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Rustic Ridge The log cabins rest on 40 acres of wooded hills, and the wooden interiors and stone fireplaces will remind you that you’re far from home—and from any other person. E13981 Hwy DL, Merrimac, WI (608-493-2440, rusticridgecabins.com). $189–$299/night.
Pleasant Valley Log Cabins Nestled in the middle of the woods, these log cabins are as secluded as it gets. If you deign to leave your cabin, there’s snowmobiling, downhill skiing, sledding and cross-country skiing nearby. S 480 Oregano Rd, Ontario, WI (608-337-4528, pvlc.com). $125/night.
Coyote Cabins When you’re not allowed to smoke in the cabin because “it ruins the smell of the pine logs,” you know you’ve found the real deal. And that’s the appeal of this cabin, which sits on 22 acres of farmland in central Illinois. R.R. 1 Box 154-A, Sullivan, IL (217-728-7150, coyotecabins.com). $125/night.
Waya’s Den The 2,400-square-foot cabin is surrounded by woods. Bring friends to share the three-bedroom hideaway or hop into the all-weather outdoor hot tub solo. 9730 US Hwy 12, New Buffalo, MI (312-952-8631, vrbo.com/93363). $225/night.
—Danielle Braff