Explore Our Favorite Waterfront Wonders

Mark Ballard, the chief marketing consultant for The Cottage Building Company, says the camaraderie and style found in their thoughtfully planned neighborhood is no happy accident. “From the wide, welcoming front porches to the common spaces, everything was designed to facilitate interaction and create a sense of community,” he explains.

These charming coastal cottages hold an endless supply of design inspiration. And while you may not feel led to paint your landlocked abode a bright shade of tangerine or teal, there are plenty of cottage-style elements to draw inspiration from in these waterfront retreats.