The Rocky Mountains are truly magnificent.
Millions visit the mountain range each year, from New Mexico to Canada’s northernmost provinces. Most visitors are on the hunt for outdoor activities, whether skiing during the snowy winter months or hiking during the warm spring season.
Outdoor adventures aside, the Rockies are also popular for those who want a more rustic and quiet escape.
And some of its most popular rentals will take you straight to its glacial lakes, towering pine forests, grand rock formations, and far beyond. While you might be imagining an old-timey log cabin, many rentals in the Rockies are high-lux.
From the outer stretches of Aspen to the snowy hills of Jackson to the stretching valleys outside Boise, there’s a perfectly rustic palace waiting for you.
Looking for a lavish and secluded getaway in the Rocky Mountains? Here are my favorite selections from Airbnb and VRBO.
Pioneer Cabin, CO
Let’s kick this list off with one of the highest-altitude rentals in the US: Pioneer Cabin, located in the Rockies at 9,200 feet.
What stands out to me about this rental (aside from its insane lux features) is its balance of indoors and outdoors areas.
If you want to really soak up all that fresh air, Pioneer Cabin gives you choices—I’m talking a BBQ area, fire pit, picnic area, and hot tub. Oh, and the mountain views are good enough that people rent this place out for wedding photos. Enough said.
Secluded Hideaway, UT
Want to get off the beaten path? Without leaving behind incredibly unique design features?
Enter the magic of this secluded hideaway located just outside Park City. The design isn’t quite to my taste, but that’s a personal flaw of mine. (I don’t like millennial gray.)
Color palette aside, the woodwork throughout this cabin is incredibly beautiful. There are other unique features throughout, too, including a ‘suspended hammock’ and birch-tree wallpaper that matches the trees outside.
The Shady Frame, WA
I know, I know—Washington is where you’ll find the Cascade Mountain Range, not the Rockies. But let’s show some love to Mt. Rainier, the US’s beloved stratovolcano.
I promise you’ll find The Shady Frame endlessly charming thanks to its near-perfect design. The small rental is a bespoke A-Frame with a perfect balance of woodwork and metal features.
There’s a hot tub, a small porch, a fire pit, and yet another suspended hammock for your lounging needs. The interior might be too white-washed for some, but I imagine it pairs well with a snowy winter day.
Also, there’s a solid barbecue grill setup.
The Woodlands House, OR
I know… this rental is also in the Cascade Range. But It has all the forested wonder of a Rocky rental and its design is too lovely not to shout out here. Also, it has four bedrooms, making it larger than other rentals on this list.
This secluded rental features beautiful woodwork throughout and stretching windows that let you immerse yourself in the surrounding forest. Or you can enjoy Mother Nature from the hot tub. Your choice.
Feldspar Minimalist, CO
If you want to disappear into the natural wonders of the Rockies, look no further. I’m obsessed with the half-indoors, half-outdoors feel of this Feldspar rental.
The exterior’s stonework blends in with its surroundings—which abut a flowing creek, I should mention. Though the rental is small, it’s flawlessly appointed. I’m talking you can watch the creek flow straight from your bed.
Coal Cabin, Nordegg, Canada
This cabin sits amid an impactful pine forest, offering a next-level cozy feel—especially if you’re visiting in winter. I love the cabin’s bright and cheerful design, and especially its chandelier. With six bedrooms, you can also fit plenty of loved ones inside. But don’t forget about the stand-alone sauna. Just like the cabin, it’s a brand-new construction, letting you soak up Rocky Mountain views from a world-class sauna.
The Highlander, MT
The Highlander gives you an incredible view of the Rockies… even if you won’t be nestled amid its forests.
This rental sits on a flat stretch at the base of the mountains. It includes a wooden cabin and a separate sauna, both of which have stretching windows that offer a commanding view of the Montana wilderness.
The design is modern and minimalist, harkening back to a Scandi-style winter lodge. From the tasteful lighting to the stand-alone tub, you’ll be treated to the perfect blend of rustic living and luxurious features.
Couples Retreat at Rathdrum Mountain, ID
Small and secluded, this retreat would be fantastic for couples.
Not only do you have a private outdoor sauna, but the hosts have also gone out of their way to create a spa-like atmosphere. From plush robes to high-quality bath products, you’re going to feel very nurtured here—by both nature, the cabin, and the hosts.
Secluded Bungalow, MT
This bungalow was recently redesigned in a modern fashion, including plenty of dark tones and warm wood details.
What I like here is the perfect blend of amenities. The cabin itself is decked out with lux features while being placed smack in the center of a beautiful wilderness scene.
Oh, and you won’t be far from civilization either, as downtown Whitefish is only a short drive away.
Carbondale Rental, CO
Fishers rejoice—you’ll have a private pond at this Carbondale rental.
You’ll also benefit from lavish features, from a hot tub to a Tesla charging port. This location is also worth gushing over, as you’ll be close to dozens of popular Rocky Mountain activities—from kayaking to fly-fishing to hiking.
Or if you want to lounge, you’ll also have a panoramic view of the Rockies around you.