Looking for a Place to Get Away – and Get Outside? Consider These Retreat-Like Homes For Sale

A cabin. A mountain retreat. A house nestled among trees. These are just a few popular places for escaping day-to-day life and getting fresh air.

RE/MAX agents know best of all that a home can be the greatest place for rest and relaxation – and, in some locales, solitude and space (and sometimes snow!).

Check out these homes for sale that are perfect for fleeing the hustle and bustle of urban life and reconnecting with nature.

Details: This luxury log home has unbeatable views of Big Bear Lake as well as the Snow Summit and Bear Mountain ski resorts. The 6-bed, 6-bath property boasts a mountainside hot tub, movie projector and sauna – perfect for relaxing after a long day on the slopes.
Location: Big Bear Lake, California
Agent: John Carmody, RE/MAX Big Bear
Price: $2,899,000

Details: Known as an observatory, this is thought to be the highest elevation home currently for sale on the East Coast at 3,301 feet. The one-of-a-kind property sits atop a hill and features panoramic views out every window, intricate woodwork and multiple campsites for adventurous visitors.
Location: Free Union, Virginia
Agent: Jake McNemar, RE/MAX Crossroads
Price: $499,900

Details: Located close to Timm’s Hill nature trails, this timeless red, country-style home is surrounded by five acres of sprawling green grass and rolling hills. Enjoy cooking in a renovated kitchen and catch a sunset on the deck with scenery as far as the eye can see.
Location: Ogema, Wisconsin
Agent: Jody Delasky and Coty Flessert, RE/MAX New Horizons Realty
Price: $274,900

Details: A true mountain retreat, this grand home has views of the Continental Divide, is nearby outdoor recreation at 11 Mile State Park and comes with 440 acres of land. The house itself contains luxury features like heated wood flooring, spa-like bathrooms and 28-foot ceilings.
Location: Hartsel, Colorado
Agent: Stephanie Tanis, RE/MAX Performance, Inc.
Price: $4,000,000

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