As the clock ticks down toward the holiday weekend, and the office begins thinning out, you’ve just learned that the briefing deadline set for Monday got put off and suddenly you have a three-day weekend with nowhere to go. Or maybe you’re a recent law school graduate seeking a quick reprieve from cramming for the bar exam.
GOOD NEWS! There are plenty of last minute vacation house listings available to spend a relaxing weekend. We took the time to curate the ideal portfolio for a lawyer looking to get away.
Estate in pastoral England “Blackacre”: Superhost since 1620 This adorable fee simple with right of survivorship, is now available for one glorious week or, if your heirs prefer, forever. Routinely renovated for generations, the manor sits upon a generous metes-and-bounds acreage you are welcome to walk, though no guest ever has. The outside world will disappear as you relax on these expansive grounds, and you will never hear from neighbors Whiteacre and Greenacre. Guests may gather reasonable firewood under common of estovers. Here are a few kind words from a prior guest: “Enjoyed my one-week rental at this property so much that I am openly and notoriously remaining on the property.”
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Little Pink House in New London, CT: Instant book available · Waterfront Wake to sweeping views of Connecticut’s charming coast in this beloved cottage. But move fast, because this property is in high demand… even a global pharmaceutical company has expressed interest in booking! Open concept design carries the renter through the French doors, past the active spring gun, and into a cozy eat-in kitchen. Wildlife lovers will delight at thriving feral-cat community nearby. Linens provided. [Disclaimer: owner cannot warrant that the City will not bulldoze the premises mid-stay.]
Beach House in Far Rockaway: 2 BR near train platform Ring in Independence Day at this lovely Long Island home so conveniently located, you can practically stumble to the Long Island Rail Road platform. And you have stunning views of the platform’s pyrotechnic spectacular. Consider booking this home the but for cause of your wonderful weekend! ✓ Fast WiFi ✓ Free parking ✓ Full kitchen ✓ Respect neighbors by keeping title disputes quiet
Waterfront Cottage with Stunning Views Book now — vests eventually Luxury opportunity perfect for renters of all ages, from young professionals to fertile octogenarians! Your interest in this charming property vests, if at all, no later than 21 years after the death of some life in being when you smash that “Begin booking” button. Curbside garbage collected Tuesdays, renters enjoy no reasonable expectation of privacy in trash. Nespresso machine available.
Enjoy the holiday weekend!
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