Upstate New York is packed with affordable, adorable listings that boast mountain, woodland and water-side vistas. It’s no surprise that the tantalizing taste of spring in the air has second-home-seekers craving Mother Nature and all of her jaw-dropping views.

Check out these lakeside getaways, all at about two-and-a-half hours or less from Brooklyn, and all priced under $200,000.

This two-bedroom, one-bath ranch with rights to the private Lake DeVenoge is a simple and charming getaway just two-and-a-half hours from Brooklyn. With a deck, wood-paneled interior and more than a half-acre of land, this no-frills and all-fun escape would be a perfect place to grill, chill and relax the day away.

Upstate New York Lake Houses for Sale

30 Fairway Drive
Price: $125,000
Area: Highland Lake, N.Y.
Distance from Brooklyn: Two hours, 15 minutes
Broker: Gibson E. McKean Inc.
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With three bedrooms, one full bath and cathedral-style ceilings, this contemporary ranch is a great option for a family or folks who love to entertain (the driveway holds 10 cars). During the summer, a paid lifeguard watches over lake swimmers and central air cools the home. The community also boasts a children’s park, perfect for dry-land play.

Upstate New York Lake Houses for Sale

1 Wah Ta Wah Drive
Price: $199,000
Area: Greenwood Lake, N.Y.
Distance from Brooklyn: One-and-a-half hours
Broker: Joyce Realty Corp.
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Upgraded in 2014, this ranch offers year-round lake views, a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious deck, and a master bedroom with walk-in closets. The lake itself is flanked with three beaches for sunbathing and swimming. The price was reduced at the end of February, which implies a motivated seller and an opportunity to score a deal.

Upstate New York Lake Houses for Sale

30 Tanglewylde Road
Price: $158,000
Area: Lake Peekskill, N.Y.
Distance from Brooklyn: One hour, 15 minutes
Broker: Yorktown Brokerage
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This little cottage close to Sam’s Point and hiking trails is an affordable escape with two bedrooms, one bath and a covered front porch. The half-circle drive can accommodate guests who come to soak in your serene water views. In December 2015, the price dropped from $95,000.

Upstate New York Lake Houses for Sale

171 Lake Shore Drive
Price: $69,000
Area: Pine Bush, N.Y.
Distance from Brooklyn: Two hours
Broker: iRealty LLC
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  1. Please give us more features like this! After 6 years of trying to purchase an primary residence in Brooklyn, I’ve given up and started looking at weekend homes upstate. It is very encouraging to see properties with reasonable prices.

    • I agree! FYI, there are several affordable communities even closer, although they may not be year-round. We spend 3 seasons at Pine Lake Park in Westchester, pinelakepark.blogspot.com, and there are a few others listed on this site: http://summerbungalow.blogspot.com. Many of the units go for under 100K and there are lovely amenities (and no brokers involved). We will be advertising available units for sale or rent in Brownstoner in because they are among the few news outlets who will write about this kind of getaway!