7 Great Cabin Vacations in the USA
While some winter destinations offer upscale resorts and high-end hotels, staying in a cabin provides a great way to enjoy a cozy vacation when it’s cold out. Rental cabins can range from rustic lodgings with few amenities to luxury accommodations packed with entertainment and amenities.
Whether you’re looking for a simple cabin with the basics or one that’s filled with amenities for a comfortable and convenient stay, these are some of the best cabin vacation spots in the country.
Phantom Ranch, AZ
Tucked away at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, Phantom Ranch offers cabins without TVs or phones for those who want to enjoy a quiet stay in the park. These cabins can accommodate between two and 10 people and include only basic amenities, such as heating, cold water sinks, and hand towels.
Showers, hot water sinks, and other amenities are available at a central location. Dining is available at the Phantom Ranch Canteen. Staying at a rustic Phantom Ranch cabin offers a chance to admire the Grand Canyon’s beautiful scenery without a lot of distractions. Availability is limited, so plan on booking a stay early.
Gatlinburg, TN
Located in the foothills of the scenic Smoky Mountains, and the gateway town to America’s most popular national park, Gatlinburg offers hundreds of luxury cabins for a memorable stay. You can explore the park, which has free admission and is open all winter long, to see frozen waterfalls and other winter scenery. Temperatures drop low enough for snow, also making this a good destination for skiing and other winter activities.
After a fun day of exploring the mountains, or the abundant attractions of the town for shopping, dining and kids activities, return to your cabin to soak in a hot tub or sit by the fireplace and warm up. Gatlinburg cabins have entertainment and amenities enough to enjoy on days when it’s too cold or snowy to be out.
Dunton Hot Springs, CO
Cabins in Dunton Hot Springs offer the opportunity to stay in a restored 19th-Century former mining town. Located close to Telluride for skiing and snowboarding, Dunton has hand-built log cabins that provide a quaint and peaceful place to stay with a scenic waterfall nearby. Each cabin has artifacts and vintage furnishings.
Amenities vary, with some cabins having indoor bathrooms and showers, wood-burning stoves, and fireplaces. The cabins are close to the main bath house, which offers steam showers and other amenities, such as yoga and hot stone massages. The Saloon offers dining. All cabins have windows that provide amazing views of the surrounding mountains and meadows.
Glen Oaks Big Sur, CA
Towering redwoods make Glen Oaks Big Sur a magical place to stay for a cabin vacation. Several cabins are available in the Redwood Grove area, including cabins with forest views, mountain views, or river views. Choose a cabin that offers the surroundings and views you want for a memorable vacation. Studio, duplex, and 1-bedroom cabins are available.
Most feature fire pits, kitchenettes, and other amenities, such as Wi-Fi. Admire views of the surrounding redwoods, enjoy delicious meals at Big Sur Roadhouse, and explore the Big Sur area’s attractions, such as the Point Sur Lighthouse and Point Lobos State Reserve.
Mount Rainier, WA
Mount Rainier National Park is filled with old forests, flowing rivers, and subalpine meadows. Booking a cabin in the area gives you a chance to stay close to Mount Rainier, an icy volcano that towers over the surrounding forests and woodlands.
Mount Rainier has a wide range of cabins to choose from, whether you’re looking for something charming and rustic or a more modern cabin with luxury amenities. You’ll find one-bedroom cabins with wood stoves and other simple amenities, as well as 4-bedroom cabins with hot tubs, internet access, and other amenities.
Jackson Hole, WY
Jackson Hole serves as a gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, while also offering plenty of winter activities. The National Elk Refuge and Bridger Teton National Forest are also nearby. Ice skating, winter bike tours, skiing, snowshoeing, and other activities are all available in Jackson Hole.
The area has charming cabins at Trail Creek Ranch and cabins that combine ruggedness with modern convenience at Fireside Resort. Trail Creek Ranch’s cabins offer a secluded place to stay. Fireside Resort’s cabins have fireplaces, kitchens, furnished decks, and other amenities. Enjoy a comfortable cabin stay while being close to major parks that become winter wonderlands when it’s cold out.
Branson, MO
The scenic Ozark Mountains and Table Rock Lake make Branson a picturesque place to visit. Get close to nature and take in scenic views while staying in a cabin. The Branson area has several cabins to choose from, including lakefront cabins and cabins nestled in the mountains. You’ll also find cabins that are perfect for couples, or cabins that are ideal for families and other larger groups.
Big Cedar Lodge offers log cabins, while the Cabins at Grand Mountain offer jetted tubs, fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces, and other amenities. Most cabins in Branson are conveniently close to the city’s entertainment and attractions, such as Silver Dollar City.
