Vacation Rentals by the lake

Find lake vacation rentals

Spending time by the lake is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life for a bit on your next vacation. Fortunately, you can put yourself right along the water by booking vacation rentals by the lake. These accommodations let you enjoy easy access to the water, making it simple to go for a swim, cast out a line, or set out in a boat. Plus, the natural features around lake rentals tend to be positively stunning.

Lake vacation rentals come in all shapes and sizes, so it's easy to make the most out of your vacation and build the particular kind of experience you're looking for. Families and couples alike can enjoy a getaway by the lake, while taking in the ambience, finding fun in the water, and exploring the surrounding nature.

Discover incredible destinations for lake vacation rentals

You won't have to look far to find lake vacation rentals in the United States. Big Bear cabins, for example, can put you right next to Big Bear Lake. It's one of California's most impressive lakes, so you'll find endless fun boating and fishing in the area, and you'll find biking, hiking, and even skiing opportunities nearby as well. A local rental makes it easy to access it all.

Lake Tahoe cabins offer a more luxurious way to get up close and personal with nature. Given the popularity of this area, a lot of the local accommodations are quite impressive and feature high-end amenities like hot tubs. You may even find a lake vacation rental that comes with a dock and boat you can use. Alternatively, you may be interested in the East Coast's Deep Creek Lake vacation rentals with year-round opportunities for fun, as the lake offers incredible natural views even in winter.

Explore accommodation types for lake vacation rentals

When you book a lake vacation rental, you'll notice quite a few accommodation options available. Generally, a lake rental is defined as something that's close to a lake, and these rentals often offer special features like a private dock or access to fishing equipment. The most popular type of lake rental is the lake cabin. Lakeside cabins let you immerse yourself in the outdoors with quiet isolation and, often, a large patio that lets you truly embrace the brilliant nature of the area.

If you're more interested in the home-away-from-home experience when you travel, you'll find plenty of lake houses for rent. A luxury lake house takes the typical home-like experience even further by offering special amenities like hot tubs, in many cases. If you spend the day out at the lake, a luxurious hot tub is one of the best ways to unwind, feel rejuvenated, and prepare yourself for the next day's adventures.

Learn how to find lake vacation rentals

Vacation rentals by the lake are easier than ever to find when you choose Expedia. As you begin your search, you can implement a search filter for lakefront accommodations, and that will automatically limit your results solely to properties by a lake. You can apply a wide variety of other filters simultaneously to narrow down your results to only show properties that fit your specific needs.

You'll find filters for an array of amenities, including hot tubs, pools, and full kitchens, among others. Additionally, you can filter based on your budget and even sort by price, making it simple to find the perfect lakeside vacation rental without breaking the bank. You can also filter by proximity to popular attractions and guest ratings to show off properties at which previous guests have loved staying.

Book with Expedia

When you book a vacation rental by the lake with Expedia, you'll enjoy a streamlined experience where you can book your accommodation and your flight at the same time, in the same place. Don't forget to keep an eye out for rentals that are fully refundable. You'll find all of the eligible properties clearly marked as such on your search results page, though you can also filter for it specifically.