[stadry]

good suggestion chataqua - understand they've s built condo since i left ny
rockport mass is a nice area as is ogunquit, wells, & kennebunkport, me. hopefully we're there next july & aug.,

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by maggie1

That's exactly the way we "Florida tourists" feel about you NYC people when you block the aisles at Publix.

[agjaret@aol.com]

What are you interested in? Beach, mountains, city. There are so many great places in the north east. Burlington, Vermont. the Berkshires are exquisite. Any town, Lenox, lee, Great Barrington. Pennsylvania, the Poconos . I live in the Hudson valley ..Saugerties, Woodstock, Rhinebeck ny.
Beautiful beaches in Cape cod., Maine, Delaware. what’s your dream. I have been to all the above places. I like quiet under developed places, now, originally from nyc. I will be in villages this winter for the first time and am concerned it is too over developed. But willing to explore.

[EileenRo]

Look at North Shore Towers Golf and Country Club….golf, tennis, pickle ball, twenty minutes to the beach and express bus to NYC.

[La lamy]

I recommend Collingwood in Ontario, Canada. Lots to do: tennis, pickleball, golf, hiking, beach activities, boating... The weather is perfect in the summer. If you buy a place, it can easily be rented out during the ski season too. Good luck with your northern adventures!!

[Lisanp@aol.com]

I would consider a condo in a ski resort. This would give you rental income in their “season” and allow you to use this property in the summer. We own one with ski in/out access, heated boot room/ski lockers, etc in the winter. In summer there is a golf course, gym/spa, pool, mountain biking, etc and nearby hiking, fishing, farms and charming small towns to explore. Those in VT would probability rent best in season. Alternatively I would consider a NE beach destination such as Cape Cod or the Delmarva peninsula in DE. They are building lots of new senior communities in that area of DE.

[bonrich]

The correct spelling for Chataqua is Chautauqua. Located in Western NY it is a gated community, Chautauqua Institution, dedicated to the arts of all types, only opens officially for two months to have all the events scheduled, July 1st through August 31st, and is located on Lake Chautauqua, approx. 25 miles long. Boating, fishing and just cruising. Beautiful old style homes, many summer residences only. The community does have year around residents. Across the highway is a 18 hole golf course.
Too much to write about here. Google it!

[lakecottage2000@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by lolvet

Thanks for your replies, but only a few of you have mention where. That is my question, don't worry about my finances I have worked since age 12 and have no children. I'm also used to stress. I owned several businesses and strive quite well from it. Where is my northeastern Utopia?

This is a beautiful retirement community. Lakes golf courses community center. Best of up north Michigan living.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

Another vote for you to RENT. I only know the East Coast and homes are at a premium right now.

I would suggest you try renting through one of the Suite Hotels, i.e. Embassy Suites, Raddison, and there are more. You will get a decent room and kitchenette, probably a balcony or outside sitting area, a pool and maid service.

If you want to be on the water you have to book way ahead.

Shes not looking for advice on renting vs owning

[Enhancer77]

There are so many lovely places to visit. I wouldn't limit myself to one place but to travel/fly to various places if possible. As a previous poster listed the Chataqua resorts; Stockbridge, MA puts you close to Tanglewood for music, Berkshires for beauty and peace; Saratoga, NY, thoroughbred racing in August; Chatham, MA; Charlevoix, MI and a day trip to Beaver Island; Good Hart, MI and the Tunnel of Trees; easy day trip to Mackinaw; also Saugatauk and Douglas, MI; Jamestown, RI; Ashville, NC, putting you close to the Biltmore and Hendersonville and Flat Rock, Flat Rock Playhouse, also Carl Sandburg home - so many places to go and visit to find where you might want to land.

[Hiltongrizz11]

Originally Posted by RICH1

Evidently you are financially able live your dream! A good furnace, thermostat, protected water pipes and a person on staff to shovel your Roof are just a few of your future expenditures! Go for it, life is too short

I lived in the Northeast specifically Rochester New York for 55 years, And have never nor known anyone else to ever shovel a roof.

Be careful on the advice you give and pretending that it applies to everyone.

[Ele201]

I like your post. Lots to consider. I personally am interested in the Wyoming ranches. Thanks

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

New England being settled for 300+ years, has a different land use than FL, much less farming, and much more residential, so condo developments are best near where there are activities you find interesting.

Just some quick options for a summer of northern activities

Wyoming Dude Ranches - ResortsandLodges.com

Mt. Washington Valley NH Condos For Sale | Select Real Estate buy and use during summer, rent out during the winter ski season

New England style retirement villages. . easy drive to Cape Cod, Boston, Providence and Newport, RI

Symington Woods - The Pinehills

just for options,
Active Life - RiverWoods Retirement Community


good luck

[Hiltongrizz11]

Dude you are so wrong. Don't paint everything with the same brush. You scaring the heck out of her you heck you scare the people out that live there and no better... 10-ft rule, training the septic tank, trying to put paranoia in someone. These are all optional depending on where you buy and not a requirement so don't scare everybody

[Luggage]

Toms river NJ has many Senior communities .

[Luggage]

P.s. taxes ...sorry .