December might be the merriest month, but it can also be the most stressful. You have all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, plus the pressure of trying to get everything done by the end of the year.

Doesn’t your own private island sound ideal right now? An intimate place where you can kick back around the seaside fire pit, throw a line in the water, catch a fish, and be free from the stresses and strains of everyday life.

Just in time, we found five private islands that are on the market right now!

They’re located from the East Coast to the West Coast to the Southern coasts and at points in between. Who knows? The island life could be just what you need.

11347 Marina Dr, Berlin, MD

Price: $1,750,000
Island at the end of the street: You don’t need a boat to reach this 4-acre island—you can drive right across the bridge at the end of Marina Drive in the Saint Martins community.

But you can use a boat from the island, which comes with a private pier that includes lifts for a boat and personal watercraft.

The 3,800-square-foot house on the island was built in 1996 and has four bedrooms and 4.5 baths. It features water views on all four sides, and the bedrooms are all en suite.

This private island is ideal for year-round living, as it’s a part of a planned community that offers a swimming pool and tennis courts.

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2920 Emerald Dr, Jonesboro, GA

Price: $1,950,000
Georgia island on my mind: This is the only private island on Georgia’s famous Lake Spivey, which allows water sports, including skiing, wakeboarding, and some of the best fishing in the state.

Buried beneath the brilliant foliage on this 3-acre island is a Tiki-style, A-frame house that measures 3,900 square feet. It has three bedrooms and 3.5 baths and is adorned with themed details such as plastic tropical plants and a rope bridge.

The house needs some work or could be rebuilt, the listing notes. Located less than 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta and the airport, the house might be worth the effort.

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30463 S Peck Is, Drummond Island, MI

Price: $4,000,000
40-acre island: The densely wooded Peck Island is just a short boat ride from Michigan’s North Shore on Lake Huron.

The Adirondack-style house was built in 2006 for year-round living. It has three bedrooms, and three baths in 3,000 square feet of living space. It also features hardwood floors, tile baths, and an eat-in kitchen with an island.

Outdoors there’s an expansive deck with views of Potagannissing Bay, several other buildings, and a dock with two boat slips.

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Tenth Ave, Horseshoe Beach, FL

Price: $3,400,000
Beachy island: Known as Cotton Island at Horseshoe Beach, this 3-acre property has been in the same family for over 60 years. The island is equipped with modern amenities, including two sturdy docks, electricity, a fast internet connection, and a security system.

The three-bedroom, 1.5-bath, 1,848-square-foot home was custom-built in 2003. Though the exterior appears to be weathered wood, the interiors are more modern, featuring an open floor plan and sleek finishes.

It could be an ideal short-term rental for fishing enthusiasts, as it’s equipped with an outdoor shower and a fish-cleaning station, plus a barbecue. A turnkey property, it comes with all of its furnishings, kayaks, and a dingy.

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209 Driftwood Dr Unit C, Blakely Island, WA

Price: $8,995,000
Island attached to an island: This 29-acre island features a compound of four homes and covered moorage for two yachts. It’s just waiting for a wealthy titan with a lot of friends and family to swoop in.

The residences have a total of seven bedrooms, 6.5 baths, and 6,270 square feet of living space. Luxe features include spectacular water views, large decks, and double-story stone fireplaces.

Outside, there are pathways. The island has two lakes stocked with fish and a large pasture that could hold a soccer field or a couple of golf holes.

Guests arrive at this Northwest paradise via plane, yacht, or charter ferry, so it’s very private and exclusive.

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