LAKESIDE WEEKENDS
There’s something deeply restorative about spending weekends at a lakefront cottage. A cottage by the water offers a sense of calm you can’t quite replicate in the city. Mornings start with coffee and the sound of birds. Afternoons might mean kayaking, reading in a hammock, or simply watching the water as it ebbs and flows. Evenings may bring sunsets that turn the water to fire, followed by stars you forgot were that bright.
A weekend cottage isn't just an escape — it’s a rhythm. You arrive Thursday or Friday and leave Sunday or Monday morning, but in between time stretches in a gentler way. It’s where family and friends gather without much effort and where even rainy days feel like a gift. Waterfront living encourages a slower pace, whether you’re grilling barefoot on the deck or wandering down to the dock just to watch the clouds drift. It’s not about luxury; it’s about living well.
Weekend homes under $600,000 tend to be lakeside and lake communities, though some may be in associations along Long Island Sound.
Here's a classic lakefront Chalet-style home that sold recently for $550,000 in East Lyme:
This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home is convenient to all amenities and necessities, including being just a short drive to the boardwalk along Long Island Sound in Niantic, a neighborhood in East Lyme.
Interested in exploring homes in this price range with similar characteristics to the lakefront cottage above? I’d be happy to help you discover the right community, town, and property to match your lifestyle and budget.
Thinking about a second or weekend home in Connecticut? I'm here to help. The search for a home is more than a transaction—it’s a journey, and I’d be honored to take it with you. Let's start with a visit. Hop on the train at Grand Central Station and two hours later I'll meet you in New Haven for an area tour. There's no better way to start.
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