Vermont in autumn or winter is already a strong sell — fiery foliage, ski slopes, apple orchards and small towns that look like film sets. But a roundup from TravelAwaits raises the stakes: 11 Airbnbs across the state that all come with a hot tub, so you can soak under the stars after a day on the trails or the slopes.
The most eye-catching option is the 25-Foot-High Glass Treehouse in Newport, a one-bedroom home suspended in the forest with two levels and a patio hot tub that feels like it's floating in the canopy. Also near Newport, the Vermont Treehouse sits beside a private 20-acre pond, with a canoe for guests and an inlaid hot tub overlooking the water.
Fans of design quirks have plenty to choose from. Alpine Reflection in Ludlow is a tiny home with mirrored walls — you can see out, but nobody can see in — so you feel immersed in the woods without losing privacy. The House of Pi in Whitingham stacks shipping containers into a multi-level, three-bedroom home across from Sadawga Lake. And near Wilmington, the Beautiful Timber Frame Retreat is a lofted tiny home tucked into forest the writer compares to Germany's Black Forest, complete with hot tub and fire pit.
If you'd rather go classic, there are log cabins galore. The Cozy Private Ski Log Cabin near Mount Snow pairs rustic charm with a chef's kitchen and bold wallpaper, while the Vermont Dream Cabin near Shaftsbury sits on 70 private acres with a wood-burning fireplace for proper off-grid vibes. The Schoolhouse Spa Retreat, also near Shaftsbury, is a two-bedroom cottage inside a converted schoolhouse on a 250-acre regenerative farm, with an outdoor hot tub and barrel sauna. The Reservoir Ridge Loft is a converted barn sleeping up to six, with spa features that make it a good family pick.
Closest to Vermont's most famous ski town, the Luxury Riverside Geodome near Stowe offers year-round glamping with AC, a fireplace, a barrel sauna and riverside fire pits. For groups, Taber Hill Lodge — five minutes from Stowe — has four bedrooms, sleeps ten, and feels like a private boutique hotel thanks to its cobbled fireplace and chalet-style woodwork.
Vermont's small size makes these rentals easy to build a trip around. You can road trip from Burlington's restaurants and boutiques to Stowe's slopes to the quiet shores of Lake Willoughby without long drives, and the same listings work for leaf-peeping in October and snow season from December on. Anyone who's ever wanted to sit in bubbling hot water while snow falls around them has a lot of options here.
