For most people, vacation is the perfect time to escape from stress or work and just relax with family and friends. Whether your dream vacation is to soak up the sun at the lake or ocean or go fishing in the wilderness, vacation homes are equipped with amazing features that will ensure you take in the best views and scenery. From log home plans to cottage house plans, houseplansandmore.com offers floor plans that fit every style and location.

Expansive decks that surround an entire home like the one shown on Plan #592-073D-0037 provide easy access outdoors from any room in this home. This allows the homeowners to feel unified with the outdoors and their surroundings.

The use of stone, wood beams and siding create a feeling of rustic charm to Plan #592-011D-0046. Warm and cozy; guests will never want to leave these surroundings.

A handsome stone fireplace adorns the cozy living room creating warmth that radiates throughout the home. As well as being beautiful, this allows the heater to be kept at a low temperature for better efficiency and savings while beckoning family and friends to gather around the fire for extra warmth in Plan #592-065D-0013.

Large dormered windows make taking in views easy in Plan #592-073D-0056. This classic, mountain retreat is the perfect hideaway and has great style both inside and out.

A centrally located stone fireplace that commands attention in Plan #592-026D-0145 is an unbelievable addition to this vacation home. Two sets of double doors flank each side leading to a terrific deck for taking in hillside or mountain views.

A covered deck like the one shown below in Plan #592-024D-0013 is a great outdoor retreat. Perfect for alfresco meals, it allows outdoor enjoyment without the intensity of direct sunlight making it perfect for sunbelt regions or beach/coastal homes with tropical temperatures practically year-round.

Well-lit bedrooms with oversized windows not only permit sunlight, but help stir beachfront breezes into interior spaces. Plan #592-024D-0008, with the use of beach accents is a cheerful, sunny retreat. Many of the living areas throughout this plan are graced with pleasant views of the surrounding exterior porch and beyond to the shore.