seasonal homes

Summer lake cabins

Seasonal homes are residences occupied only during particular times of year—a beach house used in summer, a ski cabin in winter, a lakeside cottage from May through September.

The term distinguishes these properties from primary residences where owners live year-round: The town's population triples when seasonal homes fill up.

Also called vacation homes or second homes.

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lake house · beach house · shore house · chalet · retreat · getaway · summer · winter · opening weekend · rental · timeshare · ski lodge · mountain retreat · bungalow · waterfront · snowbirds · escape · off the grid

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occupancy permanence

seasonal homesprimary residences

Main homes of occupancy

forever homes · public housing · affordable housing

residential stability

seasonal homeshomesteads

Rural family properties

ancestral homes

occupancy duration

seasonal homesprimary residence

Main place of habitation

permanent residence · forever home · ancestral home

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G