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Rental properties come in all forms, and some of the most popular getaways in New England this year include a tiny glass house in the mountains and a treehouse shaped like the head of a fox.
Airbnb released a list of the most wishlisted homes across the 50 states, calling them “unique and one-of-a-kind stays” that offer guests immersive experiences.
There is a growing preference by travelers for nearby getaways, according to the company, which noted that searches for places within 50 to 300 miles from home make up nearly 25% of searches for summer stays.
Ahead, check out the most wishlisted home in each of the six New England states. Prices vary by season.
A Gingerbread House Tower in Tyringham on the Santarella Estate in the Berkshires gives travelers “a storybook experience,” according to the listing. It sits on four acres that include a garden, lily pond, and stone bridges and has two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and an indoor fireplace. It sleeps four guests.
Kick back in a treehouse shaped like the head of a red fox on six acres near Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal at The Copper Fox Treehouse. “It feels like you are in a dream,” according to the listing. It has two bedrooms, a kitchen, one bath, and an indoor fireplace. It sleeps four guests.
Boulder House, located within the 250-acre Lakefalls Estate in Stoddard, has a private deck that overlooks Chandler Meadow and 11,000 acres of conserved land and water. The rental has one bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom, an outdoor shower, and a hot tub. It sleeps two guests.
At this 200-square foot Luxury Glass Tiny House in Warren, guests can relax in a hot tub overlooking Sugarbush Mountain. The rental has one bedroom, a kitchen, and a bathroom. “Showering with only glass between you and the Green Mountains is a truly memorable experience, and spotting wildlife from bed will make this trip one you’ll never forget,” says the listing. It sleeps two guests.
While staying at this 1,500 square-foot Waterfront Cottage in South Kingstown, “outdoor lovers will be in paradise,” according to the listing. The rental has three bedrooms, a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, a lake view, an expansive yard, private dock, and beach access. It sleeps eight guests.
The River Loft in Weston is a riverfront retreat on more than two acres of forested land with private river access. It is an open-air studio built by a “visionary local architect” and has two beds, a kitchen, a bathroom, and an outdoor grill. It sleeps four guests.
Kristi Palma is a culture writer for Boston.com, focusing on New England travel. She covers airlines, hotels, and things to do across Boston and New England. She is the author of Scenic Six, a weekly travel newsletter.
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