A second home offers an escape from the stresses of everyday life, giving you that essential opportunity to rejuvenate and relax. Getaways provide quality time to spend with yourself, family, and friends. On average, 77 percent of American employees get eight days of paid vacation every year. It’s been shown that families who own vacation homes take more family vacations. The characteristics vacation home buyers are looking for include a property which is: close to an ocean, river, lake or mountain; nearby to family members; accessible to favorite recreational activities; and close to their primary residence. The most popular activities that buyers seek for their vacation home includes beach, lake or water sports, boating, golf, theme parks, winter recreation, and hunting or fishing. More than three-fourths of vacation home buyers plan not to rent their property, and one-in-five look for it to become a primary residence upon retirement.
Vacation real estate comes in all shapes and sizes, from single family homes to maintenance-free townhomes, condos and villas to quaint mountain and beach cottages. Interval ownership and timeshare options continue to be an affordable and convenient option for many vacation home buyers and are available in most desirable vacation destinations. The most popular domestic vacation real estate markets are Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; South Padre Island, Texas; Naples, Florida; Holden Beach, North Carolina; Ocean City, New Jersey; Las Vegas, Nevada; San Diego, California; Park City, Utah; Orlando, Florida and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Vacation real estate studies indicate that the most common vacation property is located in the countryside at a median of just over 200 miles from the buyer’s primary home. Therealestatehomeguide.com features vacation real estate, second homes and investment properties in the most desirable locations across the country.
One of South Georgia’s newest coastal communities has just about everything that a real estate buyer could ask for. The center of this GA coastal community is the deluxe Savannah Club which features fitness, swimming and a community lifestyle director. This coastal real estate development also features deep water access for both Atlantic and all the coastal estuary waters…just a fishing dream! Located in St. Marys, Georgia just an hour from Jacksonville, FL and convenient to the Jacksonville International airport. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoLocated in the dramatic natural setting of the Sonora Desert, Superstition Mountain Golf and County Club is a private community perfectly planned to make the most of this picturesque tranquil setting. A highly acclaimed residential environment amidst this unforgettable natural beauty offers a wide variety of home sites and homes which are enhanced by superbly planned lush landscaping and two championship golf courses, developed by the world class Nicklaus signature design team. °
View More Photos & InfoWaterman's Bluff, on the site of a 19th century Northeast Florida plantation, is a neighborhood of bright water, oak canopies, winding roads and handsome views. Classic homes have tin roofs, broad porches and picket fences. Amenities range from a private marina to a community pool. An ancient fishing village, sparkling beaches and the city of Jacksonville are all nearby.
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Old Waverly provides the ultimate experience in graceful living. Find yourself transported into a world of tranquility where whitetail deer can be seen crossing the fairway as the sun sets, and the blue herons wade in the shallows of Lake Waverly. °
View More Photos & InfoLuxury gated condominium community, just minutes from pristine beaches. Featuring new luxury condos and cottage homes at a very affordable price. °
View More Photos & InfoKeowee Mountain is a private gated residential community located near the pristine Lake Keowee, in the serene Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina. Keowee Mountain is the perfect escape from the hot summer in the city, and it is cool and refreshing in the spring and autumn. °
View More Photos & InfoSparking pools, fantastic fountains and a superb location are just part of what you’ll find at this upscale, cosmopolitan condominium community. The Fountains at Millenia features 1 to 4 bedroom residences with superior amenities such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and the latest communications and networking access. Located in the heart of Orlando near the Mall at Millenia, downtown Orlando and the major attractions. °
View More Photos & InfoCreston is an 1100–acre gated community with 500 acres conservation land. Throughout Creston there are dramatic mountain vistas and not just from the home sites. Experience the wonder of nature from the overlooks and roadways all around the mountain. This is the perfect place to build your mountain dream home, with mountain property located just 8 miles south of Black Mountain, NC and another 12 miles to Asheville, NC. °
View More Photos & InfoThe peaceful surroundings of Leesburg and Lake County are the exquisite setting for the new lakeside condominium homes of Harbor Vista. Situated on magnificent Lake Harris, this private gated community offers 3 and 4 bedroom luxury floor plans with amenities such as a lakefront boardwalk and private boat slips. Located in the historic city of Leesburg, Harbor Vista is a short drive from the Gulf of Mexico and the attractions of Orlando. °
View More Photos & InfoNew luxuriously appointed 3 bedroom condos are available within the new Stardust Marina&Resort at Norris Lake, Tennessee. Located just off of I–75, Norris Lake Yacht Club condos are near historic Knoxville and the fabulous Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Norris Lake Yacht Club features elevator access, private boat slips and a full–service marina on beautiful Lake Norris. °
View More Photos & InfoBrantley Point's mainland location with over 1400& of stunning Intracoastal frontage provides boaters with easy ocean access while providing panoramic, unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Ocean Isle, Holden Beach, Monk Island, Saucepan Creek and over 37 acres of tidal marsh. °
View More Photos & InfoBrantley Point's mainland location with over 1400& of stunning Intracoastal frontage provides boaters with easy ocean access while providing panoramic, unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Ocean Isle, Holden Beach, Monk Island, Saucepan Creek and over 37 acres of tidal marsh. °
View More Photos & InfoHere, just 70 premier estate homesites await your discovery, each carefully placed to make the most of scenic mountain and meadow vistas. The pleasures of Hendersonville, Chimney Rock, and Lake Lure are just minutes away. °
View More Photos & InfoWilliamsburg, Virginia’s only gated, golf community for active adults age 55 and better offers a lifestyle that’s anything but retiring. Low maintenance homes, amenities that rival exclusive resorts, low tax rate, a mild four–season climate and much more make this an exceptional opportunity. °
View More Photos & InfoWelcome to The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay. Our world–class residential golf resort community is located on the historic Delmarva Peninsula, encompassing the borders of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. °
View More Photos & InfoPresenting the good life at Goodfield Landing.
Come discover just how good life can be in a place of wondrous beauty and abundant recreation in eastern Tennessee.
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Laird Point stretches the length of a natural peninsula hemmed by Gulf Coast waters. Here, a collection of deepwater and water access homesites has been thoughtfully placed along wooded fingers of land with commanding waterway vistas. This prized, Bay County location rewards residents with an irresistible combination of serene privacy and pleasurable convenience to the beaches and social attractions of nearby Panama City and all of Florida’s renowned Emerald Coast. °
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