Sleeping in a cabin with no corners makes for a unique vacation and Upstate New York has several to choose from.
Traditional yurts are a circular tent used by nomads in places like Mongolia and Turkey. These yurt-inspired vacation rentals in New York range from insulated tents to cozy cabins, sometimes rustic or full of modern amenities.
The next time you are looking for a cool place to camp in scenic Upstate New York, try one of these well-rounded vacation stays.
This circular cabin sits along the Niagara River. Provided photo | VRBO
Located in Western New York, this yurt sits along the Niagara River on a large corner lot. Wake up in a comfortable queen size bed to views of the water. Visit the historic North Tonawanda downtown area just five minutes away with restaurants, shops, and the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum.
Wellspring Forest Farm in Schuyler County offers a yurt vacation rental with garden views. Provided photo | VRBO
Enjoy a magical stay in the woods of Wellspring Forest Farm. This Finger Lakes based yurt is 12 miles from Ithaca, 12 miles from picturesque Watkins Glen, and eight miles from Trumansburg, home to Taughannock Falls State Park. This could be the perfect spot for chasing waterfalls and sipping your way through wine country.
Wellspring Forest Farm in Schuyler County offers a yurt vacation rental with garden views. Provided photo | VRBO
The accommodations are on a working farm and school which produces mushrooms, maple syrup, elderberry extract, and is home to grazing sheep and chickens.
Nobles Hill vacation stay in Chemung County offers an artistically built cabin with gorgeous views. Provided photo | VRBO
On a hilltop in Van Etten, NY sits an artistically designed cabin with gorgeous views of the lush Finger Lakes countryside. On warm days, guests can swim in the private pond and at night cook s’mores by the fireside. There is no lack of colorful foliage views during the fall season in Chemung County.
Nobles Hill vacation stay in Chemung County offers an artistically built cabin with gorgeous views. Provided photo | VRBO
Climbing Vine Cottage in Tompkins County. Provided photo | VRBO
This Tompkins County retreat sits on the 16 acres, immersing its guests in nature. A self-described ‘luxury apartment in the round,” this place is perfect for guests who like hiking and waterfalls as it connects to a nature preserve and Van Buskirk Gulf via a wildflower field. Caretakers include activities for family vacations and cozy details for romantic getaways.
Climbing Vine Cottage in Tompkins County. Provided photo | VRBO
The Octagon at Climbing Vine Cottages is nestled in Tompkins County, NY. Provided photo | VRBO
Near Climbing Vine Cottage yurt sits a neighborly octagon shaped cabin filled with modern amenities. Soak in a clawfoot bathtub after a day of hiking and swimming at nearby Robert Treman or Buttermilk Falls State Parks. Picnic or stargaze on the private lawn outside the sliding glass doors. Work remotely in a change of scenery with high speed internet access.
The Octagon at Climbing Vine Cottages is nestled in Tompkins County, NY. Provided photo | VRBO
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