You know you want a home on the water, and you’ve got $300,000 to spend. But will you opt for a cowboy hat and guitar to accompany your spot on the lake in Jonestown, TX, or a glass of iced tea on your screened-in porch overlooking a lake in sunny Destin, FL?
Take a peek inside these cozy, affordable lake houses for sale and then head outside where the real magic lies — on the water. Whichever one you prefer, if the question is, “Should we buy a house on a lake?” (The answer is always yes.)
The Jonestown kitchen features abundant countertops and an island that doubles as a bar, while the Destin kitchen offers intricate tiling and a glass display cabinet.
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Both homes pair deep, mahogany colors with light walls and ceilings. But while the Texas house features a rustic, natural trim, the Florida home opts for white.
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Light cabinets make both bathrooms feel spacious, but the Jonestown bathroom goes rustic and the Destin bath has a subtler aesthetic.
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The Jonestown home sits atop a hill and features a wooded backyard, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit just minutes from Devil’s Cove on Lake Travis. Surrounded by swaying palms, the Destin lakefront is just steps from the home’s back porch.
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The Jonestown deck, which sits just above the outdoor kitchen and fire pit, includes a fan to keep pests at bay while you wind down for the night. In Destin, the spacious screened-in porch offers plenty of space to entertain friends and family.
See the listings for these two lake houses for sale: 18729 Natures Way, Jonestown, TX, 78645, and 4676 Amhurst Circle, Destin, FL, 32541.