So, to help make this Mother’s Day exceptionally zen, everyone’s favorite funny girl and boss mom Mindy Kaling has curated a special wishlist of serene stays (starting at $95 a night!) for moms looking to retreat into the healing power of nature. Too soon for you to travel? Bookmark Mindy’s getaway picks for the future, or consider one of her favorite experiences (hot springs soak, anyone?) that will allow you to appreciate the great outdoors from a socially-distant place. “The best feeling, as a mom, is when I get to travel with my kids and show them something they have never seen before," said Kaling. “I’m like this friendly wizard who shows them new places and experiences and I’ve been dreaming of a relaxing vacation with my kids for a while.” Over the last year, Kaling also spent time wanderlusting on Airbnb and planning her next escapes, which we’ve shared below. From a peaceful treehouse with ocean view in Aptos, California to a mountain bliss yoga hike in Phoenix, Arizona, Kaling masterfully rounded up some gems.
Mindy Kaling’s Mother’s Day Airbnb and Vacation Ideas
Whether you’re traveling with kids in tow or solo, consider Kaling’s wishlist of the best Mother’s Day trip ideas and mindful experiences immersed in nature. Vineyard Retreat with Spa and Pool (Occidental, California): This beautiful guest suite is a perfect getaway for two. It’s completely detached from the main house with a glorious hot tub and wood-burning fireplace, plus a mini fridge, delicious snacks, coffee and tea are all included. Vereda-Palapa Moringa- Dream with Art in Paradise (Yelapa, Jalisco, Mexico): Vereda is a beautiful, nature-integrating design that creates welcoming and intimate spaces. A private oasis with its own pool of natural freshwater near the river, beach and town for all who desire an unforgettable experience in tune with nature. Skyhouse Canyon Lake (Canyon Lake, Texas): Set on a steep slope in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, the ultra-modern Skyhouse is an engineering marvel with sweeping views of Canyon Lake and the surrounding landscape. Although shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation are within easy reach, you may find you never want to leave this bright, airy sanctuary, high above the fray of everyday life. La Bastide du Baou « Les Rosiers » (Callian, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France): Open all year round, a beautiful studio furnished in stone, surrounded by nature. Quietly located five minutes from shops and perched villages to visit, Lake St Cassien is 10 minutes away. Alkira Eco-Glamping Retreat (Emerald, Victoria, Australia): Alkira is located on a stunning 40-acre property in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges at Emerald. As you look out of your straw-bale Yurt, you can see both the distant Warburton Ranges. This secluded piece of paradise is only an hour’s drive from Melbourne’s CBD. Invisible House Joshua Tree (Joshua Tree, California): Quite simply, Invisible House is the most spectacular house in Joshua Tree. As seen in design and lifestyle publications worldwide, this mirrored 22-story horizontal skyscraper virtually disappears into the vast desert landscape. The luxurious 100-foot indoor swimming pool contrasts with the High Desert surroundings and the 90-acre property has its own 4000-ft mountain and shares half a mile border with the National Park. Huard - Private Spa - Lake - Near Gatineau Ottawa (Val-des-Monts, Québec, Canada): HOM mini chalets rents luxury mini chalets fully equipped and surrounded by nature with a private spa and view of the lake and the forest. The chalets can accommodate a maximum of two people throughout the year and each unit has access to the lake. Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View (Aptos, California): Featured by Sunset Magazine as a “chic escape," this treehouse is filled with mid-century furniture and architectural details made of natural materials like wood and stone. Curl up with a good read by the light streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows and under soaring wooden beams, or tuck in for the evening by closing the sliding doors inspired by Japanese screens. Up next, 150 vacation Instagram captions that are almost as great as your travel pics.
