Spring can be an excellent time to travel, considered the “off-season” in many places, which can mean a more affordable trip along with pleasant weather and colorful flowers. You might even plan an escape around a fun spring festival. Whatever your kind of springtime getaway, these fantastic rentals are some of the top options to consider during the season for being in the heart of it all.
Skagit Valley Farmland View Cabin
Base yourself in the heart of the region that hosts one of the country’s best spring festivals by booking this cabin rental. The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival draws thousands annually throughout the month of April, immersing locals and visitors alike in a kaleidoscope of color with hundreds and hundreds of acres of tulips in a wide range of colors blanketing the landscapes. The rental itself sits on a historic property that dates back to 1898 and sits across from the Skagit River near the charming town of La Conner. It accommodates up to three with one bedroom upstairs that has a queen bed plus a queen-size futon mattress in a sleeping nook. You’ll have a full kitchen, laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi too.
Private Sauna & Jacuzzi, Across from Forest Park - Portland, Oregon
The “City of Roses” exemplifies the name best in the spring. Portland’s climate is perfect for growing roses that start to bloom in April and peak in June, with thousands that can be marveled at in the International Rose Test Garden. In the Portland Japanese Garden, this season brings bright pops of color and contrast that can only be enjoyed at this time of year, including cherry blossoms. Visitors can also enjoy the Portland Rose Festival around late May and early June, among other fun and colorful events. For your stay, consider this rental that’s right across from the scenic trails at Forest Park and within walking distance of the Japanese gardens and rose gardens. You’ll have your own sauna and Jacuzzi to relax in afterward, along with all of the essentials, with accommodation for up to eight guests.
Serene Cottage with Beautiful Garden and Heated Pool - Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is always enchanting but it may be even more so in the spring with idyllic temperatures and the magnolia trees in bloom. The centuries-old homes and antebellum plantations will be brightened with colorful azaleas and wisteria, while the Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens offers the chance to explore many in the historic district that will be opened to the public. This serene cottage offers its own gorgeous garden to enjoy along with a shared courtyard and pool. It accommodates up to four and includes a kitchenette, washer/dryer, and cable TV.
Chateau Montecito with Ocean View, Pool & Hot Tub - Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara offers a year-round mild climate and spring is a great time to take advantage of the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail for wine tastings, spending time at the beach, taking a bicycle tour, and attending the annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, often named among the best flower shows in the country. If you’re traveling with a larger group, Chateau Montecito is ideal, a villa with four bedrooms accommodating up to eight guests. It’s a beautiful French-style retreat that sits on an acre just minutes from the beach, boasting magnificent views of the ocean, mountains, and sunsets with decking that surrounds the entire home. It includes a pool, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and full kitchen too.
Union Market Garden Apartment - Washington DC
The nation’s capital hosts the famous National Cherry Blossom Festival in the spring, a time when the trees will be bursting with pinks and whites, and the weather is wonderfully mild. This garden apartment sleeps up to four guests and provides the perfect complement as you’ll have your own garden to enjoy sipping your morning coffee, evening wine, or dining on a delicious meal whipped up in the full kitchen. It includes a washer/dryer, while the living space leads directly to the foliage, and provides access to a shared roof deck.
3 Bedroom Home Across from Gondola - Breckenridge, Colorado
Early to mid-spring in Breckenridge can be an ideal time to hit the slopes as this magnificent mountain town offers one of the longest-running ski seasons in the country, with March and April often some of the snowiest months of the year. Plus, if you’re here in early April you can enjoy the Breck Spring Beer Festival. Of course, if you come later in the season after the snow has melted, this is a hiker’s paradise. To take advantage of any activity here, consider this three-bedroom Main Street Victorian located in the center of town just a two-minute walk to the gondola. It’s within walking distance of shops, eateries, and the free shuttle that provides access to other ski resorts too. You’ll enjoy its historical charms with plenty of space for as many as 10 guests. It includes an outdoor hot tub, a front porch with mountain views, a gas grill, a gas fireplace and three HDTVs.
Tiny Home Retreat with Pool, Orchard, Fresh Eggs on 85 Acres - Austin, Texas
Austin experiences fabulous weather in the spring and the area is renowned for its colorful wildflowers that bloom in the season, particularly bluebonnets. This tiny Home Retreat provides accommodation for two, set on 85 unspoiled acres in Hill Country yet it’s just a short drive from downtown Austin. It comes with a beautiful shared pool, scenic trails, emu and chickens that provide free fresh eggs, and even an area set up for disc golf. Enjoy visits with the free-range goats that roam the property and the occasional deer as well. You’ll have a small kitchenette, TV, and Wi-Fi too.
Ocean Front Retreat with Stunning Water Views - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Spring may be the best time of year to visit Victoria, with the winter frosts giving way to cherry blossoms and azaleas. Known as Canada’s Garden City, there will be some 37,000 cherry blossoms in bloom and the world-famous Butchart Gardens comes alive some of the most breathtaking displays of Mother Nature on the planet. A stay at the Ocean Breeze is especially ideal for couples seeking a romantic stay. Not only is it just a 15-minute drive from Butchart, but it offers panoramic ocean views, nestled on a hillside at the water’s edge. It provides a tranquil oasis with no TVs or clocks, although there is Wi-Fi and cell coverage if you need it. Look forward to sipping your morning coffee and evening wine on the patio while gazing out at the view and watching for wildlife that includes the occasional orca whale, seals, deer, and bald eagles.
Dragon's Knoll, Treehouses of Serenity - Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville is a fantastic place to visit year-round, but in the spring, visitors can enjoy the annual Biltmore Blooms at Biltmore Estate, home to own of America’s few castles. The grounds will be transformed with brilliant color throughout the season, starting with over a thousand orchids in late March while 75,000 tulips in a myriad of hues will be at their peak around mid-April. Late April and May bring acres and acres of azaleas ablaze. Enjoy it with a stay at “Dragon’s Knoll,” one of the seven unique homes that are part of “Treehouses of Serenity” just 10 minutes north of downtown. You’ll appropriately be immersed in nature as 90 percent of it is built right into the earth. It sleeps up to four and includes large windows showcasing mountain and sunset views. You’ll have a well-stocked kitchenette, TV for streaming, and a cozy gas fireplace too.
Artist's Mural Filled Shotgun Home - New Orleans, Louisiana
Spring is a wonderful time to be in New Orleans before the high heat and humidity of summer arrive. This is also when the popular New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival takes place over 10 days around late April and early May. There are many others to enjoy during the season too, from the French Quarter Festival to Hogs for the Cause, and Bayou Boogaloo. No matter when you come, this original 1870 shotgun home is an idyllic rental for those searching for the quintessential New Orleans retreat. There are lots of unusual plants, vibrantly painted murals, and quirky decor, along with a space for alfresco dining, hammocks to relax in, and an outdoor shower. You’ll have all the essentials too, including laundry facilities, while being close to Magazine Street and many local hotspots.
