Best Places To Buy a Vacation Home
Mountains and beaches seem to be the most attractive locations for vacation homes in 2020. In its annual report of the best places to buy a vacation home, rental management company Vacasa lists ski resorts, beach towns, and mountain getaways as the top places to look for a second home or vacation investment property.
It appears that buyers are choosing locations closer to home for their vacation homes—places with lots of outdoor activities and recreation that buyers can easily drive to whenever they want. Surging sales during 2019 suggest that families want a place where they can access socially distanced outdoor recreation activities and work from home in a beautiful environment. Here are a few of the top destinations on Vacasa’s 2020 list:
Big Sky, Montana
Year-round beauty and clear mountain air attract skiers in the winter and fishers in the spring and summer. The mountains put on a good show in the fall for leaf peepers too. The rivers run fast for rafting when the snow melts but settle down later in the season for canoeing. Reasonably close to Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky offers road-tripping families stunning surroundings and plenty to do.
Poconos, Pennsylvania
Big city dwellers from Philadelphia or New York City need only drive a few hours to reach this range of hills in the northeast sector of Pennsylvania. Offering lakes, rivers, and scenic drives, the Poconos boast quaint villages and pretty woods to hike, explore, and enjoy.
Kissimmee, Florida
Affordability and proximity to Orlando amusement parks make Kissimmee a prime location for investment properties. Families looking for more private accommodations and flexibility flock to Kissimmee for their annual pilgrimages to Disney World and Universal Studios. The little princesses will have their castle, and budding wizards will have a chance to choose a wand and ride the Hogwarts Express.
Corpus Christi, Texas
Beach towns in Florida and Hawaii get a lot of attention and attract a lot of buyers, but Corpus Christi is also justly proud of its sun, sand, and seafood. Home to the Texas State Aquarium, a botanical garden, and a museum of science and industry, Corpus Christi has something for visitors of all ages.
Vail, Breckenridge, and Steamboat Springs in Colorado, as well as Killington in Vermont, add more ski resorts to the list. Meanwhile, Dauphin Island, Alabama, and Harbor Springs, Michigan, are a few less expected beach destinations. Investing in vacation rental properties can provide extra income and guarantees getaway availability for owners who reserve a few weeks for themselves in the home. Ultimately, the best place to buy a vacation home is wherever you and vacationers love to visit and relax.
