Living in a city does have its perks, but even city-dwellers dream of escaping to some off the grid house or a small cottage surrounded by wilderness to let their weary souls re-charge. All of these beautiful old houses surrounded by beautiful views will inspire you to get away from it all – for a weekend or for good!
Most isolated log cabins like these had practical uses, and some still do – as hunting lodges or farmhouses. These days, however, more and more such homes are instead rented out to people who want a peaceful place to rest or work.
Scroll down below to see stunning photos, and don't forget to vote for your favorite house! If you've been to one or have just photographed one, we'd love to see it!
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Cottage In The Woods, Scotland
Intimate and cozy, crackling fire, a cup of tea and some sandwiches. Warm blankets and a good book, kerosene lamps A dog sleeping at my feet
The Solitairy House Of Elliðaey Island, Iceland
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Guys, this is a church, not a cottage. It's called The Church of the Good Shephard, it's an amazing place, but you can't actually live there
Hidden Forest House
Apuseni Mountains, Romania
Hobbit House, Wales
This has got to be the one, tucked in, safe and sound. Lots of visual interest too. Trees, flowers, walls, green. Love it.
Icelandic Mountain Meadow Retreat
Red House In Snowy Norway
I would move ther in this instand! all i need is electricity so i can listen to my favorite music and some tea
House In The Middle Of Drina River Near The Town Of Bajina Basta, Serbia
Tiny House In The Fields, Hungary
In The Fields Of Gold, Alberta, Canada
I grew up in Alberta, and last I checked, Alberta was in Canada, not the USA.
Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
this is the same house as #15 from a different angle and a different season. look at the mountain and the rocks near the shore...
Craig Highland Farm Holiday Cottage Near Plockton, Scotland
Barrier Highway, South Australia
Rice Terraces Of Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam
House In Nepal With View Of Himalayas
This is wonderful "House In Nepal With View Of Himalayas". Pls mail me the address of this place at zahid636@gmail.com
The House At The End Of The Fjord, Norway
Magical Home, Poland
Salzburg, Austria
A Tiny House In The Meadow, Lithuania
Hidden Place, Swabian Alps, Germany
the setting is a bit creepy. I might try to renovate the house before moving in .
Liptovska Teplicka, Slovakia
Rock House, Tenno, Italy
Philips, Alberta, Canada
Casita De Vorera, Menorca
House On The Lake, Iceland
All of these deserted no road great places- how do you get food? Or get in and out?
Cozy White Cottage In The Turkish Aegean Coastal Region
Cottage, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Little House In Wester Ross, Scotland
Applecross Road, Scotland
No thatch, no nesting... metal roof? Looks great. Freagh Cottage in Clare looks like it a lot but was updated. Check it out as it is rentable. Or for retreat. Freagh Cottage. Don't forget.
Montana, Usa
Black Rock Cottage In Glencoe
olitary houses are so common in Scotland, I lived in one for 12 years. Beautiful but so boring.
The Gingerbread House In Hungary
Waiting, After All These Years... Pulia, Italy
Tiny House In The Woods, Lithuania
glass is too shiny or shouldn't exist its like clean as a lab sterile, also its dubious that someone would take the time to overhang room
Shelter Overlooking Nuup Kangerlua (godthåb Fjord) Near Nuuk, Greenland
Balea Lake Chalet Romania
