These close-to-nature abodes will get you excited for winter.

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I’ve always found Colorado a little hard to resist. After a handful of trips, I’ve explored everything from Aspen ’s glitzy streets to Denver ’s spirited food and cocktail scene to the many smaller towns in between—and somehow, there’s still more to discover. With four national parks ; miles of hiking and biking trails; world-class ski resorts ; and cities brimming with independent shops, restaurants, and bars, Colorado is a year-round playground with plenty to keep you busy (and plenty of reasons to come back).

Finding the right Colorado Airbnb is part of the fun. Think tucked-away mountain cabins with front-row seats to the snow, sprawling homes made for group getaways , and character-filled apartments that put you right in the middle of the action.…