SecondShelters
Victoria, Texas, is often called “the Crossroads” because of how close it is to some of the biggest attractions and cities in the state. Indeed, at first it might seem like Victoria wouldn’t be an obvious choice for a vacation retreat, but when you realize that almost anything a vacationer would want to do is…
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Eleven years before this week’s historical shelter was built, the town was a small railroad stop. In fact, Guthrie, Oklahoma, went from train stop to town of more 10,000 in six scant hours in 1889. That’s right — the April 1889 land run made Guthrie a boom town in less than a day. Because of that,…
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As most everyone knows, we are all about The Vacation over here. In fact, we have a whole other sister site devoted to second homes and vacations. But today, we’re not talking about the charming abodes of SecondShelters.com. No, we’re talking about uh, something else. These three hotels we’ve chosen for today’s WTF are um,…
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Wiscasset, Maine, has been dubbed the “prettiest village in Maine,” and for a little more than $200,000, someone will get to live in a cozy, historic Cape Cod nestled within walking distance of downtown. Built in 1818, this week’s historical shelter is a three-bedroom, two-bath home that has been updated and renovated with an eye for the history…
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Our latest historical shelter is steeped in Texas history, and its 3,925 square foot main home and 680 square foot cottage are nestled on two large corner lots to offer plenty of amenities at home, plus it’s close to all the shopping San Marcos has to offer. Known as the Old Storey Home, it was built…
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