Forget cookie-cutter hotels – unique vacation rentals are the getaways of today. Below are 12 of the best places to stay in Texas, one for each month of the year. From homes with private river access to a cabin on an actual Christmas tree farm, these magnificent escapes will make your year memorable.

  1. January - Cora’s Main Log Cabin (Canton)

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Vrbo Log cabins make the ultimate cozy winter getaway, and this one near Tyler is no exception. Sleeping up to four guests, it’s the perfect Piney Woods escape when you need to slow down and recharge - you may even see some snow! Canton, TX 75103, USA

  1. February - Forest Cottage (McLennan County)

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Vrbo February is the month of romance, and this secluded tiny house in the trees is ideal for couples looking to spend some quality time together. The cottage itself is only 288 square feet, but the spacious deck is the real selling point here. McLennan County, TX, USA

  1. March - Coach’s Quarters on the Creek (Lacy-Lakeview)

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Vrbo Spring has sprung, and the world is beginning to wake up again. Revel in the sounds of nature emerging from a long winter’s rest when you stay in this rustic treehouse overlooking White Rock Creek. The home sleeps up to five guests in three bedrooms. Lacy Lakeview, TX 76705, USA

  1. April - Ava Suite (Fredericksburg)

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Vrbo April is peak wildflower season in the Texas Hill Country, and Fredericksburg has some of the best blooms in the area. This lovely, 600-square-foot home accommodates two guests, and it’s just a short distance from the iconic Willow City Loop. Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA

  1. May - Luxury Home On Canal (City-by-the-Sea)

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Vrbo Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, and this luxury home is the perfect place to set up camp for the weekend. It’s incredibly spacious, featuring three bedrooms and two full baths, and boasts amenities such as a private swimming pool, outdoor shower, picnic table and chairs, BBQ grilling area, and wraparound balcony. City-by-the Sea, City-By-The Sea, TX 78336, USA

  1. June - Retro Airstream (Wimberley)

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Vrbo Summer is for road-tripping, and there’s no place like the Texas Hill Country when you want to discover something new. Use this charming - and affordable - Airstream that sleeps two as your base camp while you explore everything the area has to offer. Wimberley, TX, USA

  1. July - Huge Family House (McQueeney)

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Vrbo The whole family (and some friends, too!) can stay in this massive, 4,000-square-foot home with 150 feet of private river frontage. With a firepit for s’mores, BBQ griddle, yard games, and more, it would be the perfect destination for a July 4 get-together. McQueeney, TX, USA

  1. August - Cardinal Cottage (Bell County)

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Vrbo Live the lake life at Cardinal Cottage, a three-room casita overlooking the beautiful Lake Belton. The sunsets are incredible, making it ideal for a summertime vacay. Bell County, TX, USA

  1. September - Lake Travis Houseboat Paradise (Travis County)

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Vrbo We can’t imagine a better way to say sayonara to summer than a houseboat getaway. Located on a private dock in a no-wake zone of Lake Travis, this luxury floating home sleeps up to eight guests and features a wealth of indoor and outdoor amenities. Lake Travis, Texas, USA

  1. October - Lorna’s Ghost Town Cabin (Study Butte-Terlingua)

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Vrbo Celebrate “spooky season” in the best way possible by spending the night in a bonafide ghost town. There’s nothing haunting about Lorna’s Ghost Town Cabin - but the mountain views are so incredible, it’s borderline scary. Study Butte-Terlingua, TX 79852, USA

  1. November - Bird Cottage (Palestine)

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Vrbo Anyone who thinks Texas doesn’t have fall foliage needs to pay a visit to Palestine. Bird Cottage is the perfect autumn escape, surrounded by vibrant leaves and boasting a cozy ambiance.

  1. December - Tiny House on the Christmas Tree Farm (Brazoria County)

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Vrbo Is there anything more idyllic than spending the night on an actual Christmas tree farm? Located on Holiday Acres Christmas Tree Farm near Houston, that’s exactly what this rustic, two-person tiny house offers. Take a walk through the trees and breathe in the fresh scent of pine needles as you feel the holiday spirit wash over you. Holiday Acres Christmas Tree Farm, 8919 Mustang Bayou Rd, Manvel, TX 77578, USA

Have you ever stayed at any of these awesome spots? Which ones catch your eye the most? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

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Log cabins make the ultimate cozy winter getaway, and this one near Tyler is no exception. Sleeping up to four guests, it’s the perfect Piney Woods escape when you need to slow down and recharge - you may even see some snow!

Canton, TX 75103, USA

February is the month of romance, and this secluded tiny house in the trees is ideal for couples looking to spend some quality time together. The cottage itself is only 288 square feet, but the spacious deck is the real selling point here.

McLennan County, TX, USA

Spring has sprung, and the world is beginning to wake up again. Revel in the sounds of nature emerging from a long winter’s rest when you stay in this rustic treehouse overlooking White Rock Creek. The home sleeps up to five guests in three bedrooms.

Lacy Lakeview, TX 76705, USA

April is peak wildflower season in the Texas Hill Country, and Fredericksburg has some of the best blooms in the area. This lovely, 600-square-foot home accommodates two guests, and it’s just a short distance from the iconic Willow City Loop.

Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA

Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, and this luxury home is the perfect place to set up camp for the weekend. It’s incredibly spacious, featuring three bedrooms and two full baths, and boasts amenities such as a private swimming pool, outdoor shower, picnic table and chairs, BBQ grilling area, and wraparound balcony.

City-by-the Sea, City-By-The Sea, TX 78336, USA

Summer is for road-tripping, and there’s no place like the Texas Hill Country when you want to discover something new. Use this charming - and affordable - Airstream that sleeps two as your base camp while you explore everything the area has to offer.

Wimberley, TX, USA

The whole family (and some friends, too!) can stay in this massive, 4,000-square-foot home with 150 feet of private river frontage. With a firepit for s’mores, BBQ griddle, yard games, and more, it would be the perfect destination for a July 4 get-together.

McQueeney, TX, USA

Live the lake life at Cardinal Cottage, a three-room casita overlooking the beautiful Lake Belton. The sunsets are incredible, making it ideal for a summertime vacay.

Bell County, TX, USA

We can’t imagine a better way to say sayonara to summer than a houseboat getaway. Located on a private dock in a no-wake zone of Lake Travis, this luxury floating home sleeps up to eight guests and features a wealth of indoor and outdoor amenities.

Lake Travis, Texas, USA

Celebrate “spooky season” in the best way possible by spending the night in a bonafide ghost town. There’s nothing haunting about Lorna’s Ghost Town Cabin - but the mountain views are so incredible, it’s borderline scary.

Study Butte-Terlingua, TX 79852, USA

Anyone who thinks Texas doesn’t have fall foliage needs to pay a visit to Palestine. Bird Cottage is the perfect autumn escape, surrounded by vibrant leaves and boasting a cozy ambiance.

Is there anything more idyllic than spending the night on an actual Christmas tree farm? Located on Holiday Acres Christmas Tree Farm near Houston, that’s exactly what this rustic, two-person tiny house offers. Take a walk through the trees and breathe in the fresh scent of pine needles as you feel the holiday spirit wash over you.

Holiday Acres Christmas Tree Farm, 8919 Mustang Bayou Rd, Manvel, TX 77578, USA

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