12 Winter Retreats: Embrace the Cozy Charm of These Cabins

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The cabin stays in the wintertime and exudes an unparalleled sense of coziness and warmth; as the snow blankets the surrounding landscape and the crackling fireplace casts a glow, the rustic beauty of a cabin becomes an escape to comfort. Enjoy the smell of balsam and pine, curl up in soft plaid blankets, and gaze outside as the snow-laden trees transform the landscape into a silent wonderland. There is no better relaxation than when snuggled up with a good book, sipping mulled cider by the fire, and listening as the snow falls in chunks from the roof. In these moments, the simplicity of the cabin experience intertwines with the magic of winter, creating a retreat that feels like a home away from home.

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If you’re someone who experiences the wintertime blues, then fully diving into the comfort and charm of the chilly weather may just help. The below cabins are the ultimate getaways for any wintertime lover or hater, and they offer the coziest stays to help embrace the most magical time of year.

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Modern Island Park Cabin – Rea, Idaho

      Located in eastern Idaho near the Yellowstone National Park border, this cozy yet modern cabin beckons with a clean hygge interior, vaulted ceilings, and exposed wooden beams. With plenty of seating surrounding an electric fireplace, it creates the perfect warm atmosphere for both friends and family to spend the long winter nights snuggled together sharing stories and laughter. Use the beautiful up-to-date kitchen to cook hearty meals made with local ingredients, or just sit back and marvel at the gorgeous marble countertops and open shelving.

Rate: $707

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The Heavenly Daze A-Frame – Arnold, California

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If you love A-frames and mid-century décor, this cabin is the jackpot. With knotty pine walls, a gas stove, and plenty of cozy seating, it offers a stylish and homey escape from the chilly winter nights. Play board games at the massive dining table, or head out onto the back porch for some backyard barbecue grilling or a long soak in the hot tub. With the ability to sleep eight people, it’s big enough for the whole family to come along and explore California’s Sierra Mountains in the peace and silence of winter.

Rate: $278

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Spanish Peaks Highlands Cabin 45 – Big Sky, Montana

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Discover winter bliss in Big Sky, Montana, at this four-bedroom cabin right outside Big Sky Ski Resort. With a living area that boasts plenty of seating, a crackling fireplace, and tons of windows to let the winter light in, it is the ultimate spot to sit back and find some wintertime rejuvenation. Cook up a warm meal in the large kitchen or use the impressive kitchen island as a glorified charcuterie board to snack throughout the day. Cap off your day with a soak in the hot tub and stay warm while gazing up at the vast Montana skies.

Rate: $921

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North Fork River Cabin – Smith River, California

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Escape the stress of modern life and venture 16 miles from civilization to discover this off-grid riverfront cabin! Situated on nine acres of pure solitude, it’s your ticket to tranquility and serenity. Inside, you’ll be greeted by a wood-burning stove, a cozy sleeping loft, and a stunning bathroom complete with a granite slab shower and soapstone counters. With no WiFi and no cell service, this remote cabin in the woods gives you the chance to crack open a good book, get back to nature, and realize the unbeatable charm of a true wintertime escape!

Rate: $175

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Serene Kootenai Cabin – Bonners Ferry, Idaho

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        For a whimsical winter retreat, this log cabin located near the Idaho-Canadian border offers a touch of rustic charisma along with a generous helping of modern comfort. Here, you can nestle by the wood-burning stove with a good book, sip a hot cup of tea while snuggled on the couch, or channel your inner architect at the dining table with a gingerbread house competition. As the night falls, ascend to the sleeping loft for a slumber as snug as a bear in hibernation.

Rate: $224

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Fall Ridge Log Cabin – Silver Bay, Minnesota

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        Perched above Lake Superior, this fully-scribed white pine cabin is a true winter wonderland. Listen to a nearby waterfall from the back deck, where you can grill up brats and burgers to enjoy while looking over the white landscape. Or, if you’re feeling extra chilly, stock up the firepit and have some warm mulled wine while sharing stories.  Inside, you’ll find a cozy wood stove, a spacious sleeping loft, and ample windows that let in plenty of light to show off the cabin’s impressive log walls.

Rate: $275

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Quintessential Whitefish MT Cabin – Whitefish, Montana

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        You’ve stumbled upon Santa’s post-Christmas retreat, a 12-acre hideaway that screams holiday cheer while bordering the Flathead National Forest. Spend your days snowshoeing or cross-country skiing across the silent landscape, before returning to this cozy cabin at night to cuddle up before the wood-burning stove and enjoy a hot meal. It includes two bedrooms, meaning there’s enough room for friends to join in on the holiday fun. Enjoy a classic white interior with beautiful wood framing, a cozy living room, and a kitchen that even your grandma would adore.  

Rate: $313

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The Moose Cabin – South Fork, Colorado

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        Escape the ordinary and dive into tranquility at this riverside cabin in South Fork, Colorado. Immerse yourself in nature while soaking in a hot tub with snowy forest views, or head inside to play board games by the wood-burning stove. The rustic all-wood interior will make you feel like you're living in a winter wonderland cabin in the woods. With plenty of windows to let in the precious winter sunlight and a BBQ grill for hot meals, this home is a classic Colorado mountainside cabin that anyone can enjoy.

Rate: $212

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Coal Creek Cabin – Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

      Discover this cozy hidden retreat on Washington’s Mount Snoqualmie! This rustic cabin boasts a wall of windows perfect for snowscape gazing, a stone fireplace, and towering vaulted ceilings. After conquering the slopes at nearby Snoqualmie Ski Resort, return for a soak in the hot tub while the stars twinkle overhead. The fully equipped kitchen is the perfect spot to cook up a holiday meal with local ingredients. And, after filling up with tasty food and hot drinks, sink into your bed to re-energize for the next day’s adventures.

Rate: $510

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The Cozy Outdoor Enthusiast Cabin – Jefferson, Colorado

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        Nestled in the heart of the Colorado wilderness, this fully-scribed log cabin is the ultimate blend of country charm and modern comfort. Boasting a massive timber frame and a cozy interior with green siding accents, it’s easy to picture yourself cooking up a storm in the fully equipped kitchen, engaging in epic board game battles in the living room, and embracing the peace and tranquility of winter in this relaxing stay. After a day of conquering the great outdoors, return for a night of hot cocoa and warm stories while soaking in the rustic atmosphere.

Rate: $200

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La Belle Cabane – Kingston Peninsula, New Brunswick, Canada

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        Try your hand at minimalism in this cozy 108 sq ft off-grid cabin - where 'disconnect to reconnect' is not just a catchphrase, it's a lifestyle. Nestled in the Canadian wilderness, this quaint retreat offers a kitchenette, a wood stove, and a spacious loft bedroom. No WiFi, plumbing, or electricity? No worries! Trade screen time for forest time, toast marshmallows on a portable fire pit, and let nature be your distraction. Unplug, unwind, and finally finish that book that’s been sitting on your nightstand.

Rate: $100

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Rocky Mountain Getaway – Kimberly, British Columbia, Canada

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        For a true log cabin stay in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, it doesn’t get much better than this home located just down the road from Kimberly Alpine Resort. The massive log walls provide the perfect rugged backdrop to any wintertime vacation, and the charming interior will leave you yearning. Enjoy vaulted ceilings, large windows, and a light and airy atmosphere that complements the snowy landscape just outside. Spend your days hitting the slopes and your nights snuggled up before the river stone fireplace, a hot cup of tea in one hand and a hearty plate of poutine in the other.

Rate: $144

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