
The amenities here are fairly basic: a sleeping loft up a ladder with a full-size mattress, a single butane burner and a wood stove for cooking, and a outhouse located 50 feet down the trail. Plus, its back porch is perfectly situated for sunset views. Built on top of a ridge overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Starling is a great home base for some of the best local hikes. This 250-square-foot tiny house dubbed “the Starling” may feel isolated, but in reality, it’s only a 15-minute drive from Asheville and 7 minutes from Pisgah Brewing Company. Highlights: Indoor fireplace, pets allowed.> Find more Hawai‘i Airbnb recommendations from AFAR editors To access the area’s spectacular black-sand beaches at MacKenzie State Recreation Area, drive down the Puna Coast along Route 137, also known as the Red Road. After a day of hiking, relax on the private lanai that is equipped with an outdoor hot tub and firepit.


Book Now: From $430 per night, īuilt from hand-carved cedar logs, the Wildflower Cabin (pictured at the top of this article) is located in the desert just a 20-minute drive from downtown Palm Springs and 45 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park.Highlights: Hot tub, pool, pets allowed.Then in the evenings, return to the cabin to relax in the six-person hot tub on the deck. Spend your days here exploring the nearby Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood. If your design sensibilities skew modern, this spacious four-bedroom house 30 miles east of Portland is about as far from rustic as you can get while still being surrounded by five acres of forest.
