Second Shelters

Before You Turn Your Vacation Home Into a Short-Term Rental, Read This

By Candy's Dirt / August 21, 2023 /

As summer winds down and school starts up, many are abandoning their seasonal retreats and second shelters to return to the real world. In the past, an entire inventory of lakefront cottages and countryside estates would sit dormant, awaiting the following season. Fortunately, things have changed in the era of the iPhone. With the advent…

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Barbie Brings The Vibe to Martha’s Vineyard in This Island Gothic Escape

By Candy's Dirt / August 3, 2023 /

When searching the world for our Extraordinary Investments series, we’re looking for a listing that is truly unique, in a fabulous destination, and worthy of going viral on social media. These criteria will ensure that as an investment property, the home will stay booked throughout the year — hopefully months, even years in advance. Given…

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Would You Buy Bob Dylan’s Scottish Castle?

By Candy's Dirt / July 24, 2023 /

One of America’s greatest singer-songwriters, Bob Dylan, has decided to sell his Scottish mansion in Cairngorm National Park. The estate, known as Aultmore House in Nethy Bridge, is an Edwardian Country manor completed in 1914. Dylan, 82, has decided to sell the meticulously maintained Scottish estate with broker Knight Frank for offers in excess of £3 million…

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Need a Romantic Getaway? These Cute Wimberley Vacation Rentals Will do Just Fine

By Candy's Dirt / July 18, 2023 /

When the 100-degree days keep coming, there’s no more popular pastime in Texas than hitting the nearest swimming hole to cool off. In Wimberley, Texas, you have your choice of swimming holes to set up the chair in hip-deep water for a day on the river. But there’s more to Wimberley in the Texas Hill Country than…

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This John Dutton-Worthy Ranch in Wills Point is Perfect For The ‘Yellowstone’ Fan

By Candy's Dirt / July 8, 2023 /

Rural land is experiencing a revival in a big way, and we may have the cast of Yellowstone to thank for the proliferation of Stetsons, Wranglers, and everything cowboy. Of course, because everyone wants to be John Dutton these days (or heck, Rip Wheeler isn’t a bad consolation prize) luxury ranch properties are gaining in popularity, too.…

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