In every single homeowner, there’s a deep desire. Sure, it’s nice to have a home on the street with all of your neighbors around… (Or maybe not. Neighbors can be a little annoying after all, can’t they?) But, most of us desire to finally have that home that’s on a plot of land all to itself. We dream of having a home that’s off the beaten path, up a winding roadway, tucked deep into the woods somewhere.

Sure, there’s a desire for privacy at play here, but there’s something else too. Especially given the way technology is invading all of our lives these days, we desire having a home in which to hang our hats where we can get away from it all.

With this in mind, we thought it would fun to take a look at 20 gorgeous homes in the woods. Each of these homes has something unique to offer and is sure to stoke your own desire to have that beautiful home that’s far away from it all. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll be able to call a place like one of the 20 below your own home. Let’s take a look…

1. Simple and Elegant

Who doesn’t dream of one day owning a simple cabin like this, that’s situated just above the placid water of a beautiful lake?

2. The Chalet

Always had something of a yen for winter sports? If so, then there’s plenty to love about this gorgeous chalet.

3. A Treehouse

Some people never get over their childish desires. If you’re one of those kinds of people, then wouldn’t you love to have a real-life treehouse like this?

4. A Place in the Snow

There’s nothing quite a placid as the sight of a beautiful home with its lights on covered in a veil of snow.