Imagine waking up to beautiful views of the lake each morning, and ending the day by watching those pink and orange sunsets. Well, it’s possible. Here’s a list of lakefront homes currently for sale in the area to check out, and maybe make one of them home, if you’re looking. Have at it.

All photos and information courtesy of Realtor.com

By Kimberly Jauregui and Tyler Singleton

26822 Lake Rd. – This Bay Village home with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, has some spectacular waterfront views. They say money can’t buy you happiness but for $1,495,000, this home might prove them wrong.
This backyard could turn anyone into a morning person with scenic views and a regal patio.
If you’re spending a million and a half for a house because it’s on the water, then you damn well should expect to be able to see the water from every room. Luckily, the architect of this home agrees.
A jacuzzi in a bedroom? There really isn’t a way to make a room any more relaxing than this.
23200 Lake Rd. Apt 53, Bay Village – This $690,000 townhome is elegant and open. This place has 2 bedrooms, and 3 full baths, with plenty of different rooms that could be converted into a man cave or, hey…how about a shoe room?
This terrace was built for staring off into the distance and pondering the meaning of life. For hours. And hours.
Your cat will definitely dig this view of the action.
All emails sent from this desk will automatically sound more philosophical.
9615 Crushing Ln. – In Bratenahl, this one is a little pricey at $998,000 but it could be worth it. 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths for your living pleasure.
Again, more windows equal more views of the waterfront that cost you nearly a million dollars. Bonus: a fireplace to burn the photos of your last house, a measly $500,000 townhouse in Beachwood.
Bubble baths with a view? Yes, please.
After scientific analysis of this photo, we estimate the time between sleeping and swimming could be under 35 seconds.
3733 E. Lake Rd. – In Sheffield Lake, this large waterfront home costs about $429,000 and has 3 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths.
Green, luscious grass and cresting waves? Is this your backyard of PGA’s Pebble Beach? Either way, you’re doing it right.
There isn’t a wrong side of the bed when you can wake up here.
You have a view of the water even if you’re stuck in the kitchen cooking for your ungrateful friends, in-laws or both.
6088 Meadow Lake Dr. – This Medina home has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and was built in 2005. It could be yours for $588,700.
You spent more than half a million dollars on your house so you better believe any party on this patio is BYOB. Oh, yeah, could you also bring an appetizer or dessert as well? The mortgage payment thanks you.
This beautiful living area calls for good friends and many bottles of wine. For your safety: No swimming in the water after the third bottle.
Light a fire and listen to the cold wind as it rips off the water into your windows.
3547 Peninsula Dr. – This Akron home could be yours for $525,000. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and is over 3,000 sq. ft.
Window walls? Yes.
It seems this couch and chairs are facing the wrong direction; the water is the other way!
Imagine you slept like garbage as you tossed and turned all night. You wake up feeling miserable, groggy and frankly, pissed as hell. Then, you remember you bought a house with a waterfront view and it’s all good, baby.
23528 Lake Rd. – This Bay Village home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and is 4,1000 sq. ft.
A perfect patio for parties and other general tomfoolery. Be warned: we are unsure just how far the drop goes to the water so party responsibly.
The room begs to be a gym so you can look at the beach you so badly want to look good on as you sweat off the pounds.
No television needed in this room, just look outside. Open your eyes, man.
1472 South Blvd. – In Kent, for $189,900 this place could be yours. Equipped with 3 bedrooms, and 3 baths, this place is totally remodeled and very cozy.
A relaxing mix of shade, sun and water will melt away any of your worries as you sit in this room.
Your furniture in this room could honestly be cardboard boxes and no one would notice. Everyone will be too busy by the water to care.
Corn hole! Horseshoes! Frisbee Golf! Can Jam! Ladder Golf! Russian Skeet Shooting! What? Your family doesn’t play Russian Skeet Shooting in your backyard? Well, excuse me then.
4020 Shore Dr. – For $349,900 in Lorain this home has 2 bedrooms, and 1.5 baths. Small, but very intriguing if you dont need too much space, and enjoy a good view.
This second floor’s windows wrap around the entire house. I’m sensing a pattern here.
Listen, your life is probably full of people running their damn mouths all the time either literally or in a digital forum. A view like this could help you deal with all of that.
The circular design of this spot ensures that the majority of the home faces the water which is just really thoughtful. Thanks, architects!
3745 E. Lake Rd. – This Lakefront condo with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths in Sheffield Lake is generous in space with its open floor plan. It could be yours for a cool $425,000.
Ditch the couches, light a few candles, put on some relaxing music and this room is ready for meditation.
This simple bedroom with large windows screams good REM sleep while the waves calmly crash.
Forget paying thousands of dollars for a week-long trip to the beach, your backyard has it all.

Scene's award-winning newsroom oftentimes collaborates on articles and projects. Stories under this byline are group efforts.