On this Fourth of July, we're rounding up some of the best holiday homes in the US to enjoy the vacation, including a woodsy hideaway, a lakeside retreat and a cabin with mid-century modern style.

The Blue Lake Retreat, Texas by Lake Flato
Ample amounts of glazing and a cantilevered terrace deck allow holidaymakers to enjoy views of a lake in Texas Hill Country from this tall home, which was designed by US studio Lake Flato to rise above the surrounding trees.
The residence, named Blue Lake Retreat, is made up of a hybrid system of steel and wood anchored into a hillside in Marble Falls, a small town situated about 50 miles (80 kilometres) northwest of Austin.
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The Watermill House, New York by Office of Architecture This introspective house in a seaside village in the Hamptons is wrapped around a central courtyard and an infinity pool to provide guests with a secluded holiday experience.
Its interior features neutral colours and natural materials like Jerusalem grey-gold limestone, chosen by local designers New York studio Office of Architecture to imbue the Watermill House with a sense of calm and refinement.
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Tumble Creek Cabin, Washington by Coates Design
This big vacation home in a wooded area in Washington's Cascade mountain range was completed by Seattle firm Coates Design for a large extended family to host parties and gatherings.
Among the generous commu...