10 Stunning Homes With Bridges That Recall A Childhood Dream (PHOTOS)

Does every little girl dream of living in a castle, or was that just us? Surrounded by an alligator-filled moat to protect us from danger, our only contact with the outside world would be via the drawbridge.

If you still love the idea of a bridge leading to your front door, you're in luck. We've found ten homes where you can live out that whole Rapunzel fantasy -- no Prince Charming necessary.

1. Seattle, Washington

2. San Francisco, California

3. San Francisco, California

4. Austin, Texas

5. Peninsula, Ohio

6. Volente, Texas

7. Denver, Colorado

8. Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

9. Chicago, Illinois

10. Seattle, Washington

Not into the idea of a drawbridge? How about a cave dwelling?

• Cappadocia Caves In Goreme, Turkey

  Our first stop is in Gerome, Turkey, where the cave dwellings of antiquity still serve as modern-day homes. A natural wonder rich with history and tradition, the Cappadocia region continues to use these cavernous structures for day-to-day living and even <a href="http://www.cappadociacavesuites.com/en">offers hotels for tourists</a> to live the experience.

• Yposkafa n Santorini, Greece

  In Santorini, Greece, the village homes are called "yposkafa", or "incave homes," structures that were literally built into large boulders. These sprawling cave homes (which are still lived-in today) are more than impressive. Hotels such as the <a href="http://www.ariscaves.gr/hotel/index.php?lang=en">Aris Caves</a> can even accommodate a stay in one of these beautiful spaces.

• Troglodytes In Loire, France

  <a href="http://www.experienceloire.com/troglodytes.htm">Loire Valley</a> has had cave dwellings for quite some time. Referred to as "troglodytes", these carved out spaces continue to serve as modern-day homes. For a full tour of one of these caverns, be sure to follow this man as he walks you through his humble abode in the accompanying video.

• Guayadeque Caves In Gran Canaria, Spain

  You'll probably be surprised to learn that Spain's Canary Islands have some of the most well-preserved cave dwellings. Found in the Guayadeque Ravine, these cave communities (yes, these caverns are used as churches and restaurants as well as homes) serve as <a href="http://suite101.com/article/the-cave-houses-in-gran-canaria-a62072"> major tourist attractions</a>.

• Cave Dwellings In Loess Plateau, China

  An estimated 30 million people live in cave dwellings in Yanan, China--and they're quite happy with their lot. Some spaces are even equipped with modern utilities such as electricity. For more information, watch the accompanying video and be sure to check out the <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/18/world/la-fg-china-caves-20120318">LA Times' coverage</a> on these fascinating communities.

• The Cave House In Bisbee, Arizona

  This magnificent, earthy residence wasn't originally suitable for building a home. But when owner Catherine Clark found out her neighbor could start construction on the site, she took advantage of the opportunity and made the Bisbee Cave Home possible.

• Flintstones House In Malibu, California

  And of course, we could never leave out Fred and Wilma's Stone Age digs! Dick Clark's "Flintstones Home" is certainly one of the most unique living spaces we've seen, and if you're interested in the residence you'll be happy to know that <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/14/dick-clark-flintstones-home_n_2679402.html">it's up for grabs</a>!

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