A Tennessee family transformed a $2,500 Craigslist RV into a glamorous Dolly Parton-themed Airbnb — take a look inside

Talia LakritzJul 22, 2022, 20:05 IST

Adrienne Smith with one of her dogs outside her Dolly Parton-themed RV, which she rents out on Airbnb.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The Smith family in Maryville, Tennessee, turned a Craigslist RV into a Dolly Parton-themed Airbnb.
Located an hour from Dollywood, the 20-foot camper features Dolly Parton artwork and memorabilia.

Three years ago, Adrienne and Dean Smith and their daughter Tayler bought a 20-foot camper van on Craigslist for $2,500.

Adrienne Smith.Talia Lakritz/Insider

It was Tayler's idea to turn the RV into a tribute to Dolly Parton.

My home for the night.Talia Lakritz/Insider

"Trying to figure out what you want to do to pay respects to Dolly, you want to do it right," Smith said. "She's our local hero. She's our personal hero."

"Parton Me!"Talia Lakritz/Insider

They commissioned tattoo artist Mira Mariah to create a mural of Dolly Parton to adorn the exterior.

Dolly Parton art on the outside of the RV.Talia Lakritz/Insider

They also added a custom license plate.

The license plate said "PartnMe."Talia Lakritz/Insider

They removed a bunk from the front cabin and put in a sitting area to open up the space, which they decorated with Dolly Parton records and photos.

The sitting area inside the RV.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Butterfly bookends hold copies of "What Would Dolly Do?" and "The Intimate Biography of Dolly Parton."

Butterfly decor.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The renovated kitchen includes a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and sink.

The kitchen.Talia Lakritz/Insider

A kitchen towel on the oven encourages guests to pour themselves a cup of ambition.

A Dolly Parton-themed kitchen towel.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The Smiths also replaced the two-and-a-half gallon hot water tank with an on-demand system.

The bathroom in the Dolly Parton-themed RV.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Even the bathroom decor keeps with the Dolly Parton theme.

A sign in the bathroom.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The sleeping area features more Dolly Parton-themed art and a bedazzled electric guitar.

The sleeping area in the Dolly Parton-themed RV.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Guests can also get cozy under this Dolly Parton blanket, which the Smiths acquired from Etsy.

A Dolly Parton quilt.Talia Lakritz/Insider

"We wanted to make it not too kitschy, but a little kitschy," Smith said.

More Dolly Parton decor.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Tucked into the corner of the sleeping area, a small vanity includes a copy of Dolly Parton's book, "Storyteller" and a photo of her standing in the door of her tour bus.

A little vanity nook in the sleeping area.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Tucked into the corner of the sleeping area, a small vanity includes a copy of Dolly Parton's book, "Storyteller" and a photo of her standing in the door of her tour bus.

Right next to Dolly's Fantasy Camper, the Smiths' property has an outdoor space with couches, picnic tables, and a grill.

The outdoor seating area.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Dolly's Fantasy Camper currently starts at $88 per night, not including taxes and fees.

The guestbook and key.Talia Lakritz/Insider

"I think really what we want is for people to come here and feel at ease and comfortable and just have a good time," Smith said.

Adrienne Smith with one of her dogs outside her Dolly Parton-themed RV, which she rents out on Airbnb.Talia Lakritz/Insider

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A Tennessee family transformed a $2,500 Craigslist RV into a glamorous Dolly Parton-themed Airbnb &mdash; take a look inside

Three years ago, Adrienne and Dean Smith and their daughter Tayler bought a 20-foot camper van on Craigslist for $2,500.

It was Tayler's idea to turn the RV into a tribute to Dolly Parton.

"Trying to figure out what you want to do to pay respects to Dolly, you want to do it right," Smith said. "She's our local hero. She's our personal hero."

They commissioned tattoo artist Mira Mariah to create a mural of Dolly Parton to adorn the exterior.

They also added a custom license plate.

They removed a bunk from the front cabin and put in a sitting area to open up the space, which they decorated with Dolly Parton records and photos.

Butterfly bookends hold copies of "What Would Dolly Do?" and "The Intimate Biography of Dolly Parton."

The renovated kitchen includes a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and sink.

A kitchen towel on the oven encourages guests to pour themselves a cup of ambition.

The Smiths also replaced the two-and-a-half gallon hot water tank with an on-demand system.

Even the bathroom decor keeps with the Dolly Parton theme.

The sleeping area features more Dolly Parton-themed art and a bedazzled electric guitar.

Guests can also get cozy under this Dolly Parton blanket, which the Smiths acquired from Etsy.

"We wanted to make it not too kitschy, but a little kitschy," Smith said.

Tucked into the corner of the sleeping area, a small vanity includes a copy of Dolly Parton's book, "Storyteller" and a photo of her standing in the door of her tour bus.

Right next to Dolly's Fantasy Camper, the Smiths' property has an outdoor space with couches, picnic tables, and a grill.

Dolly's Fantasy Camper currently starts at $88 per night, not including taxes and fees.

"I think really what we want is for people to come here and feel at ease and comfortable and just have a good time," Smith said.

A Tennessee family transformed a $2,500 Craigslist RV into a glamorous Dolly Parton-themed Airbnb — take a look inside