Whether it’s a lake house or beach side motel, everyone has a go-to vacation spot. For the country’s wealthiest, that summer hang might actually be more of a mansion than a motel. Based on summer search listings data from 2016, Trulia found the vacation destinations with the highest median price points that are being searched the most from the largest metro areas. So find out the vacation spots where the city-dwelling elite kick up their heels and take a look at the most expensive homes in these hot markets.
America’s Most Expensive Vacation Homes
New Yorkers make the short trip to South Hampton
Oceanfront estate in South Hampton, NY
Price: $145,000,000
Bedrooms: 12
Year Built: 1900
Summer Features: Two custom Gunite pools, a tennis court and private beach access
San Franciscans head south to Carmel
Beachside craftsman in Carmel, CA
Price: $15,000,000
Bedrooms: 4
Year Built: 2011
Summer Features: Private gardens, water features, blocks from Carmel and River Beaches
Chicagoans make the flight to Florida
An island villa on Marco Island, FL
Price: $9,450,000
Bedrooms: 6
Year Built: 2004
Summer Features: Set on Caxambas Island, Bayfront lot and on-lot dock
Los Angeles dwellers head to the desert in Rancho Mirage
Architectural gem in the desert of Rancho Mirage, CA
Price: $16,500,000
Bathrooms: 4
Year Built: 2011
Summer Features: Expansive pool with city and desert views, fire pit and outdoor barbecue
Texans hit the trails in Breckenridge
Trailside cottage in Breckenridge, CO
Price: $3,899,000
Bedrooms: 5
Year Built: 2014
Summer Features: Minutes from hiking and biking trails, a sauna and movie theater
Washingtonians head to Corolla
Washington, DC, Corolla, NC $510,000
Beach home haven in Corolla, NC
Price: $4,999,000
Bedrooms: 12
Year Built: 2013
Summer Features: Ocean front home, cabana and an outdoor, covered seating area.
Bostonians flock to Chatham
New England castle in Chatham, MA
Price: $25,000,000
Bedrooms: 6
Year Built: 2010
Summer Features: Beach front home, manicured grounds and a stone pool pavilion.
Atlantans head for to the Coast
Ocean retreat at Tybee Island, GA
Price: $3,570,000
Bedrooms: 3
Year Built: 2004
Summer Features: Panoramic ocean views and private beach access.
Philadelphians head to the Jersey Shore
Bay view beach home in Avalon, NJ
Price: $9.900,000
Bedrooms: 8
Year Built: 2001
Summer Features: Views of the Bay, dock access and a saltwater in-ground pool.
