NYC Escapes to Island Villas: 5 Waterfront Finds 🛶

🌅 Today’s Waterfront Picks: 5 Dreamy Properties by the Water

Every day, new waterfront properties are listed — but these five? They offer the perfect blend of stunning views, luxurious living, and serene locations.

From Saltwater Capes to Banana Riverfront Estates, these waterfront gems are calling your name. Dive into your next dream home!

🌊 Hawthorne Lake Retreat – $500,000

📍 42 Raymond Drive, Port Jervis, NY 12771

3 Beds • 1 Bath • 1,550 sq ft • Lakefront

✨ Experience lakeside serenity just 90 minutes from NYC. This fully renovated ranch on Hawthorne Lake offers a modern interior, picturesque water views, and immediate access to outdoor adventure.

• 🚣 Lakefront Living includes lake rights for fishing, swimming, and non-motorized boating (kayaking/paddling) directly from your backyard.

• 🌲 Nature at Your Doorstep located just a 2-minute walk from Huckleberry Ridge State Forest, offering thousands of acres for hiking, hunting, and camping.

• 🏠 Turnkey Renovation (2022) features an open-concept layout, quartz countertops, new stainless-steel appliances, and updated mechanicals including a new furnace and central air.

• 🛋️ Modern Comforts include a primary bedroom with dual closets, hardwood flooring throughout, a wood-burning stove for cozy winters, and a private deck overlooking the water.

• 📈 Investment Potential marketed as an ideal income-producing Airbnb or a peaceful weekend getaway with relatively low taxes for the region.

• 🚗 Ample Space with a driveway accommodating up to 6 parking spaces and a level 0.45-acre lot surrounded by mature trees.

🌴 Modern Coastal Villa on Innerarity Island – $510,000

📍 5801 Red Cedar St, Perdido Key, FL 32507

3 Beds • 2 Bath • 1,837 sq ft • Gated Island Community

✨ A reimagined modern retreat located on the private Innerarity Island. This "limewashed" Spanish-style villa blends high-end European design with a serene coastal atmosphere, just blocks from the shoreline.

• 🏖️ Island Sanctuary Living situated in a gated community surrounded by over 100 acres of preserved nature, with dolphins frequently visible from the nearby shoreline at sunset.

• 🍳 European-Inspired Kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, a plaster hood with carbon filters, and a charming built-in breakfast nook flooded with natural light.

• 💎 Designer Interiors boasting vaulted ceilings, slate tile floors, and a split floor plan for maximum privacy between the primary suite and guest rooms.

• 🛀 Spa-Like Primary Suite equipped with French doors leading to the patio, dual walk-in closets, and a bathroom featuring a soaking tub and walk-in shower.

• 🛠️ Turnkey Upgrades for peace of mind, including a newer roof (2019), HVAC (2021), smart-home features, an updated water heater, and a full sprinkler system.

• 🎾 Community Perks providing residents with access to a waterfront park, community dock, kayak launch, and courts for pickleball and basketball.

🌊 Governor Francis Farms Waterfront – $575,000

📍 40 Kristen Ct, Warwick, RI 02888

4 Beds • 2 Bath • 2,599 sq ft • Saltwater Frontage

✨ An exceptionally rare opportunity to own a waterfront contemporary Cape in the prestigious Governor Francis Farms. This "diamond in the rough" offers direct access to Occupessatuxet Cove and Greenwich Bay.

• 🛶 Direct Saltwater Access allowing you to launch kayaks or paddleboards from your own backyard. It is one of only a handful of homes in this historic neighborhood with private water access.

• 🌅 Expansive Water Views captured through three large sliders in the living room that open to a massive waterfront deck, perfect for entertaining or enjoying serene cove views.

• 🛌 Extravagant Primary Suite located on the upper level, featuring a fireplace, private outdoor space, a large walk-in closet, and an en-suite bath with a jacuzzi tub and skylight.

• 🛠️ Diamond in the Rough with a newly installed Central Air system (2024). While the home requires updates and repairs, it offers an irreplaceable setting for restoration and personalization.

• 🛋️ Flexible Layout including a main-level family room that can serve as a 4th bedroom, a wood-burning fireplace in the living area, and a finished walk-out lower level.

• 🌳 Lush 0.36 Acre Lot situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by mature greenery and natural beauty in one of Warwick’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

🌊 Banana Riverfront Estate – $850,000

📍 4170 S Tropical Trl, Merritt Island, FL 32952

4 Beds • 4 Bath • 2,853 sq ft • 1.45 Acres

✨ A unique riverfront opportunity on the prestigious South Merritt Island. Situated on a sprawling 1.45-acre lot, this estate offers a private dock, screened pool, and immense potential for customization.

• 🚤 Direct Banana River Frontage featuring an extended private dock perfect for boating, fishing, and sunrise views. While current views are partially obscured by overgrowth, it offers significant potential for landscape enhancement.

• 🏊 Outdoor Living Oasis with a screened-in ground pool and a full-length rear deck accessible from the primary suite and secondary bedrooms.

• 🏠 Spacious 2-Story Layout including a flexible "bonus room" ideal for a 5th bedroom or executive home office, and 4.5 bathrooms to accommodate large families.

• 🔥 Double Fireplaces located in both the formal living area and the primary bedroom, creating a cozy and peaceful atmosphere rare for Florida waterfront homes.

• 🚗 Oversized 4-Car Garage providing massive space for multiple vehicles, a workshop, or significant storage for water toys and equipment.

• 📈 Equity Opportunity priced below recent appraisal value and categorized as a "fixer," allowing the new owner to build instant equity through modern updates and renovations.

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