Bethany Erickson

Midcentury Modern in Heart of New California Wine Country Stuns with Amazing Views

By Bethany Erickson | February 18, 2018 | Comments Off on Midcentury Modern in Heart of New California Wine Country Stuns with Amazing Views

A California midcentury modern with views for days, tucked into an 11-acre property studded with pine, in the heart of a newly-designated AVA (American Viticultural area) designated area sounds like an amazing second shelter — especially when you see all the room it has for entertaining.

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Historical Shelter in Waco Was Once a Fixer Upper

By Bethany Erickson | February 10, 2018 | Comments Off on Historical Shelter in Waco Was Once a Fixer Upper

If you’re a fan of the farmhouse aesthetic of Chip and Joanna Gaines and historical homes, a 1910 home minutes from downtown Waco and the popular Silos has come on the market this week.

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On CandysDirt.com: Wednesday WTF, the Vacation Edition

By Bethany Erickson | February 8, 2018 | Comments Off on On CandysDirt.com: Wednesday WTF, the Vacation Edition

As most everyone knows, we are all about The Vacation over here. I mean, we’re pretty obvious about it. But over on our parent site, CandysDirt.com, we have a weekly feature called the Wednesday WTF. This week, we’re not talking about the charming abodes we see on SecondShelters.com. We’re talking about something else entirely. These…

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Our Instincts Say There’s Nothing Basic About This Pacific Coast Stunner

By Bethany Erickson | February 6, 2018 | Comments Off on Our Instincts Say There’s Nothing Basic About This Pacific Coast Stunner

One of the stars of Basic Instinct is for sale. The California home where parts of the 1990s thriller were filmed got a lot of attention as one of the more stunning sets in movie history. It is on the market – and the buyer will have not only a piece of cinematic history but…

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Historical Shelter in the Prettiest Village in Maine Up for Grabs

By Bethany Erickson | February 3, 2018 | Comments Off on Historical Shelter in the Prettiest Village in Maine Up for Grabs

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. The seaport town was originally a Native American settlement, with European immigrants setting up shop around 1663. When Maine became a…

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San Marcos Historical Charmer Offers Plenty of Space for Guests

By Bethany Erickson | January 27, 2018 | Comments Off on San Marcos Historical Charmer Offers Plenty of Space for Guests

Today’s 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.

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