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A home is a retreat—a place to escape the outside world, to be alone, to recharge, to relax with friends. For some, one apartment among many in a building wedged into a sea of other buildings provides all the sanctuary they need. But for others, true escape means getting as far away as possible from the rest of the world, to a beautiful and remote residence in a stunning location—with nobody around for miles. Such retreats try very hard not to be found, but we’ve hunted down a few of them for your voyeuristic pleasure, searching high, low, and far to find a collection of lovely, unusual, and isolated homes that truly stand alone. (Just don’t go knocking on their doors.)
Floating House, Ontario, Canada
Being stranded in the middle of nowhere is just fine when your floating lake house comes equipped with a sauna and breathtaking views. A built-in boat dock ensures quick and easy departures and arrivals via water in warmer months.
If good fences make good neighbors, granite boulders make the best. Squeezed between two large rock formations, this home on the northern coast of France was built in 1861. The unusual location was well planned—the stones protect the house from strong sea winds.
Prefab Home, Utah
Construction in a remote location can be cumbersome and expensive—which makes prefab a great choice for anyone seeking an escape from it all. The prefab home seen here was modified by the clients to suit their needs and took just 10 days to erect.
Island Home, Vestmannaeyjar Archipelago, Iceland
This home—actually, a hunting lodge—sits on an island in the remote Vestmannaeyjar archipelago off the south coast of Iceland. Despite the isolated location, in true Icelandic style, it’s equipped with a sauna.
Log Cabin, Idaho
The owner of this log cabin sought out rustic materials and an architectural plan that would yield a home befitting its picturesque mountain surroundings. The result? A traditional yet grand handcrafted log cabin that seamlessly blends with the landscape.
This is a view worth working for—and they did! The construction of this sprawling 4,400-square-foot home required that 380,000 pounds of materials be barged and flown in to its remote 40-acre location. The 5-bedroom home’s covered decks ensure that visitors can take in the spectacular views year-round.
Artist's Studio, Fogo Island, Canada
Seeming to defy gravity, this artist’s studio balances precariously on a rocky hill of Fogo Island in Newfoundland, Canada. Floor-to-ceiling windows make the most of the location, capturing views that we’re certain inspire the artist working inside.
Rustic Eco House, Czech Republic
A preexisting barn at the site was dismantled and used in the construction of this energy-efficient home in the Czech countryside. Made entirely of recycled materials, the residence makes use of an on-site sewage system and freshwater well. Eventually, the home will depend solely on solar energy.
Jarson Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona
The Jarson Residence stands out in its desert surroundings, but the generous use of windows in the house’s envelope lets the inhabitants feel as though they are living right among the rocks and cacti. The weathered steel and copper exterior helps the modern facade fit in with its environment.
Cabañas Morerava, Easter Island, Chile
Here’s a chance for you to try out remote living for yourself: Rent out a cabin at Cabañas Morerava on Easter Island. The architects thoughtfully considered the surrounding landscape in the cabins’ prefab design and went to great efforts to make as little impact as possible on the wild terrain.
Popular in 17th- and 18th-century America for its ability to accommodate large families, the saltbox house features a catslide roof that extends below the eaves, creating one story that juts out on the back of the home and two or more on the front. The genius of the design is that any ordinary colonial home could be quickly and affordably upgraded to a saltbox simply by adding a leaning rafter to the rear. Specimens of this type of residence still stand to this day. Scroll through to see some of the most iconic examples of saltboxes in the country.
Workers cottages, once a staple of Chicago’s middle-class culture, came to define the character of its residential neighborhoods. Now they’re being demolished in the name of urban development. Can they be saved, or will they slip, one by one, into obscurity?
Homebuyers and renters who dare to be different often put down roots in alternative dwellings that others eschew. Even if your inner compass tells you to steer clear of the offbeat or the outlandish, you may enjoy window-shopping these eccentric estates with architecture and decor that defy all conventions.
Modern Cape- and Dutch Colonial-style homes offer timeless appeal, with much of their style and charm dating back to the building modes of early America.
Innovative treehouse ideas—porches, themes, and elaborate expansions—can transform a simple platform into a magical adventure. Let your creativity flow so your kids’ imaginations can run wild.