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.
Palmetto Bluff is one of the largest remaining waterfront properties on the East Coast, perfectly located between Hilton Head Island and the city of Savannah. Experience new urbanism design at its finest with extensive nature preserves, river access, walking trails, a vibrant Village center, with neighborhoods ranging from multi–million dollar legacy “family compounds” to traditional single family homesites. Enjoy fabulous amenities including Jack Nicklaus golf, a sports campus and the Canoe&Kayak Club. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoJust a short drive from New Mexico’s major cities, Corona Ranch affords owners another world surrounded by breathtaking views and wide open terrain reminiscent of a by-gone era. Large homesteads with environmentally sensitive building envelopes encourage preservation and stewardship. The community is about living in the Southwest with its rich heritage and diverse culture and draws neighbors who share a common bond over their love of the land. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoLocated in the foothills of the Mimbres and Black Ranges, just 15 miles from Hillsboro, New Mexico, Berrenda Creek Ranch has been developed to offer ranch-style living for those potential buyers seeking environmentally sensitive building envelopes. This working cattle ranch borders 3.2 million acres of public land and national forest that will never be developed, thus assuring residents with magnificent, unobstructed views. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoOne 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 & InfoSurrounded by the White Mountains, Mount Washington Resort has been designed to offer investors with the opportunity to live in a sustainable community that is planned to accentuate the inviduality of its residents while protecting the environment through green spaces and wildlife corridors. Resident enjoys a multitude of amenities that stretch through the four seasons including skiing, hiking, swimming and spa treatments. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoLegacy of Leesburg is a master-planned community hidden in the rolling hills and lake region of Central Florida. Residents of this retirement community will enjoy neighborhoods that are joined by a series of nature trails to emphasize the over 200 acres of green space. The Town Center offers residents planned activities throughout the complex of buildings as well as heated swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts and much, much more. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoSunset Pointe at High Rock Lake is the best of both worlds. Located just minutes from Salisbury, North Carolina (NC) and an hour from the metropolitan areas of Charlotte, Greensboro and Winston-Salem, residents are never far away from shopping, fine dining and golf, yet the community is nestled into the quiet Crane Creek area of the Lake. Buyers can choose from wooded lots, lakeview lots and cul-de-sac sights beginning at $54,900. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoAn easy drive from all the major cities in the Brevard and Ashville North Carolina mountain region, GlenLaurel Preserve offers the finest luxury living with gourmet kitchens, screened porches overlooking mountain vistas and master suites an owner would not want to leave. This community was planned to protect and promote the wilderness providing the homeowner with large wooded homesites and protected wilderness throughout the community. Passive activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking and walking were carefully planned to offer a quality of life that suits anyone wanting to enjoy a leisurely pace. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoTwin mountainside resorts located in the twin peaks of Silver Mountain, Idaho offer unique real estate ownership opportunities. Choose from studios, one or two bedroom condos, or a penthouse at Morning Star Lodge to homes at Galena Ridge. Spectacular views and access to skiing, warm water recreation, and golf make these a dream come true. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoFrom your own private home site, enjoy the panoramic scenery of a snow capped mountain perched atop the crystal blue waters of Walker Lake. One day immerse yourself in the nostalgia of old western ghost towns, and the next day relish in the thrill of modern water sports, golf, or casino gaming. The Shores on Walker Lake are a rare find. Get your lakeside or lake view lot before they’re all gone. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoPanoramic views of snow capped mountains abound at Mountain Lake Ranch, an affordable ranch community located in charming San Luis, Colorado just a short drive from world class skiing and spectacular national parks. Purchase incredible 35+ acre parcels and enjoy the privacy and seclusion of this San Luis Valley ranch property. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoDon’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to own these 36 or 80 acre Arizona ranches currently offered for sale. Nestled in the Aravaipa Valley with an abundance of wildlife, this is the ideal horse ranch or retirement home. Fill your days with sunshine and awe-inspiring scenery from the comfort of your easy chair. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoCreate your own desert oasis in sunny New Mexico at Valle Del Sol, a brand new acreage ranch community just 30 minutes from the ski slopes and attractions of Ruidoso, NM. Choose a very affordable 3, 5 or 10 acre horse friendly ranch and start living the ultimate southwest lifestyle today! °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoCome and experience the pleasures of North Carolina’s southern Outer Banks at the spectacular new Chadwick Shores Plantation. This waterfront acreage property features simply stunning dockable waterfront parcels and beautiful marsh and creek view homesites. Conveniently located along the Crystal Coast and the charming city of Beaufort, NC. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoFeaturing exclusive North Carolina riverfront property, Broad River Highlands offers you stunning and spacious 1 to 5 acre waterfront homesites for your dream mountain retreat home. This impeccable land is located in the college town of Boiling Springs, between the cities of Charlotte and Asheville, NC. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoThe Promenade and The Oaks is a premiere gated lakefront community set along Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, Alabama featuring estate–size lakefront and lake view lots. The superb collection of amenities includes a waterfront clubhouse, private marinas, day docks and a boat launch. This pristine lake property is located within easy reach of Huntsville, Birmingham and Chattanooga, TN. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoCameron’s Landing artfully combines a creatively master–planned 150 acre neighborhood with a prime riverfront location directly along the Appomattox River. Residents enjoy quality craftsmanship, extraordinary amenities and a superb location near Richmond, Ft. Lee and Prince George County, VA. °
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