Real Estate

Vacation Rentals

  • ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, ME: 8-bedroom, 7.5-bath waterfront estate in Northeast Harbor with pier and deep-water moorings. Monthly, May through October. 650-450-8413; neh2012@hmamail.com.

  • DEERFIELD BEACH, FL: Lakefront 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa, fenced backyard, near I-95, beach. Weekly/monthly. Contact: ABinNY@aol.com; 914-722-2757.

  • FORMER BAPTIST CHURCH (1889), now a comfortable family home, overlooking Little Narragansett Bay. Perfect for weddings and reunions, or a relaxed family vacation. 9BR/5BA. Unique details include: stained glass windows, a cavernous nave with 30-foot ceilings, wisteria-draped porch, and enclosed garden. Historic Stonington Borough offers fine dining, antiques, and easy access to swimming, sailing, and paddleboarding. $5K/wknd; $7K/wkly. Please contact Henri Gourd 914/954-3897. henrigourd@prudentialct.com.

  • MANHATTAN: Furnished luxurious vacation and business rental apartments: info@my-ny-home.com; 646-465-5902; www.my-ny-home.com

  • MOUNT DESERT, ME: Near Acadia National Park. Vacation luxuriously, landmark lighthouse, oceanfront home. Weekly starting Saturday (July–October), $2,500–$3,300, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, impeccable accommodations. Happily sleeps 10. Spectacular views of working Bass Harbor. No ownership/maintenance expense. Details, Photos HomeAway, “Centennial Homestead & Family Lighthouse” 376334. 207-479-4030.

  • PARIS, MARAIS: Luxury rental in center of Paris. Close proximity Picasso Museum, Centre Pompidou, and other historical sites, as well as gourmet shops of rue de Bretagne. See owner’s Web site at www.parischapon.com.

  • PARIS, SAINT-GERMAIN-DES-PRÉS: Lovely studio apartment on rue Jacob: 212-463-8760; www.lefanion.com/paris.html.

  • ROME: Spacious, stylish, renovated apartment. Living room, 2 generous double bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen/ breakfast room. Central location near St. John Lateran. $850 weekly. 212-867-0489; www.casacleme.com; Lm603@columbia.edu.

  • SANTA MONICA, CA: Architectural masterpiece. Perfect for vacations, family reunions, romantic getaways, long-term housing. Beautiful Santa Monica Canyon, walk to beach, shops, dining. 4 bdrms, sleeps 8, 5 baths, pool, spa. CA Home & Design cover story, 9/2012. Featured property, Venice Art Walk 2010. Photos/Info: vrbo.com/332932; 310-383-5191.

  • SINGLE, DIVORCED, WIDOWED? Hamptons, NY summer house. Educated, athletic, fun-loving group, 50s–60s, seeks new members. Pool, tennis court. May–September. Walk to beach/town. Near Jitney/LIRR. Photos available. mtc01605@gmail.com.

  • SLOVAKIA: Holidays cottage, ancient forests, walking, birdwatching, fishing vacations. www.SlovakiaHolidays.org.

  • TORTOLA, BVI: 3-bedroom house 60 feet above Long Bay Beach. 646-526-7111; ewinghouse@gmail.com; www.ewinghouse.com

  • TUSCANY: Gorgeous apartment in lovely hilltop village of Casole d’Elsa near Siena. 2-BR, 1-BA, sleeps 4–6. Beautifully appointed. Wi-fi. Large eat-in kitchen, private garden overlooks 11th-century church. $650–750/week. Contact Lyn (PH ’90): 404-371-8287, info@imagesoftuscany.com, or see photos/details at www.imagesoftuscany.com/apartment.htm.

  • YORK BEACH, MAINE: Two-bedroom tasteful summer rental located 5-minute walk to beaches, restaurants, and children’s activities. www.oceanway-york.com. ajl30@columbia.edu.