Colorado is one of the best places in the U.S. to have a nature-themed adventure and enjoy a wilderness adventure all your own. Glamping is popular throughout the state as a way to life an outdoorsy lifestyle without sacrificing all of the comforts of home. To inspire you, here are the best yurt Airbnbs available to rent in Colorado!
Unaweep Yurt at Thimble Rock, Gateway
With this yurt rental for up to six people, you can enjoy all the comforts of home during any time of the year. It’s located in the Unaweep Canyon and surrounded by steep granite walls. You’ll be close to the Gateway Canyons Resort when you stay here and enjoy 760 square feet of space all to yourself. The yurt has a full bathroom with hot running water, a modest kitchen with the essentials provided, and a wooden dining table and chairs. Popular things to do when you stay in this part of Colorado include hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and wildlife viewing. You can bring up to two pets along to this yurt, and a pet fee will be charged.
Manitou Springs Yurt, Manitou Springs
Guests rate this Colorado Airbnb very highly because of it’s romantic vibe and excellent home-base location. It’s perfect for two people and comes with a king-size bed, full kitchen, and spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub and shower. You’ll be just 10 minutes from Colorado Springs by car when you stay here and also have shops and restaurants within walking distance. The hosts thoroughly clean and sanitize this yurt between guest stays. Other amenities provided include Wi-Fi, a TV, and laundry machines. However, this yurt is not suitable for kids or pets.
Mongolian Mountain Yurt, Ward
How cool would it be to stay in an authentic Mongolian yurt at 9,200 feet elevation for your getaway? You can do exactly that in Colorado when you stay at this Airbnb that’s 19 feet in diameter and sleeps up to four people. There’s 280 square feet of space for your glamping trip. The yurt is located a short drive west of Boulder. Features of the yurt include a two-burner camp-style stove, outdoor propane grill, battery-powered lanterns, running water, and a stocked kitchenette. Wi-Fi is only available closet to the owners’ property but not at the yurt. Guests use the rustic outhouse nearby. Stay here when you want to explore Indian Peaks Wilderness, Brainard Lake Recreation Area, Estes Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Yurts at Poncha Pass - The Iris, Villa Grove
Another option is to stay at this yurt at Poncha Pass by yourself or with one other person. There are several yurts available to rent at this same property that all have queen-size beds, toilets, hot showers, kitchens, and living space. Dogs are allowed here with a $30 cleaning fee. The yurt is a great way to explore the great outdoors and relax in a unique way.
Eagle Nest Yurt, Creede
The Eagle Nest Yurt sits at 10,600 feet elevation in the San Juan Mountains and is also perched on a 1,100-foot drop-off. It has a composting toilet and closes for the winter, as snowstorms can close the road to the yurts on the property. Fall is a popular time of year to stay to see the colorful foliage. Up to six people can stay here with a queen-size bed, full-size twin bunk beds, and two cots. Yurt features include a large deck, wall heater, propane oven/range, full fridge/freezer, and a detached bathroom. You can bring your dog to stay with you in the yurt.
River Walk Yurt, Hotchkiss
You’ll be between the mountains and desert in Western Colorado when you stay at this yurt with a wrap-around deck. It’s far from neighbors and has a kitchen, shower, hot tub, queen-size bed, piano, dining table, and sitting area. This is a 700-square-foot yurt with a 14-foot skylight. The River Walk Yurt is on a 40-acre farm where you’ll have a nice space overlooking the river. There are some rustic camping options further down this property. The hosts allow you to bring pets to the yurt.
Stunning Yurt Property, Creede
On the same property as the Eagle Nest Yurt, you’ll find the Stunning Yurt Property Airbnb. It’s a 24-foot yurt in a secluded area for maximum privacy. You can bring your dog here in the warmer months, but not in the winter due to guests needing to melt snow for drinking water. Book this yurt for a wilderness experience in the mountains and prepare for camping. The yurt is five miles from town but off the grid and without power, running water, internet, or cell service. In winter, the yurt is only available on weekends and may require hiking though deep snow for 1.5 miles. To accommodate four guests, there is a queen-size bed and bunk beds. Go to the attached 12-foot yurt for the composting toilet and shower stall.
Red Canyon Yurt, Cañon City
The Red Canyon Yurt is 20 feet in diameter and has an upper-level loft. The yurt overlooks the Arkansas River and sleeps four people in two queen-size beds. With your Airbnb rental, you’ll have an outdoor kitchen, cooler, and showers and toilets in the main building about 100 yards away. Book this yurt for riverfront access if you want to go kayaking, rafting, or fishing. Pets are not allowed here.
