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.

Mineral County, Colorado

A pet-friendly cabin on the river in South Fork, Colorado, with a wood stove, private hot tub, and a firepit steps from the water.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Park City, Utah

A five-bedroom mountain house on a creek in Alta, Utah, with a hot tub, fireplaces, and a balcony, sleeping up to 10.

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.

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.

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.

Mineral County, Colorado

A waterfront cabin near South Fork, Colorado, with a private hot tub, outdoor fire pit, and a balcony overlooking a pond.

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.