Getaways with waterfront

Cape Winelands, Western Cape

A geodesic dome with a private wood-fired hot tub on the Berg River in the Cape Winelands, about 40 minutes from Cape Town.

Abel Tasman, Tasman

Two off-grid glamping tents above Tata Beach near Abel Tasman National Park, with ocean views, outdoor baths and fire pits, from $600 NZD a night.

Bodega Bay, California

A treehouse on a 400-acre working ranch near Bodega Bay, reached by spiral stair and suspension bridge, with a shower, heat and Wi-Fi.

Durango, Colorado

Elk Point Lodge offers 11 private cabins on Vallecito Lake near Durango, Colorado, most lakefront, with wood stoves, a hot tub and free watercraft access.

Flagstaff, Arizona

A 3-bedroom cabin on 2 acres near Kachina Village outside Flagstaff, Arizona, sleeping up to 10 with creek access and mountain views.

Storsjö Kapell, Jämtlands län

An off-grid glamping tent and cabin setup on a lake in Härjedalen, Jämtland, sleeping two, with a wood stove and hot tub, and no wifi.

Big Sur, California

A one-bedroom cabin on 36 private acres in Big Sur's Palo Colorado Canyon, with a hot tub, hiking trails and mountain views, 15-20 minutes from town.

Byron Hinterland, New South Wales

A restored cottage on a 102-acre hinterland farm near Byron Bay, with a plunge pool, clawfoot tub and private river access, sleeping up to five.

Parker County, Texas

A hobbit-style treehouse on the Brazos River near Weatherford, Texas, with a private hot tub and waterfall views, booked through Glamping Hub.

Mineral County, Colorado

A waterfront cabin near South Fork's National Forest with a private hot tub, deck, grill, fire pit, and Wi-Fi, bookable through Vacasa.

Allgäu, Bavaria

Ten wood igloo-shaped tiny houses sit on a swimming lake at Campingplatz Röhrenmoos near Wangen im Allgäu, with sauna and kitchen included.

Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

A cabin-and-treehouse stay on a working mini farm near Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, with a private hot tub and two miles of hiking trails.

Rovaniemi, Lapland

A glass-walled Arctic lodge beside the Ounasjoki River, 10 minutes from Rovaniemi, with a private hot tub and sauna.

Durango, Colorado

Riverfront cabins along the Animas River minutes from downtown Durango, Colorado, with fire pits, a pool, and a camp store.

Sedona, Arizona

Creekside creekhomes with wood-burning fireplaces in Oak Creek Canyon, eight miles from Uptown Sedona.

Lake Tahoe, California

A two-level Homewood cabin on Lake Tahoe's shore with three bedrooms, sleeping eight, plus paddle boards and bikes for guest use.

Lake Tahoe, California

A waterfront log cabin near Tahoma on Lake Tahoe's west shore, with a private pier, wood-burning fireplace and room for four.

San Juan Islands, Washington

An 82-acre lakefront resort near Friday Harbor with yurts, log cabins, glamping tents and a lodge, about eight minutes from town.

Durango, Colorado

A lakefront mountain lodge near Durango, Colorado, with a full kitchen, fire pit and trail access, sleeping up to 14 adults and 6 children.

McCall, Idaho

A three-bedroom McCall cabin sleeping nine, a half-mile walk from Payette Lake's Davis Beach, with a hot tub and fire pit.

Central Frontenac, Ontario

A pet-friendly, off-grid cabin on the water in Central Frontenac, Ontario, about 1.5 hours from Toronto, sleeping two.

Minca, Magdalena

A riverside cabin in Minca's rainforest, about 30 minutes from Santa Marta, with trail access and Sierra Nevada views, built for couples.

Cederberg, Western Cape

Self-catering villas and canvas hideaways on a working farm in the Cederberg, with river swimming, mountain trails and dark-sky stargazing.

Park City, Utah

A waterfront treehouse near Park City, Utah, with a hot tub, trail access and ski proximity, booked through Homerunner from $150 a night.