Want a vacation home that’s not too far from home? Most people think of a vacation home as one somewhere in the Caribbean surrounded by white sands and clear water. However, with unpredictable airfares, why not consider some of the beautiful areas right here in the U.S.? While Florida and California may be the first places to pop up as the perfect vacation spot, no other area was more researched (in the past 12 months) than Ocean City, N.J. Homes generally are more expensive in Ocean City than in nearby North Wildwood, with a current median asking price of $525,000, which makes it the highest but most wanted of all popular vacation neighborhoods. See which other cities made the list. –louvonia mcclain
10. Cherry Grove Beach, S.C.
Median asking price: $219,900
The area is known for its fishing pier, a popular tourist destination. Unlike the nearby Myrtle Beach area with its many high-rise condos, Cherry Grove Beach mostly has older beach houses.
9. Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Median asking price: $179,600
Gatlinburg is the most affordable neighborhood among the most searched for vacation home spots. Gatlinburg, located at the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited National Park in the United States.
