Tymann Brings Vintage Style Into The Glamping World

With a hint of a wry smile, Brian Tymann said that asking what he doesn’t do is probably a better question than asking what he does.

Tymann’s lengthy track record of civic engagement with boards and charities spanning the East End led him to his current position as village trustee in Westhampton Beach, the same coastal community where he graduated high school in 1994.

Tymann recently announced the launch of his “glamping” business based in Westhampton Beach, jumping into a world where camping and glamour collide.

“It’s a way to go camping but not have to rough it,” he said.

Tymann’s newest venture, Vintage Glamping LLC, emerged from his love of nature and self-proclaimed obsession with vintage campers. He describes himself, his wife, Kerri, and their two daughters as nature freaks, loving the outdoors and getting their hands dirty.

Most other camper rental companies provide uninteresting, run-of-the-mill campers, said Tymann, but the vehicles in his fleet each have their own unique vibe.

Tymann said his 1960 Serro Scotty Sportsman, coined “The Beverly,” offers a little taste of luxury in her whopping 10 feet of length. With a green-and-white-striped ceiling, pink wallpaper and gold hardware, The Beverly’s decor pays homage to Los Angeles’s iconic Beverly Hills Hotel. The Beverly is tiny and cozy, Tymann said, but also brings a fair share of glitz and glam.

“Buttercup” is another member of Tymann’s armada. Buttercup is a 20-foot-long, 1975 Yellowstone Camper Trailer that Tymann is currently renovating. Once completed, it will have a 1970s, hipster-vintage aesthetic to match its model year, Tymann said. He plans to incorporate publications, art and literature from the campers’ time periods into each of their interiors.

“A groovy ’70s type feel with a lot of yellow and orange,” Tymann said of his vision for Buttercup.

He plans to add a third member to the convoy sometime this summer.

Although they are housed in Westhampton Beach, all of Tymann’s campers are portable and meant to be pulled somewhere. They can be used as extra lodging for house guests or a wedding, or brought to an event like a game or festival. They could also be rented for a cross-country road trip.

He said The Beverly, which is currently available to rent on Airbnb and Outdoorsy, can host anything from a romantic couple’s glamping getaway to a surfing trip for two pals.

“They’re like super elaborate tents on wheels,” Tymann said. “You can sleep in them, keep your stuff in them, stay dry and stay out of the wind.”

Tymann said his squadron is meant for people who genuinely enjoy glamping and appreciate the vintage, historical aspect of what he is offering.

“I want people to enjoy the experience, not just see them as a place to sleep or party,” Tymann said.

Alternative ways to travel like Vintage Glamping emerged at a time where people were wary of hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Tymann. And although most people aren’t quite as cautious now, contactless solutions like menu QR codes have stuck because they are simply more convenient.

Tymann said that the pandemic has permanently changed the way people think about travel. And he’s all for it.

So, is there anything that Tymann — village trustee, nature enthusiast, vintage camper extraordinaire — doesn’t do? Yes, the one thing he doesn’t do is say “no” very often.

“It’s extremely difficult for me to say ‘no’ to anything,” Tymann said. “And this spreads me out to do a broad range of exciting things.”