Beachfront vacation rentals in Appalachian Mountains

Easy Breezy beach house on secluded waterfront

🏝️🌞🐬 Take it easy at this unique and tranquil beach cottage nestled in the woods on the Albemarle sound! This hidden gem provides a unique combo of a rural getaway and the beach! Wildlife is truly plentiful at this romantic escape or family vacay- see dolphins, otters, turtles, etc. Enjoy 3 cozy bedrooms, new hot tub, private dock, kayaks, personal balcony off each room with amazing views! Located conveniently between downtown Elizabeth city and Outer Banks. Relaxation and serenity awaits you!🌊🏖️☀️

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The Trimble Lake House, Ontario

Chic, stylish and well appointed. Welcome to The Trimble Lake House! Steps from the water, any closer and you would be in it. The view from almost every window is of Lake Ontario. Every square inch of this home has been mindfully renovated with attention to detail and quality. Situated in the heart of historic and charming Wellington in Prince Edward County with its many restaurants, cafes and shops. Central to many wineries, Sandbanks Provincial Park and many other points of interest.

Walkability · View · Outdoor spaces

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Cottage house with sea view, Trois-Pistoles River

(citq 302783). The Blue House is an all-inclusive 4-season cottage with a mezzanine, fireplace, spectacular views of the river, the horizon and the sunsets typical of Bas-Saint-Laurent. Raised cottage, facing Île aux Basques, surrounded by wonders, let yourself be lulled to the rhythm of the tides under your feet. The flight of seabirds and their songs punctuate the time. Small intimate courtyard for relaxation. Close to the city of Trois-Pistoles and local tourist attractions of the Basques.

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Smoky Mountain Lighthouse on Douglas Lake

The Lighthouse at Hunkerdown Hollow provides a waterfront experience at the base of the Smoky Mountains. This unique lodging brings you up close to the natural beauty of the Douglas lake resevoir. Home to over 200 species of bird, and recognized as a Bassmaster top 100 fishing lake, the Lighthouse puts you right in the middle of it all! While every window in the lighthouse has a water view, the top level boasts a 360 degree view of water & the treetops, to observe all the beauty of Douglas!

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Private Waterfront Timber A-Frame • Hot Tub•2 Acre

Welcome to AAT, your waterfront Timber A-Frame escape. Perched above the French River. Surrounded by 2+ acres of northern forest, this architectural retreat blends luxury and nature. Gather in the bright open-concept space or unwind outdoors by the fire or in the year-round hot tub. Sleeps 6 with a cozy loft and a wheelchair-friendly primary king room. Designed for connection, comfort, and unforgettable moments. Offers over 200’ of French River water frontage. Make lasting memories at AAT.

View · Comfort · Indoor spaces

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Lobstermen's ocean-front cottage

Be our guests & experience the life & beauty of Midcoast Maine. Relax with ocean views, warm up in the sauna or take a refreshing dip. Our cottage is part of Gurnet Village, an over 100-year-old working lobstering & oyster farming property on historic Route 24, between Brunswick & Harpswell. Expect boats, workers, road traffic, gear, and the occasional sounds & smells of a real Maine working waterfront. All rooms have ocean views, with access to the tidal beach & floating dock (May-Dec).

Beach · Walkability · Decor

Serenity on Superior

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful cabin on Lake Superior. The views are amazing day and night. With panoramic views from inside and out you’ll have amazing sunsets and spectacular views of the lake. The nighttime views of the stars and the Northern Lights are even better! Inside there is plenty of room to stretch out and relax, sit in front of the fireplace, relax in the jacuzzi tub or even play a game of pool. Just a short drive to Eagle River, Eagle Harbor and Copper Harbor.

Beach · Walkability · Pets

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Lake Michigan Beach Home by Frank Lloyd Wright pro

Beautiful view and sand beach on Lake Michigan, completely private, surrounded by mature white pine trees and cedar trees. The spacious home is fully equipped with an "eat in" kitchen, dining room, and living room entertainment space, den with a see-through log-fired fireplace, screened-in porch to accommodate additional eating space, large outdoor deck with grill and fire pit. A canoe and a row boat are available for the boating enthusiast, with life jackets and other floating devices.

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LUX Designer Private Waterfront Hot Tub - Secluded

Escape to a luxurious, privately designed glass-walled waterfront cabin on 3+ secluded acres along the Crooked River in Naples, Maine. The river wraps around, offering total privacy, your own sandy beach, dock with direct Sebago Lake access, and state park minutes away. Unwind in the year-round hot tub, outdoor shower, hammocks, or by the see-through fireplace. Luxe bath with heated floors, huge walk-in shower w/ scenic window. AC, pets welcome. Perfect peaceful retreat—come recharge!

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Casolena Panoramic Waterfront Cottage in Tobermory

Casolena is an elevated lakefront retreat in Tobermory, curated for guests who value nature, privacy and thoughtful design. Its distinctive architecture features expansive lake & sky windows, creating an open and immersive space filled with natural lights from sunrise to sunset, and making every moment here an experience that can’t be truly captured in words. ⭐ Unparalleled panoramic lake views ⭐ Private water access ⭐ Exceptional double-lot privacy ⭐ Pet-free, smoke-free

Beach · View · Check-in

The Water’s Edge * * Unique Muskoka Treehouse * *

CottageCreators presents a once-in-a-lifetime (or as often as you’d like!) Muskoka escape. Perched among the treetops on one of the region’s most stunning lakes, this rustic-luxury retreat offers a floating hammock net, two-sided indoor/outdoor fireplace, and private dock for swimming, canoeing, kayaking and SUP. Fall asleep to the gentle sounds of the lake, wake up to sunrise through the trees, and unwind in total seclusion—just you, the forest, and the water.

Beach · View · Hiking

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The Cove Cabin

An original Candlewood style cabin. The house has been updated to offer all modern comforts. It features a large fireplace in the living room, porch over looking the lake, central heat and air conditioning and a fully equipped cook's kitchen. It is on the northern most part of Candlewood Lake with direct, private water access from the shore or the dock. A foam lily pad, two SUP, and two two-person kayaks are available for use from May 1 to November 1.

Walkability · Beach · Air conditioning