By Hadassa Kalatizadeh
The summer months are upon us. After staying home several months, having longstanding international trips and many summer camps cancelled, Americans are now filling up their gas tanks and heading on road trips. Still weary of airports and crowded hotels , many are taking trips that are within 200 miles of their own homes, and opting for private rental homes. Airbnb, the short-term rental giant said that it made more US bookings in the weeks between May 17 and June 3, than it did last year during the same time frame, its CEO, Brian Chesky told Bloomberg News.
As per a recent article in the NY Post, New Yorkers too, are opting for a change of scenery via an Airbnb visit. Some are even planning extended stays, as they will be working remotely and can do so from anywhere. Here are some of the Post’s pick of most popular road trip destinations.
An A-frame cabin dating back to 1968, in Red Hook of Hudson Valley, NY is offering a retreat on 6 acres of untouched, peaceful land. The cozy two-bedroom home feature a fireplace, wooden ceilings, a dining area a full wall of windows for plenty of sunlight and a patio with woodsy views. The nightly rate is $302, and it can lodge up to six guests.
The increasingly popular Hudson Valley also has rentals that feel like something that belongs far from New York. There is a Bali-inspired cottage with four bedrooms connected by walkways, featuring bamboo ceilings and peaked roofs. The $624 per night house retreat fits up to 10 guests. It includes fireplaces, waterfront patios, hammocks, a guest cottage and a hot tub overlooking the pond.
New York’s Finger Lakes has a newly constructed home with four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The house is just steps away from the east side of Seneca Lake. It is listed for $518 per night, and can accommodate up to 12 people. It includes a modern kitchen with new appliances, a fireplace, and a porch with an outdoor dining area.
Camping enthusiasts can travel to Connecticut for a charming 144-square-foot cedar octagon situated by a brook on 100 acres of forested land. The cabin has vaulted ceilings, and electricity but no running water or Wi-Fi. There is an outdoor dining area and a fire pit, and a hiking trail with a waterfall and pond close by. The cabins accommodates 2 guests, and is listed for $106 per night.
For those looking for a more luxurious getaway, New Jersey’s Atlantic City has a four- floor home just steps from the beach. The seven bedroom, 5,500-square-foot house has plenty of space for an extended family getaway. Added bonuses include an indoor elliptical machine, outdoor decks, beach chairs and towels, and six bicycles. The home can sleep up to 19 people and is priced at $1,233 a night.
New Jersey also has a four bedroom home with water views. The home boasts a rooftop deck, overlooking the small beach and a dock attached. It is listed for $995-per-night rental and can accommodate 12 guests.
