This Airstream is far enough from home to be appealing, but close enough to New York City to still feel civilized. With enough room for you, a plus-one and a pet, this is the perfect quiet getaway.

Sometimes it is necessary to retire to a spa to collect ones wits. This rental features full access to the Hope Lake Lodge, which includes skiing, a waterpark and a spa in addition to its proximity to the Finger Lakes wine trail.

This rental is really a series of cabins on the site of a former train station in a very secluded area in Ithaca, situated along the famous wine trail. With the right group of friends, this could be a very fun (and wine-sodden) holiday retreat.

If you've ever wanted to stay in a tropical tree house but lamented the long flight, try one in the Berkshires. Enjoy what the owner describes as "floor-to-ceiling windows in total privacy."

The owner of this home calls Little Robin Lake a "magical spot." One look at the photos explains why. Reviewers raved about the glass sunroom, which seems designed to make you feel like you're napping in the trees.

If museums and galleries are more your speed, this beautifully appointed studio apartment in DuPont Circle is a steal. Buy a MetroCard and take advantage of free admission to museums along the mall.

Cape Ann is ridiculously beautiful, and the small town Rockport, once an arts colony, makes you feel like you've just emerged from a time machine. The rooms in this seaside inn—Yankee Magazine's "Best Of New England" in 2011—have quirky artwork and an ocean view.

The Bewitched bed and breakfast pays tribute to the TV show with rooms decorated as though the characters lived there. Surprisingly, the accommodations are are really quite lovely—and it's close to the beach and extremely pet-friendly.