There are few better ways to improve your wellbeing than engaging with the beauty of the natural world, especially in the comfort of your own home. These vacation rentals across America engage with the surrounding landscape in surprising ways—from trees that cut through living spaces and sprawling green roofs, to perfectly framed views and even a psychedelic 70’s home that draws inspiration from organic forms.

Located in some of the country’s most spectacular wilderness locations—the forests in Washington state, the towering redwoods of Aptos, California, New York's Hudson Valley, and Joshua Tree National Park—these homes, cabins, and treehouses celebrate the power of biophilic design and architecture to connect us to the great outdoors.

A Treehouse That Offers a Romantic Escape From New York City

Designed by Antony Gibbon Designs and built by William Johnson Construction using timber locally sourced in the Catskills, the 743-square-foot treehouse is conceived as an extension of the surrounding woods. It overlooks a natural swimming pond and features enormous glazed walls and windows that invite the leafy views inside." layout="wide" credit="Photo by Martin Dimitrov" photoUserId=""/>

An Architect's Home Topped With a Green Roof in the Hamptons

Green roofs planted with no-maintenance grass are the crowning touch on this Hamptons getaway in Amagansett on Long Island. The home—which is clad in cedar and reclaimed cypress timber that blends into the natural surroundings—was designed by Scott Glass, cofounder of New York firm Guerin Glass Architects, and is available to rent for $75,000 for two weeks in summer months. The ground floor features sliding glass doors that open out to a spectacular sunken patio and a perfectly maintained lawn surrounding a swimming pool and lounge area shaded by mature oak trees. " layout="wide" credit="Photo by Josh McHugh for Sotheby’s International Realty" photoUserId=""/>

A Cozy Cabin in Lake Tahoe That Pays Tribute to American Ceramicist Edith Heath

1973 cabin in the Bear Creek neighborhood of Lake Tahoe’s Alpine Meadows Valley into a year-round getaway. Designed by local architect Charles O. Matcham Jr., the interiors have been given a sleek makeover with a focus on handcrafted details, while existing details—such as the fireplace crafted from local rocks—bring tactile touches of the rugged wilderness inside." layout="wide" credit="Photo courtesy of Heath Ceramics" photoUserId=""/>

An Exquisitely Crafted Tiny House at a Spectacular Wedding Venue in a Hudson Valley Forest

Set amidst a forest in the Hudson Valley town of Coxsackie—just two hours from New York City—sits Gather Greene, a luxurious "glampsite" and events venue that balances indoor and outdoor living. The 17 timber-clad cabins are set on 100 acres, and each one features a fully glazed wall behind the bed that makes it feel as if you're sleeping in the forest. The site is also home to a 6,000-square-foot events pavilion enclosed by delicate timber latticework that offers a special location immersed in nature for weddings and other celebrations." layout="wide" credit="Photo by Kelsey Ann Rose Photography" photoUserId=""/>

A Collection of Treehouses Less Than 30 Minutes From Seattle

A Trippy House in Austin That Looks Like a Giant Seashell Growing in a Forest

An Extremely Popular Geodesic Cabin Amidst the Redwoods of Aptos, California

A Cabin in the Wisconsin Woods That Went Viral on TikTok

A Cedar-Clad House Built Around a Towering Tree in Echo Park, California

A Surreal Artist's Retreat in the Otherworldly Joshua Tree National Park

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