Even if your front yard isn’t covered in a blanket of snow, we have officially entered cozy season! Everyone’s throwing on cable knit sweaters, pulling out the cocoa and setting their alarm to hibernation mode. One (possibly the only) perk to Covid-19 quarantine is that it pairs perfectly well with cozy winter Airbnb rentals.
Because vacation travel is still a bit sketchy, hopefully you can find a cozy spot nearby to settle in for a few (Instagram-worthy) nights of winter. That’s our plan, anyway! Organized by region to hopefully help you find juuust the right comfy rental for you, here are the coolest winter Airbnb spots in the US.
Northeast
1. Green Mountain House | Jamaica, Vermont
This unique, contemporary home is in the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest, all while offering all the perks of modern luxury in a secluded setting. Stunning, steamy indoor sauna included!
2. Vermont Schoolhouse Farm Cottage | Shaftsbury, Vermont
Can we be transported to this deck right now…like this instant? This newly-renovated historic schoolhouse overlooks an organic farm. It’s the perfect place to relax + enjoy a country setting with views of the Green Mountains in every direction. But you’ll find us on the newly added deck, fit with a hot tub + panoramic barrel sauna!
3. Magical Cozy Vermont Cabin & Sauna | Marshfield, Vermont
This is a one of a kind Nordic-inspired cabin and sauna located in the heart of the Green Mountains. 30 mins north of Montpelier deep in the woods. Rustic romanic, hobo hideaway, bohemian hermitage, nordic nook – love it!
4. Modern Upstate Escape with Outdoor Sauna | Monticello, New York
Newly renovated two bedroom, two bath cottage with four person barrel sauna at Swinging Bridge Reservoir, Sullivan County’s largest motorboat lake. Updated amenities and mid-century and modern furniture provide a welcome respite from the city just 90 miles away.
5. Dreamy Upstate A-frame | Just 2 Hours From NYC!
Darby House is a beautiful a-frame home upstate just 2 hours from New York City, with a gorgeous drive over Hawks Nest Highway! The house is tucked away in the woods making it a perfect getaway for one/two couples or a family looking for a local adventure
6. The Shack in Narrowsburg | Narrowsburg, New York
Featured in Curbed and Homestyle Magazine, The Shack is an ideal getaway from NYC for up to five guests. Set on seven acres of private land near the cute town of Narrowsburg, with great dining, shopping and outdoorsy activities. Just two hours from NYC – and if you opt for a summer vision, there are chickens roaming the property.
Midwest
7. Always Grace on the Shores of Lake Superior | Grand Marais, MN
Always Grace is luxury at its finest and is a welcoming home from the moment you step in the door. Inside you feel like you are on a ship – with wood walls and views out of the living room window, where you can see nothing but water ahead of you – no shoreline between you and the lake, thanks to your perch atop the shore’s edge!
8. Pere Marquette Riverfront Cabin | Baldwin, Michigan
Love that cozy glow from this craftsman style, 2 bedroom cabin with large windows overlooking the designated “National Wild and Scenic” Pere Marquette River.
9. Lilla Norr an A-Frame in the Woods | Brook Park, Minnesota
Lilla Norr, “Little North” in Swedish, is a 1978 a-frame cabin located on 5 acres of woods along the Snake River. Restored by the owners of Arlee Park, it is an extension of the vintage shop in Minneapolis. The a-frame was rehabilitated and shares era specific pieces in the space with a focus on sustainability.
10. Off-Grid Inn | Fall Creek, Wisconsin
Off-Grid Inn…it’s all in the name. This winter Airbnb cabin is designed to immerse you in the forest of Wisconsin without sacrificing the comforts of home.
11. True North Cabin on Lake Superior | Eagle Harbor, Michigan
True North Cabin on Lake Superior in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula is a two-acre private retreat! At the end of a small circle driveway nestled into the forest, you’ll be welcomed by the sound of waves as you arrive at our renovated cabin. With all the amenities for a memorable vacation stay, explore the icy shore + be inspired by freighters, local wildlife, and starry skies.
West
12. Heart Mountain Japanese Cabin | Powell, Wyoming
The Heart Mountain Japanese Cabin contains Japanese influences in its architectural design. Located on a 400-acre organic farm that offers big open space for long hikes in Wyoming’s wild nature. It’s also the perfect romantic getaway for two, or a peaceful, quiet guest retreat!
13. Modern Mountain Retreat | Alta, Wyoming
Modern meets cozy in this sleek new construction spot, with heated (hydronic) floors, wood stove, breathtaking views of the Grand Tetons and modern appliances. Cute + cozy home for your vacation destination in the Tetons!
14. “Best Airbnb” -Outside Magazine | Bozeman, Montana
The name says it all, really. The Carriage House studio is made of reclaimed timber, set in a stunning, natural landscape. Literally, the best winter Airbnb.
15. Meadowlark Treehouse Retreat | Columbia Falls, Montana
Treehouse meets cozy vibes! This setting is perfect for a quiet writers retreat, honey moon or romantic getaway with your own wooded acreage, or an unforgettable family trip to Montana.
16. Cottonwood Chalet | Brighton, Utah
Tucked away in the Wasatch Mountain Range and amidst a beautiful aspen grove, you’ll find this little Cottonwood Chalet—an intimate A-frame cabin retreat in the snow.
17. Classic Colorado A-Frame on the Creek | Grand Lake, Colorado
This charming A frame is soo cozy! There are large decks off of the front + back of the house, adirondacks, and a portable fire pit allow taking in the gorgeous view and listening to the seasonal creek very comfortable. Two parking spaces and snowmobiles can be parked right off the road.
18. The Hygge Chalet and Sauna | Grant, Colorado
Take a break from it all and enjoy 3.5 wooded acres at 9,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains. This home is inspired by hygge, with an outdoor steam sauna, 2 decks, amazing views, superb beds, and an entirely cozy vibe complete with a fireplace…just for you!
19. Alpenglow Cabin | Twin Lakes, Colorado
Come let nature restore you in historic Twin Lakes. This winter Airbnb cabin is located just over two hours from Denver, at the base of Independence Pass, one of the world’s top scenic drives. Just 10 minutes from Colorado’s largest glacial lakes, freshly renovated Alpenglow is a perfect spot for all your outdoor adventures. Curl up by the wood-burning stove or sip your morning coffee in the hot tub–all while soaking up panoramic views of snow-capped peaks!
20. Trillium Lake Basin Cabins | Government Camp, Oregon
One mile to Trillium Lake and close to hiking trails, this cabin offers king sized bed on main floor, 2 additional bedrooms 2nd floor, wood-stove with glass window, and plenty of firewood! Sleep to the sounds of Mineral Creek, and enjoy the outdoor cedar sauna.
21. Gingerbread Cottage Lily Point Park | Point Roberts, Washington
Imagine a cottage so beautiful that you feel like you have found a little slice of heaven. Now add in a grove of magnificent cedars as your landscape! Relax around a cozy gas fireplace + recharge.
22. Leavenworth Little Bear Cabin | Leavenworth, Washington
Enjoy the perfect getaway in a quintessential A-Frame cabin. The cabin is set among Ponderosa pine trees and the cabin is a 3 min drive to the Wenatchee river.
23. Modern Mountain A-Frame | Carnelian Bay, California
This modern, spacious A-frame is perfectly situated between Northstar, Squaw, Tahoe City and Kings Beach. There is a massive adjoining lot to enjoy, as well as hundreds of miles of biking, hiking and fishing trails within a few blocks.
24. Big Bear Treehouse | Big Bear, California
This isn’t your Aunt Sally’s stuffy cabin. Tastefully upgraded and decorated with vintage and modern mid-century style furniture, Treehouse Vibes has a style that sets it apart from anything else you’ve seen in Big Bear. Wander directly into the forest from the large, wrap-around deck and truly explore Big Bear in what feels like your own private forest. There is a trailhead no more than 200ft away from the cabin which has two different hiking trails to take – Both are beautiful and you rarely run into anyone else out there.
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