The glamping industry is thriving, creating unique opportunities for entrepreneurs across North America. One company leading the way is Pop-Up BNB, a mobile glamping rental company servicing the USA. They have amassed a fleet of glamping tents, supporting weddings, festivals, retreats, corporate events, and more in transforming outdoor spaces into pop-up glamping villages and dreamlike venues.
What sets the Pop-Up Bnb apart from their competitors is that each rented tent is delivered fully outfitted with curated furnishings, ready to welcome you in comfort and style. The Pop-Up BNB offers everything from venue coordination to seamless setup and takedown, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy. When they’re not creating custom pop-up accommodations, they’re fueling the glamping scene with a lineup of events where their tents are the main attraction.
We spoke with Kelly, founder of the Pop-Up BnB, to get her insight on the glamping industry and how she grew her glamping empire.
“My business partner, Andy, and I used to be somewhat social media known back in the day for operating a RV-Life account where we showcased living full-time in an RV and travelling the country doing various jobs in really cool places.
When friends and family would come to visit, our RV was too small to host them so we bought a canvas bell tent to operate somewhat of a guest house outside of our RV. One of my friends came to visit from Oregon and she said, this would be so cool if you guys rented your tent out to people looking to camp in the area that you're at."
"We started this company back in 2017 when we were living in Bozeman, MT. We were right between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park so finding guests who wanted a pre-set glamping tent somewhere around those parks was perfect. From the day that we launched our business (with just 1 tent that traveled the country with us) we decided we would only grow if we had the funds to do so.
To date, we have not taken out any loans and have grown steadily each year utilizing our profits to expand. It's been a crazy ride! We used to operate just 1 glamping tent and now we service large scale events all across the country.”
The Pop-Up BNB’s mobile glamping model lets them to set up temporary accommodations anywhere in the USA, giving themselves and their clients the benefits of hosting glamping stays without the overhead of long-term leases or permanent construction.
Their rental business allowed them to create their own ecosystem, with a growing network of clients, vendors & venues. Using CanvasCamp tents, they don’t even have to invest in research and development, as they trust our durable, ready-to-go tents to deliver a premium guest experience every time.
Here are the services they offer:
- The Pop-Up BNB creates fully furnished, ready-to-enjoy glamping setups for guests across the USA. Their tents come equipped with bedding, rugs, lighting, decor, and more; basically anything you need to make your glamping visions come to life. Their tents can be rented for photoshoots, gathering spaces, or full glamping villages.
- Beyond individual stays, The Pop-Up BNB specializes in large-scale accommodations for weddings, retreats, festivals, and more. For weddings, they offer tent rentals for the backdrop, suites, or guest accommodations. They also provide services in event styling, planning, and if you are choosing to elope, they can coordinate your service in whatever location you choose. They have created a serious business advantage, as they have become a true one-stop shop for events under canvas.
- For those not planning their own event but still looking for a glamping adventure, the Pop-Up BNB showcases their “tour schedule”, where guests can book accommodations at select festivals, yoga gatherings, and outdoor experiences where their tents are a featured attraction. This page acts as a hub for their event partners, a win-win for both parties from a marketing perspective.
“CanvasCamp tents are the gold standard for commercial-grade tents. I’ve tried other brands, but nothing compares to their quality & durability. These tents have been the cornerstone of my thriving glamping event business for the past seven years.”
“We use all of them. We have some Protech and Ultimate. We use 400m, 450m, 500m, 500ddm, 600twin, and we have canopies and 7m quad door.
We mix and match a lot of different style tents to fit the needs of our clients best. I love the Protech model but lately we have really been loving the Ultimates because they are slightly lighter.”
The Pop-Up Bnb has a full list of preferred vendors and venues on their site; acting as another business hub in their flourishing ecosystem. Their list includes photographers, florists, planners to farmhouses, chateaus, campgrounds and more.
Through this internal network, they’ve positioned themselves as a true one-stop shop, offering clients everything they need for a seamless glamping experience under one umbrella. This hub also strengthens relationships with partners who can fuel repeat business, creating more opportunities for all involved parties.
Offering clients access to your trusted network adds value to your glamping business and makes you an industry powerhouse.
Photos courtesy of: David Weflan Photography
In May 2025, the Pop-Up Bnb installed one of their signature, turn-key glamping villages on an estate located outside of Nashville, TN for a wedding deemed "one of Tennesses’s biggest social events of the season". They gave the entire wedding party the chance to celebrate all night long without having to worry about shuttling to their overnight accommodations.
"Everyone was able to stay on the property and walk easily to their tents, accessing their overnight stay whenever it was convenient for them. In addition to pop-up lodging solutions, our glamping village also provided a stunning ambience with a unique look and backstory. During the nighttime festivities our village came alive with magical bistro lights that lit up the entire area. Truly a once in a life-time experience."
"What's next for us is just to keep plowing forward creating this awesome glamping market and creating lasting memories for our clients. We have signed on with some really cool events and truly look forward to just growing those relationships and providing more glamping villages!"
"My best advice for aspiring glamping entrepreneurs is to really assess the market/ need before diving in—I would say, start small with 1 tent around your community and grow only as the need arises. "
"People are looking for very unique structures... the need for travelling and staying in unique areas/nature is still really high."
Today’s guests are looking for experiences that stand out. The glamping market is seeing a rise in creative accommodations like converted train cars, storage containers, and even airplanes.
For glamping entrepreneurs, the takeaway is this: diversifying your offering is key. Whether you’re a farm exploring glamping as an additional revenue stream, or a resort looking to refresh your lineup, unique structures and a mix of accommodation styles can help you capture new markets, stand apart from competitors, and keep guests coming back for something they can’t find elsewhere. You can even add creative accommodaions as a facility or communal space on your resort. Check out this blog post for more inspiration.
