Sometimes, you just need to leave, especially when In this time of relentless, pervasive stress — after all, vacations have been shown to improve personal well-being and mental health. And, for those of us in NYC, a quick trip to Upstate NY, Hampton or Litchfield County is usually the best and easiest way, as each idyllic place is within a three-hour drive within the drive.
So we scoured Airbnb to find the best homes, cabins, and cabins for a weekend getaway in New York City. Here are our favorites
Country Barn & Loft, Litchfield
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Country chic Connecticut lives in this renovated two-story barn that dates back to 521s. Apple trees line the driveway, and the two-acre lot has plenty of foliage to peek through. Due to the lack of artificial light around the area, the listing states that you can even see the Milky Way at night.
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HISTORY HOUSE, SOUTHAMPTON
Built-in
, this Southampton home is filled with abstract paintings, Turkish rugs, and even Paul Sculpture by Morehouse. But you don’t need to be an avid art lover to appreciate the beauty of this Tudor-style home—with its white and gray shingle exterior, framed by manicured greenery, it looks like gossip Girl put. Also, just five minutes drive from Southampton town, less than to the beach.
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Modern Mountain Chalet in the Catskills
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is set to acres but still close to town, this cabin in the Catskills is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in nature without getting completely lost. Make yourself a spa day in the cedar-lined walk-in hot sauna, or enjoy a glass of wine while admiring the foliage on the outdoor deck.
