Waking up to the fog gently lifting and rays of the rising sun peeking through the trees, illuminating the grass on the rolling hills, is an incredible scene to start the day. If you live out in the country, you know just how pretty farmlands can be, but have you ever experienced it from a covered wagon? At Ocoee Riverside Farm, you can spend the night in a luxurious covered wagon in Tennessee and interact with many different animals during your stay. Not only will there be the typical barnyard animals we all know and love, but you can also find something a bit more on the wild side at this farm.

This is the covered wagon the pioneers wish they'd had while making their tiresome trek out west. Long gone are those early days of exploring the vast unknown, but the adventurous spirit is still alive and well at this farm. If you are looking for a unique place to stay in Tennessee, this covered wagon should make it to the top of your list.

Inside, there is enough room for four guests with a king-sized bed and bunkbeds for the kids. This is the perfect family gathering place for a little bit of camping without "roughing it”.

Guests will enjoy air conditioning, a microwave, a coffeemaker, and more all within the confines of this glorious covered wagon. I remember the first time my family and I stayed in a covered wagon and it was a super fun experience that made memories we will remember for the rest of our lives.

The farm itself is gorgeous and you will certainly hear the neighing of a horse or happy squeals from a few pigs, but there is much more than meets the eye on this 30-acre property.

When you stay the night in one of the wagons you will also get the privilege of being able to add on a couple of distinctly unique animal encounters. If you love animals or have children who light up when they see the famous creatures of our world this is a wonderful place to stay and play.

Book a time to feed a baby kangaroo right from the bottle. It's hard to imagine a cuter activity than to hold one of these precious little joeys as they suck on a bottle. Guests will also get an opportunity to interact with these adorable residents, too.

Having these unique animal experiences is like traveling all around the world, but never leaving Tennessee. Take the journey from Australia to the Middle East for another wild encounter with Ed and Abu. These are the farm's two camels who are curious and fun. Book a time to learn all about these wonderful creatures and then hop on their humped back for a ride.

I am a big fan of sloths, so I was pretty excited about this next encounter/farm resident...

It’s not every day you get to see a sloth, let alone get the chance to feed, pet, and interact with one! Spend some time hanging with Flash, the farm's adorable sloth. He most definitely is the slowest animal on the farm, but there are many others you can experience. Go horseback riding, take the pony for a spin, or book a Farm Tour and see any variety of the dozens of different animals that live on the farm. You will even get the chance to hold, pet, play with, and feed many of them along the way.

A stay at Ocoee Riverside Farm isn’t just a one-of-a-kind glamping experience, it's a place where you can get up close and personal with multiple animals for a unique stay unlike anything else. To book a trip, please check out The Band Wagon Airbnb page, and for more lodging or information about the animal encounters, please visit the Ocoee Riverside Farm website.

For more incredible places to stay in Tennessee, make sure to check out our list of the best unique stays in Tennessee.