Getaways with waterfront

Youngsville, New Mexico

An off-grid casita near Abiquiu, New Mexico, with wide views of Pedernal and the Chama River Valley, booked through Glampinghub.

Bellingham, Washington

A one-bedroom treehouse near Bellingham built between two Douglas firs, with a hot tub and deck, for couples only.

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.

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.

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.

Storsjö Kapell, Jämtlands län

An off-grid glamping tent and cabin setup on a lake in Härjedalen, Jämtland, sleeping two, with a wood stove and hot tub, and no wifi.

Parker County, Texas

A hobbit-style treehouse on the Brazos River near Weatherford, Texas, with a private hot tub and waterfall views, booked through Glamping Hub.

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.

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.

Dysart and Others, Ontario

A small off-grid cabin on the water near Haliburton, Ontario, built for two and about 1.5 hours from the city.

Edwards, Colorado

A two-bedroom riverfront treehouse in Edwards, Colorado, with a hot tub, fireplace and private balcony, close to Vail and Beaver Creek skiing.

Taos, New Mexico

A single tipi on a 40-acre goji berry farm in San Cristobal, New Mexico, 10 miles north of Taos with mountain views and a shared hot tub.

Carter County, Tennessee

A one-bedroom treehouse on the water in Elizabethton, Tennessee, with a hot tub, Wi-Fi and a two-night minimum, booked through Hipcamp.

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.

Franklin, North Carolina

Treehouse and creek-front cabin rentals near downtown Franklin, North Carolina, with hot tubs, fire pits and 1,000 feet of trout stream.

Nathrop, Colorado

A five-bedroom treehouse rental on Chalk Creek near Nathrop, Colorado, with a private hot springs pool and mountain views.

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.

Olympic Peninsula, Washington

A 20-foot-high treehouse over the water near Port Angeles, Washington, with two bedrooms, a hot tub and sauna, sleeping two.

Bellingham, Washington

A luxury treehouse near Bellingham with a private hot tub and bay views, built for couples seeking a quiet few nights off the ground.

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.

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.