Getaways with luxury

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

A one-bedroom cabin near Lake Tekapo's lakefront, with a hot tub, full kitchen and king bed, sleeping two, from $370 a night.

Byron Hinterland, New South Wales

A restored cottage on a 102-acre hinterland farm near Byron Bay, with a plunge pool, clawfoot tub and private river access, sleeping up to five.

Whitefish, Montana

Slopeside treehouse at Whitefish Mountain Resort with a private hot tub, sleeping 6 across two bedrooms, from $899 a night with a 3-night minimum.

Joshua Tree, California

A three-bedroom hilltop lodge three miles from Joshua Tree National Park, with a pool, hot tub, sauna and mountain views for up to six guests.

Hardangerfjord, Vestland

A secluded treehouse above Hardangerfjord near Odda, Norway, reached by a 20-60 minute forest hike, built for couples and two-night minimum stays.

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.

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.

Santa Teresa, Puntarenas

A 13-bedroom treehouse retreat near Playa Hermosa in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, built around a large sauna and jungle lookout decks.

Vijarhia, Madhya Pradesh

Six treehouses on 21 acres beside Bandhavgarh National Park in Umaria, Madhya Pradesh, with jungle dining and safari access.

East Nassau, New York

A 2024-built three-bedroom cabin on 7 acres near East Nassau, New York, with a wood-fired hot tub and fire pit, sleeping six from $590 a night.