Haus Kranichnest, Deutschland

Close to cycling, this family-friendly vacation home brings it all within reach. Lake Fleesensee is just a short walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make short work of the 9-minute drive to Kölpinsee. Relax in the garden or sip a drink in the spa tub of this 1561-sq-ft vacation home, which also offers a porch or lanai. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the Internet, cable/satellite TV, stereo, and DVD player. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher, as well as a microwave. And because there's a dryer, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.