17 Real-Life Houses That Look Like They're Straight Out Of A Cottagecore Fantasy (2024)

Imagine running away to the French countryside and straight into this arms of this home, with its big yard, cow-filled pastures, and impeccable interior decor. It's incredibly peaceful and only minutes away from the closest village where you can go to fetch your morning baguette and evening bottle of wine.

Price: $51/night

Resembling a hideaway for an adorable elven grandmother, this little country barn is surrounded by flowers, and your main neighbors will be the farm's goats, chickens, ducks, and lone peaco*ck. The inside is small but incredibly charming, and it exudes big fairytale energy with lots of colorful touches.

Price: $83/night

If you're looking for a cottage to call home in Germany, there's nothing more iconic than a cross-timber house (you know, the ones that look like real-life gingerbread houses). In the Rhineland region, this particular building is a former school that's been turned into a cottage; all the furniture is authentically old, the stairs are super narrow, and heating is by wood-stove only!

Price: $63/night

In the easterly region of Newfoundland and Labrador, this primary-colored, striped home is easy to spot. Overlooking the Salmon River, you can take in the stunning sunrise views from the breakfast table in this studio-style apartment. Covered in wood paneling, the interior is just as whimsical as the exterior, and the town is just a short drive away.

Price: $76/night

Part cottage, part studio apartment, this home in Blue Ridge has all the fixings, including a full kitchen, Wi-Fi, and a large deck. The repurposed wood gives the interior that rustic feeling, but it's the bold pops of colors and soft touches that'll really make you want to jump straight through this photo and right onto that bed.

Price: $115/night

From this truly nestled bed, you can wake up in the forest without having to actually sleep outdoors. This remote retreat, just two hours from Phoenix, is both professionally designed and perfectly cozy, blending natural textures and pastel accents. Can you imagine a better place to escape the city hustle?

Price: $150/night

With three bedrooms, you and your best friends can hole up at this whimsical cottage that has a huge pool, cedar hot tub, and dining gazebo. When you're not soaking your cares away or sipping tea in the garden, you can take a turn through the labyrinth in the backyard or visit the friendly alpacas next door.

Price: $169/night

A tiny cabin literally on the lake, this place is trimmed with red, blue, and yellow decor that really ties together its nautical ~theme~. However, the highlight is the fire pit that's mere inches away from the gently lapping waters of Golden Lake. And, if you're in an adventuring mood, you'll also have access to complimentary kayaks, canoes, and snowshoes.

Price: $121/night

Hidden away in the wooded hills near Wye Valley, this brick cottage sits on 40 acres of private land where you'll find plenty of trails, streams, and sheep. There's no Wi-Fi either, so it's a great place to unplug!

Price: $90/night

Not too far from Berlin, you can find this cottage surrounded by nature near a sandy lakeshore. The garden is full of flowering bushes and fruit trees, and the interior blends rustic pieces with modern touches. There are plenty of ways to relax here, whether you go for a nap in the hammock or enjoy a meal out in the cobblestone courtyard. Take your pick!

Price: $177/night