summer residence

Warm-weather getaway home

A summer residence is a secondary home used during warm months, typically in a cooler or more scenic location than one's primary dwelling.

The term suggests wealth and leisure—families historically escaped city heat for country estates, beach houses, or mountain retreats: The ambassador's summer residence overlooks the lake.

Government officials may have official summer residences for conducting business away from the capital.

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barbecuing · lawn games · cabin · outdoor furniture · cottage · spa towns · countryside · swimming · chalet · yurt · dacha · hiking · fresh air · manor · coastal town · landscaping · villa · mountains

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seasonal use

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Cold-season vacation spot

ski chalet · winter cabin · ski lodge · alpine lodge · winter cottage

permanence

summer residencepermanent residence

Fixed long-term dwelling

primary residence · permanent home · domicile · family home · principal residence

Family

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