Homes Located
In Vacation Communities

Vacation communities that combine the space and privacy of a second home with the services and facilities of a luxury resort are becoming increasingly popular, according to real-estate agents and developers. Here are three homes in vacation communities for under $6 million.

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PLACE/PRICE: White Sulphur Springs, W.Va / $5.8 million

PROPERTY TAX*: $4,240 per year

THE PROPERTY: 10,284 square feet; 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 3.5 baths

DESCRIPTION: Rustic lodge-style home built in 2004 is furnished and has three stone fireplaces, a heated garage, wine cellar and small screening room.

NOTABLE: In addition to a private golf course, pool, spa, lodge and on-staff naturalist, residents can use the golf courses, sports facilities and restaurants at The Greenbrier resort that shares the property.

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PLACE/PRICE: Lake Las Vegas, Nev. / $5.8 million

PROPERTY TAX*: $15,985 per year

THE PROPERTY: 7,524 square feet; 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 1.5 bath

DESCRIPTION: Built in 2002, the red-tile-roofed house is furnished, and has a large gourmet kitchen, built-in pool and spa, and views of Lake Las Vegas and nearby mountains.

NOTABLE: Full-time concierge can turn on the air conditioning and fill the refrigerator prior to owner's arrival; The community has a helipad, marina, social clubs, shops, restaurants and golf courses on site.

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PLACE/PRICE: Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Fla. / $5.99 million

PROPERTY TAX*: $11,520 per year

THE PROPERTY: 6,800 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 1.5 bath

DESCRIPTION: This Mediterranean-style home built in 2003 has a large kitchen with butler's pantry, formal dining room, family room and a pool with waterfront views.

NOTABLE: The community has seven restaurants, 24-hour room service to your boat or house, two golf courses, a private airport and access to both bay and ocean for water sports.

Notes: *Current owner's payment

Sources: Greenbrier Sporting Club; Lake Las Vegas, Prudential Americana; Russell Post Properties

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