6 Cozy Cabins in Pennsylvania That You Can Book for a Skiing Getaway
They’re ideal spaces off the beaten path to get away for a weekend.
These Pennsylvania cabins are close enough to winter resorts for you to ski during the day and relax at night. / Photograph of Camp Pocono Pines via Airbnb
The Philly area hasn’t yet seen much snowfall this winter, but Pennsylvania’s ski resorts have been busy making plenty of flakes. If a getaway to the slopes is on your agenda sometime before the season wraps up, we’ve got you covered. Below, find six of the coolest bookable cabins to warm up in after a full day of schussing.
Charming Cottage(s)
Inside Camp Pocono Pine’s Yellow cottage. / Photograph via Airbnb
Camp Pocono Pines is a group of six cozy cabins nestled on a 100-year-old property near Lake Naomi. Each — designated by colors green, yellow, peach, blue, black, and red — feature playful design patterns and decor and feature either one or two bedrooms. Bonus: You can rent out all six cottages for the ultimate group getaway. Individual cottages range $155-$207 per night; all six starting at $1,131 per night.
Where To Ski: Camelback Mountain, which is home to 39 runs and a huge snow tubing park, is just 20 minutes away by car.
Restored Cabin
Photograph via VRBO
From the outside, this renovated bunkhouse on a 52-acre organic farm outside Seven Springs looks charming albeit rustic. Once you step inside, you’ll be shocked at how modern the one-bedroom cabin is. The full kitchen and refurbished bathroom mean that you don’t have to rough it to disconnect from the real world. Average of $89 per night.
Where To Ski: Seven Springs Mountain Resort, which boasts 33 trails and seven terrain parks, is less than four miles away.
Chalet with Mountain Views
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This four-bedroom property is comfortable for families (sleeps nine!) — and boasts spectacular views of Blue Mountain, to boot. We recommend watching the snow fall from the wraparound front porch and ending the day in outdoor the hot tub. Average of $395 per night.
Where To Ski: Blue Mountain Resort is about a 10-minute drive from this Palmerton house. Known for having one of PA’s largest vertical drops, it has 40 trails, five terrain parks, and a massive hill for snow tubing.
Riverfront Cabin
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With views of the upper Delaware River, this waterfront cabin has three beds, a wood-burning fireplace, an outdoor hot tub, and direct access to the river. Though on the Pennsylvania side, it’s only five minutes to the quaint Catskills town of Narrowsburg by car. Average of $242 per night.
Where to ski: Ski Big Bear, with its 18 trails, is about a 30-minute drive from the cabin.
Lake Harmony Chalet
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The modern farmhouse-style chalet is within walking distance of Lake Harmony and a short-drive away from the historic town of Jim Thorpe. During your stay, enjoy three spacious bedrooms, a pool table, a cozy fireplace, and two decks great for entertaining. Average of $249 per night.
Where To Ski: Big Boulder, a 19-trail winter resort, is a short five-minute drive from the chalet.
Poconos Flat A-Frame
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This super cute flat A-Frame is cozily nestled in the woods and within walking distance of Lake Naomi, making for a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of the slopes. It’s home to two bedrooms, a wood-burning fireplace, a fully stocked kitchen, and an outdoor fire pit. Bonus: Pets are allowed. Average of $208 per night.
Where To Ski: Jack Frost, home to 20 trails and a terrain park, is about a 20-minute drive from the abode.
This post has been updated and includes additional reporting by Laura Brzyski.
