Cabins: Doorways to the Wild
Cabins are the most honest of abodes, inviting you to a simpler world where you've got everything you need – and rewarding you with nature's most glorious views.
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- Trendspotting
- Written by
- Veronique Lievre
- Published
- October 22, 2021
ALPENGLOW CABIN, TWIN LAKES, COLORADO, USA
The ideal escape for adventurous souls who meet nature on its own terms, this cabin was named after the burnished glow that appears at mountain summits at sunset and sunrise. Experience it for yourself right here.
These charming Nordic-inspired cabins are perched among the trees in acres of meandering countryside. As if that weren't enough, each includes its own private spa and sauna heated by wood fires – for a perfectly indulgent escape.
VILLA MERE, LÄÄNE COUNTY, ESTONIA
Nestled within the Matsalu National Park, with two saunas and its own swimming pond, this Scandinavian-style home is a place to cleanse your soul then wander around in nature until you’ve synced to its sublime rhythm.
CALAMOCHA LODGE, MANZANILLO DE COBANO, COSTA RICA
Immersed within the tropical forest of the Nicoya peninsula, this is a lush and private compound with five unique units, each a work of art constructed entirely of native teak and all-natural materials for a seamless integration into the wild.
HOOD RIVER A-FRAME, OREGON, USA
Follow a quiet country road through the orchards of the local Fruit Loop, and tuck yourself into this perfect A-frame – for gentle afternoons under the trees and dramatic views of Mount Adams and the Cascades.
CABANON RETREAT, CRETE, GREECE
Sometimes slowing right down can be just what you need to expand your horizons. Celebrate the sanctuary of nature and the joy of slow living in these Le Corbusier-inspired boxes among the endless olive trees of rural Crete.
MARTAK PASSIVE HOUSE, LOVELAND, COLORADO, USA
Entirely off-grid, this cabin immerses you in nature with minimal human intervention – a triumph of sustainability and environmental design that mimicks the shape of the local hogback mountains.
SKYVIEW CABIN, LETTELE, NETHERLANDS
Hidden down a private road among woodlands and meadows, this is a modern homage to the rustic country cabin. Follow the footpaths, and you'll find a hammock, a climbing rope, a swing, and plenty of space for picnics and play.
For more doorways to the wild, browse our collection of cabin rentals here.
