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Living in a city does have its perks, but even city-dwellers dream of escaping to some off the grid house or a small cottage surrounded by wilderness to let their weary souls re-charge. All of these beautiful old houses surrounded by beautiful views will inspire you to get away from it all – for a weekend or for good!

Most isolated log cabins like these had practical uses, and some still do – as hunting lodges or farmhouses. These days, however, more and more such homes are instead rented out to people who want a peaceful place to rest or work.

Scroll down below to see stunning photos, and don't forget to vote for your favorite house! If you've been to one or have just photographed one, we'd love to see it!

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Cottage In The Woods, Scotland

Cottage In The Woods, Scotland

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MarianneBrealt
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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Intimate and cozy, crackling fire, a cup of tea and some sandwiches. Warm blankets and a good book, kerosene lamps A dog sleeping at my feet

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    The Solitairy House Of Elliðaey Island, Iceland

    The Solitairy House Of Elliðaey Island, Iceland

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    Hofskirkja, Iceland

    Hofskirkja, Iceland

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    Ashtree
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful, but this is a church! Not somewhere anyone would go and live :)

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    #4

    A Hut In Winter

    A Hut In Winter

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    Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

    Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

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    Very_bored_panda
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guys, this is a church, not a cottage. It's called The Church of the Good Shephard, it's an amazing place, but you can't actually live there

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    #7

    Apuseni Mountains, Romania

    Apuseni Mountains, Romania

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    Hobbit House, Wales

    Hobbit House, Wales

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    LindaMilligan
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has got to be the one, tucked in, safe and sound. Lots of visual interest too. Trees, flowers, walls, green. Love it.

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    #10

    Trøllanes, Faroe Islands

    Trøllanes, Faroe Islands

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    Holmur Reykjanes, Iceland

    Holmur Reykjanes, Iceland

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    #13

    Red House In Snowy Norway

    Red House In Snowy Norway

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    PaulGeorge
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would move ther in this instand! all i need is electricity so i can listen to my favorite music and some tea

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    House In The Middle Of Drina River Near The Town Of Bajina Basta, Serbia

    House In The Middle Of Drina River Near The Town Of Bajina Basta, Serbia

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    #17

    In The Fields Of Gold, Alberta, Canada

    In The Fields Of Gold, Alberta, Canada

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    CeriseDio-enne
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I grew up in Alberta, and last I checked, Alberta was in Canada, not the USA.

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    Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

    Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

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    ChristinaGarciaWilson
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is the same house as #15 from a different angle and a different season. look at the mountain and the rocks near the shore...

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    Craig Highland Farm Holiday Cottage Near Plockton, Scotland

    Craig Highland Farm Holiday Cottage Near Plockton, Scotland

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    Silence - Ioan Balașanu

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    #23

    House In Nepal With View Of Himalayas

    House In Nepal With View Of Himalayas

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    ZahedulAlam
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is wonderful "House In Nepal With View Of Himalayas". Pls mail me the address of this place at zahid636@gmail.com

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    Saint Cado, France

    Saint Cado, France

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    The House At The End Of The Fjord, Norway

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    Stoneham, Quebec, Canada

    Stoneham, Quebec, Canada

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    Šumiac - Červená Skala, Slovakia

    Šumiac - Červená Skala, Slovakia

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    A Tiny House In The Meadow, Lithuania

    A Tiny House In The Meadow, Lithuania

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