From southern Utah to the Western Cape in South Africa, these eco-friendly cabin getaways are the cream of the crop when it comes to travel + shelter that seamlessly connect nature to the environment.
Zion Eco Cabins: Southern Utah
Five A-Frame cabins make up the Zion Eco-Cabins rental properties. Nestled on two acres in the red rocks of southern Utah, each unit has two bedrooms, a private bathroom, deck and fire pit. These cabins are just 45 minutes from Zion National Park and steps away from beautiful hiking trails on public land. Bookings for this rental are through an Airbnb superhost.
Manshausen: Norway
The sea cabins at Manshausen were designed with the elements of simplicity in nature to allow guests to fully immerse into the experience of the environment. Each structure has floor-to-ceiling windows that extend over the ocean providing compelling views of the sea. Manshausen is located on an island off the north coast of Norway called Nordskot in the Steigen municipality.
Treehotel: Sweden
Treehotel is where modern design and nature intersect in the tall pine forest with views of the Lule River located in Harads. Each of the uniquely designed tree rooms with names like Biosphere, Mirrorcube, Bird’s Nest, The Cabin, The UFO, Dragonfly, The Blue Cone and the 7th Room, are constructed to sit at elevation with exquisite views of the forest. Travelers can get to the Treehotel on a flight from Stockholm to Luleå. From there, hotel transport is about an hour and 10 minutes.
Løvtag: Denmark
Nordic minimalism is at the heart of these stunning structures designed by award-winning architect Sigurd Larsen, at Løvtag, near Mariager Fjord in Denmark. All nine cabins at Løvtag are built on a beautiful hilltop in a small moss-covered forest with fishing, hiking and biking nearby. The cabins have modern comforts but with a nod to nature inside — there is a living tree that shoots from the floor to the roof.
Stonehaven: Western Cape, South Africa
Stonehaven Eco Cabins, located in the Hemel en Aarde valley on the Western Cape of South Africa, look less like a true cabin and more like a sanctuary for health and wellness. There are three eco cabin options, each aptly named to represent a peaceful stay — Heaven, Earth and The Stars. These accommodations, designed to inspire creativity and a peaceful place to connect with nature, are equipped with a kitchen, Wi-Fi access and a wood-fired hot tub.
