This lovely cottage from the Southern Living Idea House collection is a perfect lakeside retreat. As any getaway home should, it boasts plenty of room for everyone to do exactly what they want to do. Curl up with a good book in front of the fireplace, or join a lively after-dinner conversation on the skylit enclosed porch. There's also a front porch and a deck overlooking the water. The master bedroom is the ultimate retreat, with its own fireplace, plenty of windows, and a spacious bath. The kids can slip off to the room above the garage to watch TV or play games without disturbing the main house. With a full bath, this space can also function as guest quarters.

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