Cozy Up by Your Own Fireplace: Snug Homes With Santa-Ready Amenity To Suit Every Budget—From Bargain Buys to Lavish Mansions

Baby, it’s cold outside!

When the temperatures start dropping, there is almost nothing cozier than snuggling up by a roaring fireplace in your very own home.

And as Christmas approaches, blazing hearths become all the more special; after the warm glow burns out, children gather around the fireplace to anxiously await the arrival of Santa on Dec. 24.

To celebrate the holiday season, we have rounded up a variety of homes with the Santa-ready amenity, ranging from an affordable cabin in the mountains to a luxury mansion with a log guesthouse and fireplaces galore.

Fun fact: 42.8% of the active listings on Realtor.com® right now have fireplaces, meaning there is no shortage of snug abodes for fire-loving homebuyers to choose from.

1. 24072 S Bear Clover Ct, Sonora, CA

Price: $310,000

Wooded retreat: This endearing, three-bedroom cabin in the Sierra Nevada Foothills has a wood-burning stove in the living room.

After a day exploring nearby Twain Harte or swooshing down the slopes of Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, you can enjoy a cozy warmup by the stove. Built in 1971, the 1,280-square-foot residence still features many original details, including exposed beams, vinyl and carpeted floors, and wood-paneled walls.

Sliders off of the kitchen lead out to a new redwood deck, where you can watch the resident deer and wild turkeys amble by.

The affordable price tag enables the buyer flexibility to make some updates.

2. 2800 Red Willow Rd, Heber City, UT

Price: $539,000

Secluded sanctuary: This two-bedroom residence boasts a floor-to-ceiling, sunken fireplace in the living room surrounded by windows to soak in the wintry views.

Nestled on 1.09 acres in the gated Timber Lakes community, the rustic mountain cabin features a 1,727-square-foot open floor plan with exposed wood beams, hardwood floors, and a spiral staircase. Vaulted wood ceilings, skylights, and a slider leading to a balcony await upstairs.

The property also has a detached, one-car garage and a small cottage designed for kids.

3. 1730 Red Fox Ridge Way, Sevierville, TN

Price: $765,000

Country cabin: This log cabin with a wood-burning fireplace found in the loft-style living room provides the picture-perfect setting for Santa’s arrival.

The charming, 1,922-square-foot home boasts wood-plank floors, exposed beams, and cathedral ceilings. Built in 2000, the cozy residence has a primary suite and guest suite upstairs. The lower level offers a home theater and game room designed for entertaining.

Two levels of covered decks overlook an outdoor fire pit and provide spectacular Smoky Mountain views.

4. 443 E Cliff Rd, Cullowhee, NC

Price: $1,250,000

Mountaintop estate: This luxury compound boasts a great room and primary suite with fireplaces along with a two-bedroom log guesthouse with additional fireplace.

The three-bedroom main residence with a porte cochere features an open floor plan with a two-story living room, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a primary suite with a soaking tub and access to a private terrace. A screened porch offers the perfect spot to enjoy the serene vistas.

Overlooking the Tuckasegee River Valley, the 7.74-acre property also has a waterfall, raised gardens, a greenhouse, and a two-car garage with a woodworking shop and loft.

5. 1125 Pilgrim Dr, Edwards, CO 

Price: $9,850,000

Modern mansion: This four-bedroom contemporary boasts an open floor plan with a modern gas fireplace, which is the focal point of the living room. There’s also a stylish see-through fireplace in the primary suite.

Built in 2016, the multilevel home is surrounded by glass, providing spectacular views of the surrounding Sawatch Mountain Range. The 4,893-square-foot interior features an enormous kitchen and dining area along with a bunk room designed for grand-scale entertaining.

The 12.48-acre retreat also has a built-in fire pit out back to warm up by while enjoying the peaceful views and crisp mountain air.