices. The El Cosmico staff also provide linens and towels for use at the nearby bath house.
An Airbnb yurt in Malibu, CA.
Rentable for $165 a night on Airbnb, this yurt sits on an organic farm near Malibu, California.
It includes a lofted bed, a sofa, a full kitchen with a stove and fridge, and a pool and patio in the back.
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