Everyone’s idea of a getaway is different—for some, it could be a trailer designed for a nomadic life, while others dream of a tiny cabin tucked into a forest or set atop a windswept cliff. But there’s often one common denominator: nature—the ability to look at it, to drive through it, to be surrounded by it. Case in point? Our top 10 cabins and campers of 2024, which range in size, scope, and location, but all lean into the restorative power of the outdoors in their own way. Pick your favorite and let it inspire a retreat of your own.

Camping Turned Into Glamping After a Family Built Twin Tiny Cabins in the Woods

Two Architects Create a “Living Example” of Why Prefab Works So Well in the Wild

Architects Nicolás Tovo and Teresa Sarmiento find modular construction appealing in a country as vast and wild as Argentina, and they designed their own “living example”: a glass-encased vacation home in Patagonia, a two-hour flight from their studio in Buenos Aires. " layout="wide" credit="Cristóbal Palma" photoUserId=""/>

Friends Weathered Nine Storms Within 18 Months to Build This Remote Cottage in Scotland

This rugged holiday home in Outer Hebrides, designed by Izat Arundell, was created with stone sourced from its small isle. Perched on a rocky outcrop near the Minch—the Atlantic sea channel between the Outer Hebrides and mainland Scotland—the house has been strategically positioned to take advantage of the elevated site and panoramic sea views across to Skye." layout="wide" credit="Richard Gaston" photoUserId=""/>

A Roaming Couple Recalibrate a 1975 Argosy Trailer for Creative Work and Off-Grid Bliss

After renovating an Airstream—and traveling in it for nine months—Caroline Burke and her husband, Riley Haakon, came across a listing for their dream model: a 1975 Argosy trailer. "Caroline said, ‘Do you wanna do another one?’ I was like, no,” Riley says with a laugh. “But we bought it, and this is it.”" layout="wide" credit="Mathew Scott" photoUserId=""/>

They Designed This Tiny Chilean Cabin From 7,000 Miles Away

Nataša Stanaćev and Manu Granados of Stanaćev Granados Arquitectura designed and built this beachfront cabin in Matanzas, a rustic, windswept area of Chile, while they were living in Spain." layout="wide" credit="Marcos Zegers" photoUserId=""/>The cabin, nicknamed Galeo Pavilion, is a place for the homeowners’ teenage children to host barbecues and get-togethers. To make the most of the site’s impressive views, Stanaćev Granados designed a 600-square-foot cube with simple lines. The cabin is made of local wood (mostly pine) and glass. The main space opens up entirely—visually and literally—toward the Pacific Ocean. It’s clad in large sliding windows that connect the interior spaces to the outdoors. " layout="wide" credit="Photo by Marcos Zegers" photoUserId="6545361713771855872"/>

Budget Breakdown: This Completely Restored $500K Airstream Is Built Like a Yacht

Drawing inspiration from boat design, Innovative Spaces rebuilt this 1953 trailer from top to bottom with a custom mahogany interior. The firm extended the Airstream’s height and length for comfort and ease, and they installed an HVAC system with hydronic and radiant floor heating." layout="wide" credit="Kelly Dawson" photoUserId=""/>For the interior finishes, the design team took cues from vintage sailboats and yachts, wrapping the space in hand-glazed mahogany with leather detailing. “The idea was to celebrate the beauty of a few classic materials, while playing off their history,” Innovative Spaces founder Nate Stover says." layout="wide" credit="Kelly Dawson" photoUserId=""/>

Construction Diary: After a Devastating Fire, a Couple Start Over With a $17K DIY Cabin

Before & After: They Gave Their Fussy Hill Country Cabin a “Subtractive” Makeover

. The couple worked with Jobe Corral Architects to strip away the fussier elements, such as the excess trim, ornate columns, shutters, and decorative exterior brickwork. Previously, a screened porch at the front left had been enclosed for additional living space, but it wasn’t very usable, so the team converted it back to its original form." layout="wide" credit="Chase Daniel" photoUserId=""/>

Budget Breakdown: Inside a $117K Extreme Off-Grid Cabin in the Patagonian Forest

This 430-square-foot, solar-powered cabin, created by engineer and designer Felipe Lüer as a family’s vacation home, paints a compelling picture of off-grid living. To avoid impacting the landscape, the cabin has no driveway—instead, wooden walkways wind through the forest, connecting a small parking area to the hut." layout="wide" credit="ZeroCabin" photoUserId=""/>The plywood panels that line the interior were cut to fit off-site and then carried in for assembly—no bulldozers or trucks entered the worksite. The roof is made from steel; the insulation is wool, a material commonly used in Patagonia for construction. A worm filter system treats all black water, producing fertilizer to regenerate the soil. " layout="wide" credit="ZeroCabin" photoUserId=""/>

A Vermont A-Frame Cabin Zigzags to Gain Those Water Views

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This Surfer Road Tripped to Nicaragua, Built an $8K Tiny Home, and Decided to Never Leave

Two Designers Build an Idyllic Cabin—and a Lifelong Friendship—in an Oregon Forest

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Camping Turned Into Glamping After a Family Built Twin Tiny Cabins in the Woods

Two Architects Create a “Living Example” of Why Prefab Works So Well in the Wild

Friends Weathered Nine Storms Within 18 Months to Build This Remote Cottage in Scotland

A Roaming Couple Recalibrate a 1975 Argosy Trailer for Creative Work and Off-Grid Bliss

They Designed This Tiny Chilean Cabin From 7,000 Miles Away

Budget Breakdown: This Completely Restored $500K Airstream Is Built Like a Yacht

Construction Diary: After a Devastating Fire, a Couple Start Over With a $17K DIY Cabin

Before & After: They Gave Their Fussy Hill Country Cabin a “Subtractive” Makeover

Budget Breakdown: Inside a $117K Extreme Off-Grid Cabin in the Patagonian Forest

A Vermont A-Frame Cabin Zigzags to Gain Those Water Views

The Best Cabins and Campers of 2022

This Surfer Road Tripped to Nicaragua, Built an $8K Tiny Home, and Decided to Never Leave

Two Designers Build an Idyllic Cabin—and a Lifelong Friendship—in an Oregon Forest

A Cute Cabin Serves Up the Simple Life for a Couple Looking to Escape the City

A Cabin Springs Up Above a Dry Creek Bed in a Chilean Forest

A California Couple Turn a Dated Camper Into a Dreamy Family Getaway

My House: A Roaming Couple Settle Down by DIYing a Tiny Cabin for Less Than $10K

A Newlywed Couple Hack Austin’s Housing Market by Fixing Up a 1971 Airstream

Before & After: A Beloved Family Camper Gets a Minty Fresh Makeover

Charred Timber Clads a New Rentable Tiny Cabin in Germany

A Family of Four Joins Hands to Build Two Tiny Homes in Washington

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A 1984 Airstream Shines With a Steely-Blue Shell and a Cozy Farmhouse Interior

This Compact Tasmanian Cabin Is a Testing Ground for Sustainable Design

A Chilean Cabin Rises Amidst Ancient Trees in the Andes Mountains

An Ecuador Couple Seek Out Adventure in a DIY Tiny Cabin on Wheels

Two DIYers Erect an Off-Grid Cabin in the Canadian Rockies for Next to Nothing

An Artist’s British Columbia Cabin Offers Peace and Perspective

A Family of Four Lives Large in a Renovated Skoolie Named The Butter Bus

This Artist Couple’s Off-Grid Dream Home Was a Decade in the Making

A Family of Five Adds a Whimsical Tree House to Their Slice of Paradise in Northern California

With an Otherworldly Shape, This Finnish Cabin Fends Off Subarctic Cold

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They Designed This Tiny Chilean Cabin From 7,000 Miles Away