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Your own island A-frame costs less than a condo 🏝️
5 waterfront retreats, including a 200+ review vacation rental and a Colorado turnkey cabin
Alex Veytsman
March 27, 2026
🪓 Today’s Pointy Picks: 5 A-Frames You’ll Want to Move Into
Every day, new A-frames hit the market across the U.S. — but these five? They’ve got the angles, the vibes, and the views.
From a private island hideaway to a Flagstaff rental, these are your daily dose of triangle-shaped temptation.
🏔️ Flagstaff Mountain Retreat – $950,000
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,627 sqft • 0.35 acres
❄️ A dramatic 1971 A-Frame with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the San Francisco Peaks.
🔥 Two wood-burning fireplaces and wraparound decks overlooking National Forest
⭐ Proven vacation rental with 200+ five-star reviews and strong income history
🍁 Seasonal magic—fall flame maples, winter sledding hill, lush irrigated gardens
🥾 Hiking trails and peaceful stream at the bottom of the hill
🦌 Daily wildlife visits in this private snow-globe setting just outside Flagstaff
🏞️ Lake Monticello A-Frame – $350,000
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,652 sqft • 0.36 acres
🌊 A charming 2004 A-Frame in a gated lake community 20 minutes from Charlottesville.
🔥 Soaring vaulted ceilings with gas fireplace and expansive windows
🏖️ Lake access via Beach 5, boat dock, and ramp included in HOA amenities
🌿 Fully fenced backyard with storage shed and graveled fire pit area
💕 Primary suite with remodeled bath, multiple closets, and Juliet balcony
🚪 Dual front and back porches for morning coffee and evening relaxation
🏝️ Lake Vermilion Island A-Frame – $339,000
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 600 sqft • 2 acres
🌲 A modern-rustic 2019 A-Frame cabin on a private island with 487 feet of shoreline.
🛶 Water access on two sides in a protected bay off Stuntz Bay
🔥 Separate 12x20 sauna building framed and weather-tight (2025 construction)
🌲 200+ year old cedar trees and mature white pines for natural privacy
🏛️ Private archaeological site on the property adds unique character
⚡ Low electric costs, septic approved, 5-minute boat ride to mainland
🏔️ Kentucky Hills A-Frame – $219,000
2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,320 sqft • 0.89 acres
🔥 A 1995 A-Frame on a secluded hillside with a 40x50 metal building.
🔥 Vaulted exposed beam ceilings with stone fireplace and blower fan
🏗️ Massive 40x50 metal building with separate driveway—perfect for workshop or storage
🌲 Dual front and rear decks overlooking wooded, private setting
🐴 Horse-friendly property with barn, shed, and stable structures
🍳 Open kitchen with bar and stainless-steel appliances on main level
🏔️📸 $217,000 — an Instagram‑worthy A‑frame cabin in a gated community with spectacular West Spanish Peak views from your balcony, 0.7 acres (two lots), and access to private ATV/hiking trails and stocked fishing ponds.
✨ 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,496 sq ft, wood‑burning stove, attached garage, and fully furnished — plus direct San Isabel National Forest access.
⭐ Standouts
• 🏔️ Spectacular mountain views of West Spanish Peak from your balcony
• 🎣 Community perks: gated Spanish Peaks Ranch Association with private ATV/hiking
• 🏡 Turnkey & affordable: fully furnished, 1,496 sq ft open‑concept layout
• 🌲 Direct San Isabel National Forest access for endless outdoor adventure
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