Don’t get me wrong, I need a certain level of creature comforts, but once those are met, I’m fairly adventurous.

Treebones Resort has caught my eye for some time now, and it’s moving up my to-visit list.  There are spectacular views, and it just seems like something a little bit different to try out.

Located on Highway 1 in Big Sur, Treebones features 16 yurts that overlook the Pacific Ocean, providing relaxing and majestic views of the Pacific Coast (see photo above).  Treebones also offers campsites for personal camping, a heated ocean view pool and hot tub and a small convenience store and gift shop where you can pick up some local wine.

A yurt is a combination tent and cabin, providing the accessibility to nature of a tent, with the comforts of a cabin.  It’s made of a tent-like fabric stretch over a wood lattice frame.  The yurts are spacious, containing queen-sized beds with cozy comforters (see photo left), heating, electrical lighting, and a sink with hot and cold running water, and have redwood decks. 

Shower and restroom facilities are nearby.

The resort’s main lodge has a dining room that features a wood-fired barbecue, providing delicious meals to guests.  If dining inside doesn’t appeal to you, head outside to the redwood bar, and watch the sunset over the ocean as you enjoy your meal.  Dinner prices range from $17-28.

You’ll be forced to relax at Treebones, as cell phone reception is not available.  So plan on an unplugged stay!  (You can do it — I know you can!)

Rates runs $155-220/night for double occupancy.  Additional guests are $30/night.  Rates include a self serve waffle breakfast, with coffee and juice.  A minimum two night stay is required April – October, and on all weekends.  Reservations available online.

Special considerations:

• No smoking in any of the yurts.
• Pets are not permitted.
• No children under six years of age, for safety reasons.
• Pack light, as the yurts are not car accessible.  This means you’ll be carrying your things from your car to your yurt.  A suggested packing list is available.

A yurt stay may not be for everyone, but it sounds like a lot of fun to me.

Photo credit: flickr (exterior), (interior)

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Post from: Fly Away Cafe