32 Mack's Drive, Unit 2Derby, VT 05829Price: $199,000

Super affordable, furnished waterfront cottage on Lake Salem offering move-in-ready convenience and low-maintenance lakefront living. Welcome to Mack's Cottages, where Cottage #2 is one of just five cottages within this charming lakeside community. The main level features two bedrooms, a 3/4 bathroom, a kitchen and dining area, and a fully screened porch-perfect for relaxing and enjoying the lake breeze. The mostly finished lower level provides additional sleeping quarters, a comfortable family room, and a mechanical room. Numerous improvements have been completed in recent years, including a finished basement, newly shingled roof, updated windows, electrical and plumbing upgrades, fresh exterior paint, two mini-split heat pumps providing both heating and air conditioning, an on-demand water heater, and much more. The property includes shared waterfront access and common areas and it's own lakeside firepit area. Annual association dues are just $800 and cover landscaping, trash removal, water & septic maintenance, and liability insurance. If you're looking for an affordable waterfront getaway without the hassle of ongoing maintenance, this property checks all the boxes. Simply arrive, unpack, and start enjoying life at the lake.