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A Two-Story Tent Story
Hutch and Bailey are a Minnesota-based husband-wife team who met at summer camp. A few years ago, Hutch was laid up following knee surgery, and thought: What if we built a two-story tent?
“Sure, sure,” said Bailey, assuming it was the post-surgical haze talking. But then: a few napkin sketches later, the concept began to take shape…and that’s how Cedar Bound was born.
Cedar Bound designs and builds innovative year-round tented cabins for resorts, glampgrounds, and outdoor retreats. Their unique structures bridge the gap between modern cabin and luxury tent, offering creature comforts while still providing connection to nature and design-driven indoor-outdoor living space. Engineered insulation panels & durable materials allow for all-weather use, including snow and cold!
The main features:
• Classic timber framing using chunky Douglas Fir timbers
• A thick, durable vinyl canopy “roof” protecting the canvas beneath
• On the cabin itself: treated canvas roof and side walls (fire rated, waterproof, and mildew-resistant)
• Traditionally-framed end walls, allowing for simplified utility installation, increased security, and protection from the elements
• Customizable exterior finishings: opt for our signature configuration, or get creative with your own siding, windows, and doors
Start with one of our buildable cabin kits, and finish the interior to suit your vision. Cabin kit assembly typically takes 7-12 days with a crew of 2-3 people, based on kit selections. Before assembling your kit, you’ll need to prep your site and platform. Upon ordering, the company will provide all the necessary construction documents to help you prep your build site. For orders of 1-2 units, they offer full service Cabin Kit Assembly, and for orders of 3+ units, they offer complimentary On-Site Build Consultation to assist your build crew with assembling the first structure.
Looking for something proprietary? For orders of 20+ units, we now offer custom design. Work with our co-founder and lead designer Hutch to create something truly unique for your property!
Cedar Bound tented cabins have a projected lifespan of multiple decades, compared to 1-3 years for traditional glamping tents. Maintenance is straightforward: the company recommends restretching your vinyl canopy one year after install, and then as needed every 2-3 years. As a certified 1% For the Planet Member, Cedar Bound is committed to donating at least 1% of our annual revenue to organizations that support the health of the planet.
