🌴 Move-In Ready Waterfront Homes You’ll Love

From Maine ponds to Florida canals and Gulf-front gems, we’ve rounded up homes that let the water do the talking.

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Alex Veytsman
May 08, 2026

🌅 Golden Hour Views: 5 Stunning Waterfront Retreats

Every day, new waterfront properties are listed — but these five? They offer the perfect blend of stunning views, luxurious living, and serene locations.
From heated pools to private docks, log cabins to Gulf-front corners, these homes make every day feel like a vacation.

🌊 Chapel Trail Lakefront Pool Home – $825,000

4 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,141 sq ft • 0.17 acres

🏡 A rare upgraded lakefront home with a heated pool.

  • 🔨 New roof (2022), impact windows, new AC (2025), new appliances (2026)

  • 🏞️ Direct lake views from a private tropical backyard

  • 🏊‍♂️ Heated pool, marble pavers, pergola, tiki hut, and outdoor kitchen

  • 🌿 Soaring ceilings and abundant natural light

  • 📍 Low HOA ($161/mo), A-rated schools, near highways

🏡 Collins Pond Cottage – $525,000

2 Beds • 1 Bath • 1,275 sq ft • 0.5 acres

🦅 A character-filled year-round waterfront retreat on scenic Collins Pond.

  • 🔥 Stunning stone fireplace and cozy gas fireplace

  • 🌊 150 ft of frontage with private dock and expansive waterside deck

  • 🛶 Four-season recreation: kayaking, fishing, ice skating, and more

  • 🏠 Successful Airbnb with 98 five-star reviews

  • 🌲 Primary bedroom features private balcony overlooking the pond

🏞️ Hiwassee River Log Cabin – $459,000

3 Beds • 3.5 Baths • 1,980 sq ft • 0.75 acres

🪵 A true log cabin on the Hiwassee River with wrap-around decks and fire pit.

  • 🎣 Prime fishing right from home with stunning water views

  • 🌲 Warm wood ceilings, walls, and floors for authentic cabin character

  • 🛋️ Includes loft, sunroom, and attached double garage

  • 💻 Fiber optic internet and paved asphalt drive for easy access

  • 🏘️ Short drive to downtown Murphy, folk school, and hospital

🏘️ Foxtail Pond View Home – $299,900

3 Beds • 2.5 Baths • 1,635 sq ft • 0.05 acres (2,178 sq ft lot)

🦆 A year-round retreat with serene pond views and a spacious back deck.

  • 🌊 Overlooks the neighborhood pond from the back deck

  • 📚 Soaring ceilings, built-in bookshelves, and flexible loft space

  • 🎨 Stylish flooring and vibrant modern color palette throughout

  • 🚗 2-car garage and full basement for extra storage

  • 📍 Close to Roberts Wesleyan University, shopping, and dining

🐚🌊 $270,000 — a fully remodeled 2025 stunner on 0.38 acres with direct Gulf access at this price.
✨ Bring your boat. Bring your STR dreams. That water view is the only marketing you’ll need.

⭐ Standouts
• 🚤 Direct Gulf access + expansive water views from a corner lot
• 🛠️ Everything new in 2025: paver driveway, granite, tile floors, garage
• 🛏️ 2 beds, 1 bath + breakfast bar & eat-in kitchen
• 🔒 No HOA, cleared lot, and ready to list before summer

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