Vacations

This is a private and secluded treehouse in Vermont, built using locally sourced lumber from the area. It has a beautiful loft bedroom (you can stand in it), and the balcony was made from sticks gathered onsite! The open-concept space includes a living room and L-shaped kitchen, while the outhouse and outdoor shower are just [...]

This 1970s fishing cabin has been transformed into a lovely private getaway that’s modern, moody, and functional in northwestern Washington State. The main living area of the cabin features a wood-burning stove for ultimate coziness, and there’s a two-person hot tub on the deck. The space has two bedrooms, one in the loft and one [...]

Donna and her husband will take over her parent’s farm someday, and in the interim, they’ve set up a lovely geodesic dome vacation home for guests to enjoy a romantic getaway. It allows them to bring in some extra income while Donna is at home with her young children (and going back to work wouldn’t [...]

This dome isn’t tiny, but it’s amazing! The three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath structure sits on 42 acres of private woodland in Kennebunkport, Maine, and looks like a true retreat from it all.  The structure is all solar-powered and offers a hammock forest, fire pit, and beautiful forest views. Inside, the open-concept dome has a living room, dining [...]

Dustin Mori had a love for coffee drinking and roasting, and wanted to start a family business — why not ship a retired double-decker bus from the United Kingdom and transform it into a mobile coffee shop? His wife, Angie, wasn’t keen on coffee, but she was convinced, and they opened their doors in 2018! [...]

This is a cabin on six acres of beautiful woods in the mountains of Berkeley Springs, WV where you can vacation. The shingled cabin has so much character, including two beautiful French doors, exposed beams, and a lovely creamy-white cast iron wood stove. While it’s typically a negative to have to walk to a bathhouse, [...]

Sunset Heights is the newest vacation offering from Homestead Modern. The beautiful, historic Joshua Tree home has been remodeled, making it a modern, classy two-bedroom stay. Oh, and there’s a pool! The house has a standard open-concept living room and kitchen, which has full-sized appliances and a dishwasher. They have two King-sized bedrooms and two [...]

This gorgeous “rustic glamour” cabin sits atop a mountain in Alabama, looking down on stunning views of the “Walls of Jericho.” A large deck surrounds the house and allows you to enjoy the outdoors as much as the inside. Plus, the folding glass doors open up to clear your view from the queen-sized bed and [...]

The Catskill Domeo is a fun little dome home in a backyard in Hensonville, New York that has been decked out with birch/bear decor to make it truly feel like a forest escape. While the house is more or less a tent, there’s running water, a composting toilet indoors, and heat/AC to keep the temperature [...]

It took five years and 200 volunteers, but this incredible, enchanting cordwood yurt is complete! The off-grid structure was built primarily from materials gathered on their 225-acre organic farm, and the results are fantastic. If you’re not familiar with cordwood construction, it’s the process of using short logs and mortar/cob to build a structure. The [...]

Today, we have a double treat for you! Two twin vacation cabins and the plans to build your very own version. Den Outdoors built the Pika and Chikaree cabins for Little Owl Cabin resort near Mt. Rainer National Park. And Den Outdoors also sells the plans (or will build it for you) so you can [...]

This beautiful, classic A-Frame sits on a lovely nature/camp area with some other structures and camping spaces. Despite the shared quarters, it’s still a private, romantic space with a queen bed in the loft bedroom. There’s a full kitchen at the back of the A-frame, as well as a washer and dryer, so you’ll be [...]

This beautiful, bold and rustic “treehouse” is a lovely tiny house suspended on stilts above the high desert in Nogal, New Mexico. You’ll have stunning views of the 30-acre ranch filled with sprawling juniper. Inside the home has two twin beds that act as a sectional sofa, and a queen bed in a spacious loft [...]

It’s so wonderful when old things are repurposed and given a new life, and that’s especially the case with old mills. While modern technology might make these structures obsolete, they are still gorgeous relics of a time gone by. And in the case of this stone one in Greece, it’s architecturally sound! Why get rid [...]

Here’s another amazing piece of history given a new life! This WWII troop train kitchen car has been lovingly transformed into a studio-style tiny house that’s up on Airbnb. While the outside still hearkens back to its military life, the interior feels like a cozy cottage retreat. You get a full kitchen, bar seating looking [...]

This chic Icelandic guesthouse is a cozy little studio among the barren, rugged landscape of Iceland. Located near Selfoss, a quiet town, you’ll be miles away from the hustle and bustle of city life. There’s a beautiful porch with privacy walls that takes you inside the cabin. The cottage has a sitting area, kitchenette, dining [...]

We’ve noticed a lot more tiny homes being used for Airbnb on local farms as another income stream for small businesses. It’s truly a great idea, especially for those who want to experience farm life! Perch & Nest designed and built this beautiful Roost 24 model for Foxfire Meadow in North Carolina, and they expect [...]

I love this unique cabana in Colombia, although I have no idea how to describe it! The floor plan is in the shape of a plus sign (+), but it has curved archways and cozy alcoves. And just wait until you admire the views from the large arched windows. The home sits on a beautiful [...]

The Persis Shed was once a simple gambrel-roof storage shed with a concrete floor, but Nick transformed it into an amazing vacation cabin! The first floor of the cabin has a sectional couch, a dining area for two, a kitchenette with an induction cook top, and a dorm-size refrigerator. Up a very sturdy ladder you’ll [...]

While you might imagine a Costa Rican vacation cabin feeling tropical, this one is a sleek and gorgeous two-story cabin where you can enjoy ocean views. The eco-friendly stay is surrounded by trees and plants that produce fruit, and you are free to enjoy any of it during your stay. The first floor has a [...]

There’s something about curling up in the king-sized bed of a private cabin on 5 acres in Nova Scotia that sounds absolutely magical. I know what I want for Christmas! This tiny chalet in the Canadian forest feels like a luxury hotel, with sleek lines and modern finishes that offer plenty of comforts, including a [...]

Do you have a helicopter fanatic in your life? Or just love staying in unique places? Well, this Chinook CH-47D helicopter has been transformed into an awesome two-bedroom vacation cabin, and you can sleep in the cockpit! Plexiglass panels allow you to see some of the original helicopter workings, while the rest of the interior [...]

This is a quaint little cottage tucked in the woods in Wisconsin. It’s nearby the main house, but offers a private spot to relax and unplug for a couple of days, with a comfortable couch and electric fireplace to keep you cozy. The loft bedroom is decorated with globe twinkle lights, and there’s a full [...]