This was the coolest camping experience. I didn't lose any traditional campground environment as it was in the middle of the Millersilvanyia Park. Also I didnt lose any of the campground experience lol it was still surrounded by people and kids on bikes and people coming to and fro as bathrooms were on the otherside of the cabins. I limited the stars because of how close bathrooms were and because it was in the center of the park, so zero privacy. At this price point, I would prefer a outlying location on the edge or outskirts of the park to have some what of a quieter environment. Though, I still enjoyed my time and the ease of bathroom runs at night was great. So it wasn't a negative, just not a 5 star experience. Based on the healing/relaxation vacation I was attending with a group to have selfcare in nature and access to campgrounds. Mostly, it was bad planning on behalf of the "retreat" to no verify peaceful location. The experience was wonderful had I not come expectant for quiet private camping. Lol Okay, let me be clear, this stay was so much fun. The yurts were beautiful and themes were well executed. They have every amenity i could have asked for. Full cooking supplies with washing supplies too. A fridge, a tv, and a comfy QUEEN BED. They had a private firepit out front with a table and chairs. I was so spoiled. Definitely glamping. Super clean and very well set up. The cleaning crew/ prep team were also very sweet and they enjoyed setting up the experience. I made a full breakfast for the group I came with they were all close enough we could walk back and forth to hang out for s'mores and fire chats. I got up and went for a run, paddleboarded, and took a long grounds walk. I thoroughly needed and enjoyed this trip and stay. I also went to the wolf sanctuary nearby. LIFE CHANGING. I did goat yoga at a local farm. In ending, I HIGHLY suggest this to anyone with the note that families are everywhere and kids are riding bikes ALL day and night. If you are planning a peaceful retreat from a chaotic life like I was, this isnt the spot. But if you want campground experience in a private and cozy shelter inside of a full park with hiking, trails, lake, paddleboarding, snack bar, playground, campfire and community this is the best spot i have ever been too. read more

My husband and I spent our anniversary here. 10/10 We booked last minute same day and the host is soooo accommodating. She was sweet and helpful even though I was blowing her phone up in a panic. Customer service 10/10. The tent was so clean and had all the amenities of a hotel but out in the wilderness. We were right next to the bathroom which was really convenient. The bed is so soft and the heater kept us comfy all night. They also provide a propane grill which is very nice because there is a charcoal burn ban in place. We will be back soon! Lovely anniversary night thank you so much read more

Pampered Wilderness - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Olympia, Washington

This business is closed but appears to still be accepting reservations. I had a reservation for Memorial Day weekend of this year. When I arrived at the park I was told by the park ranger that the company failed to set up their tents in the spring which is what they have done in the past. The park rangers were unable to contact this company. I had paid the full amount for my reservation and never received a cancellation notice or return of my money. I have not been able to contact them about this. Don't make reservations with this company or you might end up in the same situation. read more

For almost 300 a night I would expect a few things: A mattress and boxspring. It was like sleeping on grandmas pull out. It does not look like the picture all cute and decorated. There were 2 plastic chairs on the "patio". The smores they provide are a baggie of marshmallows, a half pack of graham crackers and 4 mini Hershey bars. Finally the whole place smelled of mildew and the tent outside was covered in mold. They could have aired it out at least. Overall I'd rather stay home. read more

The glamping area is pretty neat. They really pamper you with a basket with all the necessary stuff to experience wilderness yet remain comfortable. We rented the Modern Cabin and it was as if our part of our home is lifted and shifted to the state park. It's also very close to the restroom yet gives you privacy fenced by trees and shrubs. You have a grill outside, microwave fridge closet space, heater, fan, tv lamps inside, tiki torches and lighter and wine glasses and silverware and wine glasses ... It is also 5mins walking distance from the beach and canoe/kayak/tube rentals Also Tammy was a great host. We had booked this room from Sunday to Tuesday when there was a pretty bad heatwave over Olympia, we were able to reschedule our visit to post heatwave. Tammy was very cooperative and empathetic host! What more does one need for a wilderness experience! I wish more people discover this area and experience what an amazing experience Pampered Wilderness has created for people like us who want to experience wilderness but with least effort of planning a camping trip. read more

Pampered Wilderness - Modern cabin site - behind the tent is the restroom and the camp site has privacy and a shortcut to the restroom - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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I don't know what the Karens and Kevins around here were whining about. It's called glamping for a reason. It's camping with the convenience of a real bed, electricity and warmth. And this is what Pampered Wilderness brought and then some. The bed was really nice and comfortable. There were cutleries and a grill waiting for us. Coffee with the basic fixings, a fridge, and a microwave. All we had to bring with us were food,chargers, and our clothes. No lugging in tent equipment for us! (which you, if you do a lot of camping, know is such a luxury). There's plenty of activities all around! Swimming, kayaking and lots of trails. We were also told there's a town nearby where you can go wine tasting and other less outdoorsy activities. We're definitely coming back next year! It's NOT a five star hotel. If you camped at state parks, expect that , *gasp* yes, there are other people all around. And yes, there will be children. The bathrooms will be shared by other campers and that's out of Pampered Wilderness 's control. If you've never camped and expect that there will be butlers and maids waiting on you in the wilderness, then it sucks to be you. read more

Pampered Wilderness - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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I could get used to this! As an avid camper, it was so nice not to have to worry about packing a tent or sleeping bags. Not to worry about having to deal with packing wet camping gear after a typical PNW summer rain shower. We came prepared with our Coleman cooking stove and food, but it wasn't necessary with the Lakeside Beer Garden nearby with offerings of hot sandwiches, wings and beer on tap! Not to mention great service from Milissa and Jody, and game options like cards and checkers. The hosts of Pampered Wilderness were very accommodating and gracious with terms. The room came equipped with toiletries, towels, ground coffee and a coffee maker, and dishes (we had to get bowls for our cereal, but everything else was already there). Not to mention power to charge phones, laptops, etc - if you need to stay connected. The in-tent heater kept us more than cozy in the Cozy Cottage, and we had no complaints with keeping warm overnight. Campsite is shared with State Park campers, and bathrooms are shared with the park. I observed the women's bathroom to be cleaned and mopped at least twice a day. Token showers got very hot and were above average for a campsite bathroom. If you are looking for a Ritz-Carlton experience, this is not for you, as it is still somewhat "roughing it". If you are a traditional camper looking for camping in an actual bed off the ground with a heater in the room, power, and other "luxuries" not typical for camping - you will appreciate what Pampered Wilderness and Millersyvania State Park have to offer. read more

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I bought a Living Social deal for two tents back in 2014 for $199 each for a two-nights mid-week stay. Dates didn't work out in 2014 so I asked them to extend my voucher to 2015 and they readily agreed. Making rez at least a year in advance is a must if you want to have choices in tents. Since I purchased an additional tent, I asked for the two closest to each other. I was told Cozy Cottage & Country Cabin. Making the rez and communicating with them via email was easy. When we went (June 30-7/3), the campsite was unoccupied. By late evening, though, most of the others arrived. First thing we noticed was that our tents were not close together. In fact, they were fairly far apart. We had trees/bushes between these tents and had to walk around to be able to see each other. When I called about this, they apologized and said the previous booking agent didn't know what he was doing. Since the other tents were reserved, they couldn't swap out for us. We ended up just hanging out at our site most of the time so it worked out ok. (Oh! Be sure to get the tent lock codes before you arrive. I called for these when we got there and thankfully, they picked up right away and let me know.) The lodging wasn't quite as nice as I had hoped, but doable. I am a bit of a germaphobe and my current health situation required that I be extra careful, so I'm not the best gage for this, but if I'm gonna pay a certain amount for clean lodging, I'd rather be at an air-conditioned hotel! Still, $400 for two families to stay 3 nights (they gave us an extra night than what was guaranteed by the LS deal!) and make good memories, was a steal. My pictures show what they had in the tent. We packed some of these items from home. Would've been nice to know in advance so we could save packing space. Gas grill was awesome. Clean and useful, especially with the fire ban. No Boy Scouts coming around with firewood if there's a fire ban! We had to roast our marshmallows over the propane gas grill. Activities: The free bikes were right next to our tent so we used them daily to go for rides. We had 6 in our group and there were still bikes left over. Another large group at the site brought their own bikes so that saved us. Fits people over 5ft, but the smallest one in our group still made it work for him by standing up and peddling and start/stopping on logs. Definitely meant for adults. We found a swimming hole at Deep Lake so made use of our tubes. It's a marshy lake with lots of greens at the bottom so bring aqua sox if that kind of thing grosses you out. Our kids did NOT like that, but still made it into the water since it was in the 90's the entire time. Flat trails for biking and walking. Didn't really get around to hiking since it was hot, so I don't know what kind of elevation or trails were around. Overall, it was a great trip for the value, but wouldn't do it again if it cost much more. The bathroom was the usual state park facility with coin showers. Private bathrooms would make it so much better and I'd pay more. We just used the cold water from the outside spouts to wash our hair since it was hot. I am not a camper by nature (if that wasn't made clear by now), but this was easy to do for two suburban moms and four middle schoolers. read more

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LOVED OUR STAY! We were here last April, for an anniversary weekend. We got our weekend deal on living social, I believe it was discounted due to being off season. We stayed in he "rustic" cabin. We arrived at night, it was glowing from our little fire place and very toasty warm when we got in. Perfectly appointed for a glamorous stay in the woods. In the mornings we just payed in the comfy bed and listened to the rain on the canvas too. Relaxing, peaceful and private. We will be back again for sure. Have recommended it to many. read more

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OK, I'm going to sound harsh. But this is REALLY overpriced for what it is. Stayed in Shabby Chic. It looked cute when we arrived, but there were issues with just about everything once you get below the surface. If you are expecting nature, forget it. The noise level in this park is horrendous. Screaming children. Screaming adults. Powered scooters racing. Boom boxes blaring. I could go on. The noise didn't go down at 10. The noise simply didn't go down. And then, promptly at 6am stake pounding began. And kept going for an hour. WTF? Camp construction site? Back to the cabin. This particular cabin has no soft chairs to sit inside. Major oversight. And I'm surprised to see the pictures with fruit and muffins in the other cabins...I guess my $245 just doesn't cut it. We certainly got nothing like that. Our tikis ran out of fuel after three hours, not the eight as promised. We got two shower tokens...for a total of six minutes of shower. For one person, that's impossible. It took over two minutes just to get the water from bone chilling icicle to slightly warm. And we got one, just one, small miniature soap bar. One. We had to fight over who got it. But here's where it went off the rails. The bed was wet. Yes, wet. Yes, it's outdoors, and I suppose it absorbs moisture, but at this price, replacing the damn mattress more often should be an option. We had planned on staying two nights. This was a birthday present. We were so disappointed, we left a day early. And, finally, they sent a text asking what was wrong, but no refund was offered. Maybe they will, kudos to them. But maybe not. You know, none of this is horrid. But it becomes horrid when you consider the price you pay for this place, and compare it to an alternative room at a place like Cannon Beach. For the life of me, I don't understand why a product so underwhelming is so overpriced. Skip it and move on. Update: didn't get anywhere trying to resolve this with Tammy. Just the opposite. She made us feel as though we were lying, saying no one had ever complained before. She then offered another stay (but why would we want to return?). Listen, if you're in the service industry, every complaint is an opportunity to make your customer feel good about the experience. Accusing your patron doesn't quite fit that bill. I'm moving the stars from two to one. Bad, bad customer service, especially when a viable solution would have been easy. read more

The tents were great and well appointed. Very tastefully decorated and offered snacks and even all the fixings for s'mores. Gas grill is provided as well as seating and fire pit. The only reason I do t give 5 starts is the poor communication with reservations. We arrived after dark only to find the tents locked and no code was provided. We called and texted the only number provided and VM stated they would call back within 48 hours and normal hours did not start until 2PM. We were forced to crawl under the flap to gain access. Next day we revived a message that their computers and WiFi was down and I was supposed to have received an auto email with codes. They also stated code was on paid invoice but no code was provided there. Be aware that if you book here you will need a code in advance of arrival to gain access. read more

Glamping (glamour + camping) says it all! We had a girls 2 night get-away and we had a blast!!! The first day it rained, but these tents are pretty heavy duty and kept us dry. The little electrical heater kept us comfortable. It was very cold outside! The keurig is perfect for hot chocolate and coffee. The microwave is great too! The soothing sound of rain put us to sleep as we lay in the comfortable beds with plush furry blankets. We all slept well!!! We were able to lock the tent while we slept so we felt safe. Also surprisingly there are smoke detectors! We did note that the bottom of the tent is securely nailed down...(emergency exit??...bring a knife to cut an exit). On day 2 we used the grill to toast our bagels. The rain stopped and it was a beautiful sunny day so we rode the bikes around the park to Deep Lake. Walked around the park and enjoyed the scenery. We made a fire ($5/bundle, bring your own lighter) and made delicious smores. They provided wooden chairs and picnic table (see pic). Bring gloves so you dont get splinters when handling the wood. Bring flash lights to walk to the bathroom at night. The tent and bathroom itself is lit well, but the route to the bathroom is not. They provide a broom to keep your floor clean. There are hot showers for $1/4 tokens=6 min. They are located in the state park restroom. I posted a pic. Bring slippers to shower in! Make sure u put all 4 tokens in even tho the sign says 2 tokens=3 min, the water won't get hot. I stood and froze for what felt like forever. Bath towels were provided as well as some toiletries! (See pic) We really enjoyed our stay! The campsite was landscaped beautifully with wood chips so when it's raining your feet won't get muddy (unless u walk to the bathroom). Also the flooring is raised off the ground. There are 2 tiki torches in front the tent, but you must bring a lighter! And would recommend insect repellant. This is a perfect girls glamping getaway! read more

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Showed up for camping on the rainiest day of summer, didn't have to set up a tent! Inside was a warm, king sized bed with memory foam and lots of pillows, a fridge, a coffee maker, an electric fireplace, and the sound of rain hitting the high canvas roof. These tents are well done & nicely appointed, with a little deck area and plenty of room. Our camping party was two adults, twelve year old (they had a cot ready for us), and black lab. Pampered Wilderness was fine with the dog, just needed notice. Gas grill outside made cooking easy, even in the rain. Coffee maker (Keurig) fueled us up. Muffins and s'more fixings awaited in the fridge. We stored our coolers on the deck, made everything easy. And when the sun came out the next day? Sitting on the porch in tree-filtered sunshine, sipping from a mug. Reading a book while listening to birds in the fir trees and the dog snoring from the bed. I felt happy. Millersylvania State Park is very large, with mature forest, lake (we brought kayaks), and some hiking areas. It's a popular park, the Tents are mixed in the campground area, although on a smaller, quieter loop (not a lot of cars driving by to find their campsite). So it's off in the woods, but you are next to other campgrounds and will hear other campsites. They gave clearly tried to create more visual privacy with some plantings and screening. Some people walking by would ask about the tents. I didn't mind showing the place off! Some nuts and bolts: each tent has a decorative theme, we stayed in "Modern Wilderness". texting & calling the phone number worked fine, Hailey was helpful and responsive. Yes, the bathrooms are shared, State Park restrooms & showers. They were recently painted, cleaned regularly, and very close by. Showers take tokens (some provided by PW). If you require a private well-appointed privy, this isn't your place. We had parking for two vehicles. Would happily go back again. read more

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Wow, tough yelp crowd...glad I had better experience. Booked shabby chic and it was exactly like the picture...BEAUTIFUL. They had welcome basket in fridge with coffee, smores kit, muffin, fruit and bottled water. Tent (if you can call it that) had coffee maker, fridge, microwave, desk, fan and furnace...basically everything you'd expect in hotel room but with more thoughtful decoration. Outside there were chairs, grill and fire pit (although burn ban didn't allow use). Site is located at a very busy state park so not exactly quiet get away but proximity to other people actually made us feel safe. While camping is typically about the outdoors our tent was so nice we didn't care to see much else. Bathroom was short walk...and is what you'd expect any bathroom in state park to be (shared bathroom for both glamping/camping folks). Not exactly the luxury you will experience in tent but bearable. I found communication via text to be the easiest method. I figured out dates via text, confirmed we were booked via text and they provided lock codes via text, answered questions during our stay and we checked out via text. I understand most people complain about difficulty in communicating with folks at pampered wilderness and I guess knowing text is available should help with this because I found them very responsive via text. Would definitely stay again and recommend mainly for romantic weekend... it isn't a 5 star hotel and should be reviewed as such (chill out folks)...I thought the point was camping or at least a fancier version of camping where you don't have to pack your entire life into your car...and this is exactly that. Cheers to owners, space felt like labor of love. read more

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We went in early May of 2015 and our stay was wonderful! I cannot wait to return. The people complaining are the ones who could not get a booking. I've attached several pictures so please have a look. The cabins are on a typical camp site so do not expect a remote environment. But we still had our privacy and everything was fine. I was pleasantly surprised they provided a propane BBQ which made grilling super easy. There are plenty of electrical outlets inside the cabin to charge your cell phones and we even brought our rice cooker. Having a microwave really helped since we still heat up our baby's milk. And for making popcorn for those who've downloaded movies. Having the camp in Millersylvania State Park gave us lots to do. There are beaches to go kayaking or do water activities and they even have bikes to ride for free. Couple hiccups we did have were not being able to get the hot water in the shower to work even if we put a ton of tokens in it. We could've gone to the entrance and asked the ranger for help but we just walked to another bathroom as it was just as fast to do that. Maybe if I stayed more than 2 nights I would've gone through the trouble. One of our tiki torches were out of lighting fluid but the 2nd day the owner stopped by and refilled all of them. We had a nice chat with him and he was extremely nice. And we could not get the Keurig Coffee maker to work but we just brewed it the old camping way. I did text them that it wasn't working but didn't hear back. I am already trying to find time to return. It is perfect for someone like me who doesn't like to sleep in the tent but loves to be outdoors with friends. read more

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We had a great time! Glad we brought our cutting board and knife and Lysol wipes as it made clean up easier. I saw the complaints about proximity of other campers as well as the loudness of the camp. I had no issues and thought the sides were generous. We stayed at the modern and enjoy 3 movies over the course of 3 days. It is so relaxing and I am writing this from the bed with coffee. It was so great to see the families together and loving. The campground really did quiet down between 10 p.m. and 6 p.m. a.m. the quiet hours. Our dogs were very happy and we appreciated the fact we brought long leashes as they were free to explore also. The trails were nice shady walks and it was nice to wear a sweatshirt in the morning before it heated up. Campsite never really too hot due to shade of very mature trees. Our spot was spotless and it was very clean in our cabin. We needed another blanket and paper towels, and they were there within an hour and a half. Not too bad! We loved it! Went to the Sandstone for breakfast in Tenino and they have crunchy French toast and very thick syrup. It's panko, I believe on the outside of the bread. Enjoyed the lake and the ice cream at the concession stand. If you come in with expectations of complete luxury, you will be disappointed. If you come in and considerate 8 fun, amazing adventure, you will not be! We had such a great time. Thank you Pampered Wilderness! For those of you that think the 250 price per night is steep, check out Paws Up glamping as it's over $1,000 per night. A great first time glamping experience. Thank you for all the blessings that we had these last 3 days! read more

My husband and I stayed here to celebrate our anniversary. We love wilderness camping, but we like to splurge a bit for special occasions and thought we'd get the best of both worlds with Pampered Wilderness. Tammy and Ryan have a GREAT idea here, but this location isn't appropriate for people who do any sort of real camping or are looking to have a quiet weekend to themselves. Please don't do what we did and see the photos and assume this is actually secluded in any sort of wilderness. It's located inside a State Park campground with hundreds of camping spots -- your neighbors are mere feet away from you on either side. The "scenic stroll" to the bathroom is about 20 feet directly behind the tent and there's a short-cut path for the rest of the campground to use that goes right past the Rustic Retreat tent. On top of that, all the children from neighboring sites were using the "wilderness" next to the bathroom as a meeting/gaming spot for their adventure play. Cute if you are a family with kids to join in -- not so cute when you're trying to enjoy your lovely $150/night tent. We bought the Living Social deal geared toward a romantic getaway -- two nights, bottle of wine included plus a kayak/bike rental for the day for 2 at $219. When we arrived, there was only 1 kayak and no bikes at our tent. The bottle of wine was also not there. When we called Tammy and told her (a very awkward experience having to ask for things you were promised/paid for), a couple hours later she and her husband showed up with the second kayak and the bottle of wine for us. The wine was not even from the local winery. I thought they'd have gone in on a marketing deal and gotten a local bottle from Scattercreek (a few miles away). Instead, the bottle was a $5 bottle of Oak Leaf (a CA wine) from Walmart. Regardless, it had alcohol in it, which we needed. Half-way across the lake in the kayaks, I noticed mine leaking air, which is probably why they had it in the first place -- there was a patch in it. The lake itself has multiple swimming areas sectioned off, which is good for the families swimming, but not good if you're looking to escape on a boat from the screaming children and enjoy the water. Also, as we exited the lake in between those swimming areas, the filth of the water and lakebed was overwhelming. It smelled like sewer and there was trash in the mud. Once you've paid your hotel-like prices for this beautiful tent in screaming children's haven, don't forget that you have to then pay for entrance to the park ($10) and for any shower tokens if you want to wash off that lake filth ($1 for 6 minutes). And without the Living Social deal, the deflated kayak rental or the non-existent bike rental is $25/day per person. And you'll have to buy your own bottle of $6 California wine. As is evident by the pictures, this tent is beautifully furnished. You can tell they like to decorate and they're good at it. There were just so many cheap/weird things about the whole thing. The gas grill was dirty, the wine bottle opener was so cheap and flimsy, we barely got the bottle open. Instead of sturdy paper or reusable plastic plates, they provided flimsy (and not eco-friendly) Styrofoam plates. The popcorn provided was microwave popcorn (I imagined having Jiffy Pop over a fire or something more cutesy). A wooden folding chair my skinny husband was sitting in at breakfast just suddenly collapsed on him as he took a sip of his coffee. Our saviors of the weekend: 1. Inside the tent they provided an MP3 speaker so we could respectfully play our own music and shut out the world when we closed the tent up (unfortunately, many other campsites near and far played their music not-so-respectfully). 2. The neighbors we had in the other PW tent next to us were so nice, quiet and courteous. They did tell us, though, they never received instructions on how to get into their tent -- they waited outside their tent for 90 minutes before Tammy responded to them. The only reason I got the check-in information, I'm certain, is because I e-mailed them the day before with a LOT of questions because we hadn't heard anything from them yet about procedures. Before posting this review, I contacted Tammy about our disappointments -- I was very kind and understanding in my e-mail, offering simple suggestions from a customer's point of view. I was trying very hard to be constructive in my comments, rather than critical. This is a brand new business that launched itself in a very visible way -- Living Social. They are now booked up for the next year, which I KNOW is a LOT of work, answering e-mails and calls and making reservations and keeping the tents in working order, clean, etc. But more than a week later, I have received no response at all -- not any form of apology or thanks for the feedback. Part of making for a great or better experience is not just cleaning the room and providing amenities, it's follow through and follow-up after issues/complaints arise. read more

Pampered Wilderness - The proximity of the other Pampered Wilderness tent: it's right next door; public bath is right behind Rustic Retreat cabin/tent - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I stayed in the Safari Cabin on 9/22-23. It was beautiful and perfect. Since I was there at an off-time (weeknight and late in the camping season), the campground was nearly empty, so the place was silent except for the birdsong and rain. The rain was no problem at all. I wandered all around the hiking trails of the park with an umbrella during the day. The inside of the tent was dry as could be, and the little heater dried my pant legs while I sat nearby in the evening. The tent stayed warm through two cool nights with the heater. There is a campfire pit out front where I enjoyed the provided smores and enjoyed a glass of wine. I was there by myself as a little mini-retreat. I left feeling refreshed and calm. Previous reviewers have pointed out things that didn't work for them, but I think it's important to remember this is still *camping*. If you want a luxury hotel room, head to Portland or Seattle. This is luxury camping, which involves things like, well...campgrounds. I was a wilderness survival instructor for a living for several years; I am not a stranger to real camping. I've also stayed in super fancy hotel rooms. This is neither of those things, so that's not what you should expect. It's a super fancy wall tent in a beautiful State Park Campground within a 30 minute drive of a city. If that's what you are looking for, you will love this place. read more

My husband and I love camping. For my 30th birthday he decided to book something a little special. The pampered wilderness tent and amenities were good. The bed was very comfortable, the tent was clean and set up lovely. The bikes provided were in very poor condition. Understandable for a busy place. The restrooms on the other hand were very disappointing. For being "pampered" the lack of hot water in the sinks, the fact that the bathrooms look like they are cleaned once a year. The hand soap dispensers were not filled our entire visit. The shower closest to our site did not have hot water. We decided to walk to the next shower facility, it was atrocious. I expected a separate "pampered wilderness" bathroom. For the amount of money it costs to rent, they need to step up their bathroom game. The sites are also very close together. Doesn't feel secluded at all. Not much to do in the park. I will not be returning. read more

Pampered wilderness is a bit of a misnomer, this isn't spa treatments in the wild. But what it is is a really comfy car camping experience. We stayed in the Rustic Retreat Cabin for two nights, each cabin has a different theme, so take a look online to pick one you'll like. I was first pleasantly surprised by the grooming of the campsite, the cleanliness of the cabin, and the huge comfortable bed. The cabin had a heater, mini fridge, microwave, some utensils and a pan, and a BBQ with side burner. What's odd is what isn't included - no tongs or metal spatula for the BBQ, no soap or sponge to wash the dishes, etc. I don't mind if its not all included but the website could be more clear what to bring. Given the pristine condition of all the cooking related items I'm guessing most people went out to eat or nuked their food, a pity considering how great kabobs taste off the BBQ lounging by the fire with a glass of wine. We spent most of the days riding their cruiser bikes through the trails. I'd skip the inflatable kayaks if there's wind, you'll get blown all over. We didn't have any issues with other campers - weekdays are great for having the place to yourself. Probably the only letdown is the bathrooms - they're state park bathrooms. Nothing like cold toilet seats and rough TP in the morning. Still a great experience and well worth doing. read more

The pampered wilderness tents are absolute perfection. If you enjoy nature but not the discomforts of camping, this is the perfect trip for you. The tents are adorable and have every comfort you could want. Cold? Turn on the little fake fireplace heater - it actually warms up the whole tent. Plus, the comforter is some kind of magical down wonderfulness. Hungry? Grill something on the impeccably clean gas grill, toast s'mores from your welcome basket, or be real lazy and microwave a burrito in your tent-cabin. The park is pretty small, but has really cool microclimates, the little lake is good for swimming or casual rowing, and the bikes included with your stay do fine on the trails. Everything is spot on, just go! You won't regret it! read more

Five-Star Luxury Camping at its best! My husband and I, plus a few gals spent two nights (Sunday and Monday) in both the Modern Wilderness and Country Cabin over the Memorial Day weekend. We had an absolutely wonderful stay despite the cool temperatures and a bit of rain. The cabins are well furnished, clean, and very comfortable. We found all the amenities as mentioned on the website, including spatulas, tongs, and dishwashing soap. There was a faucet right outside the Modern Wilderness Cabin, which made it easy to wash our dishes with the plastic tub provided. The campgrounds were peaceful and private in our immediate areas. We enjoyed making s'mores over the fire pit and just relaxing outdoors with the serene surroundings. The bikes and kayaks provided with the cabins were also a nice touch, although a few of the handle bars were loose, but a friendly park ranger helped us tighten them up in a jiffy. We used our Living Social vouchers, and the owners and staff were very responsive to my e-mails and texts (they provide their number to you in the confirmation e-mail prior to check-in). We did not experience any problems and would definitely recommend this to our friends and family. Note: The bathrooms and showers by the RV park are much cleaner and well-lit. Bring your own hand soap as the bathrooms do not have them! read more

Makes a good Instagram photo inside the tent but bathrooms are not kept clean, no returned phone calls after leaving message. They don't check on you and don't offer the basics like paper plates. So Pampered is a little misleading. Beds were great though. read more

Ok folks if you like camping and I mean roughing it camping your going to fall in love when you go here! The atmosphere was perfect and we could do all kinds of things although the time my wife an I had was unforgettable the tent was gorgeous as well as rustic! Time much needed! The tent was stocked with little things when we arrived coffee for the coffee pot and all! Was an amazing trip! You have to go camping the pampered way ,trust me! You will make reservations for every year after! Tylene & Melissa Ferguson! read more

So I just have to say I havent actually been, (my boyfriend booked the Safari Suite for our 5th Anniversary in June. Our booking was made in early April), but I need to say something to everyone complaining about the service. I manage bookings for vacation rentals as part of my profession and it is no simple task, especially when your properties are in high demand. If you are going to make a booking or cancel, do so well in advance. If you have a coupon like LivingSocial obviously you are not the only one so be patient. Unfortunately we had to cancel our visit due to a back injury I sustained recently. They responded to our email within 10 days. This is not as quick as say a hotel, but I think what most people need to understand is that patience should be had when working with a small family business that obviously has high demand. We have already gotten our refund and will try to visit next season when my back has healed. :) read more

I've been trying to set my reservation since January 2016. I've called, and no answer... It's very clear that they are not looking to fulfill their LivingSocial vouchers. They've oversold these vouchers and getting a straight answer from these people is nearly impossible. They are threatening to cancel my reservation & are trying to overcharge me, but yet they wont get back to me to straighten it all out. I've got a string of emails and have asked them to please call me, NOTHING. There's also very little information on their website... everything is very vague. Terrible customer service. Total sh*t show, the phrase 'take the money and run' comes to mind. read more

Bought a Living Social Voucher. They oversold these vouchers in the range of 400!! according to Living Social Customer Support. They don't even have that many openings in one year. I have tried for several weeks to make a reservation and no response. The phone always goes to voicemail telling me I have to email for a Living Social Reservation. If you're paying full price you can book online. After reading the most recent review, I am going to get a refund. This places sounds neglected, unsafe and disgusting. They have no intention of honoring the Living Social Vouchers. Just the full price ones. read more

Bought a Living Social deal, Been trying to reach out to the folks who run this place, seems like they went ran away with all the living social deal money they got. Pampered wilderness is a fraud, bogus company read more

I've been trying to make reservations for 3 days.....really?! Can you say REFUND? Trying to book a 3 night stay, the one offered on Living Social? Good luck! If booking online, there is NO option to stay starting on a TUESDAY as stated in adverts. I QUIT!! They WILL NOT get my patronage AND I will give a bad recommendation to everyone I know, because this is sooooo frustrating to spend $300 with a time limit and receive NO reply WHAT SO EVER, after Email, Voice mail etc. Just BAD BUSINESS ......ugh! read more

My husband and I just spent two nites here. Stayed in the Safari tent. All of the tents are different and well appointed. Makes for fun camping. Loved it! It took me back to our Africa trip over 15 yrs ago. The owners have done a great job pulling this together. I understand it has been quiet a journey working with the State and parks getting things done. The couple just started this up last year and were bombarded with 600 phone calls. Give them a chance to perfect it. For those complaining about this and that, get a hotel or take a chill pill. I like quiet too but It is a state park and there will be families enjoying as well. Planning on returning next summer with friends. So much fun sitting around camp fire with a glass of wine, and biking (plenty of bikes to go around) Did not realize there is a gas barbecue. Will bring more food next time. One of the prettiest and cleanest parks I've ever seen. Except for bathrooms (but again it's a state park) Will return for sure ! read more

Our stay in Modern Wilderness was great. It was easy to find, and we enjoyed the park. The tent itself was beautiful, and we had everything we needed. The bed was a little lower than I would prefer, but very comfortable. There was a tv with a dvd player, the movie selection wasn't great but we just redboxed it. Unfortunately there was no hot water in either of the showers I tried, which meant 3 days without a shower. We never could find a ranger or "camp host" while we were there so we had to buy wood a few miles away, not a problem, just an observation based on what their check in procedures say. This was definitely worth the LivingSocial price, but there is no way a stay here is worth $245 a night as their website says is full price. read more

This review is a long time in the making... In 2013 I booked a weekend with Pampered Wilderness through LivingSocial. By the time I made my reservation, late in the season was the only time left available before closing for the winter. We arrived after dark at a magical getaway in a mostly vacant park to an oasis of comfort! The decor is marvelous and most of the details were covered. As there were no boy scouts selling wood that late in the year, and the ranger station wasn't occupied full time for the same reason, we were provided with firewood, fire-starter, and shower tokens. The breakfast basket was teeming with 6 pieces of large and delicious fruit (although pastries were bulk bought cellophane wrapped...meh) and we were equipped with a s'mores kit and roasting skewers. The only drawback? It rained the whole weekend. I mean POURED. Our camp site flooded. When I say flooded, I mean our tent was dry and delightful with the electric fireplace, and working outlets that allowed us to watch some movies and enjoy our modified camping weekend. BUT, there were 6-8 inches of water we needed to trudge through every time we went to the bathroom. In spite of the weather set back, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Tammy, one of the owners I think, had called to offer us a complimentary night for the 2014 season since we were unable to enjoy all the campsite and grounds had to offer. We certainly took her up on the offer! We enjoyed our complimentary return visit by booking a full weekend. I must admit, I wasn't as thrilled with our return trip. The same camp site was booked for us, although the theme had been changed. Most amenities were still available, although we were not provided the same shower tokens, firewood bundle or comparable kitchen tools (like skewers for the s'mores kit provided). Our previous visit there was a large bin with a latching lid to hold dry goods/food to prevent furry friends from helping themselves - it was no longer there. I texted the contact number asking some questions about missing items from the cabin. No response. The breakfast basket was two mushy apples and a couple of tiny browning clementines (which we did not touch) along with the same old generic store-bought pastry. We took the inflatable kayaks out to the lake, to find that only one paddle was usable. The rest were broken. The grill lid was sort of hanging off by just one hinge and didn't start without assistance from another source of flame. And on our last morning, the attendants were already sweeping through the cabins cleaning up and preparing for next visitors. The man sweeping through the camp sites was chain smoking cigarettes (which if it were another camper standing that close to our site I would have asked him to move along or find another place to do so) and neglected to introduce himself as another owner, in spite of walking through our site while we were still enjoying it. Even with the service setbacks as outlined above, it's still an awesomely unique destination, but service seems to have taken a hit in their sophomore year. We were able to improvise some of the inconsistencies, but only because we came super prepared. My tip to prevent disappointment would be to bring absolutely everything you would possibly need to prepare and consume your means. There is a microwave, minifridge, campfire grate and gas grill, but the other accessory inclusions seem to not be comprehensive or consistent. Besides that, we were comfortable, well fed and enjoyed all the park had to offer during a busier summer month! read more

Maybe it was the perfect storm... Perfect weather, perfect company, perfect wine--added up to Pampered Wilderness being the perfect place. We stayed in the Cozy Cottage and found it charming, well-appointed and... well cozy! Yes, this still has the feeling of camping--unplugged, fetching water, stoking a fire, and a short walk to the restroom. It also provided a cozy retreat, warm space, electricity, coffee pot, refrigeration, and a nice bed off the floor. We absolutely loved it! We seemed to lack a pot to boil water for dishes and picked one up at a yard sale in town. We also made the newbie error of leaving a wrapped muffin out in the cabin (rather than in the mini-fridge) and had a chipmunk visitor. Small camping things that made us smile! read more

Pampered Wilderness - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I was impressed. I work in the travel business and have seen it all when it comes to accommodations but this place is on my list to do again. First off Millersylvania State Park is very nice, beautiful lake, nice green spaces a great setting. Pampered Wilderness lived up to its description, and had all the comforts you could ever want for "posh" camping and everything in good condition, spotlessly clean and very well appointed. The washrooms were a little rough by the end of the day but that is the park rangers issue, not PW. And the entire PW complex lends itself to feeling that you are not overlooking everyone else, and seems to be in an area away from a lot of noise. And having those wonderful Boy Scouts come round selling wood and actually set up your fire, awesome. We came down from Canada,we don't have anything quite like this up here, we will be back. Top Notch. R.Llamb read more

When we arrived the tents & setting were so cute and the beds are comfortable. However there wasn't a welcome basket as promised. For three days there should have been 12 hours of kerosene for the tiki torches however we received only 3 hours for the entire three days. When we tried to use the coffee pot it blew the electric circuit out twice. We contacted the owners for these problems and they were very responsive to the issues. We understand it is located in a state park however we were under the impression it would be somewhat slightly separated from the other campers from the park. But they are right next you and you can't pick your neighbors. We had 8 tiny kids around us screaming all day and night for the entire three days. For $250 a night it is WAY overpriced for what it really is. Great idea but we felt disappointed and defiantly not luxurious. Won't be back for what it really is and how much they charge. If you do come you are really paying $250 to sleep in a bed and get to charge your phone. read more

We had a wonderful time. Bed was very comfortable, entire unit was exceptionally clean and well prepped for us. Large camp site as well. BBQ was perfectly clean even with new grill top and tin foil over burners. Definitely a do again. Thanks read more

Wonderful wonderful wonderful! We stayed in the safari suite and loved it! Location is perfect as it is close to the restrooms and showers but is situated so our entire area was private and surrounded by trees. The tent comes with enough of the basics to make your stay very enjoyable~dishes, utensils, BBQ grill, towels, etc. We will definitely be back. We might try the modern suite next although we felt pretty pampered in the safari suite! read more

I cannot comment on the facilities or experience of staying with Pampered Wilderness, but I can comment on their customer service and professionalism. After some initial misunderstanding regarding my living social voucher for a "Pampered Romance" package, (I won't go into detail about it, but they do NOT deliver on what their website says is included in the package) I initially asked for my reservation to be cancelled on April 2. Since then, I had sent 3 separate emails, left 3 voice mails, and called a half a dozen times in attempt to get my reservation cancelled. I received no response from them whatsoever from April 2 until today, April 21. I had been in touch with Living Social throughout the process, and eventually Living Social's "Merchant Services" division got involved to get in touch directly with Pampered Wilderness regarding the lack of communication. I can't recommend any business who takes over two weeks to contact its customers, and even then needs a third party such as Living Social to get involved to initiate that contact. Thankfully with Living Social's help I was able to get my money back. read more

We just finished our stay at the Modern Wilderness tent at Pampered Wilderness and had a wonderful time (4/21-4/22/14). The Living Social deal exploded the demand so we ended up choosing a Sun/Mon date in April instead of a weekend in the heart of the summer. The weather ended up being great and the park wasn't busy. It was easy to get to the state Park from Seattle and once there, we followed the signs to the campsite with no problems. We both found it quite dazzling. I didn't mind at all that the location is inside a state park. Yes, the other tents are close by and were also occupied while we were there, but we were all respectfully friendly and kept to ourselves for the most part. I loved the fact that the bathrooms were a 30 second walk behind our tent and the way was lit well enough that you didn't really need a flashlight. The tent itself is big, beautiful and sturdy. The decorations were amazing and the bed is SO comfortable. Our unit had a stylish faux fireplace that put out great heat and the tent also had a nice flat screen tv with a dvd player. We went to the Fred Meyer off exit 102 and picked up 2 red box movies when we got other supplies--definitely made it a "Modern Wilderness" experience. On one side of the King bed, there is also this cool vanity unit that had lights which turned different colors casting great gentle light around the room. Loved that! Firewood was provided for us in front of the tent, so we were able to make a great fire and the S'Mores kit provided in our welcome basket was awesome. We didn't use the propane grill, but it looked in great condition. The room has a mini fridge and microwave and a Keurig coffee maker. The gift basket included muffins and fruit and coffee for our first morning breakfast. We had a nice time walking on the trails in the park and enjoyed sitting on the dock by the lake. We took the brand new cruiser bikes to Tenino (pronounced Te-NINE-o). It's about 14-15 miles round trip on rolling hills and there is not a bike lane--so a decent level of biking experience is required. The town was cute and interesting. As we returned to our tent, we met an handyman/ employee named Larry and he was very welcoming and interested in how we were enjoying our time and made it clear that he would help us out with anything we needed. He showed us another tent that was currently unoccupied; "Shabby Chic" and that unit was really gorgeous! For some other loose details: The showers seemed to be closed but perhaps that's because it's still April- no biggie for us. Keep your food either in your car or in the fridge--chipmunks can get into the tent and are not scared of humans. My husband woke up to a chipmunk at the side of our bed trying to get into our delicious Marcona almonds- at $18 a pound....sorry, Mr. Chipmunk, no way! Also, there wasn't a wine opener so bring one of those if you plan to have wine. In closing, for us, this was the perfect little getaway. I'll camp like this anytime!!!! It's a really cool experience! I'm not exactly a city slicker, but I'm not a seasoned camper by any means. We loved it! p.s. I had to send an email about checking in and got a detailed response from the owner within hours. Getting the booking on line was the hardest part due to the demand, but everything that followed was definitely a worthwhile experience and one I will repeat! read more

What a great concept. If it wasn't for the crappy management, we would totally recommend this place. Made our reservation Nov. 2013 for July 2014. Didn't hear a word from them until 5 days before going. Thought for sure they'd gone out of business. I called and emailed to ask questions, no response (had to get my questions answered from yelp reviews). It's too bad because the park is lovely, tent was great, but I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone. To add insult to injury, we forgot a chef's knife in the tent, asked them if they could mail it. Not holding my breath. ***Update-they did mail the knife! yeah!*** read more