Winter temps are setting in, but that doesn’t mean you have to store your suitcase until next spring.

Instead, entertain your winter wanderlust at these four cozy stays — in and around Louisville — handpickedOoh, I've never used the word "handpicked" in convos like this, but that's really what we're doing and it sounds sooo much more intentional. I'm gonna add this into my vocab for sure for their warming features, like giant hot tubs and fireplaces.

Big Chill features a giant hot tub + a fire pit. | Photo via Vrbo

📍 Big Chill, Highlands
Sleeps 10 | 5 beds + 2 baths | $498/night

Nothing suits chilly evenings The word "winter" just gets used quite a few times here in the first couple of grafs. Trying to avoid repetition more than a hot tub — and we’re talking about a giant one with a waterfall, lights, and tons of jets. There’s also a fire pit steps away for double heated action.

Norton Commons Luxe has nearly all-white walls, furniture, and details + it also has a hot tub. | Photo via Vrbo

📍 The Norton Commons Luxe, Norton Commons
Sleeps 12 | 5 beds + 4 baths | $548/night

The inside of this 3,900-sqft condo is white as snow without the cold. This luxury stay includes amenities like warm lighting, high end decor, a full covered patio with a hot tub, and a speakeasy-style room disguised as a safe that requires a code to access.

This historically registered log cabin features a fireplace + is close to local attractions. | Photo via Vrbo

📍 Historically Registered 1847 Log Cabin, Fischerville (~30 minutes from downtown)
Sleeps 8 | 7 beds + 3 baths | $264/night

Take a break from the city and spend a few nights in this recently remodeled cabin from 1847. It sits on a hilltop overlooking five acres of land + is close to The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, wineries, and distilleries.

The Bourbon Country Cabin is less than an hour from Derby City. | Photo via Vrbo

📍Bourbon Country Cabin, Mount Eden, KY (~45 minutes from downtown)
Sleeps 4 | 2 beds + 2 baths | $151/night

This loft-style, cozy cabin is perfect for a weekend in the heart of bourbon country. It's nestled on 80 acres of woodlands with walking trails + a creek. Plus, it's centrally located to all the local distilleries — which will keep you warm one tour at a time.