6 Gorgeous 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 by MLE Pictures
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, six of the coolest bookable cabins to warm up in after a full day of schussing.
Poconos Classic A-Frame
Photograph by MLE Pictures
This picturesque, restored 1969 A-Frame is owned by Philly wedding photographers/wife-and-husband duo, MLE Pictures. Located in the Lake Naomi community, the cabin features three bedrooms (one with an indoor sauna!), a wood-burning fireplace, and a hot tub out back. Bonus: If you book a week-long stay, you’ll get access to amenities like an outdoor pool, golf course, and gym at Lake Naomi Club. Average of $292 per night.
Where To Ski: Camelback Mountain, which is home to 39 runs and a huge snow tubing park, is just 15 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 slopes and trails and seven terrain parks, is less than four miles away.
Modern Farmhouse
Photograph via Airbnb
Also located on fully operational farmland, this four-bedroom property is comfortable for families (sleeps nine!) — and stunning to boot. We recommend watching the snow fall from the wraparound front porch and ending the day around the fire pit. Average of $418 per night.
Where To Ski: Blue Mountain Resort is just five miles from this Palmerton house. Known for having one of PA’s largest vertical drops, it has 40 trails, 16 lifts, and a hill for snow tubing.
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 $191 per night.
Where To Ski: Big Boulder, a 15-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 $194 per night.
Where To Ski: Jack Frost, home to 20 trails and two terrain parks that range in difficulty, is about a 20-minute drive from the abode.
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 $239 per night.
Where to ski: Ski Big Bear, with its 18 trails, is about a 30-minute drive from the cabin.
This post has been updated and includes additional reporting by Laura Brzyski.
