The 25 best places to buy a vacation home in the US, ranked
25. Destin, Florida, is located along the state's Emerald Coast on a peninsula separating Choctawhatchee Bay from the Gulf of Mexico.
24. Cocoa Beach, Florida, is located along the state's Space Coast and is near several state parks.
Median sale price: $370,406
Average nightly rate: $298
Total annual guests: 2,012
23. Waikoloa, Hawaii, on the state's Big Island, is home to several luxury resorts and a few golf courses.
Median sale price: $575,422
Average nightly rate: $336
Total annual guests: 2,359
22. Seaside, Oregon, located an hour and a half northwest of Portland, has plenty of cottages and condos on the beach, in town, or along an estuary.
Median sale price: $373,258
Average nightly rate: $245
Total annual guests: 18,859
21. Ellijay, Georgia, an hour-and-a-half north of Atlanta, is known as the state's Mountain Biking Capital — and it's home to plenty of log cabins.
Median sale price: $230,418
Average nightly rate: $212
Total annual guests: 4,489
20. Rhododendron, Oregon, in the Cascade Mountains, isn't far from Mt. Hood and five ski resorts.
Median sale price: $315,744
Average nightly rate: $208
Total annual guests: 8,330
19. Harbor Springs, Michigan, situated along Lake Michigan's shores, is a summertime hot spot.
Median sale price: $256,303
Average nightly rate: $344
Total annual guests: 891
18. Orange Beach, Alabama, located along the Gulf of Mexico, has beachfront condos and attracts water-sports enthusiasts.
Median sale price: $475,026
Average nightly rate: $276
Total annual guests: 12,181
17. Scottsdale, Arizona, located just outside of Phoenix in the heart of the state, has desert-style homes near prime hiking spot Pinnacle Peak.
Median sale price: $513,301
Average nightly rate: $360
Total annual guests: 18,863
16. Kihei, Hawaii, is the most populous town in South Maui and offers plenty of water activities.
Median sale price: $708,161
Average nightly rate: $375
Total annual guests: 2,580
15. Marathon, Florida, one of the most popular vacation spots in the Florida Keys, is known for its fishing, seafood, and coral reefs.
Median sale price: $614,779
Average nightly rate: $400
Total annual guests: 1,743
14. Warren, Vermont, encompasses Sugarbush Resort, one of New England's largest ski resorts.
Median sale price: $262,003
Average nightly rate: $303
Total annual guests: 5,088
13. Panama City Beach, Florida, located in the state's panhandle, stretches along the Gulf Coast for 27 miles.
Median sale price: $347,430
Average nightly rate: $243
Total annual guests: 63,855
12. Gulf Shores, Alabama, located right at the state's southern tip, is filled with stilted condo buildings.
Median sale price: $345,135
Average nightly rate: $268
Total annual guests: 23,278
11. Blue Ridge, Georgia, in the mountains of the northern part of the state, boasts the Toccoa River — perfect for tubing and kayaking.
Median sale price: $257,892
Average nightly rate: $225
Total annual guests: 6,022
10. Big Sky, Montana, is a small-town resort community in the mountains that stretches across 5,800 acres.
Median sale price: $585,000
Average nightly rate: $453
Total annual guests: 12,219
9. Fort Bragg, California, located in the northern part of the state on the Mendocino Coast, sits between the Pacific Ocean and Jackson State Forest.
Median sale price: $449,211
Average nightly rate: $300
Total annual guests: 8,673
8. Key West, Florida, is a small island featuring Cuban-style homes and no shortage of attractions, from historical sites to good restaurants and outdoor activities.
Median sale price: $763,109
Average nightly rate: $527
Total annual guests: 49,070
7. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a popular Southeast vacation rental destination along the Atlantic Coast.
Median sale price: $213,950
Average nightly rate: $209
Total annual guests: 5,968
6. Dauphin, Island, Alabama, is an affordable and tiny island with plenty of adventurous activities and bird watching.
Median sale price: $345,281
Average nightly rate: $269
Total annual guests: 8,205
5. Kissimmee, Florida, just over half an hour south of Orlando, is in close proximity to outdoor shopping malls and world-famous amusement parks, like Disney World.
Median sale price: $264,863
Average nightly rate: $239
Total annual guests: 6,609
4. Whittier, North Carolina, is a small town in the Smoky Mountains near the Tuckasegee River with numerous whitewater rafting tours.
Median sale price: $171,261
Average nightly rate: $174
Total annual guests: 1,169
3. Davenport, Florida, situated in between Tampa and Orlando, is located amid a network of lakes.
Median sale price: $255,390
Average nightly rate: $217
Total annual guests: 7,806
2. Killington, Vermont, located in the central part of the state, has world-class skiing and snowboarding.
Median sale price: $208,828
Average nightly rate: $432
Total annual guests: 9,378
1. Sevierville, Tennessee, just north of Pigeon Forge, is located in the Smoky Mountains near Dolly Parton's Dollywood. The city also has underground caverns.
Median sale price: $239,976
Average nightly rate: $274
Total annual guests: 30,381
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