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.
Ford's Colony, a residential and resort community that's destined to make history where America began. Today, Williamsburg remains one of the most enchanting addresses in America. And it's here on a lovely 2,800 acre stretch of Virginia countryside that you&ll find a resort community which combines the elegance of the past, with luxury of today. Virginia land for sale. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoCatawba Falls Preserve is a residential community nestled in the folds of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This Bluegreen community has been designed to maintain harmony with the land and to preserve one of North Carolina’s most beautiful natural treasures. North Carolina Mountain land for sale. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoPalmetto 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 & InfoLakefront country living. Big city attractions. Fawn Lake offers the best of both worlds. This unique private community features a carefully preserved forest, a stunning 288–acre deep water lake with over seven miles of beautifully wooded shoreline, an Arnold Palmer 18–hole Signature Golf Course, plus privacy and peace of mind afforded by a gated entrance. Nowhere else can you find all this so close to the culture and excitement of our nation’s capital. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoDiscover the serenity of true high country living at Whisper Mountain, set in the pristine forests of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. Generous 1 to 10+ acre estates provide unmatched privacy and feature unobstructed mountain views. Just a 20 minute drive to Asheville, this community is a perfect retreat from the city, yet is near all that the region offers. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoNear Boone, in the High Country, is a mountain community offering dramatic long range views and superior amenities ideal for a private residence or getaway. Enjoy the panoramic views from the deck of the clubhouse, all–season swimming at the indoor pool, a unique amphitheater and a community garden farm in a restored barn. Phase I covers 340 acres, offering building sites ranging from 1 to 4 acres. The Headwaters at Banner Elk is located 30 minutes from Boone in Avery County near some of the highest peaks in the eastern Unites States. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoA unique, conservation–based community situated on 11,500 acres of land surrounding the historic Homestead resort, in the towns of Hot Springs and Warm Springs, Virginia. Only 450 families will enjoy resort amenities and rural living in one of the East Coast’s last great unspoiled natural landscapes. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoEscape from the hectic city pace and enjoy relaxed Texas country living at Shadow Lakes, just 30 minutes east of Dallas. This private community offers scenic wooded acreage and breathtaking lakefront homesites where you can choose your own custom builder. Seize this opportunity to select the homesite which best suits you and your future dream home. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoImagine the Great Smokey Mountains as the backdrop for your North Carolina retreat, an ideal setting for those who love the outdoor lifestyle. Porter Creek is a family friendly private community offering superb cottage and patio homesites as well as remarkable estate and mountain view parcels. Porter Creek is located near the lovely mountain town of Franklin and just two hours north of Atlanta, Georgia. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoThe 16,000–acre Tellico Lake and the distant Smoky Mountains provide a stunning backdrop for this planned community located a short drive southwest of Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 1986, Tellico Village's natural beauty, world–class amenities, and friendly people, have attracted owners from around the world. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoClean air, gently rolling hills with wooded elevations and 30-mile mountain views across valleys abundant with wildlife, streams and sparkling lakes: 7 R Ranch has it all. This is your opportunity to become part of the most desirable gated community in the north Texas hills near the Dallas metroplex area. 7 R Ranch encompasses 5,000 acres, including 100s of acres of conservation reserve, and offers homesites ranging from 1 to 12 acres of waterfront property, sloping hill country home sites, mountain view and recreational or equestrian lots and world-class amenities. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoEnjoy Texas country living under a canopy of oak trees on your 1 to 5 acre homesite at Saddle Creek Forest, a gated equestrian community located north of the Houston Metroplex. Ideal for horse lovers, residents select from wooded creek–side, lakefront or cul–de–sac parcels. Enjoy a complete on–site equestrian facility with over 8 miles of private riding trails. This community is set near Magnolia, just 30 minutes north from The Woodlands. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoIn the heart of Texas, discover serene country living at King Oaks, a new Bluegreen community located near the cities of Bryan and College Station. Hidden among ancient hardwood trees, select private 1 to 4 acre lakefront, hilltop and creek–side homesites and enjoy the 60 acre nature preserve and extensive walking and hiking trails of this 950 acre lake community. This exceptional lifestyle offers urban convenience with rural charm. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoDiscover a new perspective on Florida living at Sugarloaf Mountain, situated on the highest point in Central Florida overlooking magnificent Lake Apopka. This 1,400 acre gated community is set atop the rolling hills of Lake County with easy access to Orlando and the Florida Turnpike. Features a planned championship golf course by the design team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoIf you have been seeking the tranquility of pristine nature and a land of inspiring scenery, look no further than Grande Vista Bay. Located in the heart of the Tennessee Valley, Grande Vista Bay is a private, gated 1,200 acre community on the shores of magnificent Watts Bar Lake. Lakefront, lake–view and wooded interior lots are available. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoDiscover the spirit of Texas Hill Country at the brand new master–planned community Vintage Oaks, located conveniently between Austin and San Antonio. Build your custom dream home on these premium 1 to 3 acre homesites which offer stunning hilltop, pondside and wooded settings. Vintage Oaks is nestled among vineyards in beautiful New Braunfels, a commuter’s dream within easy reach of both the capitol city of Austin and spectacular San Antonio. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoTo live on the water is an almost universal desire: It's where the land and sea meet the sky, where views are longer, and where you feel as though you own a little piece of infinity. With over 14 miles of shoreline, and frontage on the ICW, River Dunes is the gateway to the Pamlico Sound. River Dunes award winning master plan and architecture provides unparalleled options for adventures on the water and a lifestyle that is as easy or exciting as you desire. °
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