A private island sounds fantastic right now, doesn’t it? No nosy neighbors, no homeowners associations, no fences.

And if you’d like to indulge (or just dream), we’ve found five private islands without multimillion-dollar price tags.

Granted, some are a little rustic, and you can’t necessarily visit them in the winter. But hey, most are a quick boat ride from the mainland.

And if you’re yearning to get away from it all, you’ll find privacy and serenity on any of these five islands. So slip on your favorite boat shoes and take a look.

1. Lake Vermilion Private Island and Mainland Boathouse, Cook, MN

Price: $998,500

Rustic retreat: This 2-acre island on Lake Vermilion awaits in the cool climes of Minnesota but still offers all sorts of potential for summertime fun.

While it doesn’t offer a proper bathroom, it does feature a colorful, double-seat outhouse where you can read the writing on the wall. Sleeping accommodations are arranged in three bedrooms that are split between a bunkhouse and a comfy cabin over the water.

The property also includes a sauna, guest cabin, and a boathouse lot on the mainland. Activities include water sports, fishing, exploring the woods, picking berries, and gathering around the fire pit. Plus, waterside restaurants, a championship golf course, and the local town are a quick boat ride away.

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2. 1 Mooseluk Is, Rangeley, ME

Price: $629,000

Rough it easy: Even if you can’t pronounce the name of the lake (Mooselookmeguntic) where Bramble Island sits, you’ll appreciate the 1950s charm of its 650-square-foot cabin. You’ll also like that the price includes a 1-acre, buildable lot on the mainland.

A new owner will likely want to develop that lot quickly, as this cabin doesn’t have a full bath. However, it does have an incinerating toilet and an outdoor shower. There are also two bedrooms and a small kitchenette with a propane stove and hot water heater. Best of all, the place has electricity.

Meanwhile, a sweet covered porch, miles of views, a new aluminum dock, and a boathouse make this island abode the ideal summer getaway.

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3. 1 Honeymoon Is, Hammond, NY

Price: $859,000

River romance: This romantically named isle is snuggled into the Chippewa Bay/1000 Islands area along the scenic St. Lawrence River, near the Canadian border.

A new 400-foot, native-stone seawall surrounds the entire island. Built in 2003, the three-bedroom cottage has water views from each window. Everything inside is maintenance free and fully turnkey. New, high-end furniture and appliances are even included in the price.

Other fine features include custom-made hickory cabinetry, leathered granite countertops, and a butcher block island. There are also vaulted, tongue-and-groove ceilings made of pine; baths with granite vanities; a bonus sleeping loft; and laundry room. The property comes with a dock, which is necessary to ferry over groceries.

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4. 8918 W School Section Lake Dr, Mecosta, MI

Price: $1,800,000

Forested fantasy: Here you’ll find 9 private acres filled with cedar, oak, and pine trees, along with pathways and trails throughout. There are also 2,200 feet of sandy shoreline, two cottages, two docks, two shoreside lots, and two boathouses.

The pair of cottages, built in 1957, feature four bedrooms and 2,895 square feet. Each pine-paneled cottage has a kitchen, multiple decks, and plenty of windows.

This island is in mid-Michigan’s School Section Lake, and the buyer is sure to appreciate its easy access to shopping, restaurants, and an airport. So while the island might feel like another world, it isn’t far from civilization.

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5. Little Squaw Is, Hammond, NY

Price: $975,000

Good start: The original owner began building the cottage on Little Squaw Island in 2016, using high-quality materials and finishes. He wasn’t able to complete his vision, so a new owner will get to finish the job.

And fortunately, there’s much more here than just the bones of a two-bedroom, 852-square-foot cabin. Wood floors, vaulted ceilings, custom cabinets, and quartz countertops in the kitchen and bath have already been meticulously installed. There’s an inviting, covered front porch and an L-shaped, pressure-treated dock ready for boats and water toys.

Perched on the St. Lawrence River, this property an ideal summer getaway. Plus, it’s just a five-minute boat ride from the docks in Chippewa Bay and other island-dwelling neighbors. And on the other side of the river, you can sing “O Canada” and mean it as you’re oh, so close to the international border.

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