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Buckhead, GA
Quiet Lakefront Luxury on Beautiful Lake Oconee

Peace and quiet on beautiful Lake Oconee in Buckhead, GA. Convenient to I-20 and historic Madison, Georgia, this three bedroom, two bath is perfect for families and football weekends (UGA is a 45 minute drive).

Home is equipped with game table for rainy days or after dinner: checkers, chess, Monopoly. Outside yard games: croquet, badminton, basketball.

A large deck off the back of the house overlooks the lake, a gas grill, outdoor shower (currently building), and a lighted boat dock for parking your boat or water toys. Picnic area by the water for lakeside meals.

Enjoy beautiful sunsets, grill out, or watch the deer, wild turkeys, fox and other wildlife come to feed. Fish from the dock (bait shop 5 minutes away) and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Niantic, CT
Grand Victorian on Private Beach

This six bedroom, five bath grand Victorian home is nestled on a hill with spectacular views of Niantic Bay. It also offers a private beach with a cabana.

The home is perfect for family reunions, weddings, graduations, and getaways on the water.

The area lends itself to excellent attractions such as Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, Mystic Seaport, skiing, shopping outlets (Clinton Crossings and Tanger), restaurants, night life, New England scenic fall foliage and a short ride to the New London ferry (1 hour, 15 minutes to Long Island wine country).

Smoky Mountains, NC
Adorable 1940's Vacation Cottage Cabin, Hot Tub, Fireplace

• This charming 1940's vacation cottage was newly restored in the summer of 2005. It offers all of the charm of yesteryear, with all the modern luxuries you've come to expect. The cottage is beautifully decorated in classic cottage-style with original knotty pine walls and ceilings.
• Child friendly area. Child menus are served at child friendly hours.
• Kids will love the swimming pool and large garden.
• We have tried to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere conducive to resting and lounging without forgetting our youngsters. But everyone is able to choose his own rhythm and nothing will prevent you from having a dynamic or stimulating stay!

Palm Springs, CA
May & 2009 Open, Golf Course! 12 Pools and Tennis

• Our children have families of their own, and they visit often.
• Great child-friendly attractions include the water parks - they are very well done.
• We have 12 pools on our association property, and they are a big hit, not to mention the fact that Minnesota kids can pick their own grapefruit and oranges from over 75 fruit trees in our closed circle of townhouse condos.
• Sons-in-law love the fact that we are nestled into the middle of two Arnold Palmer managed golf courses.

Laguna Beach, CA
Pacific Edge Ocean Front Home

• Let the charm of a Cape Cod styled home, detailed with a French country interior, create a cherished memory for you and your guests.
• Pacific Edge is a beautiful four bedroom home that sleeps 12 and is a perfect place for family reunions or family vacations.
• The home offers panoramic ocean views from all three levels.
• There are five fireplaces, numerous French doors, a large kitchen, three terraces and a spacious private deck for your enjoyment.