Whether you’ve always wanted to live by the water or you’re expanding your real estate portfolio, these are the top places to buy a lake house.

For many, lake houses are synonymous with summertime nostalgia. Barbeques, refreshing dips in the chilly water, gorgeous sunsets, boat rides, and fireflies: If you’ve spent any time by a lake in the warmer months, you’re likely well-acquainted with this particular brand of vacation magic. You may even be looking to recreate it for yourself by purchasing your own lake house. If that’s the case, but you’re not exactly sure which lake you want to call your home (or your second home) just yet, we can help.

There are quite literally thousands of lakes with real estate opportunities in the U.S., so we spoke with a few experts to narrow down the selection. Below, they’re sharing their picks for the best places to buy a lake house this year.

For the 38th edition of our Readers’ Choice Awards, respondents from across the globe weighed in on all things travel—from hotels and resorts to cruises and spas, the friendliest cities to the foodiest. In total, a whopping 757,109 of you answered, and we heard you loud and clear. When it comes to the short list of the best beaches in the US, the candidates did not disappoint. From St. Augustine’s dazzling boardwalk to the aptly named and ultra chill Siesta Beach, your picks run the gamut of family-friendly fun, romantic seclusion, fly-and-flop convenience, and off-grid escape. America’s shores are as varied as the 50 states themselves, and you’ve found gems glinting with their own light from coast to coast. Without further ado, here are the best beaches in the US, from Alabama to the Virgin Islands, according to you.

No. 10: Best Lake

Arizona is home to massive spans of bone-dry desert, but that doesn’t mean it’s totally devoid of water features. A prime example: the sprawling Lake Havasu, a massive reservoir located on the California border. Developed in the 1930s, the lake is a popular destination for bass fishing, and even played host to a large population of introduced white sturgeon in the 1960s.