Uncommon Accommodations
As travelers head to the great outdoors for summer getaways, many are opting to stay somewhere other than a hotel. Here’s a look at some out-of-the-ordinary overnight options for where to rest your head when you get out of town.
Log Cabin Luxury
Not all log cabins are rustic. Today, you’ll find every modern luxury—and then some—in these cozy vacation rentals. The best part is most are located in spacious surroundings, by a lake, a towering forest or near a luxe ski resort. For example, the Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg, Tenn., offer a wide variety of log cabin rentals, ranging from romantic lodges for two to tricked-out showstoppers with jacuzzis and wine cellars. Let us help you find the perfect log cabin for your summer getaway.
Ready for a Glamp-Out
Spending the night in a tent doesn’t mean you have to rough it. In fact, you can reserve a tent at a number of campgrounds that’s already set up for the night on a hardwood platform, complete with a soft bed and its own bathroom. Connect with nature at the luxurious Ventana Big Sur. Or visit Santa Barbara’s El Capitan Canyon resort, where you can opt for a safari tent, yurt or cedar cabin on the 350-acre grounds. Rather than having to make camp, you can just unpack, gather by the campfire, or take a 10-minute walk to the beach. That leaves plenty of time for just enjoying s’mores and the evening sky.
RVing It
RV rentals are up 1,600 percent since the start of COVID. These hotels-on-wheels are a great way to road trip with family or friends. Because most have their own bathroom, you can avoid stopping to use public restrooms, too. You may even want to consider going vintage and rent a VW campervan or a Vanagon with a pop-up top. Just picture driving up PCH in a Vanagon for the ultimate surfing safari or being the envy of the RV park in your VW campervan!
