Set on two private acres just outside Livingston Manor, Koto House is a Scandinavian-inspired wellness retreat designed for guests seeking equal parts relaxation and restoration.
Set just outside Franklin, NY, North Star Farm is a glamping retreat with thoughtfully designed domes, roaming sheep, and sweeping Delaware County landscapes — offering a slower, nature-driven stay close to the western Catskills’ creative villages and backroads.
Created by local design/build studio Homestedt, Hemlock Hideaway in Bethel is an elevated, Scandi-inspired escape in the Western Catskills. Set on six private acres surrounded by evergreen forest, the property feels secluded without being far from in-town amenities.
With a private lake, creek, and waterfall, The Wildling Retreat stretches across 18 wooded acres in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Ideal for groups, this Poconos escape includes two separate homes — a cabin and a historic stone cottage — allowing guests to spread out while still having ample space to gather together.
Traveling Upstate is better with four-legged companions — especially when the setting makes it easy to step outside and go. While many stays allow dogs, a select few stand out for their access to open land, trails, and walkable surroundings, where long mornings and post-dinner strolls are built into the experience.
For adventurous travelers drawn to desert seclusion—without sacrificing good food, thoughtful design, or small-town amenities—Joshua Tree offers a compelling escape in Southern California. The nearby communities of Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms function as natural bases for exploring the park and the surrounding high desert, shaping a trip that balances wide-open landscapes with lived-in local culture.
A collection of our favorite getaways with saunas, hot tubs, and heated pools that help you shake the winter chills. Scattered throughout the region, this list dives deep into the Catskills, as far east as the New York/Connecticut border, and as far north as the Adirondack High Peaks.
Suspended among the trees above a tranquil pond in the Catskills, the Willow Treehouse is a cozy, design-forward escape for two. Built on a 34-acre property just 15 minutes from Woodstock, this architectural hideaway was designed by Antony Gibbon and constructed using salvaged cedar and pine to blend seamlessly into its forested surroundings.
Spanning 164 acres in the hills of Highland, Glasco BLCK Creek is a private lakefront estate made for unforgettable gatherings. At the heart of the property is a 37-acre spring-fed lake, surrounded by four thoughtfully designed homes that sleep up to 29 guests. Each house combines rustic character with elevated amenities, creating a compound-style retreat well-suited for family reunions, group vacations, or creative off-sites.
Set on 2.5 secluded acres just minutes from Windham and Hunter Mountains, The Moon Cabin is a rustic-luxe log home surrounded by forest, hiking trails, and a private pond. Thoughtfully designed for reconnection and rest, the home features soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and wood-burning charm.