Getaways with waterfront

Mount Hood, Oregon

A rentable fire lookout on Mount Hood's southern slope with lake and Cascade views, booked through recreation.gov.

Clatsop County, Oregon

An oceanfront cabin in Arch Cape, Oregon, three blocks from the beach, with two bedrooms, a wood stove and room for six guests, dogs welcome.

Mount Hood, Oregon

A 1927 single-level cabin on a third-acre creekside lot in Welches, Oregon, with a private hot tub, gas fireplace, and two queen bedrooms.

Garrett County, Maryland

A five-bedroom A-frame on Deep Creek Lake in Oakland, Maryland, sleeping 14 with a hot tub, fire pit and waterfront access.

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

A one-bedroom cabin near Lake Tekapo's lakefront, with a hot tub, full kitchen and king bed, sleeping two, from $370 a night.

San Juan Islands, Washington

A waterfront resort on Orcas Island with cabins, yurts, and campsites, a soaking tub spa, sauna, cafe, and two beaches for swimming or paddling.

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.

San Ramon, Alajuela Province

A bamboo treehouse near Limon, Costa Rica, with an outdoor hot tub, full kitchen and a beach about 150 meters away.

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.

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.

Bruny Island, Tasmania

Off-grid luxury cabins on 100 acres overlooking Cloudy Bay on South Bruny Island, with a hot tub and waterfront views, from $400 a night.

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.

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.