Our 6 Favorite Cottages

Deer Run

From Southern Living

This 973-square-foot house includes a living room, two bedrooms, a dining room, kitchen, and two porches. In the living room, shown at left, the local fieldstone fireplace adds to the cozy, inviting feel of this central gathering area. Honey-tone spruce paneling lends rustic appeal. The open kitchen is located at the end of the long living room, where glossy white paint on open shelves above the countertops showcases a collection of blue stoneware. To bring a country feel to your own home, look for folksy fabrics and accents, such as a handmade quilt or gingham-print pillows.