As the weather warms up my heart turns to both my garden and vacations. There’s something magical about traveling, finding your home away from home. If you’ve been considering a vacation home, I have a collection of my favorites for you.
2025 Crestview Drive, Laguna Beach
Listed by Kim Walker, Compass
↑ Crestview Drive is a charming three-bedroom, two-bath cottage, ideally located on a private corner lot in the sought-after neighborhood of Laguna Beach’s Upper Diamond. The entry-level offers two bedrooms and a spacious bathroom with stairs leading to the main living area that features a wood-burning fireplace and custom hardwood floors. Glass doors lead you to a very special outdoor Wisteria covered logia which is ideal for al fresco dining and features a custom built-in BBQ, bar seating, gas fire, and even a kegerator to enjoy the perfect SoCal evenings. Also on the main level is a cozy master retreat with wonderful ocean views and a spa-like bathroom. Follow the stairs up to the loft level and enjoy the spectacular ocean, Catalina, coastline views, and stunning sunsets. This meticulously maintained home exudes warmth and charm with pride of ownership being evident throughout and is located just a stone’s throw from the beaches, shops, and galleries for which downtown Laguna Beach is known.
2644 48th Avenue SW | Seattle, WA
Listed by Chad Zinda, Metropolist
↑ Embrace the 70's. Custom-built 1975 open floor plan waiting for your modern touches. You've got choices of two primary bedroom suites, one up and one down. Fantastic location with Alki beach as your front yard and Admiral Junction in the back. Beautiful fireplace with huge vaulted wood ceilings and gorgeous beams creating dramatic surroundings on the main level. Use the deck under the cherry tree for shady outdoor entertaining. Enjoy a large open space on the lower level to use for extra fun gatherings and a great workspace. Giant laundry area and party fridge included. Create a second kitchen and lower level additional living. Two off-street parking spaces. Within easy distance of all the beachfront activities, shopping, and restaurants.
3701 SW 38th Avenue | Portland, OR
Listed by Jacob York, RE/MAX Equity Group
↑ FORE! Tasteful modern/mid-century home on an oversized lot with beautiful territorial views and spectacular grounds. Inside features a great room with walls of glass, oversized retractable sliding doors, 12ft ceilings, dining room, custom kitchen with quarts countertops, huge primary suite with fireplace and dual walk-in closets. Upstairs includes two large bedroom, a full bathroom and a den. Lower family room with bar. Outside enjoy the massive deck, covered patio, golf greens, waterfall & attached oversized 2-car garage.
6562 Beach Drive Southwest | Seattle, WA
Listed by Marilisa Vergottini, Compass
↑ A bold wall of windows fronts this iconic West Seattle contemporary, facing the water and the Olympic Mountain range beyond. Architectural highlights include double height ceilings, multiple fireplaces and re-finished hardwood floors. Interior spaces connect seamlessly with the outdoors. Upstairs you will find a private owner’s suite with fireplace and view deck, as well as a second bedroom. The basement showcases two more ensuite bedrooms and a covered patio. In the majestic maple outside, you'll find a Treehouse, designed by Pete Nelson and featured in the Treemasters episode "The Meditating Maple." It showcases a back-lit Himalayan Pink Sea Salt wall and a meditation deck. Ask your broker for the full specifications on this home.
