10 Perfect Places to Rent or Buy a Cabin Right Now
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- On Thursday, February 3, 2022
It’s easy to love the cozy, inviting vibes of a great cabin design, but it’s not so easy to figure out the very best places to enjoy it. Sure, you can stay in a cabin virtually anywhere, but some locales lend themselves to a cabin lifestyle better than others, like those that offer easy access to activities like stargazing, hiking, biking, and boating.
To help you hone in on the best locale to make all your cabin dreams come true, we outlined our favorite cabin destinations from coast to coast.
Lake Michigan, Michigan
Lake Michigan offers unbridled beauty and close proximity to all kinds of fun things to do. You can go kayaking or four-wheeling around Sleeping Bear Dunes, head for a hike on Empire Bluff Trail, overlooking the beach, or spend an afternoon with the region’s history at Glen Haven Historical Villages. Search all Michigan cabins for sale >
Lake Tahoe, California
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe practically begs for cabin living. From exploring Emerald Bay or Donner Memorial State Park to splashing around on the beach or skiing the nearby slopes, you’ll never be bored here, no matter the type of adventurer you are. Search cabins for sale in Lake Tahoe, CA >
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park, located in northern Colorado, offers abundant activities for every type of cabin dweller. Whether you hike the Emerald Lake Trail, take a visit to Bear Lake, or simply take a drive down the impossibly beautiful Trail Ridge Road, you’re guaranteed to enjoy yourself. Search all Colorado cabins for sale >
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina
Sitting on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a cabin dweller's dream. You can climb Clingmans Dome for an unforgettable view, paddle around Fontana Lake, or gaze at over 100 majestic waterfalls—and that's only the beginning of what this awesome park has to offer. Search all North Carolina cabins for sale >
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Mountain Rainier National Park is located in Washington, just southwest of Seattle, and offers limitless things to do for outdoor enthusiasts. Some of the top attractions include the Grove of the Patriarchs, the scenic Skyline Trail, and Paradise Valley, which is best seen during mid August when the weather is nice and the alpine meadows are in full bloom. Search all Washington cabins for sale >
Big Bear Lake, California
Among the most popular outdoor attractions in Southern California, Big Bear Lake is an easy drive from Los Angeles. The locale offers fun activities all year long, from fishing, hiking, and boating in the summer to skiing and snowshoeing during the winter. It also boasts a number of charming boutiques and restaurants along the streets of Big Bear Lake Village. Search all Big Bear cabins for sale >
Northeast Georgia Mountains, Georgia
The Northeast Georgia Mountains are a great escape for the whole family, offering abundant fishing holes, hike and bike trails, and white water rafting excursions. You can also visit the Burton Gallery, Blue Haven Bee Company, and Barker’s Creek Grist Mill for a little indoor educational and/or tasty fun. Search all Georgia cabins for sale >
Badlands National Park, South Dakota
The diverse wildlife, dramatic landscape, and scenic lookouts of Badlands National Park make it a must-visit destination for anyone who loves the beauty of the outdoors. Checking out cute little prairie dogs in Roberts Prairie Dog Town, taking photos from Panorama Point, and hiking the Cliff Shelf Nature trail are just a few of the many fun activities you can partake in here. Search all South Dakota cabins for sale >
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Wyoming’s Jackson Hole is a favorite destination for so many for a reason: it’s awesome. The Jackson Hole region is home to three different ski areas as well as Grand Teton National Park, which comes with a ton of paddleboarding, hiking, biking, and even paragliding opportunities, making it a killer destination all year round. Search all cabins for sale in Jackson, WY >
Asheville, North Carolina
If you’re looking for a dose of city life with your cabin adventure, then look no further than Asheville. Located in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers a vibrant arts scene, striking historic architecture, and all of the delicious food you could possibly eat. It’s also home to plenty of places to hike and bike throughout the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Search all cabins for sale in Asheville, NC >
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