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When it comes to quick getaways, Philly is in a prime location for any type of trip you wish to take. You can find a secluded getaway in the mountains, soak up the sun on the beach, escape to the suburbs, or visit a nearby town, all after just a short drive.
So, as ski season shifts to beach season, you may be in the mood for a waterside getaway or perhaps want to relax in some newly thawed nature. Whatever your plans, there are plenty of idyllic accommodation options on Airbnb to rest your head after a day of adventures this spring.
Wilmington, Delaware
15 guests, $ 247 per night
Distance from Philadelphia: 40 minutes
Want to sleep in a museum? Built circa 1745 by a West Chester Quaker, this house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features original woodwork, moldings and fireplaces. For your outdoor relaxation needs, there is a brick patio and garden on site.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
10 guests, $ 219 per night
Distance from Philadelphia: One hour, 30 minutes
With exposed brickwork, wood beams, and rustic hardwood floors along with new appliances and olive green accents, this downtown Lancaster home combines old school with new. Close to restaurants, cafes and shopping, this Airbnb is perfect for downtown explorers looking for a spacious and tasteful location.
Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania
4 people, $ 211 per night
Distance from Philadelphia: Two hours 30 minutes
Value-for-money in the A-frame, this octagonal lakefront cabin features mid-century details like a fondue set and geometric patterned rugs, and more eclectic like rainbow spiral staircases. sky. Floor to ceiling windows fill the ground floor with lots of light and there is a wraparound porch with plenty of seating outside. You will also have access to the beach, gym, swimming pool and other community amenities.
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
8 people, $ 329 per night
Distance from Philadelphia: Three hours
The epitome of cottagecore, there are few places you can wake up to the sound of a stream and then warm up around an indoor wood stove. The salvaged church doors and exposed beams give the cabin an authentic rustic feel. Nearby are many hiking trails and in summer there is a private beach on the shore of the creek for sunbathing, swimming, fishing, buoying and kayaking.
Ocean Grove, New Jersey
4 people, $ 179 per night
Distance from Philadelphia: 90 minutes
Not far from the bars and restaurants of Asbury Park, this bright and modern beach apartment is perfect for a couples getaway. Between the location two blocks from the beach and two blocks from Ocean Grove’s shopping corridor and restaurants, you get the best of day and night activities. Plus, the place comes with beach towels, chairs, and beach badges for you to use.
West Cape May, New Jersey
2 people, $ 271 per night
Distance from Philadelphia: 90 minutes
Stay in the middle of a wine estate and wake up to a view of the vineyard. This cottage, located in Willow Creek Vineyard, is perfect for travelers who want to taste wine one day and make a short trip to Cape May’s beaches, restaurants and shops the next. A comfortable space for two, the balcony overlooking the vineyards offers plenty of romance after your day of sightseeing at Cape May Lighthouse, Emlen Physick Estate and Sunset Beach.
Barnegat Light, New Jersey
5 people, $ 180 per night
Distance from Philadelphia: One hour, 40 minutes
Just a block and a half from the beach, this quaint two-bedroom features retro woodwork, a wraparound deck, and your own grill. The hosts live below this upper level condo, so they won’t be far if you need any suggestions on what to do in the area. However, with Barnegat Lighthouse, Marina and Golf Course nearby, we doubt you will need it.
Manheim, Pennsylvania
14 guests, $ 443 per night
Distance from Philadelphia: 1 hour 45 minutes
Opt for a chic farmhouse at this spacious farmhouse, built in the 1800s. With exposed brickwork, tons of rustic wood detailing, and a private bathroom for each of the four bedrooms, this place is old and new at the same time. And let’s not forget the charm of the outdoors, okay? This property has an lpacas, chickens, fire pit and a giant windmill.
Myerstown, Pennsylvania
21 guests, $ 540 per night
Distance from Philadelphia: Two o’clock
Live like royalty for the weekend in a real chateau built in 1860. With eight bedrooms, this chateau has enough space to sleep 21 people and enough silverware and crockery to feed all those mouths. You’ll have access to the 2.4-acre grounds (including a huge backyard with a volleyball net), as well as the giant house, which features two porches, balconies, a formal dining room, and more. Myerstown town center is only a short drive away if you are looking for restaurants, a flea market and a small town vibe.
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