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Let’s be real; it gets plenty cold in Texas, but it rarely gets perpetual-parka-wearing or hypothermia-inducing cold. Winters in Texas are tailor-made for getting a sense of the season while still reveling in the outdoors without fear of frostbite, making cabins a perfect choice for your winter getaway. Here are some in-state spots perfect for enjoying porch-swing coffee, fireside bourbon, and the light of a lingering sunset.
Dove Rest Cabins
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Canyon
Just minutes from the entrance of Palo Duro Canyon State Park and 16 miles from downtown Canyon, a collection of luxury cabins overlook “The Grand Canyon of Texas.” Enjoy upscale amenities paired with stunning vistas amid the pinnacles, buttes, and mesas of this rugged landscape. Bask in the grandeur of colorful cliff walls at Fortress Cabin, the fusion of rustic and modern luxury at El Coronado Cabin, or the history of Marshall Ranch at Maverick Cabin. Then again, perched high above the canyon’s west rim, Skyhouse Cabin offers a 500-square-foot porch and sprawling terraced patios for a couple of star-gazing lovebirds.
Barons Creek Side
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Fredericksburg
With 12 alpine-inspired log cabins clustered around a babbling creek and surrounded by 26 wooded acres, Barons CreekSide is like visiting Switzerland in the Hill Country. In fact, some materials used in the cabins’ construction were shipped over from Lucerne. Each cozy cabin features a king-size bed, Jacuzzi tub for two, wood-burning fireplace, and a private porch with rocking chairs. This Swiss-owned and -operated estate also boasts a working vineyard specializing in petite sirah. Enjoy a private vineyard tour, an in-cabin couple’s massage, or enjoy date night at the resort’s wine bar and European-style bistro with live music and lots of Texas wine.
Cabin 71
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Spicewood
Whether you’re heading to Austin for live music, touring Hill Country vineyards, or planning a weekend escape to Lake Buchanan, hide out near the charming town of Spicewood in Cabin 71. From the slate stone floors and heirloom antiques to the limestone fireplace and original artwork throughout, this place is a work of art doubling as a cabin. The stairs adorned with elk antler handrails lead to the master bedroom’s sleigh bed and claw foot bathtub. A pair of French doors off the living room open onto a covered patio framed by a rosemary and lavender garden — the perfect place for a glass of Hill Country wine.
The Granbury Cabins
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Granbury
At the end of a dirt drive tucked amid 10 acres of old oaks and cedars lies a boutique retreat close to home. The Granbury Cabins are a collection of farmhouse-style cabins equipped with comfortable bedding, vintage furnishings, private fire pits, and charcoal grills. Enjoy a glass of wine on the sitting porch or take a dip in the private hot tub. The cozy Hideaway and Dilly Dally cabins are perfect for a romantic weekend, while The Farmhouse, featuring two beds, two baths, and a full kitchen, is ideal for a small family getaway. Hike the property’s rustic nature trail or spend the day playing outdoor games on the lawn.
Green Acres
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Elgin
This friendly boutique glamping retreat connects lodgers to nature with the kind of amenities that take the stress out of traditional camping. Whether you’re a solo lodger seeking creative solace, a couple longing to reconnect, or a family on a road trip, Green Acres offers unique eco-lodging on 25 peaceful acres of Bastrop County. The Lodge is a 672-square-foot cabin that sleeps six and is constructed completely of reclaimed materials from an old Kentucky barn. There are two bedrooms, a screened-in porch with a full hanging bed, and an outdoor fire pit. Guests can tour the property’s vintage barn, walk the wooded trails, or visit the resident donkeys and alpacas.
Casa Piedra
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Terlingua
While they’re not your typical cabins, the hand-built adobe brick casitas at Basecamp Terlingua in the Chihuahuan Desert are an eclectic take on West Texas rustic lodging. Choose from the artistic charm of Casa Piedra in the heart of Terlingua Ghost Town or the seclusion of Casa Topo Chico with its bonus outdoor shower and bathtub. Accented by 100-year-old ruins, Casa Azule offers two private bedrooms straddling a spacious courtyard and outdoor fire pit for late-night stargazing. After a day of hiking, enjoy customized bodywork by one of Basecamp’s experienced massage therapists in the comfort of your casita.
River Road Treehouses
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New Braunfels
To access the Guadalupe River Cabin Treehouses, guests must cross a 100-foot bridge attached to towering centuries-old cypress trees. These forest structures aren’t the rickety tree forts of your youth, though. Perched high above a picturesque wet-weather creek that feeds the Guadalupe River, these fully furnished, air-conditioned cabins come with open living/dining rooms, fully stocked kitchens, walk-in showers, spacious lofts that sleep eight, and giant windows for lush forest views in every direction. Best of all, River Road guests have access to the exclusive 1.5-acre Guadalupe River Park with fire pits, hammocks, and access to fishing and tubing.
