A big roaring fire welcomes guests at the Lake Quinault Lodge on the south side of the Olympic Mountains National Forest. Rooms have small gas fireplaces, too. Take a canoe onto the lake and walk trails through old growth trees into a rainforest wonderland. (www.visitlakequinault.com)

Soft firelight illuminates an entire guestroom at Sun Mountain Lodge, where the decor is as easy to snuggle into as it is rustically sophisticated. A superb wine list and dining distinction, plus spa services, mountain biking and cross-country skiing on its own private trails make this the mother of all romantic hideaways. (www.sunmountainlodge.com)

Fireplace suites that almost touch the lakeside are a secret luxury at Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan. The resort mostly caters to families in the summer months, but come fall, when the foliage is glorious, or winter, when snow-covered hillsides brighten the short winter days, Campbell's is a cozy retreat for couples. Fine dining located inside the turn-of-the century original Campbell's House is soon worked off through winter recreation outdoors. (www.campbellsresort.com)

A fireplace glowing from gaslight provides ample amorous ambiance at the new Hotel Bellwether in Bellingham. The hotel has a full compliment of services, entertainment and dining for couples who wish to cloister themselves in hassle-free luxury. (www.hotelbellwether.com)