
With spring officially arriving on March 20, now is the time to plan for the warmer weather.
We get it, you’re desperate to get away for a bit, so a short-but-safe vacation might be the perfect way to cure some of those winter blues.
Here’s a way you can treat yourself: secluded home rentals. The perk of home rentals is you can have the whole place to yourself without worrying about other people nearby, like you would have in a hotel or resort.
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Whether you want to feel like you’re in the middle of Tuscany or wine country, there are some pretty sweet spots that you can rent right now.
Below are seven of the best rentals near wineries you can find on Airbnb that are either in-state or within driving distance. All had dates available at the time of publication, although the listings are subject to changes in availability and pricing. Be sure to fully read all listings for any special guidelines, or contact the host with questions.
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“Capture the ambiance” at this “vineyard by the sea,” while being located on the site of Willow Creek Winery and Farm. The winery and tasting room is at the back of the property.
Cost per night: $399
Guests: Up to four
Amenities: Kitchen; free parking; washer and dryer; Wi-Fi; TV; view more in the full listing here.
Attractions: Cape May Lighthouse; Cape May Point State Park and South Cape May Meadows.
More rentals: Browse more properties near West Cape May.
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Wake up to this peaceful vineyard (Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery) in this cozy stone cottage.
Cost per night: $193
Guests: Up to two
Amenities: Free parking; Wi-Fi; heating; view more in the full listing here.
Attractions: Anson B. Nixon Park; East Branch Red Clay Creek and Chaddsford Winery.
More rentals: Browse more properties near Kennett Square here.
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Feel like you’re in the middle of the countryside while taking a stroll to the beach, which is only a half-mile away.
Cost per night: $155
Guests: Up to eight
Amenities: Free parking; TV; indoor fireplace; Wi-Fi; washer and dryer; view more in the full listing here.
Attractions: Martha’s Vineyard Museum; Owen Park Beach and Lake Tashmoo.
More rentals: Browse more properties near Tisbury here.
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This 31-acre estate sits on “rolling hills and vineyards” with views of Pilot Mountain.
Cost per night: $181
Guests: Up to two
Amenities: Wi-Fi; free parking; indoor fireplace; TV; view more in the full listing here.
Attractions: Pilot Mountain State Park; JOLO Winery and Vineyards; and Carolina Ziplines Canopy Tour.
More rentals: Browse more properties near Pinnacle here.
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This studio cottage made of stone is “secluded in the vines and orchards of Bluemont Vineyard.” If you want to venture out, there’s also over 40 other vineyards to visit about an hour away.
Cost per night: $222
Guests: Up to two
Amenities: Wi-Fi; kitchen; free parking; heating; view more in the full listing here.
Attractions: Raven Rocks; Sleeter Lake; Hollow Brook Lane and Blooming Hill Lavender Farm.
More rentals: Browse more properties near Bluemont here.
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This luxury house — and we’re not kidding when we say luxury, based on the price — is in the middle of a gorgeous vineyard on a reservoir.
Cost per night: $893
Guests: Up to four
Amenities: Kitchen; Wi-Fi; TV; washer and dryer; free parking; indoor fireplace; view more in the full listing here.
Attractions: South Shore Beach and Dundery Brook Trail.
More rentals: Browse more properties near Little Compton here.
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Go on a vineyard vacation while residing at this “gingerbread home” that sits on Martha’s Vineyard. It’s also five minutes from the beach.
Cost per night: $249
Guests: Up to seven
Amenities: Kitchen; free parking; TV; Wi-Fi; washer and dryer; view more in the full listing here.
Attractions: East Chop Lighthouse; Flying Horses Carousel and Inkwell Beach.
More rentals: Browse more properties near Oak Bluffs here.
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