New England is famous as the perfect fall getaway, but it’s a great destination all year round. In summer, swap apple picking for browsing farm stands, while mountain hiking trails and coastal shores offer plenty to do for active travelers in any season. If you just want a relaxing vacation in a small beach town with your own cozy cottage, the region has that too—and the best Airbnbs in New England are a great place to start.
Vogue’s Favorite Airbnbs in New England:
– For Alpine-Inspired Style: The Berghüttli, from $280 per night
– For a Secluded Farm Stay: Peaceful Studio Farmstay, from $227 per night
– For Lots of Design Inspiration: Historic Schoolhouse, from $368 per night
– For Classic Coastal Charm: Martha’s Vineyard Oceanview Retreat, from $651 per night
– For a Rustic Cabin: 1794 Vermont Home, from $301 per night
– For Fairy Tale Appeal: Chester Gingerbread House, from $351 per night
– For a Family Retreat: Sargent Woods Cottage, from $590 per night
New England includes Maine, Massachusetts (with coastal spots like Cape Cod and Nantucket), Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. In each state, you’ll find a wide range of vacation rentals. You could book an airy, Swiss-inspired treehouse in one area, then discover an 18th-century cozy cabin just a few hours away. Wherever your travels in the Northeast take you, get a head start by booking one of these Airbnbs.
Wellfleet Cottage By The Sea
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This Cape Cod cottage has a cheerful butter-yellow exterior—complete with a matching striped umbrella—and only gets more charming inside. It’s perfect for a couple, with cozy wood-paneled interiors and a small kitchen for nights when you want to stay in. The cottage opens right onto the beach, with sandy stairs leading down to the shore. Grab the provided beach chairs and head down with your coffee each morning.
– Location: Wellfleet, Massachusetts
– Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
– Amenities: Outdoor shower, pet-friendly, beach essentials
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This Maine House
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Just a 30-minute drive to Acadia National Park, this light and airy home will feel like the reset you need after a day of hiking. It’s spacious enough for larger groups (up to six people), with plenty of room across the living areas and three bedrooms. The design is more elegant than typical coastal style—think vintage Persian rugs, terracotta urns, paper pendant lights, and iron-frame outdoor furniture. You’ll leave with a full photo album.
– Location: Tremont, Maine
– Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
– Amenities: Bathtub, washer/dryer, AC, free parking, grill
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Goldfinch Hollow
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If a dark, rustic cabin isn’t your style, this Vermont retreat is the one to book. It’s modeled after traditional Vermont sugar houses, with soaring cathedral ceilings and timber wood, but has a lighter color scheme and modern amenities (including WiFi and air conditioning—not always common in remote spots) that give it a fresh feel. Set on five acres, there’s plenty to do in every season. In summer, that means visits to the local farmer’s market, swimming in nearby lakes and ponds, and mountain biking.
– Location: Townshend, Vermont
– Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
– Amenities: AC, backyard
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The Farmstead Cabin
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Tucked into the foothills of the Berkshires, this cabin is perfect for a slow-paced vacation. Spend your days hiking, your nights stargazing by the fire pit, and fill the in-between with quiet moments in the beautifully decorated home (don’t forget to pack a deck of cards). From the sink skirt in the kitchen to the slipcovered sofas in the living area and the covered front porch, the decor makes it easy to feel like you’re living the country life.
– Location: Chester, Massachusetts
– Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
– Amenities: High chair, fireplace, patio, fire pit, grill, free parking
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Inspired by Swiss mountain chalets, this cozy spot gives you nearly panoramic views of the surrounding forest, so you’ll feel like you’re staying in your own little treehouse. A small but well-equipped kitchen has everything you need for long weekends, and there’s an outdoor dining area where you can eat outside when the weather allows.
Location: Goshen, Vermont
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Bluetooth sound system, travel crib, indoor fireplace, coffee maker, fire pit, hammock, outdoor dining, EV charger
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Good Morning A-Frame
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With ultra-high ceilings and a wood-burning stove set in a polished, fully renovated interior, you’ll feel like you’re staying in the most elevated cabin ever. This A-frame is surrounded by campgrounds and hiking trails, giving adventurous travelers plenty to do during their stay in New Hampshire. It’s also close to the Vermont border, so day trips across state lines are easy. Families will love the full kitchen, which has everything you need to cook meals at home after a day outdoors.
Location: Littleton, New Hampshire
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Amenities: Bathtub, washer, dryer, record player, arcade games, board games, indoor fireplace, coffee maker, fire pit, outdoor dining
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Peaceful Studio Farmstay
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For a couple or solo traveler looking for a quiet New England getaway, this little spot is perfect. It’s actually a converted garage from a 1740s farmhouse, with clear attention to every detail: checkerboard bar stools, ruffled pendant lights, and reclaimed wood doors add sweet touches. And while it’s peaceful, you’re far from alone—the property is also home to chickens, geese, ducks, and cows. Feeding them (and taking photos of your time as a farmer) is encouraged.
Location: Eliot, Maine
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Bathtub, coffee maker, housekeeping available for a fee
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Saltbox by the Sea
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Slipcovered furniture, jute rugs, and wood paneling make this Rhode Island home in Newport a perfect example of coastal style. It sleeps up to six people and has a dedicated office space for remote workers looking to stay longer. The house itself is a colonial home built in 1760, and you can still see signs of its original character—wide-plank floors and rustic ceilings add to its cozy feel.
Location: Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
Amenities: Bathtub, outdoor shower, washer, dryer, TV, board games, indoor fireplace, coffee maker, fire pit, outdoor dining, pets allowed
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Historic Schoolhouse
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Hidden inside a restored schoolhouse from around 1866 is a surprisingly bright, charming, and effortlessly bohemian space full of design ideas you’ll want to steal. Think layered rugs, a vintage world map used as a headboard, and heated brick floors—all mostly in one big room. Shapleigh Pond offers waterfront views, and during peak seasons, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards are available for renters who want to enjoy the lake.
Location: Shapleigh, Maine
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Washer, dryer, TV, record player, crib/travel crib/changing table available on request, high chair, board games, indoor fireplace, coffee maker, fire pit, outdoor dining, hammock, kayaks, sun loungers, shared outdoor pool, private hot tub, pets allowed
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Cozy Log Cabin
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This quaint log cabin is a picture-perfect New England retreat, complete with mountain views and, of course, a fire pit. It’s conveniently located near several ski resorts, breweries, and antique shops, and has a screened-in porch for taking in the wide views. It’s also great for travelers looking to go off the grid. The home is fairly remote, and since there’s no television, it’s easy to unplug.It’s a great spot.
Location: West Paris, Maine
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Bathtub, washer, dryer, record player, Bluetooth sound system, travel crib, board games, indoor fireplace, coffee maker, fire pit, outdoor dining, hot tub, pet-friendly
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Martha’s Vineyard Oceanview Retreat
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When it comes to coastal charm, this Martha’s Vineyard spot is hard to beat. It sits on a bluff overlooking Menemsha Harbor and Vineyard Sound, and guests get access to residents-only beaches within walking distance. The nautical style lets you lean into East Coast prep—think shiplap kitchen and wicker- and raffia-accented furniture. It’s like a Nancy Meyers moodboard come to life.
Location: Aquinnah, Massachusetts
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
Amenities: Washer, dryer, TV, board games, coffee maker, beach access, balcony, outdoor dining, BBQ grill, beach essentials, housekeeping available
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Sargent Woods Cottage
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Right on the edge of Acadia National Park, this 100-year-old cottage is great for families. The second bedroom has two sets of bunk beds, and the fire pit lined with Adirondack chairs is perfect for late-night ghost stories. Inside, an open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area makes you want to stay in—the Airbnb even comes with a selection of board games.
Location: Mount Desert, Maine
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Bathtub, washer, dryer, travel crib, board games, indoor fireplace, coffee maker, fire pit, BBQ grill
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1794 Vermont Home
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Original wood beam ceilings run through this 18th-century home, giving it plenty of rustic charm. It’s a short drive from hiking trails and ski resorts, making it a great base for outdoor adventures (the house sleeps four). Spend cool evenings by the backyard fire pit or inside playing cards at the kitchen table.
Location: Springfield, Vermont
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
Amenities: Washer, dryer, TV, coffee maker, fire pit, outdoor furniture, BBQ grill
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Private Cape Cottage
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Heading to Cape Cod? This well-equipped two-bedroom cottage has everything you need for a beach trip. Walk or bike to nearby salt marshes, beaches, and oyster grounds, then come home to unwind in the outdoor tub or shower (yes, the house has both). The original space dates back to 1963, and while it keeps some old-school charm, it’s been updated with modern conveniences—including a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen.
Location: Wellfleet, Massachusetts
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Bathtub, outdoor shower, outdoor bathtub, washer, dryer, TV, vintage sound system, indoor fireplace, coffee maker, hammock, fire pit, outdoor dining, BBQ grill, beach essentials
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Chester Gingerbread House
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For a charming stay straight out of a fairy tale (minus the evil witch), book this gingerbread house. It’s a short walk from historic Chester, which has plenty of shops, galleries, and restaurants for a weekend getaway—though the home itself is just as lovely. From the light-filled main bedroom with its spa-like bathroom (featuring a clawfoot tub) to the lush backyard, there’s plenty of space to relax.
Location: Chester, Connecticut
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
Amenities: Bathtub, washer, dryer, TV, coffee maker, fire pit, outdoor dining, pets allowed, housekeeping available for a fee
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The River Loft
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This riverfront studio is small—750 square feet, to be exact—but it makes the most of its space. Inside, there’s a queen-sized bed and a Murphy bed that folds out to fit more guests. The space opens up to a full outdoor dining setup for cozy meals. As for the rest of the outside area, it’s not small at all: the tiny house sits on two acres of forest.The property sits on wooded land and features highlights like a four-person barrel sauna and private access to the nearby Aspetuck River.
Location: Weston, Connecticut
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Bathtub, outdoor shower, TV, indoor fireplace, coffee maker, fire pit, hammock, outdoor dining, BBQ grill, sun loungers, sauna
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about the 17 best Airbnbs in New England covering cozy cabins and coastal getaways
General Booking Questions
1 What types of properties are on this list
Its a mix of rustic log cabins in the woods modern Aframes historic lighthouses and beachfront cottages along the Maine Massachusetts and Rhode Island coasts
2 Are these Airbnbs expensive
Prices vary widely You can find a simple cabin for around 150200 per night but premium coastal homes or luxury treehouses can cost 500 per night especially during peak fall foliage or summer
3 How far in advance should I book
For fall foliage and summer beach weeks book at least 34 months ahead For a winter ski cabin 2 months is usually safe
4 Can I bring my dog
Many of the cabins and coastal cottages are petfriendly but always check the listings House Rules Some charge a pet fee or have sizebreed restrictions
Location Seasonality
5 Which New England state has the best cozy cabins
Vermont and New Hampshire are the top picks for classic secluded log cabins with wood stoves and mountain views
6 Which state is best for a coastal getaway
Maine is the star for rugged coastlines and lobster shacks Cape Cod and Newport are better for sandy beaches and sailing
7 Are these Airbnbs good for winter trips
Yes Many cabins have fireplaces hot tubs and are near ski resorts Just confirm the property has snow tires or 4WD access
8 What about summer
Perfect for coastal getaways Look for properties with outdoor showers decks or kayaks Cabins in the mountains are also great for hiking and escaping the heat
Practical Comfort Tips
9 Do the cabins have WiFi and cell service
It varies Cozy often means remote Many cabins have WiFi but slow speeds Some coastal homes have great signal Always read recent reviews about connectivity if you need to work
10 What should I pack for a cabin stay
Bring firewood if the