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16 Incredible Cabins to Bookmark on Airbnb
By Rachel Fletcher | February 18, 2022
Picture this: A wood-burning stove, a claw-foot tub, no cell service, and no news. Are you in heaven? Or are you in one of the best Airbnb cabins we’ve rounded up from all across the U.S.?
Yes, dregs of a seemingly never ending winter and its related unknowns have us daydreaming about getting away from it all on a near constant basis. Although the cabin porn phenomenon may have swept the imaginations of city dwellers years ago, we’re sensing a renewed spirit of escapism as people are looking locally to the cozy cabins, tiny homes, and comfortable cottages that abound within driving distance. These are not your average log cabins—curated design features and thoughtful renovations are sprinkled throughout. Let the booking begin.
Saugerties, New York
Another Catskills, New York, retreat, this container cabin-slash-tiny home is within spitting distance of Kaaterskill Wild Forest. The tasteful decor, clawfoot outdoor shower, and detached sauna make it a year-round destination.
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Experience the Serenity of the Catskills With This Off-Grid Shipping Container Cabin
By Lucy Wang
Spending your vacation in a shipping container in the remote woods might seem like an odd choice at first, but one look inside the Container Cabin in the Catskills is all it takes to fall in love with this cargotecture getaway. Fitted out with modern amenities and lined in timber, this cozy, energy-efficient cabin offers comfort, charm, and a tranquil atmosphere.
Fitted with a comfortable Ikea Friheten sofa bed, the Container Cabin includes a bedroom with a kitchenette, wood stove, and a patio. The bathroom—consisting of a Nature’s Head composting toilet and solar shower—is housed in a nearby light-filled, pine-paneled structure built with a translucent roof and walls.
The coziest Airbnbs you can rent near NYC this winter
by Shaye Weaver | January 15, 2021
Who knew a shipping container could be so eco-chic? The owners retrofitted this simple 20-foot container with high-efficiency insulated walls, low energy windows, a wood stove, composting toilet and tiny kitchen to turn it into the ultimate off-the-grid escape. Walk 100 yards north of the cabin to find a 30-foot waterfall; trek south to find a small stream and wood-fired hot tub.