Though the warm weather has been building over the past few weeks, the official start of summer has arrived. People of all ages will enjoy months of outdoor exploration, vacations, cook outs, family time and more.
When it comes to a place to enjoy these activities, sometimes leaving home can add to the excitement. We’ve found some of the highest-rated cabins on Airbnb in every state to stay local or discover a new part of the country.
Alabama: Elk River Retreat
City: Rogersville
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Number of Beds: 6
Price Per Night: $207
Highlight: The dock at the home can be used for boating, swimming, fishing and launching your kayak (or one of the two at the home).
Runner-up: Lake Living, $190 a night
Alaska: Nana’s Cabin
City: Talkeetna
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $239
Highlight: The home is on a private pond and has a half-mile walking trail for visitors to explore.
Runner-up: Comfortable and Cozy Cabin, $240 a night
Arizona: Private Cabin with Panoramic Views
City: Munds Park
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Number of Beds: 5
Price Per Night: $205
Highlight: Lake Odell is a short walk away for fishing, kayaking and hiking, plus visitors have access to nearby hiking trails, bicycling trails, OHV and snowmobile trails.
Runner-up: Cabin in the Pines, $167 a night
Arkansas: Peaceful Valley Bed and Breakfast
City: Austin
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $118
Highlight: A generous Continental Breakfast is included, with a shaded front porch to enjoy the valley views and running stream.
Runner-up: Cabin and Beneva Bluff, $112 a night
California: The 3 Bears Cabin
City: Twin Peaks
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $116
Highlight: The home is a block away from the National Forest, and their Adventure Pass grants access to all the National Forest trails and recreation areas.
Runner-up: Flying Squirrel A-Frame, $193 a night
Colorado: San Juan Cabin with Private Trail
City: Pagosa Springs
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $225
Highlight: Visitors have access to the forest around the cabin to explore and enjoy, and it is located atop a private ridge to enjoy the amazing views.
Runner-up: Pine Ridge Cabin, $188 a night
Connecticut: Charmer in the Woods
City: West Cornwall
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $145
Highlight: The home is tucked away in seven acres just two hours from NYC. The home includes a fireplace and beautiful gardens.
Runner-up: Rustic Norbrook Farm, $214 a night
Delaware: Mary’s Place
City: Milford
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1.5
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $250
Highlight: The roof deck, which overlooks the Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge, offers a beautiful space for viewing sunsets and birdwatching.
Runner-up: Farmhouse Retreat, $198 a night
Florida: The Green Cabin Ranch
City: Astatula
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1.5
Number of Beds: 2
Price Per Night: $171
Highlight: The gated, private ranch is surrounded by majestic live oaks. Step outside the log home to seven acres of beautiful grasses, trees, and landscaping.
Runner-up: Nature’s Getaway, $165 a night
Georgia: Trout Stream Dream
City: Cherry Log
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $112
Highlight: The location is only 15-20 minutes from downtown Blue Ridge, and the cozy screened front porch overlooks Fightingtown Creek for outdoor adventures.
Runner-up: Blue Bear Hideaway, $130 a night
Hawaii: Enchanting Volcano Forest House
City: Volcano
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 2
Price Per Night: $221
Highlight: The home is in middle of tropical rain forest and only three miles to the entrance of Volcano National Park.
Runner-up: Ocean View Home, $212 a night
Idaho: A Resting Place for Families
City: Lewiston
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Number of Beds: 7
Price Per Night: $106
Highlight: This home is in a quiet residential community with a large, fenced back yard and a park with a children's playground one block away.
Runner-up: Private Victor Resort, $174 a night
Illinois: Black Ridge Cabin
City: Junction
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 5
Price Per Night: $149
Highlight: This cabin is nestled in the Shawnee National Forest, near many attractions like Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock, Pounds Hollow Lake, Cave in Rock and river ferry, horse trails and more.
Runner-up: Little Texas Lodge, $144 a night
Indiana: Simple Blessings Cabin
City: Bloomington
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1.5
Number of Beds: 2
Price Per Night: $184
Highlight: Drive up a gated lane to discover this secluded retreat built from hand-hewn poplar logs harvested from the land in the 1970s.
Runner-up: Log Cabin on a Pond, $218 a night
Iowa: Cozy Cabin by the Pond
City: Durango
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $142
Highlight: The quiet, private country location is perfect to relax and unwind. There is plenty of outdoor space and a quarter-acre pond with a walking path.
Runner-up: Mississippi River House, $222 a night
Kansas: Private Garden Escape
City: Wichita
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $137
Highlight: The home is maintained to be a chemical and allergy-free home as much as possible so all guests can enjoy their stay! Visitors can help in preserving this unique and important status by following the simple rules and guidelines.
Runner-up: Prairie Village Cottage, $121 a night
Kentucky: The Cozy Cabin
City: Catlettsburg
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $133
Highlight: A creek and 146 acres of hillside is located behind the cabin, offering beautiful views from the two porches on the house. A fire pit, picnic table and gas grill can be used for outdoor entertainment.
Runner-up: Unique Wooden Cabin, $140 a night
Louisiana: Cabin on Bayou Petite Anse
City: New Iberia
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 2
Price Per Night: $184
Highlight: A Tabasco themed bedroom, located on the bottom floor, has several prints and items that tell the story of Tabasco. The Tabasco museum, store and restaurant are six miles away.
Runner-up: Country Guest House, $175 a night
Maine: Retreat in the Woods
City: Abbot
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $160
Highlight: A beautiful river runs at the back of the property with a walking path to get there. The area is great to enjoy many winter and summer activities, with Moosehead Lake, Greenville, Monson and outdoor equipment rentals nearby.
Runner-up: Readfield Home in the Belgrade Lakes, $236 a night
Maryland: Bev's House at Sunny Meadows
City: Swanton
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $151
Highlight: Located just minutes from several state parks that offer boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, hiking and biking, there's always plenty to do around this home.
Runner-up: The Hillside Hideaway, $145 a night
Massachusetts: Quiet and Grand Cabin
City: Becket
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Number of Beds: 6
Price Per Night: $250
Highlight: The owners call it "Waldtreff" (a meeting in the woods), but guests say "relaxing and wonderful."
Runner-up: Peaceful Getaway in the Berkshires, $178 a night
Michigan: Deer Path River Retreat
City: Buchanan
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $200
Highlight: The home sits on a 26-acre farm with horses, cattle and chickens. Local wildlife in the area includes turkeys, deer, woodchucks and sometimes an occasional bald eagle.
Runner-up: Waterfall Vista, $189 a night
Minnesota: Little Pine River Retreat
City: Crosslake
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 6
Price Per Night: $182
Highlight: This is a relaxing spot to enjoy the views and sounds of the river and wildlife while sitting by the fire pit, on the cozy deck or in one of the two screened porches.
Runner-up: Cute Lake Superior Cabin, $207 a night
Mississippi: The Bird House
City: Ocean Springs
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Number of Beds: 6
Price Per Night: $166
Highlight: The "Bird House," a charming 80's "Ishee Style" Bill Allen home, is in the picturesque downtown Ocean Springs where visitors can enjoy art, bicycling, bird-watching, cruising, festivals, fishing, gaming, shopping and the uncrowded beaches.
Runner-up: McIntyre East Cabin, $160 a night
Missouri: Little Cabin in the Woods
City: Raymondville
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 2
Price Per Night: $125
Highlight: The custom house was built from timber off the wooded property, and the logs inside were hand peeled and milled on site.
Runner-up: Ozark Farm, Cabin and Creek, $189 a night
Montana: Cliff's Cabin
City: Livingston
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 2
Price Per Night: $214
Highlight: Cliff built the place himself, and each tree was sawn on his tractor-powered sawmill. The covered porch is high in the trees with views 1,000 feet above the Yellowstone River.
Runner-up: Virginia City Homestead, $175 a night
Nebraska: Charming Countryside Farm House
City: Wausa
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $85
Highlight: The two-story farmhouse has original hardwood floors, a front porch and plenty of yard for kids to enjoy.
Runner-up: Swanson Cattle Company Bunk House, $150 a night
Nevada: High Desert Hideaway
City: Dyer
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $131
Highlight: Fully covered front and back decks make for ideal lounging space, and a telescope is on hand to enjoy stargazing. The location is perfect for a multitude of outdoor activities.
Runner-up: Death Valley Getaway Cabin, $143 a night
New Hampshire: Northern Lights Cabin
City: Wolfeboro
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $230
Highlight: There is a quiet and clean beach on Crescent Lake and access to a boat dock upon booking.
Runner-up: Deer Valley Retreat, $117 a night
New Jersey: Cozy Mountain Lake Cabin
City: Vernon Township
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 6
Price Per Night: $223
Highlight: The cabin is just 45 miles from NYC and a short walk around the corner to the beautiful lake beach with stunning views.
Runner-up: The Carriage House at Walnut Pond, $159 a night
New Mexico: Little Bear Cabin
City: Ruidoso
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 2
Price Per Night: $153
Highlight: This cozy cabin is the perfect getaway to relax and recharge. Guests can enjoy the quiet nights and rustling trees while soaking up the mountain air.
Runner-up: Aspen Grove Lodge, $232 a night
New York: Adirondack Getaway Waterfront Cabin
City: Northville
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1.5
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $199
Highlight: Right outside the door are breathtaking views of the river and mountains. Guests can relax, fish, hike, bike, swim, tube, kayak, ski, snowshoe, and more!
Runner-up: Tree Tops Post & Beam, $234
North Carolina: Nature Lover’s Retreat on the River
City: Asheboro
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $225
Highlight: The quiet, secluded cabin is in a stunning serene setting overlooking the Uwharrie River, sitting on 110 acres of forested and pastured land. The best spot on the property is on the cabin porch watching the river roll by.
Runner-up: The Blue Bear Cabin, $216 a night
North Dakota: Apple Creek Cottage
City: Bismarck
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $130
Highlight: Visitors can meet the alpacas, free-range chickens and ask about the organic gardens with seasonal flowers, herbs and produce. Each stay includes six farm fresh eggs and honey from seasonal beehives.
Runner-up: The Cottage in Bowbells, $93 a night
Ohio: AZ Longhorns Cabin
City: Sterling
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $168
Highlight: Behind the cabin is a steep ravine with a creek running through the woods and a small waterfall to discover.
Runner-up: Sweet Peace Cabin, $175 a night
Oklahoma: Nature’s Hideaway
City: Stigler
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1.5
Number of Beds: 6
Price Per Night: $190
Highlight: The home sits on approximately 200 acres for plenty of room to hike and explore. The outdoor spaces are ideal for listening to the sounds of nature at night as the kids chase fireflies.
Runner-up: Clarkhaus Wichita Mountain Home, $114 a night
Oregon: The Cedar House
City: Medford
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Number of Beds: 2
Price Per Night: $199
Highlight: The home is centrally located in the hills of Medford and offers peace and tranquility but is still close to everything. The downstairs bathroom also boasts a beautiful claw foot bathtub.
Runner-up: Creekside Cabin, $110 a night
Pennsylvania: Fox Creek Cabin
City: Narvon
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Number of Beds: 5
Price Per Night: $217
Highlight: The cabin is newly renovated and provides a relaxing “cabin in the woods” experience with modern amenities.
Runner-up: Cottage at the Rock, $206 a night
Rhode Island: Ladyslip Residential Home
City: Richmond
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $250
Highlight: The property is centrally located within Rhode Island providing easy access to I95, beaches, Block Island and Newport.
Runner-up: Gorgeous Cottage on a Pristine Lake, $169 a night
South Carolina: Bluffton's Historic Guest House
City: Bluffton
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 2
Price Per Night: $151
Highlight: The cabin, built circa 1910, has antiques and vintage décor. On the nearby May River, guests can bring kayaks and small sailboats or swim from the dock.
Runner-up: Private Island Cottage, $225 a night
South Dakota: Lakefront Cabin
City: Watertown
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $207
Highlight: This home was built in 1979 and has plenty of room to play and enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Kampeska.
Runner-up: Granite Reef Cabin, $250 a night
Tennessee: Rustic Cottage with Mountain Views
City: Chattanooga
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $99
Highlight: The home is at the foot of a small ridge and sits between the Tennessee River and Elder Mountain, just minutes from all the excitement in downtown.
Runner-up: Autumn Leaf Cabin, $174 a night
Texas: First Cast Cabin
City: Karnack
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 2
Price Per Night: $225
Highlight: The cabin was built in the early 1900s, but the owner’s first cast on Caddo Lake was made right in front of the future property, hence the name.
Runner-up: Copper Cabin, $187 a night
Utah: X-Bar Ranch Retreat
City: Kanab
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $250
Highlight: The city averages about 250 sunny days per year, so the chance of fantastic weather during a trip is likely.
Runner-up: Heritage Cabin, $86 a night
Vermont: Peaceful Log Cabin in the Woods
City: Groton
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 2
Price Per Night: $100
Highlight: Escape to the woods in a rural part of northeastern Vermont, not far from the activities of Groton State Forest.
Runner-up: The Cottage at Dunne Dreamin, $136 a night
Virginia: Rustic Cedar Cabin
City: Fancy Gap
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1.5
Number of Beds: 2
Price Per Night: $105
Highlight: The kitchen table was built from pieces of a 200-year-old covered bridge that had been demolished.
Runner-up: Cozy Cabin on the River, $225 a night
Washington: Nordic Log Cabin
City: Suquamish
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $175
Highlight: The renovated log cabin has vintage-inspired touches and a back deck, which has a “realtor’s view” of the Sound.
Runner-up: Woodland Paradise, $169 a night
West Virginia: Sugar Camp Cabin
City: Grassy Meadows
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Number of Beds: 4
Price Per Night: $149
Highlight: The owners have used a lot of family "history" in the construction of this cabin, including beams from an old barn on a neighboring farm, doors and an old kitchen sink that came out of a grandparent’s house, and more.
Runner-up: Copper House, $160 a night
Wisconsin: Ott's Cozy Cabin
City: White Lake
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $111
Highlight: Visitors can enjoy breathtaking stargazing and easy access to trails, local restaurants, shops, winery, and art.
Runner-up: Private Baraboo Bluffs Cabin, $236 a night
Wyoming: Little Tongue River Guest House
City: Dayton
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Number of Beds: 3
Price Per Night: $229
Highlight: The home is at the bank of the Little Tongue River and at the base of the Big Horn Mountains. The house is surrounded by wildlife and stock, with amazing views in all directions.
