Multiple "small" cabins for rent within a few hours of Boston?

August 25, 2022 1:52 PM

I'm looking for 5+ "small" cabins (similar to the artist cabins you see on Rt 6 on the way out to Ptown) that are also near a body of water--for a men's retreat.

I organize the retreat for 15-20 sober men every summer, which has traditionally been held on the Cape at a very large home. We've realized that it's a bit crazy to pay Cape summer prices when really we just need a fire pit and our own space/beds (we're all 25 - 50ish) to shoot the shit for a long weekend. Trouble has brewed when guys show up late and end up on a couch, etc.

Everyone pays the same amount regardless of accommodation. I'd like to be able to offer different sleeping options based on need for privacy (i.e. you want a private room you're paying more) and multiple cabins would allow for that..

I'm looking for a campground or other location with single/double/quad occupancy with a central meeting location (indoor and/or outdoor). Something like this (which is a bit farther than we prefer to drive).

Suggestions? Thanks!

posted by eggman to Travel & Transportation around United States (10 answers total)

There are a bunch of small oceanfront cabins at Hampton Beach, NH, but I imagine you'd probably need to book pretty far in advance.

I was just in Lincoln, NH, and there are a bunch of cabins there, if the Pemigewasset River is enough of a body of water for you.
posted by kevinbelt at 2:19 PM on August 25, 2022 [1 favorite]

You didn't say your budget--this might be just as expensive as the cape option and maybe is too far away (3.5 hours drive), but I attended some great yoga retreats at this location when it was under previous management: Sky Meadow Retreat. The "dance pavillion" at least used to have a fire pit in the middle of it, I think? The rooms are mostly bunk rooms in a big barn, with a few private rooms available. Maybe you can get a deal if you do some of the cooking yourselves :)
posted by rivenwanderer at 2:21 PM on August 25, 2022 [2 favorites]

Check out the Warren Conference Center and Inn in Ashland.

Lakeside, with campfire gathering area. I'm not seeing cabins featured on the website but I seem to recall them when I visited years ago. Anyway the inn likely offers double occupancy at least, and it's more rustic than you'd expect based on the website and the proximity to Boston.
posted by hovey at 2:48 PM on August 25, 2022 [1 favorite]

Getaway.house rents tiny cabins and has two locations near Boston.
posted by bilabial at 3:24 PM on August 25, 2022 [1 favorite]

My indoor soccer team does a few of these a year. They are great fun.

If you want to do it in Washington state, let me know.

The cabins thing is rustic as foretold, and is a really cool idea. Makes me want to do the same in the NE. Hope people can give you cool answers.
posted by Windopaene at 4:29 PM on August 25, 2022

Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp is just under 3 hours from Boston, does group rentals with motel style rooms, and has a lake and a fire pit.
posted by carrioncomfort at 6:00 PM on August 25, 2022 [1 favorite]

Highland lodge near Greensboro VT might fit the bill. There are also a couple of places like this around lake willoughby in VT.
posted by lomes at 6:53 PM on August 25, 2022 [1 favorite]

Oh also maybe check out Huttopia? There’s one in NH and one in Maine. Autocamp in Falmouth may be more luxe than what you’re looking for but it’s really nice.
posted by lomes at 6:58 PM on August 25, 2022 [1 favorite]

In case this helps with your search, these are sometimes called “bungalow colonies”. Although possibly that term was used only in the Catskills, in the last century.
posted by wyzewoman at 5:31 AM on August 26, 2022 [1 favorite]

This some what close to Lake Massapoag in Sharon.

Normandy Rentals
posted by lowtide at 6:21 AM on August 26, 2022