[fcgiii]

Originally Posted by lolvet

I have lived all of my life in Florida and now that I am retired I would like to fly north for the summers. I would love a Villages in the Northeast area, but I know it does not exist. Any suggestions on where I should look? I love the Maine upper northeast part, but I'm open to suggestions. I would like an active retirement community. Thanks!

Try Search 55places.com

[Notsocrates]

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 U
topia?

The Poconos in PA
Mount Desert Island Maine
Bristol, RI
Vancouver, BC

Nothing like TV. You will have to find your own activity but enjoy the weather and beautiful country

[Smason]

I’m so glad that you set it straight on your finances not being anyone’s concern. I have seen so many snarky comments on these posts since I’ve been in tv….if you don’t have kind words for people keep them to yourself. Aren’t we the friendliest hometown??
Good luck on your search in the northeast and congrats on your lifelong journey to success

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?

[Barborv]

Go to Retirement Communities | 55+ Communities | 55places
Also , Ideal Living. I once went to an expo in Long Island about 9 years ago and I still am receiving their magazines.

[Mudder]

North Conway, NH. Has everything. Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts easy drives away.

Originally Posted by BrendaF

Google Del Webb communities. They are all over. Connecticut has a Del Webb community. Delwebb.com good luck!

If you like your privacy, I would "Duck Duck Go" Dell Webb Community. Google permanently saves all of your search history. Why would anyone want to use google, when Duck Duck Go is such a great alternative. Privacy Simplified, it's another search engine. Just a suggestion.

[casqueglia@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by lolvet

I have lived all of my life in Florida and now that I am retired I would like to fly north for the summers. I would love a Villages in the Northeast area, but I know it does not exist. Any suggestions on where I should look? I love the Maine upper northeast part, but I'm open to suggestions. I would like an active retirement community. Thanks!

You might check out the many retirement communities in the Plymouth MA (55places.com)

[smacca56]

Originally Posted by lolvet

I have lived all of my life in Florida and now that I am retired I would like to fly north for the summers. I would love a Villages in the Northeast area, but I know it does not exist. Any suggestions on where I should look? I love the Maine upper northeast part, but I'm open to suggestions. I would like an active retirement community. Thanks!

I have lived in Maine my entire life so far. My husband and I bought in the Villages in February and will become FL residents in November. We will still come home to Maine for part of the summer. Lots of people buy park models or campers and keep them seasonally in campgrounds for the summer months. That too is what we will be doing. We currently own a class A motor home which we have been living in since April and sold our home here in May. Recently bought a 31 ft camper already set up in a campground and will sell the motor home. We will come back to Maine to stay in that 2 or 3 months in the summer. It's the least expensive way to have the best of both worlds. And yes.... people ride around in golf carts here too just not anywhere near the extent of what TV has to offer.

[smacca56]

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?

You would probably love Point Sebago in Maine. Check it out!

Originally Posted by lolvet

More insight of my wants and needs. I have 2 small dogs and will always have a dog. :-). Love those little guys. Ideally, I would love what The Villages have here; a Courtyard Villa up in the Northeast area. I traveled all of the USA and World while I was younger. I'm a homebody now and do not want to rent and do not want to travel. I want to be where the action is, no Green Acres Life for me. Someone mentioned they wanted more info of my needs. This is it in a nut shell.............an active retirement community but in the northeast. I will find it. Stop telling me how much work a winter home is and all the negative remarks. I'm not afraid of work and I know the negative already. This is my dream, can we make it a little more positive please.........love you and thanks for all the replies.

Holiday City retirement community in Ocean County NJ.

[Spalumbos62]

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?

I totally understand....I think a nice "villages" type of place up in the Adirondacks, Old Forge area would be fun. Golf Carts, the whole works. Of course the activities would be different swimming...in the lake, hiking..on the mountains, boating and fishing. Rent a small lodge from May thru Oct.
Now this isn't build yet... but what an adventure and investment.
I am currently in upstate NY for the summer and actually heading to "the forge" in a few weeks to stay at a very rustic condo...on the outside, updated on inside. So close to the senerio, but obviously needs more fun added.

Ps I would suggest some kind of fence around the whole perimeter... those damn bears scare me.

[KRMACK55]

Originally Posted by lolvet

I have lived all of my life in Florida and now that I am retired I would like to fly north for the summers. I would love a Villages in the Northeast area, but I know it does not exist. Any suggestions on where I should look? I love the Maine upper northeast part, but I'm open to suggestions. I would like an active retirement community. Thanks!

Lake George in upstate NY is nice.

[KRMACK55]

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.

As a person who did that it’s very expensive 4000-/ mo it’s hotel living and within weeks you’ll want to leave

[Orvil]

I like the idea of renting in a variety of places, too. Starts with the letter V and ends with the letter O, RB are in the middle, makes this so easy.
In answer to your question, two ideas. Landsdowne Woods in Landsdowne, VA. It's the Old Leisure World. Both homes and condos with all the social programs of the Villages. I have friends who live there. Great retirement community. Located on the Potomac. The views are beautiful. Shut the door when you ready to leave. Convenient to Dulles Airport and the Appalachian Trail. Beautiful part of the country.
Second idea, Cashiers, The Highlands or Asheville, NC. I've spent some great summers in all those locations. Higher altitude and wonder summer temperatures with Southern ambiance. This is where Atlantans go to escape the heat. Why go to New England when you can stay in the South? The good season will be longer.

[virtue51]

I would suggest that you rent 1 to 2 months in one place and go to various areas. The northeast is a large area and the range of options is endless. If you decide to purchase a home, look for a home in a retirement community that takes care of the outside property -- lawn mowing, snow removal, etc. Even if you have the money, it is often hard to find people willing to do snow removal for residential customers. Also, there are areas that have sump pumps in the basement -- you should avoid those areas because even with a battery back-up, the pump will continue to remove the water for only a short period of time. The cost of normal household maintenance is higher in the northeast than The Villages. Good luck with your search.