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.
With beautiful NC mountains, a pristine lake, streams, and river, Mountain Blue is the best country living experience in the southeast. Deep in the serene and secluded escape within the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountain Blue is 1 hour from Asheville, NC and only a short drive Sylva, Dilsboro and Cashiers, all quaint historical villages. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoLocated in the heart of North Carolina golf country near the cities of Fayetteville and Raleigh, Anderson Creek Club is 1,700 acres of gently rolling hills, pine forests, peaceful ponds and cascading waterfalls. Choose from a selection of estate homes, patio homes, town homes and single family residences and enjoy top rated championship golf at Anderson Creek’s Davis Love III designed 18 hole course. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoRiver Landing offers a peaceful private community with relaxed small town ambiance. Homesites include riverfront, lakefront, fairway and wooded options. Experience 36 holes of award wining golf on the Clyde Johnson designed course. With three neighborhoods to choose from, you won’t have trouble finding the home perfect for your needs. Just 30 minutes from historic Wilmington. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoA community designed for all ages. Located Just 5 minutes from downtown Wilmington. Large selection of homes and homesites. 27 hole Tom Jackson Championship Golf course. Fully stocked pro shop. Three swimming pools, state of the art fitness center, walking and biking trails, and more… °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoLife at French Broad Crossing is miles above the ordinary, with exceptional 1 to 5 acre river and mountain view homesites set in a carefully planned 750 acre community. This magnificent property borders two miles of the mighty French Broad River and offers a River Club and Lodge amenity which overlooks the river rapids. This mountain community is a short drive from the exceptional culture and dining of Asheville in Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoA premier Georgia master–planned community surrounded by the beauty of Georgia’s Golden Isles. Sanctuary Cove offers a variety of waterfront acreage on which to build your custom home featuring a selection of heavily wooded homesites including GA private lake frontage, river frontage, and marshland along The Little Satilla River. Enjoy amenities such as access to the Atlantic Ocean through the navigable waterways from your dockable, deep–water marshfront homesite, or use the planned adjacent marina. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoRenowned as the south’s most prestigious private community, The Cliffs at Glassy occupies 3,500 extraordinary acres atop spectacular Glassy Mountain in northern Greenville County. Experience golf at the “Fourth Most Scenic Golf Course” in America and have access to the best private club membership opportunity available anywhere. This elegant mountain golfing community is part of the word-famous Cliffs Communities- setting the standard for excellence in luxury residential golf living. °
View More Photos & InfoThe Cliffs Valley offers inspired mountain living in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this gated golf community includes lifestyle, club membership and wellness amenities which are second to none. Whether you are looking for a luxury retirement or active golfing community, the 3,000 acre Cliffs Valley has everything you need. Located conveniently near Greenville, Spartanburg and Hendersonville in the beautiful mountains of South Carolina. °
View More Photos & InfoGated Residential Properties with deep water access. Tolomato Island near Darien, Georgia is the rare and undiscovered coastal treasure you&ve been looking for Here the essence of Lowcountry coastal living has been preserved. °
View More Photos & InfoMinutes north of Atlanta – the vibrant, beautiful, historical capital of the south - is a new luxury master planned golf community, The Traditions of Braselton. Featuring rolling countryside, Beautiful Lakes and winding creeks, this private Bluegreen Community offers the best of the old and new of Georgia countryside. °
View More Photos & InfoA greater Wilmington area golf community, offering Luxury homes with up to 2378 square footage on 1/3 acre lots, Cottage style homes residing in either golf course or natural setting homesites, and low country style townhomes on the golf course. °
View More Photos & InfoTo walk among the towns along the Cape Fear River is to take a step back in time. It's a place where senses are alive to all the sites, sounds, and fragrances our coastal environment has to offer. On these shores, the vibrant colors of history still exist. °
View More Photos & InfoColleton River Plantation is a great private golf community with two full courses, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, and a Pete Dye Course, both highly ranked. There is also two clubhouses, Stan Smith tennis, deepwater docks, walking and biking trails, and a breathtaking Lowcountry environment of sea and river and salt marsh that has no other match in all the world. °
View More Photos & InfoBrickshire is conveniently located between Williamsburg and Richmond, with large homesites that overlook golf, water and the rolling Virginia countryside. Brickshire features an 18–hole Golf Course, an Owners& Clubhouse and fitness center with a swimming and tennis complex, miles of walking trails, it is a community perfect for an active lifestyle. °
View More Photos & InfoPersimmon Fields lies under beautiful skies, with the warm temperatures and natural beauty that South Carolina boasts. Everything is here; a championship golf course, nature trails, ponds, a club house, private pool, tennis courts, and houses starting at the low $100,000s. Easy access to the beach, and located only 45 minutes from Myrtle Beach, Persimmon Fields is a wonderful community. °
View More Photos & InfoSpring Island is a refuge from the hustle of civilization, a small island of untamed beauty. Including one of the best golf courses in the country, arts and culture, a large equestrian club, and everything for fitness and tennis. Between fresh and salt water, there is great sport for fishing. The Club is relaxing; wonderful dining, musical performances, and fresh fare from the surrounding waters. °
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