Cottage of the Week: $675,000 for a waterfront cottage with plenty of beach for your buck

Bragging Rights: Finding a large, well-maintained waterfront property in cottage country for under a million can be a challenge, which makes this roomy home feel like a steal at under $700,000.

Big Selling Point: The 82 feet of sandy beach offers an unobstructed view of the bay, as well as undisputed sandcastle-making opportunity.

Possible Deal Breaker: Though the upstairs loft is just big enough for four beds, a low ceiling means anyone who sleeps up there won’t be able to stand without bumping their heads. Kids under five feet tall shouldn’t have problems, though. There are three full-sized bedrooms on the main floor, for the adults.

By The Numbers:

• $674,900 • $4,300 in property taxes • 2,030 square feet • 600-square-foot garage and workshop • 82 feet of water frontage • 35 years old, approximately • 3 bedrooms • 2 washrooms • 2-car parking