Getaways with waterfront

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.

Park City, Utah

A couples' treehouse at Sundance near Park City, Utah, set beside a stream with trail access and a secluded feel.

Asheville, North Carolina

Treehouses and glamping tents on a waterfall property near Hendersonville, Saluda, and Brevard, North Carolina, with hot tubs and mountain trails.

North Bend, Washington

A one-bedroom treehouse on waterfront land in North Bend, Washington, with a private hot tub and trail access to the river.

Hudson, Colorado

An off-grid tipi on a working horse ranch in Hudson, Colorado, set on the water and open to pets, about an hour from Denver.

Gales Creek, Oregon

A geodesic dome tucked in a mushroom forest in Gales Creek, Oregon, with a wood stove, trail access and creek frontage for two.

Ashland, Oregon

A glamping dome on a 40-acre hilltop above Emigrant Lake near Ashland, Oregon, with a hot tub and no Wi-Fi.

Elgin, Texas

A waterfront dome with panoramic views and a private hot tub near Elgin, Texas, built for couples and booked through Glampinghub.

Péalouse

A 20m² yurt on a forest platform near a river in Péalouse, France, with breakfast and firewood included, sleeping two.

Aljezur

A treehouse built into a 100-year-old walnut tree above a mountain stream outside Aljezur, Portugal, with a mini kitchen and eco-toilet downstairs.

Cullowhee, North Carolina

A fully enclosed treehouse at about 4,100 feet near Cullowhee, North Carolina, with a kitchen, shower, Wi-Fi, and lake access for up to six guests.

Elgin, Texas

A lakefront dome near Elgin, Texas with mini golf, a sauna, outdoor bath and hot tub, booked through Glampinghub.

Lyle, Washington

A two-bedroom yurt set in a meadow near the Columbia River Gorge in Lyle, Washington, sleeping up to five with trail access nearby.

Tofino, British Columbia

Waterfront yurts at Wya Point Resort near Tofino, British Columbia, set on a secluded stretch of coast for couples and families.