Getaways with affordable

Engadin, Grisons

An off-grid tiny house on a working farm above the Sufnersee in Sufers, Grisons, sleeping four with lake views.

Mount Hood, Oregon

A two-story cabin on the Sandy River in Welches, Oregon, with a wood-burning fireplace, fire pit and fenced yard, sleeping up to six.

Mount Hood, Oregon

A rentable fire lookout on Mount Hood's southern slope with lake and Cascade views, booked through recreation.gov.

Soča Valley, Goriška

A wooden glamping hut near Kobarid, Slovenia, with mountain views and a fireplace, open seasonally from June to September, sleeping two.

Dunlap, Tennessee

A 12x12 cabin on 13 wooded acres outside Dunlap, Tennessee, with a queen bed, fireplace and private fire pit, sleeping up to four.

Mount Shasta, California

A 20-foot fire lookout tower above Shasta Lake's McCloud Arm, reached by a rough dirt road and a final quarter-mile on foot.

McCall, Idaho

A two-bedroom log cabin near McCall, Idaho, with mountain views, a hot tub, shared pool and tennis access, sleeping up to six.

Whitefish, Montana

A 3-bedroom lodge near Whitefish, Montana with a private hot tub, sleeping up to 12, from $148 a night.

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 pet-friendly yurt at Dead Horse Point State Park near Moab, with canyon views, Wi-Fi, and trail access for hiking or biking.

Niseko, Hokkaido

A standalone one-bedroom cabin in Kabayama, Niseko, with mountain views and a full kitchen, 9 km from Niseko Annupuri ski area.

Reedsport, Oregon

Rustic cabins and deluxe yurts inside Umpqua Lighthouse State Park near Reedsport, Oregon, set along freshwater Lake Marie with trail access and pet-friendly

Mount Hood, Oregon

A historic CCC-era A-frame cabin at 5,700 feet on Mount Hood's north side, sleeping up to 20 and reached by foot or ski.

Durango, Colorado

A-frame studio cabins with lofts sleep four at this Mancos, Colorado resort near Durango, Mesa Verde and Purgatory Ski Area.

Bow, Washington

A yurt set on a 20-acre property in Bow, Washington, with trail access, a fire pit and shared bathhouse, bookable through Hipcamp.

Estes Park, Colorado

A budget-friendly cabin in Estes Park, Colorado, with trail access and booking handled through Rocky Mountain Resorts.

Olympic Peninsula, Washington

A budget dome stay near Hoodsport on the Olympic Peninsula, with trail access and simple family-friendly camping from $110 a night.

Cederberg, Western Cape

Affordable camping and chalet stays on Nuwerust Farm in the Cederberg Mountains, with trail access and mountain views, open daily.

Big Bear Lake, California

A cabin resort a short walk from Big Bear Lake, CA, with trail access and skiing about two miles off.

Telluride, Colorado

A rustic Forest Service cabin near Ophir, Colorado, with mountain views and trail access, booked through the GMUG National Forests.

Mount Shasta, California

A 1923 ranch house bed and breakfast in Mount Shasta, California, with rooms in the main house, a carriage house, and a cottage, facing the mountain.

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.

Estes Park, Colorado

Affordable cabins and lodge rooms at a nonprofit mountain resort just outside Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado.

Paro

A secluded ranch stay in Paro, Bhutan, with mountain views, suited to couples and families, bookable by phone.