Home Road Trips Head for the Hills! The Best Ski-In Ski-Out Vacation Rentals near the DMV by Meghan Yudes MeyersDecember 24, 2020 Search more like this kid friendlyliving roomwinecabin feverchair liftdistance learningfire pithockeyoutdoor activitiespet friendlyping pongscenic viewssnow tubingsocial distancing Advertisement Trending Now Celeb & Entertainment Melanie Lynskey Talks about Being Body-Shamed in Hollywood & ‘Starving Herself’ Viral & Trending Viral TikTok Explains Why You Don’t Owe Toxic Parents a Relationship with Your Kids Celeb & Entertainment ‘Bluey’ Season 3 is Coming to Disney+ This Week! Viral & Trending Dad Gets Shamed for Using a Leash with 5-Year-Old Quintuplets News Chrissy Teigen Announces She’s Pregnant Almost 2 Years after Losing Jack Advertisement Keep cabin fever at bay by renting a… wait for it… cabin. If you’ve been considering skiing as a family sport, this is the perfect year to opt in. This outdoor activity has built in social distancing and—bonus—masks! To reduce exposure to high-touch points and public spaces, we did the legwork and sussed out the best ski-in ski-out rentals near Washington, DC. Bypass the lodges and restaurants and enjoy a cozy holiday at these chalets and slope-side townhouses for the ultimate kid-friendly ski vacation. WEST VIRGINIA Snowshoe Mountain Airbnb Townhouse—Snowshoe, WV This townhouse is just steps away from Upper Flume, a kid-friendly, beginner ski trail at Snowshoe Mountain. Stop in for lunch or take a safe bathroom break at this ski-in, ski-out location. The 5-bedroom townhouse is also conveniently located to Snowshoe’s Main and South Villages. With three sets of bunk beds, this rental is the perfect place for large families or vacation plans with your favorite pod fam. Warm up in the hot tub after a day of hitting the slopes and enjoy the scenic views of West Virginia’s wildlife and mountains. Sleeps: 14Cost: $381/nightOnline: airbnb.com/rooms/20890148 Winterplace Ski Resort Airbnb Snowed Inn Cabin—Ghent, West Virginia You can by-pass the busy lodge and lines when you stay at this property. Strap on your skis and head out the door; this first-floor condo is located just yards away from Winterplace Ski Resort. Zip in for a hot meal and zip back out to hit the slopes. This 1000-square-foot residence boasts floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room so you can enjoy the mountain views while you relax after a full, active day. In addition to skiing, little ones will enjoy the area’s snow tubing. In fact, you’ll find a steep slope (with convenient steps) perfect for sledding right out the front door! Sleeps: 9Cost: $189/nightOnline: airbnb.com/rooms/22942728 MARYLAND Wisp Resort Airbnb Let the Good Times Roll Townhouse—McHenry, MD This property is perfect for a family of mixed skill levels; with easy access from Chairlift 4 & 5, you can hit the beginner and intermediate slopes of Wisp Resort. An expert trail is also near-by. The best part? The chair lift floats skiers right out your front door! It’s the perfect people watching for kids (and adults!). This 4-bedroom townhouse comes equipped with a ping pong table and an air hockey machine for aprés ski fun. Don’t forget to warm up cold toes and fingers in the hot tub. Sleeps: 10Cost: $428/nightOnline: airbnb.com/rooms/29385322 Whitetail Resort Airbnb Four-Season Townhome—Mercersburg, PA When you want a family escape, but you can’t leave work behind, head here for superfast and reliable internet service. You can juggle telecommuting with distance learning all while squeezing in some runs on the slopes. When you’re off the slopes you can still enjoy the skiing action; cuddle up on the couch and get ready to watch skiers get whisked up the mountain from the comfort of the living room. Sleeps: 10Cost: $214/nightOnline: airbnb.com/rooms/30879240 VIRGINIAWintergreen Resort Airbnb Wintergreen Highlands Condo—Wintergreen Resort, VA This condo is just steps away from Highlands Express Ski Lift and Upper Cliffhanger, Upper Wild Turkey and Outer Limits ski runs at Wintergreen Resort. After an all-day ski adventure, take a short 3 minute walk to unwind at Wintergreen Spa, grab a bottle of wine at Devines Cafe and Wine Shop (located directly across the street from Wintergreen Highlands Condo) and return back to your rental to enjoy one of the best sunsets in VA. There is a small, outdoor area for kids to play and dogs to stretch their legs (bonus: this rental is pet-friendly!). Before turning in, be sure to cozy up to one of the two wood-burning fireplaces with your glass of vino from Devines. Sleeps: 7Cost: $157/nightOnline: airbnb.com/rooms/40505851 PENNSYLVANIA Liberty Mountain Airbnb The Chateau Below—Chalet Fairfield, PA Located in Carroll Valley, this chalet is just steps away from Liberty Mountain Ski Resort. While technically not a ski-in property (it sits on flat land), it is within walking distance of the Resort. Conveniently warm up mid-day at your rental next to one of the two electric fireplaces or strike up some flames in the fire pit. This cozy home boasts Lodge-like decor and sits on an ample 2-acres, so little ones can build snowmen, hike in snow shoes and get their wiggles out away from the crowds. Sleeps: 8Cost: $299/nightOnline: airbnb.com/rooms/3798292 —Meghan Yudes Meyersfeatured photo: Visit Almaty via Pexels RELATED STORIES:How to Hit the Ski Slopes with Kids in 30 “Simple” StepsWinter Hacks: How to Buy The Right Ski Gear for Kids10 Skiing Tricks to Memorize Before Hitting the Slopes Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this kid friendlyliving roomwinecabin feverchair liftdistance learningfire pithockeyoutdoor activitiespet friendlyping pongscenic viewssnow tubingsocial distancing Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? 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