Wanderlust Woods

This place truly felt magical. It was the perfect escape and the most relaxing experience. From hiking through stunning trails to enjoying delicious s’mores by the fire, this campsite has everything you need! It’s so refreshing to be out in the fresh air and stay in the coolest outdoor spot ever. The houses were super comfy, making it easy to unwind and sleep well. Honestly, it was the best week ever!

Wanderlust woods is dreamy!! We stayed in the Slate Crossing dome which I highly recommend. With a breakfast bar overlooking the creek, a peaceful morning is waiting for you. Many laughs and memories were made here. Also, if you like hiking, there is a fun 4 mile hike to a waterfall (pictured). It was beautiful and so much fun!! Can’t wait to come back!!

Wanderlust Woods is an absolute gem for anyone looking to escape into nature. The mountain getaway offers breathtaking views that are perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. The surrounding area is packed with activities like fishing and hiking, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The serene environment and beautiful scenery make it a must-visit destination. Highly recommend for a peaceful retreat!

ZERO STARS!!!!⭐️ Unfortunately this is BY FAR the worst air bnb experience we have ever had. We have used air bnb for 6 years and have never dealt with such an inconsiderate host. 6 hours prior to check in we received a message from the host stating our original booking site was no longer available due to a “hot water issue”. I was at work at the time and could not fully address the situation- they offered to move us to a similar location they owned. We agreed, not fully realizing the extent of what was going to happen. After driving 4 hours on Valentine’s Day to our air bnb we were instantly greeted with disappointment. We were moved to the “Marianne” location, which is NO WHERE NEAR as nice as the original Frida location we booked. We were not even provided with proper sleeping arrangements, we were given a leather sofa and 2 twin beds. When the original listing we had booked had a built in full bed ready for use. On Friday night we made it work with the twin beds, not even sleeping in the same bed as my partner on valentines weekend. We did this because a leather pull out sofa with no extra bedding and a mattress topper covered in rat poop was not what we intended to use and that was all they provided. On Saturday morning upon waking up I reached out to the host and request they move us to another location on site that was available that DID have a full size bed and began trying to work with them to make us both happy. I was immediately told no that was not possible unless we were willing to pay even more after already paying $400 for this terrible weekend that was already not going as planned. Marianne is not up to date what so ever and was a complete dump compared to what we booked, it smelled awful and really lacked everything we were hoping for. On top of this the tv volume does not work what so ever. So horrible sleeping arrangements and no tv. When I was told moving would cost even more money I informed the host we would be contacting air bnb to refund us and cancel our reservation for the remainder of the weekend. The host had no intentions of helping the situation. After they argued with air bnb for over 24 hours on refunding us, even though we would not be staying the second night booked nor were we happy with the switch air bnb eventually sided with us and gave us money back. This is exactly why you always book through air bnb. This host has requested twice now that I have personally seen that you book on their direct site. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT. Had we have done that we would not have been able to get air bnb customer support involved for a refund. I am so disappointed. Valentines weekend in the smokies was a complete bust due to such an inconsiderate, money hungry host. Spend your hard earned money else where, and stay FAR FAR away from Wanderlust Woods. I DO NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE☹️ They requested we only write positive reviews and if it was negative to message them personally but I do not think that is fair to anyone who spends money on this.

Wonderful week spent at Wanderlust Woods. The campsite is wonderfully designed and thought out. I stayed in Mimosa Hill and enjoyed every part of my stay. It is in a perfect location, a short drive to many activities in the area, while still being secluded enough to feel very private. Beyond the wonderful tent set up and fire pit, there is a beautiful creek on the property where my group and I spent many hours. Our tent was perfectly equipped with everything one would need for a perfect stay including a coffee machine, fridge, and microwave among other amenities. It was the perfect mix of being in the outdoors without the tasks of a typical tent camping experience. We will without a doubt return to the site and look forward to many more exciting stays.