lake house

Shore vacation home

A lake house is a residence built on or near the shore of a lake, typically used as a vacation home or weekend retreat.

The term evokes relaxed waterfront living—docks, swimming, fishing, and escape from urban life: We're spending the Fourth of July at the lake house.

Some lake houses serve as primary residences, but the phrase usually implies a second home.

Related

pier · canoe · fishing · vacation · summer · boathouse · shoreline · floating dock · getaway · summer rental · swimming · skinny dipping · sunset · porch · kayak · weekend · family gathering · rustic

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Opposites
water body type

lake housebeach house

Seaside residential dwelling

seaside cottage · oceanfront property · coastal home · oceanfront home · beachfront villa

urban vs. rural setting

lake housecity apartment

Residence in a metropolis

high-rise apartment · penthouse · townhouse · row house

permanence and lifestyle

lake houseprimary residence

Main place of habitation

pied-à-terre

Family

lake, house, lakes, lakeshore, lakeside, lakefront, houses, housed, housing

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G