Getaways in United States

Mount Hood, Oregon

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

Oregon Coast, Oregon

A single-level, two-bedroom dog-friendly cottage right across from Heceta Beach on the Oregon Coast, sleeping up to seven, from $167 a night.

Durango, Colorado

Elk Point Lodge offers 11 private cabins on Vallecito Lake near Durango, Colorado, most lakefront, with wood stoves, a hot tub and free watercraft access.

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.

Lake Tahoe, California

A two-level Homewood cabin on Lake Tahoe's shore with three bedrooms, sleeping eight, plus paddle boards and bikes for guest use.

Innsbrook, Missouri

A 3-bedroom lakefront cottage with a private dock in Innsbrook, Missouri, sleeping 8, with resort pool and gym access.

Poconos, Pennsylvania

A 39-unit family-owned resort on 325 wooded acres in Stroudsburg, PA, with a private 76-acre spring-fed lake and year-round cabins and suites.

Garden City, Utah

A 10-bedroom lakehouse in Garden City, Utah, near Bear Lake, with a hot tub, fireplace and room for up to 42 guests.

Lake Tahoe, California

A 10-guest lakefront cabin in Al Tahoe with a private dock, hot tub, and fireplace, about 3.2 miles from Heavenly Ski Resort.

Lakehead, California

An eleven-room inn on sixty acres of Shasta Trinity National Forest near Lakehead, with lake access, a treehouse suite, and pet-friendly rooms.

Saint George Island, Florida

A six-bedroom oceanfront house on St. George Island with a private boardwalk to the beach, a wading pool, and room for 20.

Lake Tahoe, California

A four-bedroom lakefront cabin near Lake Tahoe with a hot tub and mountain views, sleeping up to 10 for groups or family trips.

Mineral County, Colorado

A waterfront cabin in South Fork, Colorado with a private hot tub, WiFi, and a footbridge over the water, close to national forest land.

Mineral County, Colorado

A waterfront cabin in South Fork, Colorado with a private hot tub, wood stove, furnished deck, and free Wi-Fi, booked through Vacasa.

Sequoia, California

A riverside lodge with twelve rooms and ten cabins one minute from the entrance to Sequoia National Park in Three Rivers, California.

Sandpoint, Idaho

Waterfront bungalows in Dover Bay Marina Village on Lake Pend Oreille near Sandpoint, Idaho, with trail access and full kitchens.

Mount Shasta, California

A lakeside resort on Lake Siskiyou's southwest shore in Mount Shasta, California, with cabins, houses, tent and RV sites and mountain views.

San Juan Islands, Washington

Beachfront cabins on Orcas Island's west-facing shore, with a private fire pit for watching the sunset over the water.

McCall, Idaho

A pet-friendly lakehouse in McCall, Idaho with a private hot tub, outdoor shower, and waterfront access for dogs and their people.

Glacier National Park, Montana

A lakehouse-style cabin in Lakeside, Montana with a fireplace, full kitchen and a large back patio facing the mountains, booked through Vacasa.

Burnet County, Texas

A waterfront lakehouse cabin on Gililland Ridge near Burnet, Texas, with a hot tub and full kitchen for groups or families.

Kingsland, Texas

A waterfront lakehouse cabin in Kingsland, Texas with a fire pit and hot tub, suited to groups and families, booked through Wander.

Tiller, Oregon

Summit Prairie Lookout is a secluded fire lookout near Tiller, Oregon, built for solo travelers and couples chasing mountain views and dark skies.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

A secluded fire lookout near Bryce Canyon in Hatch, Utah, built for couples who want mountain views and dark skies.