Now, if your mom isn't the type to relax in a cozy cabin, maybe you should consider buying one of these for yourself.

These smaller units have been improved on the inside and can be used as starter homes, short-term rentals to generate income, or places to downsize.

Today's high interest rates are no longer a problem at these prices. You'll really be surprised at what you can get for your money. Take a look.

108 Oak Street, Kingstree, South Carolina

Price: $61,500

Small house with big yard: Okay, this cute little studio may only be 501 square feet, but the grassy area it sits on is 8,712 square feet, shaded by beautiful, mature trees.

Originally built in 1950, it has been completely renovated with a new roof, electrical and plumbing. It's cute and efficient, and even has a pantry, a closet, and a washer and dryer connection. A comfy sofa bed and a flat-screen TV, you'll have it!

Of course, there's plenty of room to expand. The previous owner used it as a short-term rental. After all, Kingstree, on the Black River, is a fascinating place to visit.

910 West 27th Avenue, Pine Bluff, Arizona

Price: $96,900

Almost too good to be true: We see a lot of great deals on Realtor.com®. But this is higher than all the others. The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,389 square feet. It features high quality finishes and looks absolutely original. Who knew life (and paying) could be so easy?

There are luxurious amenities, such as a kitchen with a cutting board countertop and planter filler, and designer tiles in the bathroom. You'd never guess it was originally built in 1929 because it was beautifully renovated with brand new lighting, stove, water heater and plumbing.

The aesthetically pleasing home sits on a relatively large lot -- 9,240 square feet -- shaded by tall trees. Makes you want to pour yourself a sweet cup of tea, pull up a rocking chair on your lovely porch and talk to your neighbors as they walk by.

2827 Ohio Street, Saginaw, Michigan

Price: $99,900

Transformed Ranch: This is another great starter home. The owner of the two-bedroom, one-bathroom mansion is a licensed builder who has spruced up the place from top to bottom and will come with a 10-year warranty on the roof and siding.

The 920 sq ft house was built in 1948, but many of its features are new, including updated kitchens and bathrooms, new appliances, cabinets, Windows, lighting, LVP flooring and an on-demand water heater.

Another unusual practical feature is the spacious garage and brand new door. It has plenty of storage space. For fun, you might want to drive to the nearby Shiawassee River or, a little further, Lake Huron.

600 Third Street, Knox, Texas

Price: $72,500

True blue: The paint job on this cozy cabin in the corner is enough to cheer anyone up. The same goes for its brand new features: floors, Windows, appliances, roof and stainless-steel appliances. It's just waiting for someone to move in and appreciate all the shiny and new, as well as its open floor plan.

The home has two bedrooms and one bathroom and 1,064 square feet, but there's plenty of room to add -- the fully fenced-in lot measures 7,013 square feet. The current landscape is low maintenance and there is a lot that can be done for the size of a piece of land.

You'll find peace and quiet in Knox City, a town of fewer than 1,500 residents. The porch, built in 1950, offers a sense of ultimate tranquility.