Escaping the city is something that so many city-dwellers look forward to – especially these days!
There’s a true peace that comes with the fresh, open air of the cabin life.
Chicago is a great city for all it offers AND for the close proximity it is to some incredible cabins.
From my experience traveling, a 3-hour drive seems to be the sweet spot for weekend getaways and short trips.
These cabins are all near Chicago and fit that bill…take a look and book your next getaway, today!
Coloma, Michigan
✓ 10 People
✓ 3 Bedrooms, 5 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Come soak up the serenity of this stunning log cabin. Located less than 2 hours from Chicago – Coloma, Michigan is a sleepy little town with lots to offer!
Paw Paw lake is just a few minutes drive, wineries and fruit picking, fishing and kayaking down Paw Paw river, Loma movie theater and Surfari Joe’s for a rainy day! If you want to explore just 15 minutes away- you’ll be at Silver Beach in St Joseph!
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✓ 8 People
✓ 4 Bedrooms, 6 Beds, 2 Baths
Welcome to this 2400 sq ft luxury log home on 3 levels. Canoe & Lake included! Enjoy luxury amenities (home theatre, quality beds, pool table & hot tub). Hidden Dunes has an “up north” feel in quiet tall trees, yet close to town.
Don’t be fooled by other crowded cabins close to US196 noise! Goshorn Lake is perfect for swimming! Relax w/ wood burning fireplace or fire pit. Hot tub on the rear porch is private & pro-maintained (open all year). 5 min drive to Saugatuck, 10 min on bike path.
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Michiana, Michigan
✓ 10 People
✓ 3 Bedrooms, 12 Beds, 3 Baths
Rustic Cabin in the woods 4 blocks walk to Lake Michigan. Great for family reunions, Notre Dame football, romantic getaways, celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years’ Eve…. Minutes to the casino, Outlet shopping, wineries, breweries, and antiquing.
Explore Harbor Country or chill by the fire. The home sleeps 10 people. All the perfect amenities for a great stay: Firepit, Hot Tub, Bunk Room, and screened-in porch. Come home to a Northwoods feel only 90 minutes from Chicago. DOGS are welcome.
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Saugatuck, Michigan
✓ 8 People
✓ 4 Bedrooms, 5 Beds, 2 Baths
Steal away to this log cabin tucked into a quiet, wooded community of Saugatuck. With a private hot tub, a screened back porch overlooking a nearby lake, and sleeping arrangements for eight, this home is a perfect spot for an ideal family vacation.
Practically in your backyard is gorgeous, spring-fed Goshorn Lake, a small, no-wake body of water that’s clear and quiet, providing idyllic scenery. A small association beach and a fishing dock on the lake are within walking distance as well.
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Saugatuck, Michigan
✓ 8 People
✓ 3 Bedrooms, 8 Beds, 2 Baths
Woodsy charm meets high-end furnishings in this log-cabin-style home in Saugatuck. This cabin has everything you need for a comfortable stay, including a private hot tub, a screened-in porch, a cozy fireplace, and an outdoor patio with a grill and a firepit.
And with an association swimming pool and shared dock access on inland Goshorn Lake, you might never want to leave! This is a cozy retreat for the winter months and the perfect home base for a fall color excursion – there’s something for everyone all year long.
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Saugatuck, Michigan
✓ 8 People
✓ 3 Bedrooms, 6 Beds, 2 Baths
This log-cabin-style home sleeps up to eight guests, offering endless opportunities for relaxation in every season. Sunbathe by the glistening association pool in the peak of summer, go fishing in nearby Goshorn Lake come fall, or take a soothing winter soak in the home’s private hot tub.
From the comfortable seating around the living room’s wood-burning fireplace to the smaller loft and the rocking chairs on the front porch, there are so many places to relax here.
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Saugatuck, Michigan
✓ 8 People
✓ 3 Bedrooms, 7 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Knotty Pines has a romantic main floor master suite with a private bath, queen-size bed, and sliding glass doors opening to a screened-in back patio with a private hot tub.
There are two upstairs bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed and the other with two sets of bunk beds (sleeps 4), an expanded full-length loft with a sleeper sofa, and a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo.
The cabin has a fully stocked kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances, an outdoor barbecue grill, a private fire pit and hot tub, and access to a private community pool and lake. There is even a washer/dryer for your convenience.
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Saugatuck, Michigan
✓ 8 People
✓ 3 Bedrooms, 6 Beds, 2 Baths
Find countless opportunities for relaxation and recreation at this lovely, log-cabin-style home in Saugatuck! Sunbathe by the glistening association pool, go fishing in nearby Goshorn Lake, or take a soak in the home’s private hot tub.
The open floor plan makes entertaining easy, with vaulted ceilings that create extra room and bring in an abundance of light. Everyone can convene on the main floor, with plenty of seating and dining space.
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Saugatuck, Michigan
✓ 8 People
✓ 3 Bedrooms, 8 Beds, 2 Baths
Rustic charm meets high-end furnishings in this Saugatuck cabin, where you’ll be treated to vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring and other natural wood details, and upscale amenities that include a private hot tub and firepit.
A loft and an open floor plan make this home perfect for entertaining, as it abounds with spaces where guests can convene or find privacy. Whether you’re seeking a cozy retreat for the winter months, a summer escape with shared access to a pool, or the perfect home base for a fall color tour, this home offers something for everyone all year long.
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Saugatuck, Michigan
✓ 8 People
✓ 3 Bedrooms, 4 Beds, 2 Baths
Situated at the end of a quiet, wooded cul-de-sac, Kingfisher Cove 28 is just a short walk from a lovely association swimming pool and a scenic boardwalk that leads to a fishing dock and pier on Goshorn Lake.
This is the perfect place for enjoying classic outdoor activities, such as fishing and kayaking, or simply relaxing in the private hot tub, on the large screened porch, or in front of the stone fireplace while peering into the woodland surroundings.
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Shiocton, Wisconsin
✓ 10 People
✓ 4 Bedrooms, 5 Beds, 2 Baths
Sleep up to 10 in this spacious log cabin set on five acres with a large swimming and fishing pond.
The exterior woodsy cabin vibe is offset with a warm homey decor on the inside creating the perfect place for a get away with friends and family or better yet have your family reunion or next celebration here!
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Morgantown, Indiana
✓ 10 People
✓ 4 Bedrooms, 8 Beds, 2 Baths
Nestled in the Hills of Brown County Indiana Boulders Lodge offers a relaxing, quiet country vacation in a turn-of-the-century setting.
Located just North of Nashville Indiana and Brown County State Park where you can enjoy Hiking, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Horseback Riding and experience the Woods. Enjoy every season and all the memories awaiting you at Boulders Lodge here in Brown County Indiana.
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Morgantown, Indiana
✓ 8 People
✓ 3 Bedrooms, 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Escape to the country to a place that both couples and families can enjoy. Brown County Log Cabin, a newly built authentic log cabin, is an easy 10-minute drive to the heart of Nashville. After a long day of exploring Brown County soak your cares away in the spacious 6-person hot tub. Relax by the fire pit and roast some marshmallows.
Rock your cares away on the front porch while enjoying the sights and sounds that nature provides. A lovely wrap-around porch provides plenty of room to enjoy your meals “al fresco.” If the weather isn’t to your liking, the cozy interior is the perfect respite from the elements.