Baja Beachside
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
This luxury villa totals more than 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space, built on a cliff with unobstructed, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean — and a dramatic entry of two cascading water walls. In Cabo San Lucas you can relax on the beach all day and sip margaritas. Or, fill your time with activities on the Sea of Cortez or the landscape of the Baja peninsula, including fishing, golf, diving, horseback riding, parasailing, surfing and whale watching.
- Sleeps 19, available year-round, nightly rates, no smoking, no pets, special rates for young children
800-745-2226
www.cabovillas.com

California Tropical
Santa Barbara, California
A two-story Spanish contemporary home near the beach is a great place to enjoy a family vacation with a hot tub, pool and waterfall in a tropical setting. From the home you have easy access to downtown, hiking in the mountains and whale watching at the harbor. Another attraction is the nearby Santa Ynez wine region.
- Sleeps 8, available year-round, monthly and weekly rates, weekly maid service included
805-252-5355 or 805-252-5755
www.vrbo.com

Adirondack Chalet
Adirondack, New York
This modern chalet style home with views of the Whiteface Mountain is on 60 secluded forest acres of birch and conifer trees along the Ausable River. This area is a treasure for nature lovers with lush greenery and sparkling blue waters — and thousands of ponds, lakes and trails. Go canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming and hiking in the summer and skiing in winter.
- Sleeps 12, available year-round, rent by night or week, no smoking
518-946-2428

Tidewater Traditional
St. Michaels, Maryland
This charming, classic, waterfront bay house was completely renovated in 2003. It features a spacious layout, cozy nooks and delightful crannies and will comfortably accommodate a group. Great for kids with its fire pit for roasting marshmallows and a renovated barn big enough to ride bikes, roller skate or play basketball inside. The quaint nearby town of St. Michaels is a year-round getaway excellent for fishing, hunting, cycling and golfing.
- Sleeps 12, available year-round, rent by night or week, no smoking, all-inclusive catered gourmet weekends additional charge
www.vrbo.com

Atlantic Victorian
Cape May, New Jersey
This new Victorian-style house has wraparound decks and porches on two levels for great views of the ocean and beaches. Large rooms, an elevator and wide doors make the house easily accessible to the handicapped. Cape May is a historic landmark with a large collection of Victorian homes. In its relaxed beach atmosphere there's a wide selection of restaurants, theaters, museums and shops.
- Sleeps 14, available year-round, rent by week or night, pets welcome
610-505-7362
www.maryhouse.com

Carolina Lakefront
New London, Badin Lake, North Carolina
This custom-designed home offers an open floor plan with palladium windows and lake views from most every room. Lake Badin, two-thirds undeveloped, is nestled in the heart of the Uwharrie National Forest and home to North Carolina's Number Two private golf course, the Old North State Club. Spend the day boating, swimming, fishing or simply relaxing on the pier with two jet-ski ramps mere feet from the house.
- Sleeps 8, available year-round, rent by night or week, no smoking, no pets
www.vrbo.com

The Trout House
Paradise Valley, Yellowstone, Montana
This beautiful log cabin with three bedrooms has a vaulted great room, stone fireplace opening into a gourmet's kitchen and large windows with spectacular views. Thirty minutes north of Yellowstone Park, the property is nestled on the banks of a trout stream, Six Mile Creek, and has stunning views of the Absaroka, Crazy and Gallatin Mountain Ranges. An abundance of wildlife includes mule deer, elk, wolves, mountain goats, big horn sheep, white tail deer, bear, moose, and mountain lions as well as American bald and golden eagles.
- Sleeps 8-15, available year-round, weekly and nightly rates, guest cabin and Tipi additional, three night minimum, no pets
406-333-4763
www.vrbo.com
www.thetrouthouse.com