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🏞️ Waterfront Living Awaits: Bring Your Boat, Not Your Wallet

From Mystic Island's crabbing dock to Minnesota's sandy shoreline; five homes, endless water.

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Alex Veytsman
September 10, 2026

🏝️ Today’s Waterfront Picks: 5 Coastal & Lake 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 a furnished Lake Jacksonville retreat to a shared-ownership Minnesota resort, options for full-time living or getaways.

🌅 Lake Jacksonville Furnished Retreat – $679,000

3 Beds • 3 Bath • 2,278 sq ft • 4.70 acres

🌊 Private lakefront retreat on 4.7 acres with 200 feet of frontage.

  • 🚤 Private dock with boat lift and jet ski lift

  • 🛋️ All furnishings included; just bring your suitcase

  • 🌳 Quiet north end of the lake at the end of a cul-de-sac

  • 🛏️ Main-level primary suite with great lake views

  • 🏠 Abundant storage plus outside-accessible half bath

  • 🚗 2-car carport and freshly painted exterior and decks

  • 💡 No HOA; flexible for personal retreat or vacation rental

🌊 Mystic Island Waterfront Oasis – $475,000

3 Beds • 1 Bath • 1,072 sq ft • 6,821 sq ft lot

🌊 Jersey Shore waterfront retreat in the heart of Mystic Island.

  • 🏊 Large in-ground pool surrounded by Trex decking

  • 🚤 Floating dock with 65 feet of lagoon frontage

  • 🏠 Pool house plus two storage sheds and jet ski ramp

  • 🛁 Brand-new remodeled bathroom

  • ☀️ Bright coastal feel with neutral colors throughout

  • 🦀 Swim, crab, fish, or boat right from your backyard

  • 💡 No HOA; full-time home or weekend getaway

🚤 Bayou Vista Canal Front with Boat Slip – $419,900

2 Beds • 2 Bath • 1,698 sq ft • 4,499 sq ft lot

🌊 Updated waterfront retreat on the canal with private boat slip.

  • 🛥️ Private boat slip and covered deck for morning coffee over the water

  • 🏊 Hot tub included in fenced backyard

  • 🍳 Upstairs kitchen and bath remodeled 2025 with new appliances

  • 🛡️ New Hardy siding and paint 2026; roof replaced after Beryl 2024

  • 💧 Water filtration system and assumable ground-level flood policy

  • 🚗 1-car garage with newly replaced door 2026

🌅 St. Johns River Canal Front Home – $389,000

2 Beds • 2 Bath • 1,298 sq ft • 0.28 acres

🌊 Canal-front home with direct access to the St. Johns River.

  • 🚤 Illuminated covered dock with boat lift and mode lighting

  • ☀️ Sunlit Florida room with expansive windows overlooking the canal

  • 🍳 Updated kitchen (2020) and newly remodeled primary ensuite

  • 🛡️ Metal roof, new water heater, A/C replaced 2018, transferable termite bond

  • 📹 8-camera internet-enabled security system included

  • 💡 Half mile to Shell Harbor boat launch, minutes to Lake George

🌲🛶 $189,900 — a fully furnished 5-bed on Middle Cullen Lake at $69/sqft, with resort amenities and rental income potential.
✨ 1/4 ownership at Wilderness Point Resort = Brainerd Lakes lake life without the cabin maintenance.

⭐ Standouts
• 🏖️ 2,400 ft of shared shoreline + sandy beach & docks
• 🏊 Indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center & game room
• 🛏️ 5 beds + 3 baths, vaulted ceilings & gas fireplace
• 💰 Rental program option during unused stays

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