A cottage in the wilderness, on the coast with a surf break, waterfall and such

I hate having neighbors, so a house in the country (or the woods, to get really remote) is my preference. I'd like to eventually build an earth-sheltered home into the hill on a woodlot I own (for a well-insulated, quiet, secluded space).

I have a cottage, behind my nephew's house. My main requirements are indoor plumbing, a roof that doesn't leak, windows that work properly, pest control, and central heat and air. I have far more than that, for which I am truly grateful, but I don't need much at all. It's easy to keep clean, doesn't take long to do a full cleaning, including mopping floors, everything works the way it's supposed to (knock wood), and I have numerous perks that I don't have to pay for. Plus, there's a pool. I'm livin' the life of Riley here.

Bio dome.
If you get that reference you might be old like me.

Well Silver... I want to live in the mountains like my wife wants. BUT, We are going to have to settle for where we live now... I don't like all the new businesses but it adds property value. It's paid for and I pay $160.00 a month for property taxes and water, sewage and trash pick up. Ive lived all over and theres nothing like owning your own place.

A giant mansion that someone else pays for and cleans

I've only lived in apartments and houses. Both of the apartments I've lived in I had loud butthead neighbors.

The first house I liked. It was on a slab, but it had a very nice layout.

The second house was old 1928 I hated it, I was always fixing something in that money pit.

I would love to live in a lighthouse...just saying.

I'm building a site specific tiny house. Not like those high dollar ones mounted on trailers. The tiny house movement has become a haven for the wealthy people who think paying 30-40K for 100 square feet is somehow being 'responsible'??? No. Mine is more like a bug-out cabin, but I'm not a prepper; just a farm boy who is fed up with the way of life that has been dreamed up for me to live. I'm taking my life back

I am a fan of houses in the country. Mine is on the cliffsides of the lakeshore in the middle of a forest. The domicile isn't as important to me as location is. I Must have water and I prefer forest with that water. Other than that, my home is typical. Four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage, basement, 2 acres of land because I NEED to grow my own food, I have 22 chickens and eventually I intend to get a cow & goat for milk because I like to make my own butter and cheese (and soaps and shampoos and lotions with the goats milk) and I can get a gallon a day from a jersey cow. In time, I'd like to also get a couple of alpaca's so I can tat the fur by hand and knit my own winter sweaters, gloves, socks and legwarmers. I also want a mini donkey Just Because they like to hang with the alpaca's AND they are so freakin adorable! Donkey serves no purpose other than aesthetic! haha!

I need the acreage because of all the things I do. I have a barn and two Workshops too. One workshop is where I keep all my woodworking equipment and the other workshop is where I do all my crafts. I make a lot of my own furniture and decoratives too. I just like to keep myself busy so having a large property works for me. I like to have a large yard for my children. Two years ago I bought them a really nice Amish Built playset and club house for the backyard so I need a decent yard for my children to play in too. I also have a firepit because I like to burn shit and I like to sit outside at night and watch the flames.

I need the water and the trees for inspiration too! I guess... im picky. haha

My funky old Florida house, that's uninsulated, and way too cold inside when it gets cold outside - but it's in an odd location on the border between populated and not, which allows me to be in the middle of town, or the middle of the woods in under ten minutes. And it's surrounded by a half acre of huge trees - thus providing shelter for all sorts of wonderful wild things - and my chickens. Not always practical - and sometimes work - but it's spirit is good, and it feels like home !

These days it will have to be in the countryside, & by that I mean rather in the bush (as we call it in oz) than within farmland. I genuinely enjoy encountering & sharing space with wildlife. my favorite abode will have to be small & compact, with space to add on as required.
I used to live in a 7m caravan with an equally spaced deck out front, situated in rainforest next to a creek with a big waterhole for swimming.
I also like living in intentional community.

Small house in the woods with a wrap around porch. And maybe a 40 car garage.

Live aboard sail boat

My own place. I love Art Deco. Currently in a 55 and older low-income apartment complex. If I fart too loud my neighbor will hear me. BUT most of the residents being older are hard of hearing. I have excellent hearing and a very accute sense of smell and while the apartemnts and grounds are no smoking some people feel they do not need to follow the rules. oops I degress. I want to and am hoping to change my current living arrangements. I also find the tiny home very appealing.

House with a yard...grew up in a house with 4 mango trees, guava, limes... oh I miss it

The house into which I was born was more than 200 years old at the time and belonged to my maternal grandmother. To get to the house involved a long drive down old narrow country roads followed by a two mile drive down a dirt track which led directly to the house. It was a whitewashed cottage with a thatched roof. There was no electricity and lighting was provided by wall mounted gas lamps and old fashioned oil lamps. Water was drawn from a well at the side of the house. During the winter months the fire was kept burning with a mixture wooden logs and peat. The nearest house was several miles away. The view was picturesque with nearby hills and fields that led down to the sea.

This.

I like my house the country that I designed and built myself half a mile to the nearest neighbour and my second choice is a cabin deep in the woods.

I love my apartment. I've always had difficulty with the idea of any type of long term commitment (>5 years). I like the yearly option of walking away free and clear.

I'm an apartment person..and definately a city chic..

What I’d prefer is not necessarily what I can afford. I prefer mortgage and tax free. That might mean hooking up a tiny house to my truck and having a mobile address, or winning the lottery.

I currently reside in a condo and HOA takes care of maintenance for the grounds. Sometimes I miss having a yard and doing the landscaping of it. There’s a certain pride and sense of accomplishment to that.

What I’d prefer is living on an island in a place with all the modern comforts and no one nearby.

A house with a gated yard for the dogs and fruits and veggies. I finally had two cherry trees, but it is not cared for anymore since I'm not there. Sad thing to see.

House

I like my brother's house in NC. Nice wide house with nice big rooms and a big deck and backyard. It's peaceful. The only negative is there being no stores near him. If you want to go to a supermarket it's like a 30 minute drive.

If my wife would let me I would prefer a Nice RV. I think I am part Gypsy cause I have always had the wander lust. I would be sure to be in the mountains of northern Montana in the summer, and the warm desert of Arizona in the Winter. Plus in between we could see our relatives back east.