Getaways with waterfront

Dysart and Others, Ontario

Off-grid lakefront cabin on Bone Lake near Haliburton, Ontario, with a private dock and no Wi-Fi, sleeping 3.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marlborough

An off-grid yurt stay on a 40-acre bush reserve at Kenepuru Head, Marlborough, with hot tub, waterfront views and organic breakfast included.

Delta County, Colorado

A waterfront yurt with a hot tub near Grand Mesa National Forest in Delta County, Colorado, with Wi-Fi and pet-friendly rules.

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.

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.

Tulum, Quintana Roo

Two-story beachfront bungalow in Soliman Bay near Tulum, sleeping four with two king bedrooms and a shared pool.

Mineral County, Colorado

A waterfront cabin in South Fork, Colorado with a private hot tub, WiFi, and a footbridge over the water, close to national forest land.

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.

Kauai, Hawaii

A nonprofit campground on Anahola Bay in Kauai with yurts, bungalows, and tent sites steps from the shore.

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.

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.

Khao Sok, Surat Thani

A floating lakehouse on Rajjaprabha Dam's reservoir in Khao Sok, reached only by boat through limestone karst scenery.