Tucked away in the Northern California coastal community of Sea Ranch, this award-winning ’70s cabin is made for the design-minded traveler craving a quiet getaway. It’s a one-bedroom, one-bath home that looks directly out to the coastal redwoods, with hiking trails to the Gualala River and a sunny picnic spot just minutes away. The kitchen is lined in Heath Ceramics tile with mossy green wood cabinets that speak to the region’s signature architecture. The living room is anchored by a cozy wood-burning stove, with a record player nearby for nights in, and a pull-out sofa makes room for more guests. Two large decks wrap the house, one with a propane fire pit and the other with a hot tub for stargazing under the redwoods.

Location: Sea Ranch, California

Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

Amenities: Hot tub, propane fire pit, wood-burning stove, Wi-Fi, access to Sea Ranch hiking trails and pools

If you’re looking for an artistic, remote stay in the desert, Marfa is the destination for that. Guests often compare this newly built house to a Donald Judd space, with its spare, art-minded design and layout. It’s split into three studios, each with its own entrance, bath, and private patio. The main studio has a full kitchen, dinner seating for six, and a fireplace, while the library studio has a vintage wood-burning stove and a daybed for reading. A soaking pool, open March through November, faces desert skies, and Starlink keeps you connected when you’re this far off the grid. It’s a smart pick for those craving style-forward solitude.

Location: Marfa, Texas

Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

Amenities: Soaking pool (seasonal), fireplace, wood-burning stove, full kitchen plus two kitchenettes, private patios, Starlink Wi-Fi

Photography by Alta Projects and Cameron Sakelarios for Airbnb