Getaways with waterfront

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.

Haliburton, Ontario

A waterfront, off-grid cabin on Pelaw Lake in Haliburton Forest, Ontario, sleeping four with year-round drive-in access and no Wi-Fi.

Salida, Colorado

A pet-friendly cabin near Salida, Colorado with a hot tub and waterfront setting, geared toward couples looking for quiet mountain views.

Calabogie, Ontario

Off-grid cabin above Calabogie Lake in Ontario, sleeping 3, with lake views and trail access to Eagles Nest lookout.

Kirkfield, Ontario

Off-grid lakeside cabin on a 230-acre former limestone quarry near Kirkfield, Ontario, 1.5 hours from Toronto, with dock access and no Wi-Fi.

South Fork, Colorado

A waterfront cabin in South Fork, Colorado, with mountain views, a wood stove, a private hot tub, and Wi-Fi, bookable through Vacasa.

Kirkfield, Ontario

An off-grid cabin above a spring-fed former quarry lake in Kirkfield, Ontario, with a private dock and no Wi-Fi, 1.5 hours from Toronto.

Calabogie, Ontario

An off-grid, waterfront cabin above Calabogie Lake with a 300 metre hike-in, fire pit, and pet-friendly rooms from $179 a night.

Homewood, California

A waterfront cabin in the Cedar Crest Cottages collection, set on Lake Tahoe's west shore in Homewood, California.

Homewood, California

Owl Cottage 9 is a waterfront cabin at Cedar Crest Cottages in Homewood, California, set up for couples wanting a quiet Lake Tahoe stay.

Homewood, California

A waterfront cabin at Cedar Crest Cottages in Homewood, California, set up for couples visiting the Lake Tahoe shoreline.

Kings Beach, California

A waterfront cabin on Lake Tahoe's North Shore in Kings Beach, California, geared toward couples and booked through Natural Retreats.

Estes Park, Colorado

A cabin stay with a private hot tub along the water in Estes Park, Colorado, set back from town on Big Thompson Canyon Road.

Saint-Agnant-près-Crocq, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

A secluded waterside treehouse near Saint-Agnant-près-Crocq in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, booked through GreenGo from €134 a night.

Lake Tahoe, California

A four-bedroom cabin near Lake Tahoe that sleeps eight, with hammocks, paddle boards and bikes included, from $100 a night.

Lake Tahoe, California

A 4-bedroom cabin in Tahoma with private beach access on Lake Tahoe, sleeping 8, from $297 a night on Vrbo.

Lake Tahoe, California

A four-bedroom cabin in Homewood on Lake Tahoe's west shore with private beach access, sleeping up to eight, from $297 a night.

Park City, Utah

A creekside treehouse near Sundance, Utah, with three bedrooms, a private hot tub, and a secluded stream-side setting for pet-friendly couples or small

Olympic Peninsula, Washington

A waterfront treehouse for couples in the San Juan Islands, Washington, built for stargazing and quiet.

Seacliff, California

A waterfront treehouse near Seacliff on the Big Sur coast, set up for couples wanting a quiet, upscale stay.

Lake Tahoe, California

A three-bedroom cabin in Tahoe Vista with a hot tub, full kitchen and a five-minute walk to Lake Tahoe's shoreline.

Durango, Colorado

A log cabin on the Florida River near Durango, Colorado, with a fireplace and waterfront access, about 15 minutes from downtown.