13 Winter Wonderlands Airbnbs for Those Who Need Last-Minute Getaway
The holidays are behind us, but don’t let that damper the beginning of 2025. Rather than wallowing, now is an excellent time to take a weekend away and embrace winter. You might also feel like a reset is needed after the indulgent season, and getting out of your hometown is oftentimes the best medicine. Luckily, we don’t have to go too far for a cozy winter wonderland escape. Across the US are some superb rental properties that truly shine in the colder months. With wood-burning stoves, ski-in/ski-out access, cozy sleeping quarters, hot tubs, and a promise of snow, these Airbnbs are the perfect place to hunker down for a few days and make the most of the quiet season.
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Renovated dairy barn with a spa wing in the Catskills — Roxbury, New York
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Just a few hours from NYC, this Catskills luxe renovation is a top 10 percent listing on Airbnb. This winter retreat, a converted 1840s dairy barn, has been transformed into a haven for a family or group of friends getaway. Located on ten secluded acres overlooking the northwestern Catskills near Roxbury, the rental even has a spa wing featuring a saltwater hot tub with panoramic mountain views, a dry sauna, and a luxurious spa bathroom. You can hike through the lush forests, explore the nearby Plattekill Mountain — one of the region’s best-kept secrets for skiers — or simply relax by the spring-fed pond with a blanket and a good book.
Eight guests, four bedrooms
Price: $879 per night
Modern villa perched atop Pioneer Ridge — Waterville, Washington
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If ski towns are not your scene or you find the business too much at this time of year, consider swapping après-ski revelry for a more raw but still beautiful winter landscape. Perched dramatically atop Pioneer Ridge near Orondo, Washington, this modern villa is set up for solo travelers or couples. The open-plan residence is a minimalist masterpiece. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking panoramas of the Columbia River Valley, with snow-capped peaks punctuating the horizon. Inside, a freestanding tub and glass shower with mind-blowing views are a couple of the highlights. Outside, the deck space has a hot tub and outdoor seating with a fire pit. Being so remote, this region has exceptional dark skies, and there’s no better time to be enjoying the stars than right now.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $500 per night
Custom-designed cabin in the San Jacinto Mountains — Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California
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This custom-designed cabin, hidden amongst the pines of the San Jacinto Mountains, redefines mountain luxury with its sleek minimalism and breathtaking views. The spacious property has a modern living room with floor-to-ceiling windows framing vistas of the surrounding peaks and an open floor plan. You’ll need to layer up because the expansive decks and patios offer more vantage points to soak in the scenery, from the dramatic rock formations of Idyllwild to the seasonal creek below. It’s a short drive from some of Idyllwild’s most popular hiking and snow-shoe trails, offering opportunities to explore the rugged beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains — even in winter. The charming town of Idyllwild, with its eclectic mix of restaurants, shops, and galleries, is also a short drive away. And a local top deep tissue and reiki on-call therapist will happily stop by to massage all your holiday stress away.
Six guests, three bedrooms
Price: $489 per night
Secluded luxury treehouse — Newport, Vermont
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I’m not sure how you could tempt me more with a promise of a trip to Vermont in winter — other than perhaps the suggestion of staying in a tree house. And while you might think a treehouse Airbnb should really be a warm-weather month rental, think again. This cozy timber home is toasty in winter, and the views will take your breath away. From the windows soaring over eight feet high and 12 feet wide, you’ll feel surrounded by snow-capped trees, all while snuggled indoors. If you’d rather play in the powder, there’s snowmobiling at the Vast Trail and skiing and snowboarding at Jay Peak, both minutes away.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $299 per night
Opulent lakeside villa — Remsen, New York
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Remsen, a charming village in the Adirondack Park, is an understated winter vacation spot in New York. But it shouldn’t be. There are ample cross-country skiing trails, snowshoeing paths, and ice-fishing spots on Otsego Lake. Perched above the serene shores of the lake, this newly constructed residence offers a contemporary retreat for families and groups. It’s not an Airbnb for a family who enjoy rough and tumble, though — expect a palette of crisp white and very high-end finishes. You’ll have exclusive access to a private beach with designated fire pits, and there are water views throughout the property and from the deck, which has a hot tub and an outdoor propane fireplace.
Four guests, one bedroom
Price: $585 per night
Magical A-Frame near Shenandoah National Park — Stanley, Virginia
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One of Airbnb’s top five percent listings, this A-Frame is in the Shenandoah Valley. Shenandoah National Park, which encompasses a portion of the valley, comes to life in winter, and there are simply fewer people. Hiking on the Appalachian Trail, which traverses the park, becomes a more intimate experience and the added challenge of navigating snowy terrain and the park’s numerous waterfalls, such as Dark Hollow Falls and Whiteoak Canyon Falls, freeze into wild ice sculptures. For a winter base, this four-story A-Frame will do the job nicely. There are a few standout features: hidden doors, a home theater, a magical sliding island revealing the spiral staircase to the game room, a sunken bed for stargazing in the loft, and a seven-person hot tub — just to name a few.
Eight guests, four bedrooms
Price: $632 per night
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