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Perks: outdoor fireplace, hot tub, BBQ pit
When you think of a treehouse, backyard childhood escapes come to mind. While the memory may be sentimental, thoughts of these ramshackle cabins—that, let’s face it, were likely more dangerous than our parents wanted to admit—will disappear when you walk into this tree-top cabin. Butcher-block counters, a live-edge dining table and a wood-paneled shower reflect the setting among the pines, but velvet furnishings, a vintage-inspired chandelier and a dreamy bathtub elevate the space to something well beyond your childhood fantasies.
Perks: dog-friendly, hot tub, indoor hammock
Perched above a river on a granite ledge, the amazing views are the cherry on top when it comes to this two-bedroom hideaway. Don’t sleep on the curb appeal—the asymmetric A-frame structure of the home is only the beginning of your visual journey. Inside, warm wooden walls, one-of-a-kind furniture, an indoor hammock, and a marble-clad shower await. The home is a 30-minute drive from the Mountain Loop Highway, which grants access to outdoor adventures in Big Four Ice Caves, Lake Twenty-Two, Heather Lake, and Gothic Basin, to name a few.
Perks: small kitchenette, cozy sunken-in bed, mountain viewss
Located 100 miles from Los Angeles in the San Jacinto mountains, Idyllwild offers gorgeous greenery and mountain views. The expansive windows on this hillside cabin allow you to appreciate it all—whether from the king-size bed or the outdoor deck.
Perks: heated blankets, electric stove, electric toilet, firepit
Sure, the panoramic windows are the real eye-catchers here, but this off-the-grid tiny house sports many more fun design details, including the floor-to-ceiling blond wood, the standing shower, a built-in bed and storage, and the distinctive black trim on the exterior. Located about a 20-minute drive from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Fall Creek is near Lake Eau Claire and the Augusta State Wildlife Area.
Perks: giant windows, five minutes away from Swedish sauna, wood stove
This energy-efficient container cabin-slash-tiny home, another minimalist retreat located in the Catskills, is within spitting distance of Kaaterskill Wild Forest and even closer to a Swedish sauna for warming up from the cold. The tasteful decor, claw-foot outdoor shower, and aforementioned sauna make it a year-round destination, and the host notes that several people have even gotten engaged here (when you see the cozy interiors, you can totally understand why).
Perks: sound system, indoor fireplace, waterfront views
For a weekend getaway from NYC that isn’t the Catskills or Adirondacks, try the Easy A—a gorgeously appointed A-frame cabin just about a three-hour drive away on the Delaware River. This creekside property, located in the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, was recently renovated (we’re especially obsessed with the oxblood and sky blue kitchen tiles), and it is also within walking distance of a waterfall. The entire cabin sleeps six and features indoor fireplaces and an outdoor firepit for extra cozy stargazing at night.
Perks: secluded treetop porch, walk-in rain shower and soaking tub, lots of windows for natural light
The Texas Hill Country, situated between San Antonio and Austin, is a vast expanse sprinkled with natural hot springs and pools, rivers, and lakes. Not to mention barbecue. This light, bright treehouse sits just above it all on a beautiful bluff and is outfitted with luxe linens, a rain shower and a soak tub.
