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.
Combining the convenience of condominium living with the peace of waterfront living, Reverie on the Ashley has been developed to accentuate the lowcountry of Charleston, South Carolina. With 88 luxury condominiums, this waterfront property incorporates the lush pines, palmettos, oaks and native groundcovers into the riverside pool and gazebo which accentuate the serenity of the river. Active life on the river can include kayaking, canoeing or boating with access from owner’s deepwater boatslips. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoThe last beachfront on Ka’anapali Beach, Maui could be yours. Honua Kai is the first whole ownership beachfront resort on this famed stretch of beachfront in over 20 years. Owning here you’ll enjoy uncompromised luxury and spectacular amenities. Spend the day lounging by one of three distinct pool experiences, stroll along beautiful Ka’anapali Beach, or enjoy a fabulous meal at Duke’s Maui beachside restaurant. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoEnjoy the private, lakefront setting of Wood Land Shores located on beautiful Lake Anna, Virginia’s second largest lake. This community features 20 oversized dockable waterfront, water view and water access homesites. Outdoor recreation abounds with superb boating and fishing on 13,000 acre Lake Anna and camping and hiking at nearby state parks. This remarkable property is within an hour’s drive of Richmond, Charlottesville and Fredericksburg with easy access to I-94 and I-95. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoThe splendor the Blue Ridge Mountains beckons at Red Wolf Run, where you’ll experience “Cosmopolitan Mountain Living”. This environmentally sensitive gated community offers only 70 home-sites ranging from one plus (1+) to seven plus (7+) acres. Low density and low impact provide unparalleled privacy. Situated on 275 acres of old growth forest in the Black Mountain Range, elevations range from near 2600 ft to nearly 3,900 feet, providing it’s residents with spectacular views to all four compass points. Red Wolf Run is a soft 24 mile, 25 minute ride from downtown Asheville…the cultural mecca of the Blue Ridge Mountains. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoNear North Carolina’s illustrious Outer Banks, discover Bethel Creek, a North Carolina waterfront acreage community featuring a magnificent collection of generous 1 to 5 acre waterfront and wooded homesites. You’ll enjoy boating on Albemarle Sound from private boat docks and proximity to the amenities of the historic towns of Hertford and Edenton, NC. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoDeer Canyon Preserve is a vast, extraordinary preserve set on 17,000 magnificent high desert acres where wildlife roams free and views range for miles and miles. Preservation and respect are keys to life at Deer Canyon and over 90 percent of the land will remain undeveloped for the recreational enjoyment of residents. This Southwestern community features homesteads of 10 to 20 acres with underground utilities and ample fresh water. The Preserve is located 90 minutes south of Albuquerque near the historic town of Mountainair. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoAt Firefly Mountain you’ll savor being surrounded by pristine nature, outdoor adventure and relaxing fresh NC mountain air. Beautifully wooded parcels from 1 to 6 acres are offered in this carolina mountain community which is bordered by the Pisgah National Forest, ensuring a lifetime of undisturbed vistas. Firefly Mountain is conveniently just 40 minutes from splendid Asheville and only 5 minutes from historic Hot Springs, NC. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoFind the ranch land you have been looking for in North Florida at Tallahassee Ranch Club, a magnificent new gated community which features 8+ acre parcels perfectly suited for horse and nature lovers. The community offers bridal trails, lovely ponds, preserve areas and unique natural springs. Centrally located between Tallahassee and the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll be near everything you need and still have the seclusion and privacy you want. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoEnjoy endless possibilities in your new home in Havenwood at Hunter’s Crossing, located between Austin and San Antonio in Texas Hill Country. Select gorgeous one to three acre homesites set on beautifully wooded, rolling terrain with stately oaks and small lakes. Now is the time to see this remarkable, unspoiled forested and lakefront land at pre–development pricing! Located just 30 minutes from Austin and less than an hour from San Antonio. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoNorth of Phoenix in the high region you’ll find Saddle Creek Ranch, home to generous 36 acre ranches set in the foothills between Wickenburg and Prescott. Just 15 of these incredible ranches are available. The community offers sweeping vistas from its 3,800 foot elevation, plentiful ground water and maintained roads. Here, amid the ever changing desert landscapes, is a ranch home you can build a future on. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoDiscover extraordinary lakefront property with oversized parcels at Land’s End on Lake Anna. Located between Richmond and Washington, D.C., this very private community is offering 1 ½ acre lake access and lakeview homesites and 2 ½ acre lakefront parcels suitable for a private dock. Enjoy the easy going lake region lifestyle while having easy access to the nearby metropolitan areas of Richmond, Charlottesville, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoFind the peace and tranquility you’ve been looking for on the shores of 36,000 acre Lake Chickamauga within the gates of Espalier Bay. This private waterfront community is located between Knoxville and Chattanooga and features fabulous waterfront, waterview and secluded wooded homesites. Take advantage of pre–development pricing and begin enjoying the relaxed, waterside lifestyle of Espalier Bay. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoDiscover one of the most unique communities in the Carolinas - inspired by the beautiful architecture of historic Charleston, Palmetto Crossing combines luxurious lakefront homes and spacious condominiums with a pedestrian–friendly, vibrant town center featuring waterfront dining, shopping and year–round cultural events. Set along the shores of beautiful Lake Greenwood in the foothills of South Carolina, Palmetto Crossing’s residences, surrounded by luxurious amenities, are designed to fit every lifestyle. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoSurrounded by miles of salt water marshes and ancient stands of Live Oaks, Cooper’s Point at Shellman Bluff is a serene retreat within Georgia’s renowned Sea Islands. This gated Lowcountry community offers oversized, beautifully wooded parcels with marsh and lagoon views, and lots fronting the spectacular Sapelo Hammock Golf course. Located midway between Brunswick and Savannah, just 10 minutes from I–95. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoLooking for a waterfront retreat which is convenient to Dallas or Houston? Look no further than The Shores at Richland Chambers Lake, located on I–45 near Corsicana, Texas. Regarded as the newest coast in Texas, the lake area is ideal for full–time residence, a weekend escape, vacations or your retirement. Fabulous 2 to 5 acre homesites are available including horse parcels and direct lakefront. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoThe pride of Fort Mill is Springfield, a 640 acre family oriented golf community offering outstanding outdoor amenities and fine Southern living. Surrounding the Springfield Golf Club, two–thirds of the neighborhood’s homesites are located along the 18 hole golf course. This remarkable community includes a 5–acre family activities center and miles of sidewalks and nature trails. Located 3 miles from I–77, just 25 minutes from Charlotte. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoCreate your own personal ranch on 2 to 8 acre FL equestrian or Florida (FL) lakefront parcels at the new Jacksonville Ranch Club. This private, gated community, is just 25 minutes from downtown Jacksonville and features a fabulous 200 acre nature preserve and miles of horse riding trails. °
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