Country Vacations & Resorts

Historic cottages in often historic locations – a good match for a great vacation experience!

This 5 bedroom Historic Mackinac Island Michigan Cottage is located in one of Michigan’s premier vacation spots. Built in 1891, its location high on the East Bluff overlooking the Straits of Mackinac, harbor, town, and Mackinac Bridge provide some of the most spectacular views on the island. The house has been updated over the years, but it truly retains most of its turn-of-the-century charm.

The house sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms with 2 stories and over 2200 square feet of room to move. It features a large living room and adjacent den and dining room, making it open and roomy for large groups. The large, deep porch has great old wood porch furniture to relax in, and enjoy the spectacular view. The majority of the first floor has walls and ceiling of narrow heart of pine bead board. This is virtually unchanged since the house was built. It’ll remind you of the cozy cottage your grandparents might have had!

Note: This was also the very scenic location for one of my favorite films of all time…”Somewhere in Time” with Jane Seymour and the late Christopher Reeve.

Option #2 is a 7 bedroom historic home near beach and village and is located in Barnstaple, Massachusetts.

Location, location, location…

Built in 1754 and formerly a stagecoach stop for the Cape, this vacation rental offers privacy on 3 acres plus is just 7/10th of a mile to the ocean and swimming. It is within walking distance to the Village of Barnstable and the restaurants, shops, village variety store and performing arts theater. The harbor boast wonderful views of Sandy Neck island. This harbor also has a large whale watch boat that leaves frequently for daily trips and deep sea fishing boats that can be rented out.

This house is about 2 miles to Hyannis center and all the malls, theaters, restaurants and ships to the Vineyard and Nantucket Islands. Within easy day trips there are many museums, historic sites, bike trails, ghost tours, and all forms of water sports.

And a top choice for nature lovers…

In Sebastian, Florida, this 1909 5 bedroom Historic Waterfront Home provides an unobstructed view over the Indian River. Wildlife and nature lovers will watch dolphins play, manatees swim, and some incredible bird life fly by while sipping a cool beverage. Witness the very rare and seasonal White Pelicans who frequently live on the neighboring docks. You’ll also see many of Florida’s protected and endangered wildlife such as the Florida Osprey, Sandhill Cranes, Wood Storks and Snowy Egrets.

The entire house has it’s original hard wood floors, walls and high ceilings. Three bedrooms with river views and two baths are upstairs including the master which has it’s own in-suite bath. There’s another balcony on the second floor for even better views of the river. The main level has one bedroom, one bath, two living rooms, an office and a large dine-in kitchen which has recently been upgraded with all modern appliances and is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need.

The wrap around porch on the kitchen overlooks the large 20X40 pool, hot tub (winter only) and a seeded pond. Pool area includes a large stainless steel gas BBQ, table for 8, chairs, loungers, and umbrellas. On-site is a grass volleyball court and basketball backboard. This property just keeps on giving and just one hour from Orlando’s airport!

“Hale Mar” is a spacious, luxuriously outfitted new home on a private 1/2 acre of ocean front south of Hilo, in the Puna area famous for black sand beaches, natural hot ponds, snorkeling and visits to the live Volcano.

3br – Gorgeous Ocean Front Home with Pool, Hot Tub

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Don’t need a large house but still want plenty of room on the beach?

Fifth floor ocean front unit with 2 bedrooms and a 25 foot balcony – newly decorated. It has beautiful ocean & pool views from the living room, master bedroom and balcony.

The unit sleeps 6, and has a TV/DVD in all bedrooms, and a TV/DVD & Surround Sound…

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2br – Sea Colonys Best Oceanfront View

A recommendation from my dental hygienist – the beautiful island of Mauritius…

The “Bungalow Vanille” is a detached bungalow surrounded with tropical plant and bird life. It has one bedroom with double bed, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower and a large veranda. Fully air-conditioned.

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1br – Bungalow Vanille Mauritius, with pool, near beach.