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The Cynefin Luxury Safari Tent

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· Mentone, De Kalb, Alabama
3 acres hosted by Thomas D.
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***Update, we are building a cabin on the property. During the week for the there may be construction noise. We are discounting our weekday rates during construction.*** About this space We invite you to our little slice of paradise! Enjoy the natural beauty of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL. Folklore Forest has 270 feet of Little River Frontage for you to enjoy. Considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state, bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Listen to Pipwild Spring trickling over the mossy rock waterfall. Sit at the water’s edge under canopies of rhododendrons and holly trees, and sit at your campfire and view the stunning starry nightscape. The space Our 10x12 foot canvas safari tent offers a cozy 120 sq ft of space which can accommodate a twin size mattress in addition to the provided queen bed. Here's what you find inside: - Queen size bed with headboard, memory foam mattress, and antimicrobial waterproof cover. - Comforter, 4 pillows (with antimicrobial covers), and furry blanket. - Side table with reading material and games. - Wood camp stove (for heating the tent on chilly nights or cooking). - Heat powered stove fan. - Bundle of camp stove sized firewood. - Mr Heater propane space heater with 30 lb propane tank. - 6 person Coleman pop up tent. - Yoga Mat - Cart with coffee, silverware, plates, cups, bowls, French press, salt/pepper, sugar, kitchen and grill utensils, cutting board, and oven mitt. - Butane camp stove with fuel. - Battery powered fan/light combination. - Portable battery powered lantern. - Cast iron skillet, non stick skillet, medium sauce pan, small wok, and kettle. - 3 wash tubs. - Handmade broom. - 1 person hammock. Here's what you'll find outside: - Little red wagon to help you bring luggage down from the car or to gather firewood. - 6ft picnic table. - Cafe table and two chairs. - 2 Adirondack chairs. - Combination fire pit/grill. - Solar powered cafe lights. - Solar shower. - Camp toilet with bags and Absorbent Gel Liquid Waste Gelling and Deodorizing Powder - Trash can and trash bags. - 5 gallon Coleman water cooler. You need to bring: - Sheets - Towels and rags - Food - Toilet paper and paper products - Bug spray for summer months. Also recommended to bring: - Ice or dry ice - Extra wood (you can burn any fallen wood/twigs you find but don’t cut trees! - Cooler - Extra water (river water is pure but we always recommend boiling or filtering anything you drink) Guest access Folklore Forest is on 3 acres and has 270 feet of River Frontage at your disposal. Little River is considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state. Bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Sit on the rocks at the base of the waterfall under the rhododendrons and holly trees, and wade in the water in the warm months. Park on the side of the road in front of the Cynefin sign. There are solar lights illuminating the path to the tent if you arrive after dark. There you will find a "Little Red Wagon" that you can use to bring your luggage down. Other things to note • The river will rise and fall depending on how much rain we are getting. It tends to be lower late summer to early fall. We cannot guarantee water levels. • This is primitive off grid camping. There's no electricity or running water. We recommend bringing a portable battery pack to charge devices. • Please be respectful of any wildlife (there are white tail deer, raccoons, weasels, harmless black snakes, mink, foxes, coyotes, many birds, and the extremely, and we do mean extremely, rare black bear), while fishing in the little river is allowed, hunting is prohibited.We invite you to our little slice of paradise! Enjoy the natural beauty of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL. Folklore Forest has 270 feet of Little River Frontage for you to enjoy. Considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state, bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Listen to Pipwild Spring trickling over the mossy rock waterfall. Sit at the water’s edge under canopies of rhododendrons and holly trees, and sit at your campfire and view the stunning starry nightscape. The space Our 4 meter canvas bell tent offers a cozy 132 sq ft of space which can acComodate a twin size mattress in addition to the provided queen bed. Here's what you find inside: - Queen size bed with headboard, memory foam mattress, and antimicrobial waterproof cover.- Comforter, 4 pillows (with antimicrobial covers), and furry blanket.- Side table with reading material and games.- Wood camp stove (for heating the tent on chilly nights or cooking).- Heat powered stove fan.- Bundle of camp stove sized firewood.- Mr Heater propane space heater with 30 lb propane tank.- 6 person Coleman pop up tent.- Yoga Mat- Cart with coffee, silverware, plates, cups, bowls, French press, salt/pepper, sugar, kitchen and grill utensils, cutting board, and oven mitt.- Butane camp stove with fuel.- Battery powered fan/light combination.- Portable battery powered lantern.- Cast iron skillet, non stick skillet, medium sauce pan, small wok, and kettle.- 3 wash tubs.- Handmade broom.- 1 person hammock. Here's what you'll find outside: - Little red wagon to help you bring luggage down from the car or to gather firewood.  - 6ft picnic table.  - Cafe table and two chairs.  - 2 Adirondack chairs.  - Combination fire pit/grill.  - Solar powered cafe lights.  - Solar shower.  - Eco friendly composting toilet in private shower/bathroom wash house.  - Trash can and trash bags.  - 5 gallon Coleman water cooler. You need to bring: - Sheets  - Towels and rags  - Food  - Toilet paper and paper products  - Bug spray for summer months. Also recommended to bring: - Ice or dry ice- Extra wood (you can burn any fallen wood/twigs you find but don’t cut trees!- Cooler- Extra water (river water is pure but we always recommend boiling or filtering anything you drink)Guest accessFolklore Forest is on 3 acres and has 270 feet of River Frontage at your disposal. Little River is considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state. Bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Sit on the rocks at the base of the waterfall under the rhododendrons and holly trees, and wade in the water in the warm months. Park on the side of the road in front of the Cynefin sign. There are solar lights illuminating the path to the tent if you arrive after dark. There you will find a "Little Red Wagon" that you can use to bring your luggage down.Other things to notePlease be respectful of any wildlife (there are white tail deer, raccoons, weasels, harmless black snakes, mink, foxes, coyotes, many birds, and the extremely, and we do mean extremely, rare black bear), while fishing in the little river is allowed, hunting is prohibited.
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Jade G.recommends
October 16, 2024
Cynefin at Folklore Forest
Perfect tent camping in a very sweet town to explore! They provided everything you could need, would definitely recommend staying here!
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Kristen H.recommends
September 22, 2024
Cynefin at Folklore Forest
Great for kids and dogs
We had a great weekend taking our toddler on her first camping trip. Both her and our dogs LOVED the creek for playing and fishing. It was set up to include everything we needed—water, pans, utensils, etc. It was perfect. Thanks for a great time!
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Tera H.recommends
July 28, 2024
Cynefin at Folklore Forest
Don't procrastinate! DO IT!!
Absolute perfect weekend getaway. Don't need anything but clothes, food, (maybe extra D batteries for the fan) and linens. Easy to find. Minutes from Mentone Market. I was skeptical of the water but it's rock bottom not sand so even that was perfect! First booking on hip camp and it was perfect
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Rebecca K.recommends
July 21, 2024
Cynefin at Folklore Forest
Paradise in the woods
It was such a great experience! It was private, relaxing, quiet, beautiful, romantic and all the above! Everything we needed was there, all u need is ur cloths and food. It was perfect, my husband and I talked, and laughed, all night till the sun came up. Great times, it was just what we needed some much needed us time!
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Jak K.recommends
July 1, 2024
Cynefin at Folklore Forest
We stayed for a night at the place and it was great! Very secluded but also very comfortable. The hosts were also very responsive to questions and helpful.
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Grady G.recommends
March 14, 2024
Cynefin at Folklore Forest
My family has had a great couple of nights here. We enjoyed our stay. Everything needed for a good time camping was provided. Views were great and the host was very accommodating. We came during the middle of the week and unfortunately there was construction at the property right next to us, so we were woken up early with sounds of hammers and air compressors. Also just FYI there are also train sounds nearby. The site was perfect with those exceptions. Ample firewood was supplied and we had great fires outside. We didn't really use the heater or wood stove because we fit 3 cots in addition to the bed already there. Our kids had a good time. We would love to come back in the summer when it would be warm enough to swim.
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Mentone, De Kalb, Alabama, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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