The colder months are upon us, inspiring more time spent indoors by the fire or huddled in bed under a down comforter. But before the many fall holidays invade the calendar-- often signaling a hectic schedule of cross-country travel and obligatory family gatherings-- it may be the ideal moment to take some personal time for yourself or with a loved one, away from the daily stresses of home. While many might only think of traveling south of the Equator for warmer, tropical weather, some U.S. hotels from the Northeast to the Southwest, offer luxurious, convenient, winter weekend retreats.

To achieve the utmost in first-class, secluded lodging, psychoPEDIA selected five quick-getaway spots for ultimate peace and quiet:

Lazy Meadow Retro Motel (from $150 per night)
For a guest looking to escape a fast pace and retreat to an easier-going lifestyle of the past, the Lazy Meadow Motel in the Catskills, is an ideal antidote. Decked out in true retro fittings, owner and B-52's band member Kate Pierson has applied her personal touch to each rustic cabin. Each one has authentic ‘50s full kitchens and mid-century furniture, combined with beautiful views of the Catskills Mountain and Esopus Creek. While cell phone service might be spotty, land lines with voicemails are available. Other features include designer bedding, linens and towels, private bathrooms for each room, and high speed Internet access and cable TV for those who may still need their connections to the modern world.

Winvian Helicopter Cottage (from $1700 for two per night)
Even if you’ve experienced everything money can buy, chances are, staying in a refurbished 1968 Sikorsky Sea King helicopter has yet to be crossed off the list. Although housed in an enormous barn-like structure, spa luxuries are situated just outside your helicopter cabin. The Winvian Cottages, located in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, boasts a group of 19 specialized cabins— including a Maritime Cottage, Greenhouse, and Medieval Fantasy lodge— designed by 15 different architects. Winvian’s top-level amenities abound from the luxurious bathrooms to high-end spa. Rates include meals, picnics, drinks, snacks, and unlimited use of bars.

Cedar Creek Treehouse Hotel ($300 per night for two)
For those looking to return to the spirit of childlike fantasy and adventure, the Cedar Creek Tree House retreat has you covered. Rated as one of five of the best treehouse hotels by London’s The Guardian and The Independent, Cedar Creek offers a unique lodging experience in scenic Washington State. Starting with a boardwalk, a foot bridge suspended in the trees marks the beginning of the adventure, where guests can experience Mount Ranier’s forest from a rare bird’s-eye view. The tree house itself is built in a 200-year-old Western Red Cedar tree, suspended 50 feet above the ground. With access to a 360-degree view of forest and mountain ranges, the room’s amenities include a sleeping loft with sky lights, bathroom, kitchen, dining area, and observation room. One room accommodates up to five people, and the five-story stairwell includes a fourth floor space for observation of wildlife, stargazing, or simply lounging in the hammock and reading.

Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast (from $240 per night for two)
Surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges-- the Shiprock and Chuska mountains on the Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico and Carrizo Mountains in Arizona-- the Kokopelli’s Cave Bed and Breakfast has a more-than-unique view. Although not a natural cave, this man made home was originally made to house geologist Bruce Black and his family, who lived there for a year from 1996 to 1997. With such a unique setting, to gain access, you must first follow a path of steps in a downward spiral that leads 70 feet below the surface to the entrance. At end of the path, there is a ladder and three wooden steps that lead into the room. Accommodations include all upscale B & B amenities with a waterfall style shower and flagstone hot tub.

Library Hotel (begins at $370 for single room)
Getting a chance to curl up in bed and catch up on vacation ix luxurious-- but doubly so at an urban boutique hotel. New York City’s Library Hotel is the first to provide 6,000 volumes of books to their guests based on the Dewey Decimal System categories. The ten floors of the hotel represent each of the ten subjects in the DDS, with each floor holding art and books according to their theme-- Social Sciences, Literature, Languages, History, Math and Science, General Knowledge, Technology, Philosophy, and Arts & Religion. Special offers include The Erotica Package, which includes all the standard hotel romance package trimmings-- such as wine, roses, chocolates and plush robes-- but throws in a Kama Sutra pocket guide to keep with the bookish theme.