Northwest Lakehouse
Couer D'Alene, Idaho
This resort community in Northern Idaho is full of sun, crystal waters, forests and dramatic Northern Lights. The multi-story Cape Cod home on Couer D'Alene Lake has its own dock and boat slip. Activities include hiking, rock climbing, biking and lake sports such as swimming and water-skiing.
-Sleeps 12, available year-round
888-216-3804
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Getaway Key
Islamorada, Florida Keys, Florida
This deluxe French Caribbean home has a heated pool with a spa, a private oceanfront beach, incredible porches and a salt-water pond. Islamorada is the sport fishing capital of the world and home to the largest fleet of charter boats — flanked by the Atlantic and the backcountry waters of Florida Bay. Recommended activities include fishing, swimming, boating, snorkeling and scuba diving.
-Sleeps 10, available year-round, nightly and weekly rates available. Both houses are rented together. Rates are for the "high season" and fall is negotiable. No smoking. No weddings or large groups.
910-799-9809
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Upstate Revival
Saratoga Springs, New York
This Greek Revival home was erected in 1897 and today is surrounded by other period homes in a neighborhood a 10-minute walk from the Saratoga Race Course and popular summer outdoor concerts. The healthful springs at the nearby State Park have made this area a tourist mecca since it was established in 1851.
-Sleeps 8, available mid-July through Labor Day, weekly and nightly rates offered, no pets
518-727-4472
www.a1vacationproperties.com

Lone Star Waterfront
Castroville, Texas
Built in 1953 in "Early Texas" style, this home features a limestone exterior, standing-seam tin roof and a lawn that gently slopes down to the dock on the Medina River. Castroville is a rural place with more historic buildings than any other small town. Enjoy the slow pace by swimming and fishing in the Medina River — there's no boat traffic — or lay on the river's edge to view the stars at night.
-Sleeps 6, available year-round, nightly rates, no smoking, no pets, children 13 and older welcome
210-828-6665
www.castrovillelodging.com

Pueblo Adobe
Taos, New Mexico
This authentically restored adobe home has custom details including hand-hewn timber beams, imported Mexican tile and a traditional fireplace. French doors and skylights allow an abundance of sunlight and air to flow throughout the house and the large courtyard in front has a view of Taos Mountain. The secluded backyard has a private hot tub. In winter, go to Taos Ski Valley for downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and sledding. In summer, go hiking, rock climbing, biking, swimming and rafting.
-Sleeps 8, available year-round, rent by night or week, guest cottage additional, no smoking, no pets
505-770-2818
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Desert Haven
Palm Springs, California
This classic Mid-Century Modern, a remodeled Alexander home, is located at the base of the mountains in the Las Palmas Movie Colony of Palm Springs. The backyard has several custom- cushioned platform lounges and a built-in retreat with a large fireplace. Well-known for its golf and tennis, you can also enjoy hiking, rock climbing, dining, shopping and sightseeing.
-Sleeps 6, available year-round, rent by night or week
760-778-4244
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Coastal Ranch
San Luis Obispo, California
This custom luxury five-bedroom home on an 850-acre cattle ranch enjoys panoramic views of the valley and of the Pacific coastline. It features a library loft, den, spa, bar, oak barbeque and fire pit. There are many trails for hiking and wildlife viewing, a large pond with catch-and- release fishing and kayaking.
-Sleeps 20, available year-round, rent by night or week, minimum stays apply, no pets, no smoking
805-995-1787
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