Country Vacations & Resorts

I must admit to not being a golf enthusiast. I’m afraid my Type-A personality is geared more towards things like squash and racquetball. I have a feeling many golfers are just as Type-A as I am, but they’ve rightly decided that a day spent out in the fresh air and sunshine is still a relaxing and great thing to do.

Below are several vacation rental options for anyone who wants to get up on a morning’s vacation and walk to the course, or even have it nearly in their backyard. For non-golfers, most of these vacation properties have pools, some have a Jacuzzi, one is on the ocean, and all have enough amenities and other local attractions to keep everyone happy.

The Glen House in Bethel, Maine, is located on an incredible babbling brook lot at the new Robert Trent Jones Golf course, along the entire length of the first hole, but positioned to allow total privacy at the pool.

In this 9 bedroom, 8.5 bath Sunday River Estate you will experiences all the amenities of a top resort (and then some), but with the conveniences of home. The Glen House is a luxurious brand new huge post and beam-style mountain home located near the Jordan Grand on the Sunday River Golf Course.

You will be awed not only by the grandeur of this amazing vacation home, but by the spectacular views of the Mahossuc Notch across the rolling hills of the golf course and even the Sunday River ski slopes (located 1 mile away). It is located on 3.5 private acres with free trolley service right from your front door!

Excellent ski mountain and golf course. Clean air and water… with the feel of being in a high tree fort amongst the large pines. Beautiful lakes and streams, fine dining and entertainment, close airport proximity and a town known for its awesome public transportation.

This Mammoth Lakes California, 6 bedroom Golf Home on the Sierra Star Golf Course sits along fairway 4, and just around the corner from the lifts/rental shop/restaurant at Eagle Lodge.

There is a huge entertainment area with an open kitchen (all Viking), large view decks, a charming front step- down living room and giant Master suite on the main floor. Six fireplaces/hearths including the main woodburning stove in the great room. The main floor Master is very private, with a large steam room/shower, a jetted tub, Cal King bed.

Go back in time with this beautifully restored cottage, circa 1800s and previously part of the Mineral Springs Hotel, Kennebunk, Maine.

This 5 bedroom, 4 bath estate is located directly on Webhannet Golf Course, less than 1/4 miles to the ocean, and one mile to downtown Docksquare. The property is on over 1.5 acres in a secure area of exclusive homes.

In Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, this luxury 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo/apartment is close to all amenities including 15 minutes from the West Palm Beach Airport andpractically surrounded by PGA-level golf courses.

Loads of shopping and fine dining – all from a completely turnkey and furnished apartment.

I may have to take up golf! Search for more vacation properties located on or near some spectacular golf courses…