Go ahead and let everyone else think it rains all the time in the Pacific Northwest. It does rain there, but that’s what rain jackets are for. Besides, you’re going to hang out in a cozy cabin—that’s almost more fun if it’s miserable outside. But the truth is, when the sun comes out in Washington—Washington State, that is—the landscape shimmers and you realize: This might be the most gorgeous place on Earth. (It's also worth mentioning east of the Cascades is a high desert with plenty of year round sunshine.)
From the jagged peaks of the North Cascades to the picturesque San Juan Islands, not to mention Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park, Washington is an adventure-lover’s dream. You can hike, ski, and surf here, then collect oysters from the beach and enjoy them around a campfire. The cabin scene is strong in this state, from snowy A-frames in ski towns like Leavenworth and Glacier to coastal cottages on islands you can only reach by ferry.
Here, we’ve rounded up 17 of our favorite Washington cabin rentals to retreat to, no matter what the weather is doing.