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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Park City, Utah

A two-bedroom mountain lodge on Big Pine Canyon Road near Sundance, Utah, with a hot tub, sauna, game room, home theater, and creekside setting, sleeping up to

Sidemen, Bali

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

Tres Piedras, New Mexico

Glamping tipis and a large yurt sit beside a mountain stream in Carson National Forest near Taos, with nightly rates from $130 to $600.