Bethany Erickson

One Last Gasp of Summer — in Saint Simons Island

By Bethany Erickson | August 12, 2018 | Comments Off on One Last Gasp of Summer — in Saint Simons Island

Summer vacation is winding to a close, but when we found this beach cottage on Saint Simons Island, Georgia, we knew we could always start thinking about next summer. We don’t often hear about the gorgeous properties located in Georgia’s East Coast, but for folks looking for a beach home without the crowds, Realtors in…

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Stunning Transformed Church in England Will Make You a Convert

By Bethany Erickson | August 5, 2018 | Comments Off on Stunning Transformed Church in England Will Make You a Convert

Every Sunday for a year, we’ve looked at some incredible historical shelters, but this week we hop the pond to England to take in a stunning church conversion. Listed by Mount and Minster, this church is located in the village of Cold Hanworth, and was built in 1861. Originally All Saints Church, it was built…

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Wright-Inspired Kittatinny Manor Is “Nature Lover’s Paradise”

By Bethany Erickson | July 29, 2018 |

It’s not uncommon to find a midcentury modern, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home that embraces nature — after all, that was pretty much Wright’s forte. And this week’s historical shelter definitely embraces that yen for nature the famous architect’s work inspires. And even better, it belongs to a SecondShelters.com reader. Pat Wood wrote us this month…

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Historic New Hampshire Homestead Ripe for B&B Picking

By Bethany Erickson | July 22, 2018 | Comments Off on Historic New Hampshire Homestead Ripe for B&B Picking

Once a stagecoach stop between Concord, New Hampshire, and Hanover, Mink Pond Farm has a rich history of making travelers feel welcome — and as the current owners list the house, they think the next owners could return the spacious home to its original, hospitable roots. Built in 1850 in Wilmot, New Hampshire, the home…

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On CandysDirt.com: Lake, Ranch Life, and Polo All Within 45 Minutes of Dallas at 505 Ranch Club

By Bethany Erickson | July 18, 2018 | Comments Off on On CandysDirt.com: Lake, Ranch Life, and Polo All Within 45 Minutes of Dallas at 505 Ranch Club

Most second-home shoppers build vacation home dreams on one or two activities — the beach, the lake, or the hills. But buyers at the 505 Ranch Club  are getting three or more activities to fill the lazy days of weekends and turn every day into an experience. The private, exclusive enclave on Cedar Creek Lake, one of…

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Historic Heffron House Home to Galveston History, Now For Sale

By Bethany Erickson | July 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Historic Heffron House Home to Galveston History, Now For Sale

The Isaac Heffron House, a two-story Victorian in the East End Historic District of Galveston, has seen a lot since it was built in 1890 — thanks in part to the occupants who called it home over the years. Isaac Heffron immigrated to the U.S. from Wales and settled in Galveston in 1860. He worked…

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