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The Post profiles three vacation homes within a reasonable drive from Washington, D.C., in the $300,000 price range.

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Feb. 12, 2012

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a 15-minute drive from Avon, N.C. Affordable vacation homes in the $300,000 range are available within easy driving distance from the beach.

Cecelia Jolley / For The Washington Post

This four-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation home located at 39200 West Sunfish Court in Avon, N.C., is available for $295,000 . It is within walking distance of restaurants, gift shops and the Avon fishing pier. It's also a short walk to either the beach or the sound.

Feb. 12, 2012

This four-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation home located at 39200 West Sunfish Court in Avon, N.C., is available for $295,000 . It is within walking distance of restaurants, gift shops and the Avon fishing pier. It's also a short walk to either the beach or the sound.

Cecelia Jolley / For The Washington Post

A view from the the upper-level deck and grilling area looking onto the surrounding neighborhood at a vacation home for sale for $295,000 in Avon, N.C.

Feb. 12, 2012

A view from the the upper-level deck and grilling area looking onto the surrounding neighborhood at a vacation home for sale for $295,000 in Avon, N.C.

Cecelia Jolley / For The Washington Post

A view from the dining area with the living room in the background at a vacation home for sale for $295,000 in Avon, N.C.

Feb. 12, 2012

A view from the dining area with the living room in the background at a vacation home for sale for $295,000 in Avon, N.C.

Cecelia Jolley / For The Washington Post

This is the master bedroom on the second floor of an Avon, N.C., vacation home, on sale for $295,000. It opens onto the home’s deck.

Feb. 12, 2012

This is the master bedroom on the second floor of an Avon, N.C., vacation home, on sale for $295,000. It opens onto the home’s deck.

Cecelia Jolley / For The Washington Post

This home, at 5396 Pearl Drive on Chincoteague Island, is listed for sale for $339,000. The island’s close proximity to the Washington area makes it a popular vacation home spot.

Feb. 11, 2012

This home, at 5396 Pearl Drive on Chincoteague Island, is listed for sale for $339,000. The island’s close proximity to the Washington area makes it a popular vacation home spot.

Scott Neville / For The Washington Post

The back screened-in porch overlooks an open area at this Chincoteague home. The propery is adjacent to the community ramp that launches boats into the waterway leading to Oyster Bay.

Feb. 11, 2012

The back screened-in porch overlooks an open area at this Chincoteague home. The propery is adjacent to the community ramp that launches boats into the waterway leading to Oyster Bay.

Scott Neville / For The Washington Post

The kitchen of a home on Chincoteague Island that’s for sale for $339,000. Raised on stilts with white lattice work around its base, this 1974 one-story beach house has been on the market since May 2011.

Feb. 11, 2012

The kitchen of a home on Chincoteague Island that’s for sale for $339,000. Raised on stilts with white lattice work around its base, this 1974 one-story beach house has been on the market since May 2011.

Scott Neville / For The Washington Post

The living room of a home on Chincoteague Island that’s for sale for $339,000.

Feb. 11, 2012

The living room of a home on Chincoteague Island that’s for sale for $339,000.

Scott Neville / For The Washington Post

The master bedroom of a home on Chincoteague Island that’s for sale for $339,000.

Feb. 11, 2012

The master bedroom of a home on Chincoteague Island that’s for sale for $339,000.

Scott Neville / For The Washington Post

The front porch of the log cabin in Swanton, Md., is near Deep Creek Lake. The home is listed for sale for $269,000.

Feb. 12, 2012

The front porch of the log cabin in Swanton, Md., is near Deep Creek Lake. The home is listed for sale for $269,000.

Katherine Frey / The Washington Post

A cabin in the woods in Swanton, Md., a 3.5-hour drive from the District. From this property, you’re minutes from the state park, where you can swim on sandy beaches or rent paddle boats.

Feb. 12, 2012

A cabin in the woods in Swanton, Md., a 3.5-hour drive from the District. From this property, you’re minutes from the state park, where you can swim on sandy beaches or rent paddle boats.

Katherine Frey / The Washington Post

The main level of a three-level cabin in Swanton, Md., has an open concept for the kitchen, dining and living area.

Feb. 12, 2012

The main level of a three-level cabin in Swanton, Md., has an open concept for the kitchen, dining and living area.

Katherine Frey / The Washington Post

Stairs in the living room of a log cabin in Swanton, Md., lead up to a carpeted loft and down to a basement.

Feb. 12, 2012

Stairs in the living room of a log cabin in Swanton, Md., lead up to a carpeted loft and down to a basement.

Katherine Frey / The Washington Post

A wood-burning stove adds warmth and character to this log cabin in Swanton, Md.

Feb. 12, 2012

A wood-burning stove adds warmth and character to this log cabin in Swanton, Md.

Katherine Frey / The Washington Post

The loft of the Swanton, Md., log cabin is a good space for a cozy bedroom.

Feb. 12, 2012

The loft of the Swanton, Md., log cabin is a good space for a cozy bedroom.

Katherine Frey / The Washington Post

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