Our Best Lake House Plans for Your Vacation Home

Sheltered by deep overhangs and a wraparound porch, Tideland Haven is detailed in comfort. Maximizing natural light, French doors with transoms above allow sunlight to enter the interiors for an open and spacious feeling.

2 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths
2,418 square feet
See Plan: Tideland Haven

Inspired by historic architecture, this bungalow-style home combines the comfort of a vacation home with thoughtful features that make everyday life easier for today's busy families.

5 bedrooms and 4 baths
3,554 square feet
See Plan: Tucker Bayou

Throw up a hammock to go along with this laidback cottage that has wood shutter siding along the sleeping porch (making for a nice mid-afternoon snooze!).

4 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths
2,123 square feet
See Plan: Pine Island Retreat

This plan feels fresh, especially for the lake. We like infusing the lake style with lighter colors, but keeping close to the laidback feel of the lake.

3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths
2,420 square feet
See Plan: River Place Cottage

This stacked, modern lake house gives plenty of storage space for all of your water sport and boating equipment. A wraparound porch gives you full lake views for those beautiful sunsets.

4 bedrooms and 3 baths
2,288 square feet
See Plan: Harborside Hideaway

This stately lakeside retreat has something for everyone, but the most impressive feature is the large open great room that opens up to a cozy screened porch complete with a fireplace.

5 bedrooms and 5 ½ baths
4,920 square feet
See Plan: Captain’s Watch

If you desire a more country-style cottage, this plan gives that traditional coziness with a lowkey lake feel.

3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths
2,196 square feet
See Plan: Tidewater Cottage

This home is warm, spacious, relaxed, and friendly. Inspired by small summer cottages built along the East Coast, this plan is adaptable in a variety of climates and locations. Cedar shakes for the exterior and the Nantucket star design for the porch detailing add to the authentic look and feel.

3 bedrooms and 2 baths
1,315 square feet
See Plan: Nautical Cottage

This cabin features stone accents and clean lines to give a rustic vibe without going too log cabin-esque.

2 bedrooms and 1 bath
1,426 square feet
See Plan: Rustic Lake Cabin

This storybook cottage with a steeply pitched roof combines historical architectural details with modern amenities. An open floor plan, a flexible layout, and a wraparound porch maximize space indoors and out for a lake house that's functional, adaptable, and full of appeal.

3 bedrooms and 3 baths
2,011 square feet
See Plan: This Old House Cottage

Designed in our collection for The Landing at Reynolds Lake Oconee, this home captures the country-style feel of many Southern vacation homes at the lake. The two fireplaces make sure you’ll feel cozy all year-around.

3 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths
1,826 square feet
See Plan: Shad Shack

This slightly larger design of the original Tideland Haven plan still features the same cozy details like deep overhangs and a wraparound porch. Large windows and French doors strive to let as much of the natural sunlight in as possible.

3 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths
2,622 square feet
See Plan: New Tideland Haven

We just don’t think you can go wrong with this Carpenter Gothic style home just about anywhere. If you want a fresher color palette and design for your lake home, this is definitely an intriguing way to go. It’s inherently Southern, but out-of-the-box.

4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths
2,942 square feet
See Plan: White Plains

Cedar shake exterior gives this home a relaxed, natural appearance that’s perfect for the lake. Symmetrical shape takes advantage of every usable space, allowing for a recessed laundry closet and spacious living and dining areas.

3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths
1,771 square feet
See Plan: Silverhill