Vacation Home Swap Opportunities in St. Augustine with The Vacation Exchange Network

In yesterday’s blog post about St. Augustine, we highlighted the variety of sights to see and activities the oldest city in the United States offers to its visitors.

What better way to visit St. Augustine than with a home exchange?  The Vacation Exchange Network has many beautiful homes available for swap in St. Augustine and the surrounding area.  Here are just a few:

This modern oceanfront St. Augustine, Florida vacation home is steps away from beach and may be the perfect property for your next home exchange.  Stunning wrap-around deck has private hot tub.  The kitchen is modern with granite counters and upgraded Viking appliances.  Vacationers can collect sharks teeth, surf, fish, charter a deep sea fishing boat, rent jet skis, para-sail, scuba dive, and rent ocean kayaks.   The restaurants and culture of St. Augustine are less then 5 minutes away.

This ocean-side 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath condo in St. Augustine is 50 yards from the beach.  Available are 2 pools and tennis courts, property is located across the street from the intracoastal waterway.  Come to sail, tour, windsurf, surf, play golf, or just relax.

This ocean view condo has private beach access.  The 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is newly remodeled and sleeps 7.  The complex is gated, has 2 pools, tennis, a hot tub, and shuffle board.   The property is just minutes away from Historic Old St. Augustine, Sawgrass, (home of Tournament Players Club), and the World Golf Village.

Home Exchange with The Vacation Exchange Network

Remember that with The Vacation Exchange Network, you always have the choice of mutual (direct) home swaps or non-mutual (indirect) home swaps.  Browse our vacation home listings, or contact one of our Exchange Coordinators to find your next vacation!

Come back to our blog tomorrow for members’ reviews of St. Augustine golf and restaurants!

This St. Augustine Florida Vacation Home Available for Home Swap with The Vacation Exchange Network

St. Augustine, Florida Has Something to Offer Everyone

Founded in 1565 by Spanish settlers, St. Augustine is the oldest continually occupied European settlement in the United States.  It was born as a military outpost and, at various times, was home to Spanish colonists, Catholic missionaries, escaped slaves, and Minorcan settlers.  The city was a winter resort for wealthy Americans in the late 1800s and played a role in the civil rights struggle with a campaign led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

St. Augustine’s long and rich history is reflected in its unique architecture and city plan.  Visitors can learn more by visiting the Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum where several structures have been restored and re-enactors  bring visitors back to the 1740s.  Simply strolling the city’s narrow, old world streets and being amongst the Spanish-style homes and various other notable sights will also bring history to life.

For visitors looking beyond the city’s history, this unique vacation destination will not disappoint.  For golfers, St. Augustine boasts the World Golf Hall of Fame and championship golf courses to match.  For those looking for a distinctive adventure, you won’t believe The St. Augustine Alligator Farm and its zoological park.  For vacationers longing to relax and perhaps find some seashells, the beaches of St. Augustine and the surrounding towns are among the best in Florida.   And the St. Augustine Lighthouse surely won’t disappoint.

Thursday evenings are a night out for adults and kids alike, as tourists and locals gather at the St. Augustine Plaza for outdoor Concerts in the Plaza.  Concerts are every Thursday from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

For even more information on all St. Augustine has to offer, take a look at a great blog tailor-made for St. Augustine visitors at The St. Augustine Travel Guide.

What better way to visit St. Augustine than with a home exchange?

The Vacation Exchange Network has many beautiful homes available for swap in St. Augustine and the surrounding area.    Visit The Vacation Exchange Network’s blog tomorrow, or visit The Vacation Exchange Network’s main site to explore all of our home exchange opportunities across the United States and around the world.

To learn more about how home swaps work or to join The Vacation Exchange Network, please visit us at www.thevacationexchange.com.

We’d love to hear about your favorite spots in St. Augustine.  Please comment below.

This South Lake Tahoe CA vacation home is available for home exchange with The Vacation Exchange Network. Stunning mountain views, covered porches, and two fireplaces make this the perfect home for your next Lake Tahoe vacation.

In Lake Tahoe, California this week, April (Snow) Showers Bring May Flowers Happy Spring Skiers

Spring skiers in Lake Tahoe, California are enjoying the powdery conditions of mid-April snow.  In North Lake Tahoe, ski areas Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, and Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe are all reporting powder.  Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort is reporting packed powder.  Kirkwood Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe is also reporting powder — 25 inches in the past 48 hours!

In addition to the April snow and the spring weather, many of these resorts are running specials on their lift tickets.  Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe’s spring skiing daily lift tickets are only $29!  Whether your skiing looks more like Bode Miller’s or my six-year-old’s, spring skiing in Lake Tahoe will certainly offer you gorgeous conditions, unbeatable weather, and unforgettable views.

Lake Tahoe Home Exchange

The Vacation Exchange Network has many North Lake Tahoe home exchanges and South Lake Tahoe home swaps, as well as many other California vacation homes available for home exchange.  To spotlight a few:

North Lake Tahoe California Vacation Home with Wrap-Around Deck

This vacation home in North Lake Tahoe boasts a stone fireplace and a wrap-around deck.  Three bedrooms and a loft sleep 8.  Squaw Valley, Northstar, and Alpine Meadows ski areas are all within minutes.

Lake Tahoe Cabin with Open Floor Plan and Access to Private Marina

This 3-bedroom vacation home on Donner Lake offers boat launch, private marina, and easy access to ski and golf.  Open floor plan and large wrap-around porch will make your vacation home exchange unforgettable.

South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home on Shore of Lake Tahoe Available for Home Swap

This luxury 5,000 square foot four-level vacation home on the shore of Lake Tahoe boasts a private beach and a deck with a stunning view.  Located close to Lake Tahoe ski areas, this 4-bedroom, 5-bath home with a gourmet kitchen will certainly make you feel right at home.

We’d love to hear your feedback!  How are the ski conditions in Tahoe?  Do you have a favorite ski resort or any restaurants or shops to recommend?

Your Next Golf Vacation Could be a Home Exchange

Time for a spring golf tune-up?

The Myrtle Beach area boasts over 100 golf courses, including some of the most challenging and beautiful golf courses in the country.  If your clubs are just aching to get out on the course, consider Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  Award-winning courses abound, including those by world-famous architects Robert Trent Jones, Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, and Tom Fazio.

Average spring temperatures in Myrtle Beach range from the high sixties in March to the low eighties in May, making for perfect golf weather.  Myrtle Beach is part of the Grand Strand, 60 miles of white sand beaches along the Atlantic Ocean.  So, after those 18 (or 27?) holes, you can watch the sunset with soft sand between your toes.

Golf and Restaurant Reviews by The Vacation Exchange Network Members

Our members’ Myrtle Beach golf course picks:

Arrowhead Country Club of Myrtle Beach, by architects Tom Jackson and Ray Floyd, is an outstanding course, upscale and particularly visually appealing.  This 27-hole course has three 9-hole tracts.  Our members picked The Cypress as their favorite.

Glen Durnoch Golf Course, part of The Glens Golf Course, is located in Little River, South Carolina.  This coastal course is located on the Intracoastal Waterway and has several natural elevation changes.  Our members say the course has a fabulous layout and that the last three holes are particularly spectacular.

River Hills Golf and Country Club of Little River, South Carolina, by architect Tom Jackson has a southern feel with rolling hills and natural elevation changes.  Our members were particularly impressed with the excellent condition of the course and made note of the outstanding greens.

These restaurants have gotten rave reviews by our members:

Parson’s Table, located in Little River, South Carolina, is fine dining in a one-of-a-kind setting.  Upscale, with outstanding food and ambiance.  The antique wooden floors and stained glass windows are a perfect accompaniment to a meal prepared by Ed Murray, Jr., recently selected as one the Best Chefs in America.

Umberto’s at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina offers outstanding traditional Italian food at a reasonable price.  Their self-named  house dish Chicken Umberto lives up to its name, and the owner has a sense of humor.  Check out his Dining Tips!

Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is an entertaining dining experience.  Their sizzling meats are delicious, and children six and under dine for free!

Inspired to try these golf course and restaurant picks out yourself? The Vacation Exchange Network has many vacation homes in Myrtle Beach available for your next vacation home exchange.

To spotlight just a few:

Located on Myrtlewood Golf Course, this condo (see photo below) in the Myrtlewood Villas sleeps 6.   This beautifully furnished and centrally-located Myrtle Beach vacation home is close to the beach, shopping, water sports, and restaurants.

This Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vacation home is available for home swap at The Vacation Exchange Network now through the end of May.

Located in Surfside Beach, seven miles south of Myrtle Beach, this sunny 5-bedroom, 3-bath raised beach home is also within minutes of a variety of golf courses.  The home’s gorgeous in-ground pool is perfect for a few laps or just relaxing at the end of the day.

This Surfside Beach, South Carolina beach home is available for swap during April with The Vacation Exchange Network

Located in Myrtle Beach, the home pictured below has both a lake view and an ocean view.  The community is gated, and it has both a swimming pool and an outdoor waterpark.

This waterfront condo is available for home swap in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The Vacation Exchange Network has scores of vacation homes in South Carolina, including many in and around Myrtle Beach.  Take a look at our homes in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Garden City Beach.  You’re sure to find one that is right for your next home exchange.  Be sure to let us know about your restaurant and golf course picks!

A New Vacation Home Exchange Opportunity

At The Vacation Exchange Network, we have many, many beautiful and one-of-a-kind homes listed for home swap.  One such home has recently been added to our Network….

Lotus Lake House in Grass Valley, California Available for Home Exchange

Lotus Lake House is an award-winning, eco-friendly lakefront retreat.  A home exchange at this home would truly be a one-of-a-kind experience.

A One-of-a-Kind Experience — Available for Your Next Home Swap Vacation

Situated on 8 acres of private and secluded forested property in California Gold Country, the owners of the Lotus Lake House say they’ve cleared just enough trees to have fabulous views of Rollins Lake.   Speaking of the lake, this home boasts a lake view on three sides.  The massive deck wraps around the house and features several dining areas, a new Weber BBQ gas grill, and rockers and loungers.   The home’s glass walls open up to the deck, transforming it into one large indoor/outdoor space.  This blend of indoor and outdoor living  makes the house feel quite large and enhances the experience of being a part of the serene, natural environment.

Lotus Lake House is secluded enough for that quiet or romantic getaway that you’ve been dreaming about, yet it is close enough to a variety of activities that you can fill your days any way you choose.  A private trail takes visitors to the lake, where kayaking, sailing, swimming, and water skiing, jet skiing, and many more outdoor activities are available.  Some of the best hiking in California can be found nearby.  If you’d like to explore the greater area, Lake Tahoe skiing and sightseeing, historic Gold Rush towns, antique shops, and several wineries are all close, along with a variety of restaurants, shopping, and sightseeing locales.  You certainly won’t run out of things to do in this neck of the woods.

Award-Winning Architecture Meets Eco-Friendly Design

Award-Winning Architecture of Lotus Lake House

This ultra-modern, entirely “green” home was designed by award-winning architect Michelle Kaufmann and debuted on the front lawn of San Francisco’s City Hall for the 2007 West Coast Green conference in San Francisco.  The home has been featured in Sunset Magazine, Inhabitat, EcoGeek.com, and FineHomeBuilding.com.

This completely “green” contemporary house has a sleek modern design, lots of windows, and cool welcoming tones.  Wood flooring throughout is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.  The shower and bathroom flooring are made from recycled glass.  Those who are interested in reducing their vacation carbon footprint will be thrilled to learn that the home is  completely off-grid and has 145 points from “Build it Green” certification and a “Keep the Sierra Green” Certification.  Solar panels provide the energy required for radiant-floor heat, heat-pump air conditioning, and Energy Star appliances.

High-end modern furnishings compliment the Lotus Lake House

Brand new, high-end furnishings compliment this ultra-modern, eco-friendly home.

Exchange Homes Where Outdoor Meets Indoor at the Lotus Lake Home

How Your Next Vacation Could Be a Home Exchange at the Lotus Lake Home

The Lotus Lake Home in Grass Valley, California could be your next vacation destination!  With The Vacation Exchange Network, vacation and second home owners can travel affordably by swapping a stay at their home for a stay at someone else’s home.  The uniqueness of our Network is that you can exchange when and where you want, without having to find someone to use your home.  If you stay at someone else’s home, and they aren’t interested in your home, they receive an Exchange Credit, which they can use for a future home exchange.  Our home exchange coordinators can help you arrange your next home swap.  If you are not already a member of The Vacation Home Exchange Network, join our home swap program today!  Membership is free for the first year!