When the summer holidays arrive, many of us look to beat the heat. As far as we’re concerned, there’s no better way to do so than by a body of water—and today, we’re focusing on the best lake house vacations and places to go in the summer for those all-important family getaways and trips for couples in 2021.

Our top lake vacations USA will give you everything an ocean can, from water to cool off and play around in to water sports should you desire them. Whether you’re planning romantic getaways, friendship holidays or family summer vacations, you’re about to get a sneak peek at our idea of the best lake house vacations in the US. From a Lake Tahoe vacation with a stay in one of our cabins in Lake Tahoe, to a getaway on the banks of Lake Michigan, there is something for even the most discerning traveler.

South Lake Tahoe, California: summer break 2021

People won’t have a hard time finding things to do in South Lake Tahoe in summer. With all kinds of water sports available including paddleboarding, water skiing, and much more, the whole family will love a getaway at Lake Tahoe. Cabin rentals near the lake give guests a peaceful place to stay. Ain Addition, nearby California attractions such as Emerald Bay State Park will also keep everyone occupied during the family summer getaways.

Check out the luxury South Lake Tahoe rentals that are more and more popular every summer! Take this breathtaking cabin below, with a stunning 180-degree view of the Sierra Nevada range on the bank of South Lake Tahoe. Sleeping up to 12 guests, lake house vacations like this are perfect for a big family holiday or a large group of friends to escape for a California summer break! 2021 will be a year to remember this holiday season.

Traveling to NYC with kids? Consider a New York summer vacation for 2021

The second lakehouse vacations spot we’d recommend this summer are these rustic Cayuga Lake cabins, perfect for a New York summer vacation this year. If you’re traveling to NYC with kids, your partner or friends, Cayuga Lake NY is one of the top places to go in the summer.

Why not change it up this summer 2021 and stay in a unique glamping spot, like this one, for an idyllic waterfront vacation.

Discover your Missouri summer place: Lake of the Ozarks cabin rentals await

Missouri and its famous Lake of the Ozarks bring you this luxury cabin complete with both air conditioning and Wi-Fi, perfect for making everyone jealous with fun vacation snaps!

When it comes to the Lake of the Ozarks, camping accommodations abound. Accommodating up to four guests, this cabin is perfect for those family summer vacations spent in Ozark rentals discovering the best glamping Missouri has to offer in 2021. To really escape the hustle and bustle, and to truly experience the great outdoors, consider a stay in a hanging tent in peaceful, 16-acres of woodland.

Start the 2021 holiday season off right with a Lake Michigan summer vacation at lake house in Michigan

Try this incredible lake house in Michigan on the banks for your next Lake Michigan summer vacation 2021.

Sleeping up to 8 guests, not a single family member, friend, nor co-worker will be left behind when you visit one of the best summer vacation spots for the 2021 holiday season in the US this year.

More of the best West Coast summer vacations for families and couples are right here in Oregon: lake house holidays for 2021

Hopping back to West Coast summer vacations for our final recommendation for this summer, this unique Oregon yurt accommodation is perfectly positioned for guests to enjoy exclusive access to the lake and the beach, as well as activities such as kayaking, fishing, and a fun swing-rope located on the property. Kids and adults alike are sure to love it here for one of the very best lake house vacations!

We can’t always include every one of our preferred rentals—you’d get the blog post that never ends!—so be sure to check out these collections for more lakefront gems such as Lakefront Summer Getaways on East Coast.