Getaways with waterfront

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.

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.

Poconos, Pennsylvania

A 39-unit family-owned resort on 325 wooded acres in Stroudsburg, PA, with a private 76-acre spring-fed lake and year-round cabins and suites.

Estes Park, Colorado

A pet-friendly mountain lodge on Lake Estes in Estes Park, Colorado, with a hot tub and waterfront access for couples and families.

Sidemen, Bali

A riverside cabin and glamping retreat in Sidemen Valley, Bali, with views of Mount Agung and the Unda River below.

Durango, Colorado

Nine secluded cabins on the Florida River near Durango, Colorado, with riverside hot tub, fireplaces, full kitchens, and trail access.

Lake Tahoe, California

Pet-friendly chalet cabins on a forested mountainside in Zephyr Cove, on Lake Tahoe's southeast shore, with full kitchens and fireplaces.

Breckenridge, Colorado

A four-bedroom log cabin on 1.1 private acres ten minutes from Breckenridge, with a hot tub, fireplace and views of Peak 10 and Crystal Peak, sleeping up to 10.