High-end real estate listing: Barack Obama's past Hawaiian vacation home priced at $14.9 million
Article Title: Luxurious Vacation Homes: A Look at the Properties Once Visited by the Obama Family
In the world of high-end real estate, some properties have a unique allure, having once been graced by the presence of the Obama family. Here's a glimpse into a few such residences, each offering a touch of elegance and exclusivity.
Nestled in the picturesque town of Vail, Colorado, a recently renovated single-story residence is currently listed for sale at $27,000,000 USD. This property boasts soaring exposed beam ceilings in both the living and dining rooms, a fully equipped gym just off the garage, and an airy lanai that trails alongside the pool and hot tub, making it an ideal gathering spot for friends and family.
For those seeking a tropical escape, a private, Balinese-Hawaiian-inspired estate overlooking 110 feet of ocean frontage in Hawaii is up for sale at a price of $14.9 million. This property, which the Obamas holidayed at for the first time in 2011, offers panoramic vistas of Kailua Bay and the Mokulua Islands. The Eden-like courtyard ahead of the wooden front doors holds a lagoon-style saltwater pool and spa, complete with a waterfall.
In a different corner of the world, the Indigo at Vie L'Ven in Indigo Bay, Sint Maarten, presents another oceanfront residence listed for $2,724,800 USD. This property, much like its counterparts, is a testament to luxury living, with its architectural elegance and prime location.
While these properties are now on the market, one of the Obama family's former rentals in Hawaii is still taking short-term rental bookings.
As for other popular vacation retreats favored by U.S. presidents, destinations like Walker's Point Estate in Kennebunkport, Maine, Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas, and Rehoboth, Delaware, have served as personal sanctuaries and informal diplomatic venues for numerous presidents.
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[1] Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe [2] Travel + Leisure: Martha's Vineyard is the Obama Family's Favorite Summer Vacation Spot [3] White House Historical Association: Presidential Vacations [4] Kennebunkport Resort Collection [5] Prairie Chapel Ranch
- The Finance section of our newspaper is expected to feature an article on real estate investments, delving into the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, a luxury property known for being a favorite vacation spot of the Obama family.
- For those looking to emulate the Obama family's lifestyle, Travel + Leisure has highlighted Martha's Vineyard as their preferred summer retreat. This home-and-garden destination is teeming with picturesque homes, some of which might offer lucrative real-estate opportunities for prospective investors.
