If high gas or flight prices put a damper on your family travel plans, consider booking a stay at one of these hidden gem properties, rounded up by eviivo, that won’t break the bank.

© Peach Barn Winery
Barn Suite at Peachbarn Winery
Peachbarn Winery and Café in Alto Pass, Illinois, offers visitors gourmet food and wines. Located above the barn is a private, cozy suite guests may rent for a relaxing escape.
$90/night
Cassidy Vintage School Bus at Toad Hill
Go off the grid in New Hampshire. Set on 45 acres, luxury camping accommodations range from a vintage school bus to an ambulance trailer.
$75/night

© Eco Highland Spa
The secluded retreat in Argenteuil, Quebec, boasts hiking trails and thermal baths. Located atop the Highlands, take in views of the Laurentians’ valleys.
$108/night

© Inn on the Green at Laurel Ridge Country Club
Inn on the Green at Laurel Ridge Country Club
The Waynesville, North Carolina, property is located at Laurel Ridge Country Club. Perfect your golf swing during the day and take in the clubhouse dining and activities at night.
$145/night, with a two-night minimum
Located in Brattleboro, Vermont, the historic property is conveniently located near many popular businesses. With Grecian and Art Deco design inspiration, guests feel transported back in time.
$140/night

© Old Jaill Inn
Housed in a former sheriff’s office and jail, the property features five guestrooms in converted jail cells, all named after famous criminals. If a jail cell stay isn’t appealing to you, there are additional suites available in the inn.
$79/night (jail cell guestrooms)

© The Annex at Hayes Valley
Located within one of San Francisco’s most unique neighborhoods, the quiet space offers a relaxing getaway that feels like a home away from home.
$90/night

© The English Merchant’s Inn
The quirky Texas inn pulls design inspiration from England to transport guests to a different place and time.
$140/night
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