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11 Cozy Winter Cabins in California
Like no other season, winter evokes that ancient urge to hunker down and snuggle up in a cozy, secluded cabin. From foggy shores to pine-scented forests to snow-capped mountains, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite California cabins to settle into for a long winter’s night.
Nick's Cove and Cottages - Imbued with a nostalgic charm, this collection of meticulously restored bungalows are a lure in winter amid the placid waters and moody skies of Tomales Bay. Handsome antiques, lofty beds, wood-burning fire stoves, and soft strains of jazz music comfort the soul. Photo by Jackie Greaney.
Albion River Inn - 22 spacious cottages line a coastal bluff in the Mendocino, all with the same mesmerizing views: grassy headlands, rocky islets, a wooden trestle bridge spanning the Albion River, and a protected cove where the river flows languidly into the sea. In the winter, it’s an incredible perch for storm watching.
Black Bear Lodge - In South Lake Tahoe, four spacious cabins are nestled in the pines behind the main lodge. The Hideout Cabin’s buttery smooth linens, three-sided river rock fireplace, and well-curated mix of modern and rustic chic furnishings create a sublime environment from which to watch the snow fall through large, icicle-framed windows.
Cottage Inn at Lake Tahoe - Beneath towering pines, enchanting 1938 cabins line Lake Tahoe’s quiet western shore, with access to a private beach across the street. Warm interiors feature gas fireplaces, luxurious bedding, exposed wood beams, honey-hued pine walls, and whimsical décor. Enjoy mulled wine and hors d’oeuvres by the fire.
Carmel Cottage Inn - Five historic cottages are nestled just a block from Carmel Beach. One of the two-story cottages, Tradewinds, features an inviting living room warmed by a large brick fireplace and overstuffed couches, beds draped with beautiful quilts, a modern/retro kitchen, an outdoor patio, and balcony.
Tahoma Meadows Cottages - On the quiet western shore of Lake Tahoe—less than five minutes from Homewood Mountain Resort—you’ll find a collection of vintage red cottages nestled under the pines. Built in the 1940s “Old Tahoe” style, the cottages feature homey décor and gas fireplaces. Some also have claw foot tubs and kitchens.
Highlands Ranch Resort - Along the edge of a bucolic meadow, seven cottages stand against a backdrop of snowcapped peaks. Each is outfitted with upscale, modern touches like oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, heated floors, and private outdoor Jacuzzi tubs. Ten minutes away, Lassen Volcanic National Park offers miles of cross country trails.
Cottages at Napa Valley - Nestled along cobbled pathways under mature trees, these eight free-standing cottages leave no doubt why Gable and Lombard favored them for romantic getaways in the 1940s. Each has its own fully stocked wood-burning chiminea. Order a s'mores basket to roast over the fire on a cool winter evening.
Quiet Creek Inn - Ten woodsy cottages sit just a mile and a half from the Idyllwild village center, yet their secluded spot on seven acres makes them feel like they’re a world away. Each has vaulted ceilings, wood-burning river rock fireplaces, and sliding doors that open to private decks overlooking Strawberry Creek.
Orchard Hill Country Inn - In the mountains above San Diego, 12 well-appointed cottages feature private porches, lofty beds draped with quilts, and gas fireplaces. Some also have whirlpool tubs. The ultimate in seclusion and serenity, there's also an idyllic pond ringed by hammocks and Adirondack chairs.
Howard Creek Ranch - A relaxing bohemian vibe permeates all the rustic cabins scattered across this 60-acre oceanfront farm, but the Sea View is unparalleled for its seclusion. Nestled in the forest high above the ranch, it features sweeping ocean views from its outdoor kitchen, private hot tub, and hammock strung among the trees.
California Destinations
- Ahwahnee
- Albion
- Aptos
- Arroyo Grande
- Ballard
- Baywood Park
- Berkeley
- Big Bear Lake
- Calistoga
- Cambria
- Carmel
- Carmel Valley
- Catalina Island
- Cayucos
- Chico
- Coronado
- Dana Point
- Desert Hot Springs
- Donner Lake
- Elk
- Encinitas
- Eureka
- Fair Play
- Fall River Mills
- Ferndale
- Forestville
- Fort Bragg
- Fortuna
- Garberville
- Garden Valley
- Glen Ellen
- Grass Valley
- Groveland
- Half Moon Bay
- Healdsburg
- Hope Valley
- Idyllwild
- Jamestown
- Julian
- Kenwood
- Kit Carson
- La Jolla
- Lake County
- Lake Tahoe
- Lassen
- Lassen Park
- Little River
- Livermore
- Lockeford
- Los Alamos
- Los Altos
- Los Angeles
- Los Olivos
- Los Osos
- Marin County
- Marshall
- McCloud
- Mendocino
- Merced
- Mill Creek
- Monterey Peninsula
- Morro Bay
- Muir Beach
- Murphys
- Napa
- Napa Valley
- Ojai
- Oregon House
- Pacific Grove
- Palm Springs
- Palo Alto
- Pasadena
- Paso Robles
- Pescadero
- Philo
- Placerville
- Plymouth
- Point Arena
- Point Reyes
- Redwood Coast
- Richmond
- Sacramento Valley
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Luis Obispo
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Monica
- Santa Rosa
- Santa Ynez
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Shelter Cove
- Sierra Foothills
- Sierra Mountains
- Silicon Valley
- Solvang
- Sonoma
- South Lake Tahoe
- Southern Calif Mountains
- Tahoe City
- Tahoma
- Temecula Valley
- Tomales Bay
- Truckee
- Twain Harte
- Uncategorized
- Upper Lake
- Volcano
- Westport
- Willow Creek
- Yosemite
- Yountville
California B&B and Boutique Hotels
- 1859 Historic National Hotel & Restaurant
- 1906 Lodge
- 7 Seas Inn
- A Four Sisters Inn
- A Four Sisters Luxury Inn
- Albion River Inn
- Alder Inn
- Alegria Oceanfront Inn & Cottages
- All Seasons Groveland Inn
- Amador Harvest Inn
- Apple Blossom Inn Yosemite Bed & Breakfast
- Arbor Guest House
- Atterdag Inn
- Aurora Hotel
- Avanti Hotel
- Back Bay Inn
- Ballard Inn
- Bancroft Hotel
- Bear Creek Inn
- Bear Valley Cottage
- Beazley House Bed & Breakfast Inn
- Benbow Historic Inn
- Bissell House Bed & Breakfast
- Black Bear Lodge
- Blue Dolphin Inn
- Blue Lantern Inn
- Brewery Gulch Inn
- Calistoga Wine Way Inn
- Camellia Inn
- Candlelight Inn
- Carmel Cottage Inn
- Carmel Country Inn
- Carmel Valley Lodge
- Carter House Inns
- Cayucos Sunset Inn
- Cedar Gables Inn
- Centrella Inn
- Channel Road Inn
- Cheshire Cat Inn
- Churchill Manor
- Coachman's Inn
- Coho Cottages
- Colonial Terrace
- Cornell Hotel de France
- Cottage Inn & Spa
- Cottage Inn at Lake Tahoe
- Country Inn Bed & Breakfast
- Courtwood Inn
- Cowper Inn
- Craftsman Inn
- Creekside Bed and Breakfast
- Delta King Hotel
- Dennen's Victorian Farmhouse
- Donner Lake Inn
- Double H Ranch Bed and Breakfast
- Dunbar House
- East Brother Light Station
- Eden Vale Inn
- El Morocco Inn & Day Spa
- Elk Cove Inn & Spa
- Embrace Calistoga
- Enchante Boutique Hotel
- Fall River Hotel
- Farmhouse Inn
- Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
- Flower Farm Inn
- FogCatcher Inn
- ForFriends Inn
- Four Sisters Inns
- Frenchtown Inn
- Gables Wine Country Inn
- Gaige House
- Garden Street Inn
- Gingerbread Mansion Inn
- Glorietta Bay Inn
- Gold Mountain Manor
- Goodman House Bed & Breakfast
- Gosby House Inn
- Granada Hotel & Bistro
- Grand Reserve Inn
- Green Gables Inn
- Hamlet Inn
- HammerSky Vineyards
- Haydon Street Inn
- Headlands Inn
- Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza
- Hennessey House
- Highlands Ranch Resort
- Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast
- Hofsas House
- Hotel Cerro
- Hotel Charlotte
- Hotel Drisco
- Hotel Marisol Coronado
- Hotel San Luis Obispo
- Howard Creek Ranch
- Inn At Locke House
- Inn at Moonlight Beach
- Inn at Newport Ranch
- Inn at Opolo
- Inn at Playa del Rey
- Inn at the Presidio
- Inn at Union Square
- Inn on Randolph
- Inn San Francisco
- JUST Inn
- Kenwood Inn & Spa
- L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux
- Las Fuentes Inn & Gardens
- Lavender
- Lavender Inn
- Lodge at the Presidio
- Los Arboles Hotel
- Lucinda's Country Inn
- L’Auberge Carmel
- MacCallum House Inn
- Maison Fleurie
- Martine Inn
- McCaffrey House Bed & Breakfast Inn
- McCloud Hotel Bed & Breakfast
- McCloud Mercantile Hotel
- Meadowlark Inn
- Mendocino Seaside Cottage
- Mill Rose Inn
- Milliken Creek Inn & Spa
- Mirabelle Inn & Restaurant
- Monte Cristo Inn
- Moonstone Cottages by the Sea
- Mount View Hotel & Spa
- Napa Inn
- Nick's Cove & Cottages
- Olallieberry Inn
- Old Monterey Inn
- Old St. Angela Inn
- On The Beach B&B
- Orchard Hill Country Inn
- Pantai Inn
- Pelican Inn
- Pescadero Creek Inn
- Petit Soleil Bed et Breakfast
- Petite Auberge
- Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort & Spa
- Quiet Creek Inn
- R Inn Napa
- Raford Inn
- Raku House Inn
- Rest A Boutique Hotel
- Santa Ynez Inn
- Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
- Seven Gables Inn
- Simpson House Inn
- Skylark Hotel
- Solvang Gardens Lodge
- Sorensen's Resort
- Spyglass Inn at Shelter Cove
- Stahlecker House Bed & Breakfast
- Stanford Inn by the Sea
- Stanyan Park Hotel
- Strawberry Creek Inn B&B
- Swan Levine House
- Sweet Dreams B&B
- Tahoe Vistana Inn
- Tahoma Meadows Bed & Breakfast Cottages
- Tallman Hotel
- The Casitas of Arroyo Grande
- The Cottages of Napa Valley
- The Eagle Inn
- The Francis House
- The Green Toad Bed & Breakfast
- The Groveland Hotel
- The Inn at Newport Ranch
- The Landsby
- The Madrones
- The Murieta Inn & Spa
- The Orbit In
- The Pelican Inn
- The Queen Anne Hotel
- The Redwood Riverwalk Hotel
- The Upham Hotel
- The Victorian Mansion Bed & Breakfast
- Timber Cove Inn
- Tradewinds Carmel
- Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
- Victoria Inn
- Victorian Inn
- Volcano Union Inn
- West Cliff Inn
- Westcott Palm Springs
- Westport
- Westport Hotel
- Wharf Master's Inn
- Wine Valley Inn & Cottages
- Yosemite Rose Bed & Breakfast