A mix of rustic and luxurious, these New England AirBnBs, handpicked by Yankee, will have you situated in prime locations to experience New England’s most stunning season.
By Kelsey Liebenson-Morse
Aug 04 2016
Rustic Retreat, II
Boothbay, Maine
Harley House Manchester, Vermont
$467/night
The Harley House boasts a brand-new kitchen and open floor plan with plenty of space for the whole family. The house is made from barn wood dating back to the 1800s, giving the exterior charm and personality. Large front lawn ideal for lawn games like bocce or a lively game of badminton. Conveniently located minutes from Manchester, the Vermont Summer Classic Horse Show, ski mountains, golf courses, swimming holes, and more. Five bedrooms.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6233258
Idyllic Vermont FarmhouseMontgomery, Vermont
$300/night
A highly secluded and private picturesque New England-style red farmhouse, “Hilltop Farm” is right below the Cold Hollow Mountains, and set on its estate with hundreds of acres of nature available for your use. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the Vermont countryside. Five double bedrooms can accommodate up to ten guests. Jay Peak is only a twenty-minute drive. Dogs allowed by prior arrangement. Jacuzzi bath and sauna in the master bedroom.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3262224
Rustic Retreat Stowe, Vermont
$325/night
Located on five acres of land, this authentic log cabin features a year-round hot tub and can accommodate up to four guests. Large kitchen space, gas fireplace and antiques. Minutes from Stowe Mountain Resort and the famous Von Trapp Family Lodge.Enjoy a real New England experience tucked away from the outside world.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/12022238
Tree House Delight Lincoln, Vermont
$169/night
This unique and supremely cozy tree house is perched on four maples, 30 feet above a blanket of ferns for those looking to be immersed in nature’s glory. Access is by a ramp 70 feet from the main house. This quiet place in the woods has heat, electricity, and a small refrigerator. Bathroom and shower are located inside the main house. The tree house’s main floor has a single bed, while a second-floor loft offers a futon and down comforter. Enjoy the comfy reading rocker or sit on the deck and look directly at Mt. Abraham and the Green Mountain National Forest. In case that isn’t enough, the hot tub is year-round.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5633
Higher Calling Harrisville, New Hampshire
$600/night
Located in the historic New Hampshire mill town of Harrisville, Cobb Hill Estate features a hot tub, tree house and Ping-Pong table. The estate can sleep fifteen people and has six bedrooms with breathtaking views. Just a few short minutes by car is the center of Harrisville, with a cozy old-fashioned general store and old mill buildings located around a glassy pond sure to delight.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2623382
Luxury Living Lincoln, New Hampshire
$275/night
This is the rental for a bigger family or group of friends looking to enjoy fall near the White Mountains. The master bedroom includes sliding doors to a balcony with fine views of the western Whites. Gas grill available out on the spacious deck with gorgeous panoramic views sure to capture the beauty of the changing seasons. Located right on Loon Mountain, minutes from downtown Lincoln, with restaurants, shopping, and more.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1248828
Rustic Retreat, IIBoothbay, Maine
$125/night
Built in 1985, this log cabin is handmade from trees harvested on site. The loft offers one double futon on an elevated frame, and a couch downstairs that opens to a bed. Views include those of Pleasant Cove. High tide provides refreshing swimming and excellent bird watching. Canoe also available for use. No electricity.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/10627752
Into the (Kind of) Wild Amherst, Massachusetts
$180/night
Travel to the Berkshires and stay at the sun-drenched “Hidden Meadow Retreat.” Surrounded by conservation land the house is at the end of a private road and located in a peaceful neighborhood with many walking/hiking trails. Full-size kitchen with sliding doors that open to deck. Upstairs you’ll find an open sunlit studio bedroom with queen-size bed and a reading nook. Gluten-free baked goods provided. One bedroom, but can comfortably accommodate up to four guests.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3002086
Victorian “In The Trees” West Cornwall, Connecticut
$115/night
A quick trip over a covered bridge leads you to this bucolic three-story home, filled with Shaker furniture, French mirrors, and Persian carpets. This two-bedroom Victorian is just a short walk from cafes, restaurants and a farmers’ market. As featured in New York magazine, enjoy the natural world from the porch or second-floor patio. Perfect for the antique enthusiast.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/543267
Adirondack HouseNew Milford, Connecticut
$200/night
This house features a cook’s kitchen, two fireplaces, wood paneling and wainscoting. The stone terrace looks onto old farm fields and original stone walls. The property has apple trees, gardens, and a clear running stream. Located just five minutes from nearby Washington Depot. Sleeps up to seven guests. Seven night minimum stay.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/13037504
Station 8 FirehouseNewport, Rhode Island
$550/per night (2 nights minimum stay, rates vary seasonally)
Spend a weekend inside this unique space—an award-winning 1887 Firehouse with a “boutique hotel vibe.” The suite, located in the heart of Historic Hill in Newport, has a private garden, two bedrooms and more than 800 square feet of living space. The nine-foot windows allow you to gaze out of this luxurious space, complete with central air and a rain shower. Only a few blocks from downtown attractions.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9859575
Notes: Rates and availability may have changed since publication. Always check listings for current pricing.
Kelsey Liebenson-Morse was born in Wisconsin, and spent part of her childhood in Florida, but considers New England home. Kelsey prefers to be outside and still re-reads the Harry Potter Series occasionally. She can often be spotted riding her bike or running. She believes herself to be the only ‘Kelsey Ananda Liebenson-Morse’ in the world, but has no way to prove it.
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