The midwinter stretch is a rough time of year. Unless you’re kicking back on Molokai or finally seeing temperatures dip below 100 in Phoenix, odds are you’re cold, covered in a “wintery mix” and looking to get the hell out of dodge for a long weekend (let’s do a week for good measure). Whether you’re trying to flee to warmer temperatures or embrace the colder months in a new locale, it’s time for a vacation. We’ve found that the perfect solution is to fire up Airbnb and dive into the endless options for a quick, frequent flyer mile-burning trip, but with so many choices you’re just as likely to end up sleeping in the back of some guys Tesla for $85/night than living out your winter cabin dreams in the perfect hideaway. That’s where we come in. We’ve sifted through the chaff (and the meth labs in waiting) to find the perfect winter cabins for any type of getaway.
Prefab Serenity in Lost City, West Virginia
Bedrooms: 2
Number of Guests: 4
Nearby: Washington, DC (2 Hours), Shenandoah Mountain.
Best For: A quick escape from the nation’s capital to a beautiful bit of prefab architecture.
A Ski Base in Wilson, Wyoming
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Bedrooms: 1
Number of Guests: 4
Nearby: Jackson Hole ski resort (5 minutes), town of Jackson (10 minutes).
Best For: Swapping ski-in/ski-out for off-mountain design and solitude.
