The ultimate luxury? Peace and quiet. Getaways that truly take you away from the noise are in vogue (just check the news for a reason why), from secluded locations to private amenities. These three places embrace the trend.
Inn at Willow Grove
location_onOrange, Va.
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Book a stay in one of the four standalone cottages to promote solitude—beignets and French-press coffee are dropped off daily for slow, quiet mornings. Up the tranquility with a treatment at the spa.
Drive time from DC: An hour and a half
Mirror Villas
location_onMercersburg, Pa.
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The deluxe villas come with their own hot tubs and saunas so you can enjoy spa-style amenities away from crowds. One-way floor-to-ceiling windows bring elements of the outside in, while a location ensconced by trees keeps the hectic parts out.
Drive time from DC: An hour and a half
Ella’s Enchanted Treehouses
location_onBittinger, Md.
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Four treehouses are perched among the leaves at this nature escape near Deep Creek Lake. No wi-fi or cable makes for an unplugged getaway, though creature comforts such as air conditioning are available.
Drive time from DC: Three hours
This article appears in the May 2026 issue of Washingtonian.
