12 cozy and affordable Airbnb cabins in Upstate New York you can book for next month

This dreamy cabin is just begging you to sip cocoa on the porch or by the fire pit. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the close proximity to Shawangunk Mountains, the Mohonk Preserve, and Minnewaska State Park.

Raves one review, "Talk about a dream cabin retreat! The pictures do not do it justice. What wonderfully relaxing ambiance between the personal pond, diverse collection of records, and the screened-in porch for comfy bird watching!"

Rating: 4.95
Drive from NYC: 2:40

With one queen bed, this is the perfect escape for a couple or sweet solo weekend. Rooms are airy with simple touches like a wood-burning stove and clawfoot tub. The cottage is located next door to the host's home, which she notes is walking distance to several farms, restaurants, organic cider, and craft beer.

Rating: 4.84
Drive from NYC: 2:40 drive

Beautifully restored, this 1880s Queen Ann Victorian is a great option for those who'd prefer to be close to town. It's 20 minutes to Hudson – convenient for those arriving by train. Bright and light, the minimalist palette features an Art Deco-era kitchen and hints of mint green. The superior look isn't accidental; this listing is an Airbnb Plus verified home with hosts who are pros at taking extra care to provide a well-kept space.

Rating: 4.93
Drive from NYC: 3 hours

This one-bedroom guest cottage seems modest at first. But look closer and find luxe amenities like a sauna, saline pool, and memory-foam queen bed. Writes one weekender, "What a lovely little retreat! A perfect cabin for the two of us looking to de-stress from a hectic couple of work weeks in the city ... Enjoyed the many spots inside and outside the cabin to sit and read. Meals were also enjoyed both inside and outside, as well as one in town, which is super close."

Rating: 4.93
Drive from NYC: 2:40

A one-room schoolhouse from 1837 was restored with painstaking care while paying homage to historic roots. Those chalkboards are originals! Other elements were updated to feel modern and chic, such as mason jar light fixtures and a subway-tiled shower. Restaurants, antiques, and hiking are all minutes away, but if you really need to recharge, the hosts can book in-home massages.

Rating: 5.0
Drive from NYC: 2:30

For a group getaway in the mountains, this Catskills retreat sleeps eight under rustic beamed ceilings. Your host even provides firewood and kindling; all you need to do is BYOS: bring your own s'mores. Located near Windham and Hunter mountains, this lodge is usually booked solid in busy winter ski months; visiting in fall offers a great way to snag an otherwise elusive booking.

Rating: 4.92
Drive from NYC: 2:40

Saugerties is a Hudson Valley haven for those seeking quaint towns to explore. This cottage boasts four beds and reviews are near-perfect. Writes one, "Perfect location close to the villages of Woodstock and Saugerties, and just a short drive to ski areas. The home has spacious common areas and one bedroom with huge windows on three walls looking out into your private woods."

Rating: 4.98
Drive from NYC: 2:30

Here's another gem for groups. There are three bedrooms, but if you're going with me, I call the room with the adjoining tranquil terrace. Though rest assured there's plenty of other prime real estate too, such as the open-plan living room with wood stove and rocking chair, farmhouse kitchen, and impressive deck.

One of several five-star reviews shares, "The house is a wonderfully relaxing place to stay. At night, it was peaceful and quiet and dark — no streetlights, just stars!"

Rating: 5.0
Drive from NYC: 2:30

For a true country feel, consider staying in this renovated milk house on a working farm. Your hosts raise beef, pork, chickens, and plenty of produce and honey.

Writes one favorite of the farm, "The Milk House is truly beautiful and peaceful. I enjoyed long walks along the river and the gorgeous trees. The wooden walls are cozy and beds very comfortable. I also ordered a bundle of tasty fresh produce, including delicious heirloom tomatoes, and had fresh eggs from the happy hens freely roaming around."

Rating: 4.71
Drive from NYC: 1:30

This former barn was reimagined as a stunning enclave that can easily fit six people for a fun group getaway, or relaxing family vacation.

One Airbnb user writes, "Rustic beauty, inside and out. A home that will invite you to relax and entices comfort, which will not be denied. The drive alone, along the country roads, kept my eyes darting from side to side at the beauty that surrounds."

Rating: 4.8
Drive from NYC: 1:30

This cottage from 1885 is pricier, but for good reason. It's close to New York City in coveted Croton-on-Hudson, and other towns you'll want to visit, like Beacon and Cold Spring. It also feels like a regal fairy tale with twinkling chandeliers, vintage touches, and dark wood.

"You really feel far away from the city even though it's so close by," writes one reviewer. "The cottage had everything we needed ... It has been an incredible getaway from the city."

Rating: 4.95
Drive from NYC: 1:30