The pandemic finally killed the need for office workers and internet workers to live close in to the cities where their paychecks are signed. If you’re a telecommuter dropping too much on an urban apartment, why not consider living your best life in one of these rural, waterfront homes?

 

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7014 E Channel Drive, Hernando PRICE:$169,000 This three-bed, two-bath home along the Withlacoochee River in Hernando already has the most nerve-wracking part of waterfront living covered. The stilts underneath this elevated home will let the house age to something closer to its Old Florida oak tree surroundings.
7014 E Channel Drive, Hernando PRICE:$169,000 This three-bed, two-bath home along the Withlacoochee River in Hernando already has the most nerve-wracking part of waterfront living covered. The stilts underneath this elevated home will let the house age to something closer to its Old Florida oak tree surroundings.
7014 E Channel Drive, Hernando PRICE:$169,000 This three-bed, two-bath home along the Withlacoochee River in Hernando already has the most nerve-wracking part of waterfront living covered. The stilts underneath this elevated home will let the house age to something closer to its Old Florida oak tree surroundings.
7014 E Channel Drive, Hernando PRICE:$169,000 This three-bed, two-bath home along the Withlacoochee River in Hernando already has the most nerve-wracking part of waterfront living covered. The stilts underneath this elevated home will let the house age to something closer to its Old Florida oak tree surroundings.
7014 E Channel Drive, Hernando PRICE:$169,000 This three-bed, two-bath home along the Withlacoochee River in Hernando already has the most nerve-wracking part of waterfront living covered. The stilts underneath this elevated home will let the house age to something closer to its Old Florida oak tree surroundings.
7014 E Channel Drive, Hernando PRICE:$169,000 This three-bed, two-bath home along the Withlacoochee River in Hernando already has the most nerve-wracking part of waterfront living covered. The stilts underneath this elevated home will let the house age to something closer to its Old Florida oak tree surroundings.
7014 E Channel Drive, Hernando PRICE:$169,000 This three-bed, two-bath home along the Withlacoochee River in Hernando already has the most nerve-wracking part of waterfront living covered. The stilts underneath this elevated home will let the house age to something closer to its Old Florida oak tree surroundings.
7014 E Channel Drive, Hernando PRICE:$169,000 This three-bed, two-bath home along the Withlacoochee River in Hernando already has the most nerve-wracking part of waterfront living covered. The stilts underneath this elevated home will let the house age to something closer to its Old Florida oak tree surroundings.
7014 E Channel Drive, Hernando PRICE:$169,000 This three-bed, two-bath home along the Withlacoochee River in Hernando already has the most nerve-wracking part of waterfront living covered. The stilts underneath this elevated home will let the house age to something closer to its Old Florida oak tree surroundings.
7014 E Channel Drive, Hernando PRICE:$169,000 This three-bed, two-bath home along the Withlacoochee River in Hernando already has the most nerve-wracking part of waterfront living covered. The stilts underneath this elevated home will let the house age to something closer to its Old Florida oak tree surroundings.
8910 E Tsala Apopka Drive, Inverness PRICE: $169,000 This property in Inverness doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the interior reveals a beautiful kitchen. And who needs to hang out indoors anyway, with the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes in the backyard.
8910 E Tsala Apopka Drive, Inverness PRICE: $169,000 This property in Inverness doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the interior reveals a beautiful kitchen. And who needs to hang out indoors anyway, with the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes in the backyard.
8910 E Tsala Apopka Drive, Inverness PRICE: $169,000 This property in Inverness doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the interior reveals a beautiful kitchen. And who needs to hang out indoors anyway, with the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes in the backyard.
8910 E Tsala Apopka Drive, Inverness PRICE: $169,000 This property in Inverness doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the interior reveals a beautiful kitchen. And who needs to hang out indoors anyway, with the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes in the backyard.
8910 E Tsala Apopka Drive, Inverness PRICE: $169,000 This property in Inverness doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the interior reveals a beautiful kitchen. And who needs to hang out indoors anyway, with the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes in the backyard.
8910 E Tsala Apopka Drive, Inverness PRICE: $169,000 This property in Inverness doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the interior reveals a beautiful kitchen. And who needs to hang out indoors anyway, with the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes in the backyard.
8910 E Tsala Apopka Drive, Inverness PRICE: $169,000 This property in Inverness doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the interior reveals a beautiful kitchen. And who needs to hang out indoors anyway, with the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes in the backyard.
8910 E Tsala Apopka Drive, Inverness PRICE: $169,000 This property in Inverness doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the interior reveals a beautiful kitchen. And who needs to hang out indoors anyway, with the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes in the backyard.
8910 E Tsala Apopka Drive, Inverness PRICE: $169,000 This property in Inverness doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the interior reveals a beautiful kitchen. And who needs to hang out indoors anyway, with the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes in the backyard.
8910 E Tsala Apopka Drive, Inverness PRICE: $169,000 This property in Inverness doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the interior reveals a beautiful kitchen. And who needs to hang out indoors anyway, with the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes in the backyard.
2062 Woodcutter Court, Spring Hill PRICE: $152,900 This tiny cottage is a perfect retreat for someone looking to get out of the city. The name of the body of water in the backyard (Hog Pond) doesn’t come close to doing it justice.
2062 Woodcutter Court, Spring Hill PRICE: $152,900 This tiny cottage is a perfect retreat for someone looking to get out of the city. The name of the body of water in the backyard (Hog Pond) doesn’t come close to doing it justice.
2062 Woodcutter Court, Spring Hill PRICE: $152,900 This tiny cottage is a perfect retreat for someone looking to get out of the city. The name of the body of water in the backyard (Hog Pond) doesn’t come close to doing it justice.
2062 Woodcutter Court, Spring Hill PRICE: $152,900 This tiny cottage is a perfect retreat for someone looking to get out of the city. The name of the body of water in the backyard (Hog Pond) doesn’t come close to doing it justice.
2062 Woodcutter Court, Spring Hill PRICE: $152,900 This tiny cottage is a perfect retreat for someone looking to get out of the city. The name of the body of water in the backyard (Hog Pond) doesn’t come close to doing it justice.
2062 Woodcutter Court, Spring Hill PRICE: $152,900 This tiny cottage is a perfect retreat for someone looking to get out of the city. The name of the body of water in the backyard (Hog Pond) doesn’t come close to doing it justice.
2062 Woodcutter Court, Spring Hill PRICE: $152,900 This tiny cottage is a perfect retreat for someone looking to get out of the city. The name of the body of water in the backyard (Hog Pond) doesn’t come close to doing it justice.
2062 Woodcutter Court, Spring Hill PRICE: $152,900 This tiny cottage is a perfect retreat for someone looking to get out of the city. The name of the body of water in the backyard (Hog Pond) doesn’t come close to doing it justice.
2062 Woodcutter Court, Spring Hill PRICE: $152,900 This tiny cottage is a perfect retreat for someone looking to get out of the city. The name of the body of water in the backyard (Hog Pond) doesn’t come close to doing it justice.
2062 Woodcutter Court, Spring Hill PRICE: $152,900 This tiny cottage is a perfect retreat for someone looking to get out of the city. The name of the body of water in the backyard (Hog Pond) doesn’t come close to doing it justice.
2907 Moon Rise Drive, Lake Wales PRICE: $120,000 We won’t lie to you. This property in Lake Wales needs work. But imagine how nice you could make the place with a spare $100,000 to throw at it. The finished product would be an incredible place on the edge of Lake Mary.
2907 Moon Rise Drive, Lake Wales PRICE: $120,000 We won’t lie to you. This property in Lake Wales needs work. But imagine how nice you could make the place with a spare $100,000 to throw at it. The finished product would be an incredible place on the edge of Lake Mary.
2907 Moon Rise Drive, Lake Wales PRICE: $120,000 We won’t lie to you. This property in Lake Wales needs work. But imagine how nice you could make the place with a spare $100,000 to throw at it. The finished product would be an incredible place on the edge of Lake Mary.
2907 Moon Rise Drive, Lake Wales PRICE: $120,000 We won’t lie to you. This property in Lake Wales needs work. But imagine how nice you could make the place with a spare $100,000 to throw at it. The finished product would be an incredible place on the edge of Lake Mary.
2907 Moon Rise Drive, Lake Wales PRICE: $120,000 We won’t lie to you. This property in Lake Wales needs work. But imagine how nice you could make the place with a spare $100,000 to throw at it. The finished product would be an incredible place on the edge of Lake Mary.
2907 Moon Rise Drive, Lake Wales PRICE: $120,000 We won’t lie to you. This property in Lake Wales needs work. But imagine how nice you could make the place with a spare $100,000 to throw at it. The finished product would be an incredible place on the edge of Lake Mary.
2907 Moon Rise Drive, Lake Wales PRICE: $120,000 We won’t lie to you. This property in Lake Wales needs work. But imagine how nice you could make the place with a spare $100,000 to throw at it. The finished product would be an incredible place on the edge of Lake Mary.
2907 Moon Rise Drive, Lake Wales PRICE: $120,000 We won’t lie to you. This property in Lake Wales needs work. But imagine how nice you could make the place with a spare $100,000 to throw at it. The finished product would be an incredible place on the edge of Lake Mary.
2907 Moon Rise Drive, Lake Wales PRICE: $120,000 We won’t lie to you. This property in Lake Wales needs work. But imagine how nice you could make the place with a spare $100,000 to throw at it. The finished product would be an incredible place on the edge of Lake Mary.
36131 E Spring Lake Boulevard, Fruitland Park PRICE: $199,000 This might be the most architecturally interesting house on the whole list. Beyond the strange carport, the home is full of mid-century touches: a see-thru fireplace, old school cabinetry and beautiful stained glass. Outside the house, lies Little Lake Tryon and its big brother is a brisk paddle away.
36131 E Spring Lake Boulevard, Fruitland Park PRICE: $199,000 This might be the most architecturally interesting house on the whole list. Beyond the strange carport, the home is full of mid-century touches: a see-thru fireplace, old school cabinetry and beautiful stained glass. Outside the house, lies Little Lake Tryon and its big brother is a brisk paddle away.
36131 E Spring Lake Boulevard, Fruitland Park PRICE: $199,000 This might be the most architecturally interesting house on the whole list. Beyond the strange carport, the home is full of mid-century touches: a see-thru fireplace, old school cabinetry and beautiful stained glass. Outside the house, lies Little Lake Tryon and its big brother is a brisk paddle away.
36131 E Spring Lake Boulevard, Fruitland Park PRICE: $199,000 This might be the most architecturally interesting house on the whole list. Beyond the strange carport, the home is full of mid-century touches: a see-thru fireplace, old school cabinetry and beautiful stained glass. Outside the house, lies Little Lake Tryon and its big brother is a brisk paddle away.
36131 E Spring Lake Boulevard, Fruitland Park PRICE: $199,000 This might be the most architecturally interesting house on the whole list. Beyond the strange carport, the home is full of mid-century touches: a see-thru fireplace, old school cabinetry and beautiful stained glass. Outside the house, lies Little Lake Tryon and its big brother is a brisk paddle away.
36131 E Spring Lake Boulevard, Fruitland Park PRICE: $199,000 This might be the most architecturally interesting house on the whole list. Beyond the strange carport, the home is full of mid-century touches: a see-thru fireplace, old school cabinetry and beautiful stained glass. Outside the house, lies Little Lake Tryon and its big brother is a brisk paddle away.
36131 E Spring Lake Boulevard, Fruitland Park PRICE: $199,000 This might be the most architecturally interesting house on the whole list. Beyond the strange carport, the home is full of mid-century touches: a see-thru fireplace, old school cabinetry and beautiful stained glass. Outside the house, lies Little Lake Tryon and its big brother is a brisk paddle away.
36131 E Spring Lake Boulevard, Fruitland Park PRICE: $199,000 This might be the most architecturally interesting house on the whole list. Beyond the strange carport, the home is full of mid-century touches: a see-thru fireplace, old school cabinetry and beautiful stained glass. Outside the house, lies Little Lake Tryon and its big brother is a brisk paddle away.
35335 Poinsettia Avenue, Fruitland Park PRICE: $250,000 This circa-1930 home sits on an absolutely massive piece of land (over 7 acres) and has 200 feet of lakefront.
35335 Poinsettia Avenue, Fruitland Park PRICE: $250,000 This circa-1930 home sits on an absolutely massive piece of land (over 7 acres) and has 200 feet of lakefront.
35335 Poinsettia Avenue, Fruitland Park PRICE: $250,000 This circa-1930 home sits on an absolutely massive piece of land (over 7 acres) and has 200 feet of lakefront.
35335 Poinsettia Avenue, Fruitland Park PRICE: $250,000 This circa-1930 home sits on an absolutely massive piece of land (over 7 acres) and has 200 feet of lakefront.
35335 Poinsettia Avenue, Fruitland Park PRICE: $250,000 This circa-1930 home sits on an absolutely massive piece of land (over 7 acres) and has 200 feet of lakefront.
35335 Poinsettia Avenue, Fruitland Park PRICE: $250,000 This circa-1930 home sits on an absolutely massive piece of land (over 7 acres) and has 200 feet of lakefront.
35335 Poinsettia Avenue, Fruitland Park PRICE: $250,000 This circa-1930 home sits on an absolutely massive piece of land (over 7 acres) and has 200 feet of lakefront.
35335 Poinsettia Avenue, Fruitland Park PRICE: $250,000 This circa-1930 home sits on an absolutely massive piece of land (over 7 acres) and has 200 feet of lakefront.
35335 Poinsettia Avenue, Fruitland Park PRICE: $250,000 This circa-1930 home sits on an absolutely massive piece of land (over 7 acres) and has 200 feet of lakefront.
35335 Poinsettia Avenue, Fruitland Park PRICE: $250,000 This circa-1930 home sits on an absolutely massive piece of land (over 7 acres) and has 200 feet of lakefront.
145 Silver Pond Road, Crescent City PRICE: $174,900 This tiny rural retreat lets nature do its heavy lifting. The small house in Crescent City backs up to Silver Pond, seemingly moving out of the way as people approach to show off the backyard.
145 Silver Pond Road, Crescent City PRICE: $174,900 This tiny rural retreat lets nature do its heavy lifting. The small house in Crescent City backs up to Silver Pond, seemingly moving out of the way as people approach to show off the backyard.
145 Silver Pond Road, Crescent City PRICE: $174,900 This tiny rural retreat lets nature do its heavy lifting. The small house in Crescent City backs up to Silver Pond, seemingly moving out of the way as people approach to show off the backyard.
145 Silver Pond Road, Crescent City PRICE: $174,900 This tiny rural retreat lets nature do its heavy lifting. The small house in Crescent City backs up to Silver Pond, seemingly moving out of the way as people approach to show off the backyard.
145 Silver Pond Road, Crescent City PRICE: $174,900 This tiny rural retreat lets nature do its heavy lifting. The small house in Crescent City backs up to Silver Pond, seemingly moving out of the way as people approach to show off the backyard.
145 Silver Pond Road, Crescent City PRICE: $174,900 This tiny rural retreat lets nature do its heavy lifting. The small house in Crescent City backs up to Silver Pond, seemingly moving out of the way as people approach to show off the backyard.
145 Silver Pond Road, Crescent City PRICE: $174,900 This tiny rural retreat lets nature do its heavy lifting. The small house in Crescent City backs up to Silver Pond, seemingly moving out of the way as people approach to show off the backyard.
145 Silver Pond Road, Crescent City PRICE: $174,900 This tiny rural retreat lets nature do its heavy lifting. The small house in Crescent City backs up to Silver Pond, seemingly moving out of the way as people approach to show off the backyard.
145 Silver Pond Road, Crescent City PRICE: $174,900 This tiny rural retreat lets nature do its heavy lifting. The small house in Crescent City backs up to Silver Pond, seemingly moving out of the way as people approach to show off the backyard.
90 S Lake Moody Road, Frostproof PRICE: $240,000 If you can’t do without modern appliances, this spot on Lake Moody is just the ticket.
90 S Lake Moody Road, Frostproof PRICE: $240,000 If you can’t do without modern appliances, this spot on Lake Moody is just the ticket.
90 S Lake Moody Road, Frostproof PRICE: $240,000 If you can’t do without modern appliances, this spot on Lake Moody is just the ticket.
90 S Lake Moody Road, Frostproof PRICE: $240,000 If you can’t do without modern appliances, this spot on Lake Moody is just the ticket.
90 S Lake Moody Road, Frostproof PRICE: $240,000 If you can’t do without modern appliances, this spot on Lake Moody is just the ticket.
90 S Lake Moody Road, Frostproof PRICE: $240,000 If you can’t do without modern appliances, this spot on Lake Moody is just the ticket.
855 N Plumjelly Point, Inverness PRICE: $219,900 From the road, this home in Inverness looks like a slice of ancient Florida. The house sits along the sprawling wetlands around the Withlacoochee River. Inside, all the modern comforts of the 21st century are revealed.
855 N Plumjelly Point, Inverness PRICE: $219,900 From the road, this home in Inverness looks like a slice of ancient Florida. The house sits along the sprawling wetlands around the Withlacoochee River. Inside, all the modern comforts of the 21st century are revealed.
855 N Plumjelly Point, Inverness PRICE: $219,900 From the road, this home in Inverness looks like a slice of ancient Florida. The house sits along the sprawling wetlands around the Withlacoochee River. Inside, all the modern comforts of the 21st century are revealed.
855 N Plumjelly Point, Inverness PRICE: $219,900 From the road, this home in Inverness looks like a slice of ancient Florida. The house sits along the sprawling wetlands around the Withlacoochee River. Inside, all the modern comforts of the 21st century are revealed.
855 N Plumjelly Point, Inverness PRICE: $219,900 From the road, this home in Inverness looks like a slice of ancient Florida. The house sits along the sprawling wetlands around the Withlacoochee River. Inside, all the modern comforts of the 21st century are revealed.
855 N Plumjelly Point, Inverness PRICE: $219,900 From the road, this home in Inverness looks like a slice of ancient Florida. The house sits along the sprawling wetlands around the Withlacoochee River. Inside, all the modern comforts of the 21st century are revealed.
855 N Plumjelly Point, Inverness PRICE: $219,900 From the road, this home in Inverness looks like a slice of ancient Florida. The house sits along the sprawling wetlands around the Withlacoochee River. Inside, all the modern comforts of the 21st century are revealed.
855 N Plumjelly Point, Inverness PRICE: $219,900 From the road, this home in Inverness looks like a slice of ancient Florida. The house sits along the sprawling wetlands around the Withlacoochee River. Inside, all the modern comforts of the 21st century are revealed.
855 N Plumjelly Point, Inverness PRICE: $219,900 From the road, this home in Inverness looks like a slice of ancient Florida. The house sits along the sprawling wetlands around the Withlacoochee River. Inside, all the modern comforts of the 21st century are revealed.
855 N Plumjelly Point, Inverness PRICE: $219,900 From the road, this home in Inverness looks like a slice of ancient Florida. The house sits along the sprawling wetlands around the Withlacoochee River. Inside, all the modern comforts of the 21st century are revealed.
855 N Plumjelly Point, Inverness PRICE: $219,900 From the road, this home in Inverness looks like a slice of ancient Florida. The house sits along the sprawling wetlands around the Withlacoochee River. Inside, all the modern comforts of the 21st century are revealed.
855 N Plumjelly Point, Inverness PRICE: $219,900 From the road, this home in Inverness looks like a slice of ancient Florida. The house sits along the sprawling wetlands around the Withlacoochee River. Inside, all the modern comforts of the 21st century are revealed.
10095 W Riverwood Drive, Crystal River PRICE: $219,900 Don’t let the canary yellow exterior fool you, the inside of this Crystal River home is muted and modern. In the backyard, Lake Rousseau looms.
10095 W Riverwood Drive, Crystal River PRICE: $219,900 Don’t let the canary yellow exterior fool you, the inside of this Crystal River home is muted and modern. In the backyard, Lake Rousseau looms.
10095 W Riverwood Drive, Crystal River PRICE: $219,900 Don’t let the canary yellow exterior fool you, the inside of this Crystal River home is muted and modern. In the backyard, Lake Rousseau looms.
10095 W Riverwood Drive, Crystal River PRICE: $219,900 Don’t let the canary yellow exterior fool you, the inside of this Crystal River home is muted and modern. In the backyard, Lake Rousseau looms.
10095 W Riverwood Drive, Crystal River PRICE: $219,900 Don’t let the canary yellow exterior fool you, the inside of this Crystal River home is muted and modern. In the backyard, Lake Rousseau looms.
10095 W Riverwood Drive, Crystal River PRICE: $219,900 Don’t let the canary yellow exterior fool you, the inside of this Crystal River home is muted and modern. In the backyard, Lake Rousseau looms.
10095 W Riverwood Drive, Crystal River PRICE: $219,900 Don’t let the canary yellow exterior fool you, the inside of this Crystal River home is muted and modern. In the backyard, Lake Rousseau looms.
10095 W Riverwood Drive, Crystal River PRICE: $219,900 Don’t let the canary yellow exterior fool you, the inside of this Crystal River home is muted and modern. In the backyard, Lake Rousseau looms.
10095 W Riverwood Drive, Crystal River PRICE: $219,900 Don’t let the canary yellow exterior fool you, the inside of this Crystal River home is muted and modern. In the backyard, Lake Rousseau looms.

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