Getaways with waterfront

Bellingham, Washington

A one-bedroom treehouse near Bellingham built between two Douglas firs, with a hot tub and deck, for couples only.

Aspen, Colorado

A century-old guest ranch on the Frying Pan River about an hour from Aspen, with cabins, hot tub, sauna and room for up to 70 guests.

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.

Edwards, Colorado

A two-bedroom riverfront treehouse in Edwards, Colorado, with a hot tub, fireplace and private balcony, close to Vail and Beaver Creek skiing.

Alpine, Wyoming

Riverside log cabins on a 400-acre ranch near Alpine, Wyoming, with horseback rides and guided fly fishing 39 miles from Jackson Hole.

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón Province

A stilted treehouse reached by a sloped wooden suspension bridge, tucked in the forest at Tree House Lodge on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast near Puerto Viejo.

Franklin, North Carolina

Treehouse and creek-front cabin rentals near downtown Franklin, North Carolina, with hot tubs, fire pits and 1,000 feet of trout stream.

Nathrop, Colorado

A five-bedroom treehouse rental on Chalk Creek near Nathrop, Colorado, with a private hot springs pool and mountain views.

Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia

A waterfront treehouse on Harrison Lake, British Columbia, reached by a 10-minute boat transfer from the Harrison Public Dock, built for two.

Olympic Peninsula, Washington

A 20-foot-high treehouse over the water near Port Angeles, Washington, with two bedrooms, a hot tub and sauna, sleeping two.

Moab, Utah

A 50-acre ranch in the La Sal Mountains offers seven private cabins with canyon and mountain views, 20 miles from downtown Moab, Utah.

Durango, Colorado

A 17-cabin ranch stay near Durango, Colorado, with mountain, lake, and garden-view cottages, fireplaces, and a private lake setting.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

A family-owned log cabin guest ranch in Moose, Wyoming, offering all-inclusive week-long stays with horseback riding near Grand Teton National Park.

Mafia, Pwani Region

An open-air treehouse on Tanzania's Chole Island, reached by small plane, a drive across Mafia, and a short boat crossing.

Issaquah, Washington

Seven handbuilt treehouses plus a lodge suite, cabin, and converted army truck sit along the Raging River near Issaquah, about 30 minutes from Seattle.

Mafia, Pwani Region

Open-air treehouse lodge on Chole Island off Mafia, Tanzania, reached by small plane, drive and boat, inside the Mafia Island Marine Park.

Windsor, North Carolina

Treehouses and campground along the Cashie River in Windsor, North Carolina, with trail access and secluded waterfront sites for groups and families.

Georgetown, Maine

A treehouse on a 21-acre wooded hill in Georgetown, Maine, with river views, a wood-fired cedar hot tub and easy access to Reid State Park.

Ginigathhena, Central Province

A treehouse stay on a private 20-acre forest plot beside the Kehelgamuwa Oya river in Ginigathena, Central Province, Sri Lanka.

Olympic Peninsula, Washington

A riverside treehouse on the Olympic Peninsula with private trail access along the Bogachiel River, suited to couples or families.

Khao Sok, Surat Thani

Riverside cottages and treehouses on the Sok River in Khao Sok, Surat Thani, set against limestone cliffs and jungle.

Aspen, Colorado

A ranch stay near Marble, Colorado with log cabins, mountain views, and trail and water access in the heart of the Rockies.

Asheville, North Carolina

A-frame cabins, a treehouse, and a creekside sauna and cold plunge spread across 38 wooded acres near Asheville in Zirconia, North Carolina.

Connemara, Connacht

Fernwood offers dome, cabin and treehouse stays near Clifden in Connemara, with mountain and water views, trails and a fireplace.