An intimate little package of your own space out in the country, in the forest or next to a stream or beach – that’s what you get when you rent a cabin or cottage for a vacation retreat. A cabin or cottage is a miniature version of home away from home, often with a rustic feel but always with the essentials, including a kitchen and kitchen gear for eating in. Other amenities, in addition to quiet and privacy, may include a little front porch with easy chairs, a fire pit, you own parking, and – best of all – the beauty of nature just an arm’s length away.