Not just from the daily routines and rigmarole, but to somewhere far enough off the beaten path that the stay becomes a different kind of R&R—something truly immersive, that a spa day can’t hold a candle to. Maybe you’re traveling solo and craving real alone time, or you just want a weekend trip that comes with some guaranteed exposure to nature. Whatever the reason, the remote vacation rentals below were chosen to offer a stay where the environment is both design-forward and completely restorative.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Remote Vacation Rentals: For a Couples’ Stay: The Sea Ranch House, from $525 per night For Brutalist Design: Marfa Studio House, from $343 per night For Proximity to the Slopes: Capitol Creek River House, from $1,220 per night For One-of-a-Kind Architecture: Hata Dome, from $816 per night For a Big Group Trip: Graybarn at Copake Lake, from $724 per night Some sit on sprawling acreage where you can walk for an hour without seeing another soul. Others are built around the view, with walls of glass facing open desert or a stretch of coastline—the kind of spaces made for zoning out and letting your thoughts wander. Ahead, 10 great homes worth disappearing to for a weekend (or longer).
The Sea Ranch House Tucked away in the Northern California coastal community of Sea Ranch, this award-winning ’70s cabin is made for the design-minded traveler craving a quiet getaway. It’s a one-bedroom, one-bath home that looks directly out to the coastal redwoods, with hiking trails to the Gualala River and a sunny picnic spot just minutes away. The kitchen is lined in Heath Ceramics tile with mossy green wood cabinets that speak to the region's signature architecture.
The living room is anchored by a cozy wood-burning stove, with a record player nearby for nights in, and a pull-out sofa makes room for more guests. Two large decks wrap the house, one with a propane fire pit and the other with a hot tub for stargazing under the redwoods. Location: Sea Ranch, California Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Amenities: Hot tub, propane fire pit, wood-burning stove, Wi-Fi, access to Sea Ranch hiking trails and pools Marfa Studio House If you’re looking for an artistic, remote stay in the desert, Marfa is the destination for that.
Guests often compare this newly built house to a Donald Judd space, with its spare, art-minded design and layout. It’s split into three studios, each with its own entrance, bath, and private patio. The main studio has a full kitchen, dinner seating for six, and a fireplace, while the library studio has a vintage wood-burning stove and a daybed for reading.
A soaking pool, open March through November, faces desert skies, and Starlink keeps you connected when you’re this far off the grid. It’s a smart pick for those craving style-forward solitude. Location: Marfa, Texas Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Amenities: Soaking pool (seasonal), fireplace, wood-burning stove, full kitchen plus two kitchenettes, private patios, Starlink Wi-Fi Architecturally Designed A-Frame Located in the small town of Groveland (which you hit right before the entrance of Yosemite National Park) sits this gorgeous A-frame in a private community.
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