Getaways with solo

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.

Leavenworth, Washington

A tiny house at Leavenworth Camping Resort in Washington's Cascades, offering mountain views, a full kitchen and Wi-Fi, suited to couples or solo stays.

Queenstown, Otago

Free, basic four-bunk hut in Otago's Whakaari Conservation Area near Glenorchy, reached by an 8-10 hour advanced return track.

Moab, Utah

A 250-square-foot tiny cabin in Spanish Valley near Moab, seven miles from downtown and 12 miles from Arches National Park.

San Juan Islands, Washington

A secluded two-bedroom treehouse in Eastsound on Orcas Island, Washington, with mountain views, a fireplace and a full kitchen.

Khumbu, Koshi Province

A 10-room mountain lodge on Kongde Ri in the Khumbu, reached by a quiet trail away from the main Everest route, with views of five 8,000m peaks.

Sacred Valley, Cusco

A dome and mountain lodge above Ollantaytambo in Peru's Sacred Valley, with four named suites, a hot tub, and Wi-Fi, suited to couples or solo travelers.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Secluded cabins, bungalows and treehouses near Bryce Canyon National Park in Tropic, Utah, with hot tubs, fireplaces and canyon views.

Ashford, Washington

A treehouse stay near Ashford, Washington, at the base of Mount Rainier, booked through Airbnb for solo travelers or couples.

Zakopane, Lesser Poland

A PTTK mountain shelter in Dolina Kościeliska near Zakopane, reached on foot, with simple rooms, home cooking and a fireplace to dry out by.

Engadin, Grisons

A tiny house above Poschiavo in the Engadin, with valley views, trail access and a full kitchen for solo stays or quiet remote work.

Big Island, Hawaii

A secluded treehouse stay near Kilauea Volcano in Volcano, Hawaii, built for couples or solo travelers who want mountain views and dark skies.

Gold Hill, Colorado

An off-grid treehouse-and-cabin pairing in Gold Hill, Colorado's oldest mining town, with mountain views and no electricity or wifi.

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.

Durango, Colorado

A compact 1-bedroom tiny house in north Durango, Colorado, with Wi-Fi and air conditioning, booked through an online listing platform.

Sedona, Arizona

A stylish treehouse stay near Sedona's trailheads, built for couples or solo travelers who want mountain views without the crowds.

Joshua Tree, California

A treehouse stay in Joshua Tree, California, built for stargazing and quiet time, suited to solo travelers or couples.