Our Favorite Spots to Unwind
Not just a place to stay — a place to experience. These are our favorite cabins and unique overnight spots featured on Empty Nest Adventure Project, each one adding something special to the adventure.
Cozy Corners of the Midwest
We've spent many miles on the road finding these special spots where the coffee tastes better and the silence is golden. These are the overnight stays that made our adventures even better.
A secluded cabin outside Jasper, Arkansas with a rugged drive in, no connectivity, and an amazing overlook. Click to see our full experience.
After a full day of hiking and off-roading, this restored cabin was the perfect place to unwind. Here’s a look inside—and why we’d absolutely stay here again.
Falling asleep to waterfall sounds? Yes, please! This cabin has all the essentials and none of the crowds. Enjoy being in the woods and drinking coffee on a back porch with a view.
Tucked into the Ouachita Mountains near Mena, Arkansas, Mena Mountaintop Cabins offer the perfect mix of seclusion and convenience.
Want to have a really unique experience? Stay in a covered wagon in Hot Springs, Arkansas!
Looking for a simple, peaceful place to stay in the mountains of Arkansas? The camper cabins at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area offer a rustic camping experience right in the Ouachita National Forest.
Stay at the lake in a sweet little cottage near the water in Oklahoma. A view from the porch coupled with a quiet neighborhood makes for a relaxing stay.
These tiny cabins in the Ozark Highlands near Osceola, Missouri are unexpected escapes from the busyness of life. Relax around a campfire and view the woods directly from your picture window above the bed!