Postcard Cabins is a technology company.
Postcard Cabins has raised $950K across 1 funding round.
Postcard Cabins has raised $950K in total across 1 funding round.
Postcard Cabins is a nature-based lodging company offering modern, design-forward tiny cabins for short escapes, providing over 1,200 cabins across 29 outposts within a two-hour drive of major U.S. cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles.[1][2][3][5] It serves urban dwellers, couples, families, and small groups seeking to unplug from city life, technology, and work, solving the problem of accessible nature retreats without camping hassles—featuring cozy interiors with queen or bunk beds, full bathrooms, kitchenettes, AC/heat, fire pits, and pet-friendly options.[2][3][6] Formerly Getaway, the company was acquired by Marriott International in December 2024, integrating into the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in 2025 to expand its outdoor collection and reach a global audience.[1][3]
Growth has been strong, evolving from a single cabin in 2015 to a national network, now bolstered by Marriott's scale, with franchise opportunities signaling further expansion (initial investment $8.5M–$11.6M).[2][4]
Postcard Cabins was founded in 2015 by Jon Staff, then 25, who sought relief from startup burnout via a transformative road trip in a 26-foot Airstream through the American West, inspiring him to create accessible nature escapes.[2] He partnered with college friend Pete Davis to launch under the name Getaway, opening the first cabin, Ovida, in southern New Hampshire near Boston as a peaceful sanctuary.[2] Early traction built quickly: by 2016, expansion reached New York, prompting a rebrand to Postcard Cabins to emphasize tranquil, postcard-worthy retreats.[2] A decade later, it grew into a "national movement" with 29 outposts, culminating in Marriott's 2024 acquisition, as noted by Staff: "What started... has grown... which we expect will only gather steam with Marriott’s expansive reach."[1][3]
Postcard Cabins rides the post-pandemic surge in experiential, wellness-focused travel, capitalizing on urban demand for "digital detox" amid remote work and mental health awareness—its tech-enabled booking (now via Marriott apps) and simple operations blend hospitality with subtle tech for seamless escapes.[1][2][5] Timing aligns with glamping's boom (outdoor lodging market growth via demographic shifts and consumer preferences for nature over resorts), positioning it against competitors by offering affordable, private alternatives near cities.[2][4] Market forces like Marriott's acquisition amplify its influence, integrating into a global loyalty ecosystem to mainstream "nature as therapy," potentially shaping how tech-savvy travelers blend disconnection with convenience.[1][3]
With Marriott's backing, Postcard Cabins is poised for rapid scaling—adding outposts, global Bonvoy exposure, and franchise rollouts to exceed 1,200 cabins amid rising demand for hybrid work-life escapes.[1][3][4] Trends like wellness tourism, pet-inclusive travel, and climate-resilient short stays will propel it, evolving from a startup disruptor to a hospitality staple. Its influence may redefine urban-nature access, turning "slow down and reconnect" into a scalable movement, much like its origins sparked a national wave.[2][3]
Postcard Cabins has raised $950K in total across 1 funding round.
Postcard Cabins's investors include Allegory, August Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Pillar VC, Roofstock, Venrock.
Postcard Cabins has raised $950K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $950K Seed in February 2015.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2015 | $950K Seed | Allegory, August Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Pillar VC, Roofstock, Venrock |