Cabins are trending on VRBO and the home rental platform revealed the 5 homes most frequently saved to users' trip boards — here's a look inside each cabin

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• As travel restrictions begin to lift in the US following the novel coronavirus, popular vacation home rental site VRBO is attracting travelers, particularly for its collection of cabin rentals.
• VRBO found that nearly a third of vacation homes that have been saved to users' trip boards are cabins, ranging from luxury takes on the woodsy staple to quintessential log homes.
• We took a closer look at the top five trending cabins on VRBO, including the standout features that make them a must-book home, and current policies in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The US is gradually easing restrictions previously put in place due to the novel coronavirus, adjusting to a new normal as states begin phased reopenings. As summer nears, that also means a renewed interest in safer forms of travel.

While nothing is as risk-averse as staying home, experts do say that private home rentals tend to be safer than hotels because they come with fewer person-to-person interactions and avoid shared, crowded common spaces. The risk of a vacation rental often only involves you, your family, your own car (or a rental car), and the home itself.

However, it's important to note that without a vaccine, there is no guarantee as to safety. We recommend following guidelines and advice from organizations such as the CDC and WHO, and practicing safety measures including wearing a mask, washing your hands, and maintaining social distancing.

But because of their relative accessibility, privacy, and typical cleanliness, vacation home rentals have seen a recent uptick in bookings. Such is the case for VRBO, a popular vacation rental site known for its scenic private homes and cabins.

According to data gathered by VRBO from analyzing saved properties on users' trip boards, cabins have seen a stark rise in popularity. It makes sense — as states and travel begin to reopen, many US travelers are looking to stick closer to home with domestic options that embrace the great outdoors and make it easy to avoid crowds and follow social distancing guidelines. Indeed, travel agents echo these trends and are seeing an uptick in regional travel planning.

If you too are considering a retreat to wide open spaces, you'll want to strongly consider VRBO's top five trending cabins, which have caught users' eyes for good reason, from breathtaking views to cozy wooden bunk beds, and even a rustic treehouse.

We also identified current COVID-19 cleaning policies for each property, if noted in the property's description. According to VRBO's Trust & Safety guidelines, the vacation rental company has partnered with medical experts — as well as travel industry experts — to create specific COVID-19 related cleanliness protocols. VRBO also encourages travelers to reach out to hosts to inquire about each property's cleaning procedures.