Cottages

Round/octagonal buildings always inspire me, and this Mountain Octagon in Virginia is no exception! The vacation home has two large decks overlooking the mountains and tons of windows all the way around to give you views from the indoors as well. One side of the octagon has a large open floor plan with the living, [...]

I love a tiny vacation spot that’s truly unique, and this lighthouse-themed tiny cottage is just the kind of place to give you a one-of-a-kind experience. You walk into the main living/sleeping area, which includes a queen bed (on the ground floor) and seating. There are gorgeous valley views from your window! Inside the “lighthouse” [...]

This monolithic cob house is completely off-grid with a 1-kilowatt solar power system and a backup generator for electricity, a Rumford fireplace and propane radiant in-floor heating, and a constructed wetland for natural wastewater treatment. The modern interior living space is approximately 1,000 square feet in size with an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living room, [...]

Here’s a stunning countryside vacation in a converted pepper mill in France. The cylindrical stone cottage features three floors connected by a spiraling staircase. On the ground level, there is a kitchenette and dining area. In the center, there’s a living space, and the top floor houses the bedroom. There’s a lovely terrace off the [...]

The older I get, the more convinced I am that a simple life in a Hobbit-style home is just what I’m looking for — and this vacation spot in France ticks all the boxes! Starting with the gorgeous signature round front door and ending with the cozy alcove bedroom, this little Hobbit-inspired house feels like [...]

Thomas has owned this 153-year-old Methodist Retreat Cottage in Glyndon, Maryland for 25 years, and has pictures of his great-grandfather and family from nearly 100 years ago spending time at the 13×40 cottage. Now the cottage acts as a “man cave” for Thomas and his son, and as a vacation spot they rent out to [...]