A Yurt-Inspired Vacation Home on the High Desert Plains of Colorado
Yurts inspire nature-immersed ideas of escaping the trappings of urban living—usually while enjoying cool breezes, icy beverages,...
9 Yurt Vacation Rentals For the Modern Alternative Camper
Traditionally used by nomads in Central Asia, the circular, tent-like yurt has become part of the current zeitgeist, as travelers...
This Serene Cabin in Slovakia Takes the Shape of a Yurt
A weekend getaway for a creative couple outside Bratislava is inspired by the nomadic structure.
This Santa Barbara Yurt Is the Ultimate Place to Recharge
We spend the night in a spacious, one-of-a-kind yurt that overlooks the Channel Islands and knits together local history and...
A Texas Camping Spot Complete With Yurts and Miniature Donkeys
For those seeking a hidden locale to set up camp for an idyllic weekend getaway, Green Acres in Elgin, Texas might be the...
Construction Diary: A Young Couple DIY a Lofted Yurt in Portland
Prompted to move for a new job but discouraged by rent prices, Zach Both and Nicole Lopez build an airy yurt with a lofted bed.
Let Your Creativity Soar at This Eclectic Hotel With Tents, Tepees, Yurts, and Trailers
El Cosmico, a self-described "bohemian nomadic" hotel in Marfa, Texas, encourages guests to "pause from the modern world."
The Country's Best Yurt
Lakes of ink have been spilled over a peculiarly American wanderlust, whether it’s our ancestors’ push westward or our current...
If You’ve Always Wanted to Live in a Yurt, Here’s a Pair for $1.2M
Located an hour-and-a-half drive from Manhattan, the three-bedroom property sits on 37 acres with access to the Appalachian Trail.
7 Companies That Can Help You Make Your Eco Pod
If you like the cozy, low-maintenance joy of small space living, then you’ll probably find eco pods very appealing.
12 Terrifically Glamorous Camping Options
While we might prefer to avoid the awkward sounding neologism "glamping," there's no doubt that this modern trend of retiring to...
We Dream of Prefabs
...and wake up, every so often, to a project that fulfills the potential of mass-produced housing.
A Darling 1940s Cabin in Topanga Canyon Lists for $899K
Originally crafted as a Sears kit home, the revamped hideaway comes with lots of outdoor space, a turnkey ADU, and a tiny yurt.
A Round Pennsylvania Prefab Offers 360-Degree Solutions in Sustainability
An environmental engineer looks to Deltec Homes to build a round prefab that provides views of a forested Pennsylvania landscape...
New York Architect John Berg Invites Us Into His Indoor/Outdoor Hamptons Home
After spending six summers living in a yurt in East Hampton, Berg fell in love with the area.
9 Tiny Homes on Airbnb for When You Need a Little Getaway
From a redwood retreat to a revamped 1950s Airstream, these tiny homes offer a quiet escape.
30 Jaw-Dropping Homes in the Mountain West
Behold some of the most magnificent homes perched in the western United States.
This Tiny A-Frame Cabin Is Available for Less Than $20K
Mounted on a portable trailer, the prefab Bivvi Cabin promises maximum off-grid adventure with a minimal footprint.
This Prefab Home in New Zealand Makes the Most of Stunning Views While Sitting Lightly on the Land
A string of prefab pods helps a couple build an off-the-grid home on a remote, scenic site.
Dwell Asks: What’s the Smallest Space You’ve Ever Lived In?
Inspired by a tiny home vacation rental in Texas Hill Country featured in our January/February issue, we asked our online...
7 Vintage-Inspired Trailer Parks, Airstreams and All
Summer is coming, and even if you're not a fan of camping or road trips, you can still enjoy the experience of staying in a...
Two Creatives Carve Out a Blissful Home in a California Redwood Forest
Nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains, surrounded by old-growth redwoods, this dreamy home is a spiritual sanctuary for a creative...
Everything You Need to Know About Becoming an Airbnb Host
Ready to share your home with the world and earn extra income? Get started today with our guide to the basics of becoming an...
This Cor-Ten Steel Cabin Is a Woodland Escape for the Generations
A couple ask Olson Kundig to build on a family legacy in Vermont.
A New Zealand Couple Build a Tiny, Cedar-Clad Cabin for $72K
The 162-square-foot Hideaway is now up for grabs as they prepare to craft their next dream retreat.
Construction Diary: A Self-Taught Designer Makes a Career Switch After Building an Artful ADU
An advertising strategist in Portland, Oregon, builds a minimalist retreat in her own backyard—and launches her own design...
17 Kick-Ass Campers and Trailers You Can Rent From $45 a Night
From funky desert outposts to road-ready rentals, these camper vans and trailers are geared for adventure.
The Ideal Home For You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Fiery go-getter or airy dreamer, down-to-earth or deep thinker—find a home that suits your sign.
Construction Diary: A Couple Build a Moroccan-Inspired Retreat in Joshua Tree
Over a span of 10 months, Louis Litrenta and Natalie Saunders build an airy vacation home in the Californian desert that draws...
Journey by Design: Marfa, Texas
Big names and installations in art and design make this small town in Texas a significant destination.
Hotels We Love: El Cosmico Hotel in Marfa, Texas
Offering herbal workshops, and playing host to the Trans-Pecos festival, El Cosmico is a hotel that's engaged with the community.
12 Epic Hotels That Take Glamping to the Next Level
When you really want to go camping, but you really don’t have a clue.
16 Dreamy Ski Cabins We Wish We Were Holed Up In This Winter
While you’re hunkered down at home, fix yourself a hot toddy and enjoy a virtual tour of these snowbound chalets.
Yarn Bombing Uses Knitting as a Public Art Form
Over the course of three days, attendees of Dwell on Design L.A. will be able to observe the knit graffiti collaborative Yarn...
Here’s Your Chance to Own an Out-of-This-World Geodesic Dome in L.A.
Designed by William King, the Domestead comes with free-flowing spaces, panoramic views, an art studio, and a yurt.
A Family Aces the Remodel of a Cute Schoolhouse in the Catskills
The ’70s building set them up for success in creating a rustic-chic home on five acres in the country.

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