In our humble opinion, nothing beats a cabin retreat. Tucked deep afield in an alpine forest or perched beside a placid lake, these wooden shelters put us back in touch with nature—no wonder they're a perennial favorite among our readers. Whether an oasis of rest and relaxation, or a springboard for adventure, these 10 cabins below ignited our imaginations. Keep scrolling to see which cabins made the cut.

10. La Colombière Cabin Expansion in Quebec

9. Chechaquo Lot 6

8. Belgian Fairytale Cabin

7. Lake Tahoe A-Frame Cabin Makeover

6. Simple, Meditative Swedish Cabin

5. Norwegian Summer Cabin

4. Budget-Conscious Yet Dramatic Tree House

3. Snow White-Inspired Camping Village

2. Tiny Shingled Cabin in Austria That Resembles a Bird-Like UFO

1. Tent-Inspired A-Frame Cabin in the New Zealand Rain Forest

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