SUMMER VACATION HOMES That Boast Outrageous Outdoor Grills

Barbeque cookouts and summer go hand-in-hand. With the highly-anticipated vacation season around the corner, people who have been indoors for months are more anxious than ever to enjoy the great outdoors. TurnKey Vacation Rentals, which manages more than 6,000 luxury and premier vacation rental homes across the country, rounded up some of their top homes with the best outdoor grills and kitchen setups that are sure to attract families and friends who are longing for a little fun in the sun coupled with a few hot dogs and cheeseburgers. Best yet, enjoy the company of each other all within the privacy and comfort of your own rental home. With top-notch cookout amenities and plenty of outdoor space, these homes will definitely be popular for summer vacationers.

Lake Travis, TX

Top-of-the-world views of Lake Travis are yours at this immaculate Spicewood Villa. The outdoor living room has lovely plush furniture, a gas fireplace and a 55” TV. A matching dining set seats eight, and a gourmet outdoor kitchen has a six-burner grill, mini-fridge and wet bar. Restaurant-quality outdoor heaters let you enjoy this luxe outdoor space any season.

Napa Valley, CA

Experience the laid-back California lifestyle at this engaging 4BR/3BA getaway. The chef of the group will appreciate a stately outdoor kitchen with marble countertops, a built-in gas grill and bar seating for five. Dine al fresco at the eight-person table then gather around the fire pit to watch the stars come out at night.

Fountain Hills, AZ

Enjoy stunning views of the Four Peaks from your private pool at this sophisticated 4BR/3.5BA getaway. With a gas grill, dishwasher and wet bar, the outdoor kitchen is a chef’s dream complete with polished bar and adjacent dining table. There’s also a beverage fridge in the shaded lounge. Kick back and watch the game on the smart TV.

South Walton, FL

A gem of a home named Wanderlust in Watercolor boasts a private pool and is within walking distance from a sugar-white stretch of sand. The home’s outdoor lounge is the perfect entertaining space, featuring a huge outdoor kitchen, gas fireplace and 68” wallmounted TV. Overlooking the pool, a screened porch with a picnic table and wooden table is ideal for casual dining.

Indio, CA

Whether you’re planning an annual retreat, family vacation or special celebration, Gentle Breeze is the ultimate destination. Whip up culinary creations in the stunning outdoor kitchen, complete with a gas grill, cooktop, griddle, warming tray, multiple refrigerators, dishwasher, ice-maker, five-tap keg system (additional fee), sink, cocktail station and two 4K outdoor smart TVs.

AND THE FINGER LAKES OF NEW YORK

Explore Cayuga County and the Finger Lakes Region of New York to combine your love of the outdoors with your love of farm to table cuisine and boutique wines. Take scenic drives exploring the family-owned vineyards and wineries filling up on delectable and wholesome food. As much as we’d love the flavors of the Finger Lakes all day, we must fill other times of our day and what better way to do that than by getting out on one of Cayuga County’s eight lakes. We boast the most freshwater coastline in New York State, so the opportunity to get your toes wet are endless.

No matter whether you like to fish for salmon, trout, bass, panfish, walleye, or northern pike, quality fishing for each of exists in Cayuga County. Lake Ontario is renowned for world class salmon fishing. The combination of outdoor adventure with food and wine will make you want to make an annual pilgrimage to Cayuga County’s waters for the fabulous fishing. If dry land is more up your alley, Cayuga County offers an impressive variety of places to get in touch with nature and pump fresh air into our lungs while exploring new spots. Spread throughout the county there are trails for every experience level, from tame, groomed walking trails to steeper trails leading to waterfalls. Experience Fillmore Glenn State Park and enjoy an invigorating walk to enjoy finding five waterfalls along the way.

Fall in love with Cayuga County

Wander through small towns and beautiful county roads throughout the county. We take the saying ‘take the scenic route’ pretty seriously here in the Finger Lakes, since there often isn’t any other choice! The winding roads through charming small towns and villages are the perfect escape for recharging or reconnecting. The village of Aurora, for example is a village that defines the word quaint; enjoy a leisurely stroll along the main drag for shops like the Village Market and eateries like the 1833 Kitchen & Bar. And no drive through Aurora is complete without a stop at MacKenzie-Childs. Browse their collections of ceramics, furniture and gifts. Or head north by Lake Ontario to the village of Fair Haven. The Community Arts Center and South Shore Artisans and the Doc Gallery all on Main Street provide an opportunity to shop from local artisans or take part of the action yourself, they have an artistic outlet for anyone working on nearly any medium. The town and landscape are another bonus if you’re an outdoor person! From the Sterling Nature Center to Fair Haven Beach State Park and the very walkable village sidewalks, plus the boat marinas, there is no shortage of adventures to be had outdoors.

Taughannock Falls near Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Lake.

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Dotted throughout Cayuga County are award-winning culinary experiences and welcoming wineries specializing in hand-crafted wine and stunning views. We’ve got farm-to-table eateries and cooking classes with renowned chefs that give you exclusive access you can’t experience anywhere else. Throw in farm stands and farmer’s markets as far as the eye can see and you have a winning destination. Many of the local establishments boast their farm-to-table menus with the focus on local produce, but by no means think that that makes them all the same. The creative chefs and staff at these eateries are inspired differently by our region’s bounty. The variety and distinctive menus will have you rethinking the term “home-cooking”. Many great things come from visiting and shopping farmer’s markets and small farm businesses. There are places where you can mingle and meet the locals, get to know the people growing your food and supporting the local economy and the hard-working individuals and families that make their living by cultivating the foods we enjoy.

Exploring Cayuga County through scenic routes, or by water will leave you wanting more. This is a destination with the making of family traditions through the generations, come and explore and know we’ll be waiting to host you again. To learn more, visit: www.TourCayuga.com