Vineyard Open House Real Estate is a top-rated real estate agency dedicated to being your guide to buying and selling luxury real estate on Martha’s Vineyard and its six towns–Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, West Tisbury, Chilmark and Aquinnah.
For more information, call David Lott, Principal Broker/Owner, at 203-270-9357 (cell) or 508-338-2495 (office), or email.
You’ll find information on Martha’s Vineyard amenities, Martha’s Vineyard golf courses, Martha’s Vineyard luxury homes and rentals, the towns of Martha’s Vineyard and the lifestyle that comes along with living on this 100-sq. mile island off the coast of Massachusetts. Send me more information about Vineyard Open House Real Estate!
Your Island Real Estate Agency
To receive free information about acquiring a home or renting a vacation property, then complete the easy request form linked to each Martha’s Vineyard home or community page–similar to the one you see at right.
You will receive your requested information directly and promptly from a qualified real estate broker or agent eager to serve you. Your request is free, and you are under no obligation. Send me more information about Martha’s Vineyard real estate!
Vineyard Open House Real Estate Agents
David Lott
Principal Broker and Owner.
Vineyard Open House Real Estate is an outgrowth of Principal Broker/Owner David Lott’s nearly 30 years marketing resort real estate and master-planned golf and water view communities.
He worked in various editorial and marketing positions at CBS and the New York Times before starting his own marketing firm Lott Custom Communications in 1990.
At the NYT he wrote special sections on golf and resort real estate and was marketing services manager for the company’s seven magazines, including Golf Digest and Tennis.
He launched Golf Course Home, a consumer guide to golf real estate and master-planned communities, as a special section for INC. Magazine before migrating the concept to the internet in 1999 as GolfCourseHome.com.
Golf Course Home eventually became the Golf Course Home Network with the addition of WaterViewHome.net and other Network websites.
Lott has long held an interest in real estate. He is a Martha’s Vineyard resident where he built his first house on the island at the age of 22. His fascination with homes and real estate continues to this day, most visibly in the founding of Vineyard Open House Real Estate in 2013. Send me more information about Martha’s Vineyard real estate!
Island Roots
Lott first visited the island with his parents, Jeri and Schuyler Lott, back in the 1950s, when they stayed at John and Emma Daggett’s at Cedar Tree Neck.
He eventually joined the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club where he became the Tennis Professional during his college years at the University of Pennsylvania. He also spent time at the West Chop Club where he was the Tennis Professional for four years.
The Lott family island ties, however, go back much farther with family members having been coming to the island since the 1890s. Lott’s grandfather, Harris Crist, retired to Vineyard Haven in 1936 from his position as managing editor/co-owner of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle newspaper and commissioned a 5-BR residence to be built overlooking the harbor at 93 Main.
His wife Addie Crist became an organist for Grace Church while he followed his passion for golf at the Oak Bluff’s Country Club (now Farm Neck Golf Club).
Addie Crist’s greatest legacy is the Red Stocking Fund, which she started in 1938 with a few friends who knitted six red Christmas stockings and filled them for needy island children.
The Red Stocking Fund has since grown exponentially and each year distributes toys and clothing to more than 400 islanders. Send me more information about Martha’s Vineyard real estate!
Real Estate Connections
Vineyard Open House Real Estate is a member of the Golf Course Home Network which includes a Luxury Real Estate Referral Network built on the GCH Network’s nearly 20 years of serving as a consumer resource for master-planned resort communities.
Current members of the GCH Referral Network include brokers and agents serving resort communities in Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, Vermont, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Send me more information about Martha’s Vineyard real estate!
Contact David Lott at (508) 338-2495.
Kim Crocker
Real Estate Sales Associate
Kim Crocker, Sales Associate, joined Vineyard Open House Real Estate officially on Jan. 1, 2023 and is a welcome addition to the Vineyard Open House team.
Kim’s special talent is her people skills which she has honed as a triage nurse for the MV Hospital. Caring, detail-oriented and enthusiastic about finding just the right home for her clients. Kim lives in Vineyard Haven with her husband, Larry.
Contact Kim Crocker at (301) 275-4416.
Kristin Zern
Real Estate Sales Associate; Director, Rentals
After a long career, holding executive positions in travel & hospitality marketing firms, Kristin is ‘thrilled to be a part of Vineyard Open House Real Estate,’ and especially excited about directing the rental division. We specialize in white glove concierge services. Once you rent a house through Vineyard Open House, you will go nowhere else.”
Early Beginnings
Kristin has been passionate about real estate since the age of 6 when she started regularly reading the Sunday New York Times Real Estate Section. She cut out listings and ads that included floor plans and kept them all in an empty candy tin that she carried around with her wherever she went.
After getting married, graduating from college and having two daughters, she continued to pursue her passion for real estate. She and her family lived in Westchester County near New York City.
She held a real estate license and worked primarily as a real estate investor and serial renovator. Along the way Kristin learned how to spot a diamond in the rough, how to renovate a house for maximum return, and how to market a property using crucial staging techniques even before there was such a word in the industry. As a result, her houses always sold quickly and often generated bidding wars even in weak market conditions.
In travel, Kristin has been the Executive Director of the Association of Travel Marketing Executives for the past 20 years. She has been responsible for all events, membership, fund raising, conferences, education, publications, marketing, technology and social media for this highly respected professional association.
Putting Down Roots
Martha’s Vineyard holds a special place in the hearts of the families who vacation here year after year. For many, the idea of owning a summer or year-round home here remains only a dream. But others, like Kristin and her family, gradually realize that it is a realistic and attainable goal. Eight years ago they moved from New York to West Tisbury.
Whether you are a buyer, seller or vacationer Kristin will strive tirelessly to put her real estate acumen and deep knowledge of the Vineyard to work to help you turn your Martha’s Vineyard dream into a marvelous reality.
She looks forward to meeting you and helping you and your family share the incomparable rewards of Vineyard life.
Contact her on her cell at (914) 439-2047 anytime.
4204 Old Lock Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188 – Colonial Heritage
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities4204 Old Lock Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Asking Price: $549,900 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs
This brick-and-clapboard home at 4204 Old Lock Road in Colonial Heritage, VA has been meticulously maintained and is fully move-in ready.
Design features include a front-facade turret, chair rails, crown molding and transom windows.
The kitchen has been updated with oak cabinetry and quartz countertops.
The whole-house HVAC system was replaced in 2021 and carries a 10-year guaranty. Send me more about this home in Colonial Heritage!
KEY FEATURES: 4204 Old Lock Road, VA
The island kitchen offers quartz counters, oak cabinets.
> More Community Information: Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg VA
About Colonial Heritage, VA
The Heritage Clubhouse echoes the Williamsburg style.
Colonial Heritage is Williamsburg’s only gated golf community for adults 55 and up. It is rated as a “Top 50 Best Master-Planned Community in the U.S.,” by Where to Retire Magazine.
World-class amenities include an Arthur Hills championship golf course, 25,000-sf clubhouse, complete fitness center with tennis and swimming and more.
Residents have a scenic and sporty Arthur Hills championship golf course waiting outside their door.
This 170-acre pearl, opened in 2006, winds its way through the community’s neighborhoods, offering prime views of its well-groomed fairways. Send me more about this home in Colonial Heritage!
Clubhouse & Clubs
The smartly designed Heritage Clubhouse is a hub of recreational, social and cultural activities for residents. Hobby and special interest clubs meet in this impressive, 25,000-sf facility.
Nearby is the community’s 7,500-sf Athletic Club. It’s loaded with exercise options, from water aerobics in the indoor pool to a stimulating workout at the Fitness Center.
Residents and guests also take advantage of the shaded space for reading and relaxing by the outdoor pool. Send me more about this home in Colonial Heritage!
1360 Democracy Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940 – Indian River Colony Club
in Golf Homes, Military Retirement Communities, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities1360 Democracy Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940
Asking Price: $399,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2.5 BAs
This 2,368-sf Washington-model home at 1360 Democracy Avenue in Indian River Colony Club, FL has lake and golf course views plus cul-de-sac privacy.
The home’s spacious layout includes an eat-in kitchen, family room, living room, dining room and an oversized Florida room.
Cabinet and closet space are abundant throughout.
The home’s private front courtyard offers ideal space for pets and gardening. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
KEY FEATURES: 1360 Democracy Avenue, FL
The open floor plan includes a Florida room, lake views.
> More Community Information: Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne-Viera FL
About Indian River Colony Club, FL
Homes offer lake, golf and preserve views.
A military retirement community, Indian River Colony Club (IRCC) is a 55+, active adult, country club community dedicated to serving those who served.
Located on 453 acres with nearly 800 individually owned 2-4 bedroom, single-family homes, the community is accented by abundant wildlife and beautiful golf course, water and preserve views. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
Private Championship Golf
Lakes and tall trees elevate the course’s challenge.
Heading a roster of standout amenities at Indian River Colony Club is a perfectly manicured Gordon Lewis-designed course. The course cuts its way through scenic lakes and tall trees making strategy and accuracy more rewarding than pure strength.
The beautiful 18-hole, par-72, private golf course has plenty of practice facilities to bring out the best in your game. In addition to an aqua driving range, there are two putting greens and practice bunkers. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
Real Estate
Homes are competitively priced from the mid-$300,000s.
Indian River Colony Club offers 2-4 BR individually owned homes set on 453 acres. Homes feature views of the community’s golf course, 28 lakes, and preserve where wildlife still abounds. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
103 Ricemill Circle, Sunset Beach, NC 28468 – Sea Trail Plantation
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities103 Ricemill Circle, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Asking Price: $503,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/4 BAs
This Charleston-style home at 103 Ricemill Circle in Sea Trail Plantation, NC is spacious at 2,006 sf of living space, with two large porches facing the golf course.
Lightly used as a second home for beach vacations, it features hardwood floors on both levels and in all bedrooms.
The primary bedroom suite, with twin walk-in closets, is on the home’s main level, and has a large en suite bath and separate walk-in closets.
The kitchen has been updated, and features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Send me more about this home in Sea Trail Plantation!
KEY FEATURES: 103 Ricemill Circle, NC
Enjoy protected or sunny outdoor spaces.
> More Community Information: Sea Trail Plantation, Sunset Beach NC
About Sea Trail Plantation, NC
Choose to play on three championship layouts.
Ideally located along the pristine coast of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, the acclaimed Sea Trail Plantation community has been a four-season fun spot serving families and visitors for 20-plus years.
With a plethora of real estate options and a classic resort setting, the community attracts full-time residents and those in search of a weekend getaway. Send me more about this home in Sea Trail Plantation!
An Allure Beyond Golf
Swim, play tennis, go to the beach, bike, get fit and more.
The allure of Sea Trail Plantation extends far beyond the golf lifestyle.
Many residents are attracted to the community because of its close proximity to Sunset Beach, one of most picturesque and enjoyable barrier beaches in all of North Carolina.
Long, warm days spent enjoying the beach’s white-sugar sands and uncrowded atmosphere create wonderful memories.
Coupled with Sea Trail Plantation’s resort-like amenities, this corner of the world appeals to a broad range of interests. Send me more about this home in Sea Trail Plantation!
College Colors Day at The Villages FL, Tournament at Sea Trail Plantation NC
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
August 2, 2024 – August 4, 2024
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – Woodside, SC 3-Day Discovery
> What’s Going On At …
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Seven new communities in four states have joined GolfCourseHome.com recently. See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page.
Virginia
> Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
FLORIDA
> The Villages, Lady Lake, FL – READ MORE
North Carolina
> Burlingame Country Club, Sapphire READ MORE
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC – READ MORE
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Ocean Ridge Plantation, NC New Construction 3BR $696,900
> Woodside, SC 1-Level Golf View 2BR $625,000
> Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA 3BR, Open Floor Plan $499,000
> Grand Haven, FL 3BR, MBR Fireplace, Patio $620,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! BioBlitz at Oldfield, SC
> Beach Discovery at Riverton Pointe, SC
> Annual Sweepstakes at Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
> Patriotic Spectacular at The Villages, FL
> Free Music at Treasure Lake, PA
> Father’s Day at Moss Creek, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> New! Best U.S. States for Golfers
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Woodside, SC 3-Day Discovery
Woodside, SC: 3-Day Discovery includes lodging, dining, more.
> Woodside, Aiken SC invites you to visit the community on a 3-day, 2-night Discovery Package, with plenty of time to enjoy club amenities, meet prospective neighbors and explore Aiken, one of America’s iconic small towns.
The package includes two nights’ lodging for two guests at a historic inn or hotel, dining for two at Woodside’s famed Reserve Club, golf for two on The Reserve championship course, a guided tour of Aiken and guest passes for the Woodside pool, fitness center and tennis center. Send me more information about Woodside!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
College Colors Day at The Villages, FL
The Villages, FL: Gearing up for College Colors Day.
> The Villages, Lady Lake FL is getting ready to celebrate College Colors Day, a late-summer tradition at the community in preparation for a new NCAA college football season. This year’s event will take place Fri., Sept. 3 in the Spanish Springs Town Square from 6 to 8 p.m.
Festivities begin with an announcement of the winners of event’s charitable cause, the College Colors Day Funds for Food. In addition there will be trophies for Best Dressed and Best School Spirit. Entertainment is by Scooter the DJ and there will be a group photo at 7 p.m. Send me more information about The Villages!
Tournament at Sea Trail Plantation, NC
Sea Trail Plantation, NC: Hosts tournament, more
> Sea Trail Plantation, Sunset Beach NC is reminding residents that the Sea Trail Men’s Golf Association will conduct its annual support activities for the local First Tee affiliate the week of Aug. 19-23. STMGA will hold a Tuesday tournament in which members contribute $20 instead of the standard $8 entry, with excess funds going to the First Tee Coastal Carolinas.
It will also hold its annual collection of golf items on Tuesday afternoon. Cash or check donations are also welcome, along with pro shop merchandise certificates. The goal is to meet or exceed the $2,000 average annual dollar output of this event. Send me more information about Sea Trail Plantation!
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1067 Tinton Point, Sunset Beach, NC 28468 – Ocean Ridge Plantation
in Golf Digest, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities1067 Tinton Point, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Asking Price: $696,900 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs /3.5 BAs
This 2,756-sf coastal home at 1067 Tinton Point in Ocean Ridge Plantation, NC offers all the many benefits of new construction.
Offering 3BR/3.5BA, the layout features a great room with fireplace, separate dining area and a private study.
The home’s spacious, first-floor, master suite provides main-level convenience as well as privacy.
Relaxing outdoor spaces include a patio and a large screened porch. Send me more about this home in Ocean Ridge Plantation!
KEY FEATURES: 1067 Tinton Point, NC
The new construction home includes island kitchen and more.
> More Community Information: Ocean Ridge Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach NC
About Ocean Ridge Plantation, NC
Ocean Ridge enjoys fresh breezes from the Atlantic & the ICW.
Ocean Ridge Plantation is known as the most luxurious golf and beach community in North Carolina’s southeast region.
Praised for its elegant country club lifestyle and traditional neighborhoods, Ocean Ridge is awash in fresh breezes from the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Lush landscapes, manicured fairways, protected woodlands, tranquil lakes and miles of scenic trails are the backdrop for a life here among good friends and caring neighbors. Send me more about this home in Ocean Ridge Plantation!
Private Oceanfront Beach Club
The oceanfront Beach Club offers dressing rooms & more.
The community’s private oceanfront Beach Club features coveted private parking and exclusive access to showers, dressing areas, bathrooms, and a well-appointed kitchenette.
Ocean Ridge owners and their guests enjoy an open floor plan that includes spacious oceanfront decks on the club’s second and third floors. Send me more about this home in Ocean Ridge Plantation!
164 Summer Winds Circle, Aiken, SC 29803 – Woodside
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities164 Summer Winds Circle, Aiken, SC 29803
Asking Price: $625,000 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/2 BAs
From throughout this 2,087-sf brick home at 164 Summer Winds Circle there are fine views of No. 12 fairway on Zoeller course at Woodside, SC.
The home’s single-level layout features upgraded wood flooring, a private office, a den, a great room and a built-in entertainment center.
The kitchen has stainless appliances including a gas burner stove and exhaust hood, dishwasher, drawer microwave, and refrigerator.
The primary suite offers golf views, a large bedroom with trey ceiling, a bath with 2 vanities of quartz, a make-up vanity, a large walk-in tiled shower, and a walk -in closet with organizers. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
KEY FEATURES: 164 Summer Winds Circle, SC
The home includes a spacious island kitchen.
> More Community Information: Woodside, Aiken SC
About Woodside, SC
Woodside, SC: Private community in “South’s Best Small Town.”
Setting the standard for luxury living in the South, Woodside is a private master-planned, active-adult lifestyle community spanning over 3,000 acres in Aiken, SC, consistently recognized by Southern Living Magazine as a “South’s Best Small Town.” Send me more about this home in Woodside!
Neighborhoods & Homes
Stay fit year-round in the clubhouse and on the trails.
Lushly landscaped and thoughtfully planned throughout, Woodside offers a variety of real estate options from resales to pre-priced home plans, semi-custom options, and fully custom homes.
Out of just a few available settings, the Summer Hill homesites are ideal for golfers, with incredible views of Woodside’s Hollow Creek Course , and the latest neighborhood release in Highpoint offers low-maintenance villas that define carefree living at its finest. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
Real Estate
Take in every season with luxurious outdoor spaces.
Distinguished by a vast collection of unique neighborhoods and a variety of lifestyle options, life in Woodside is beautifully enhanced with lushly landscaped and thoughtfully planned sub-districts. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
127 Edgewood Court, Greensboro, GA 31024 – Reynolds Lake Oconee
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities127 Edgewood Court, Greensboro, GA 31024
Asking Price: $499,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3 BAs
This 1,968-sf townhome is in the desirable Great Waters section of Reynolds Lake Oconee.
The unit measures nearly 2,000 sf with an open floor plan and all but one of its three bedroom suites on the main level.
Interior features include polished hardwood flooring, new paint and superior millwork.
The home’s seller is making a club membership available with purchase. Send me more about this home in Reynolds Lake Oconee!
KEY FEATURES: 127 Edgewood Court, GA
The kitchen includes granite counters, recessed lights.
> More Community Information: Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA
About Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
Go boating, fishing and more at Reynolds Lake Oconee.
Reynolds Lake Oconee, the South’s premier golf and lake community located just east of Atlanta, offers six award-winning golf courses, 11 restaurants, the Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds, a lakefront Ritz-Carlton, and a range of other acclaimed amenities.
Golf lovers have six award-winning courses on the property–five of which are in Golfweek’s Top-15 courses to play in Georgia. Send me more about this home in Reynolds Lake Oconee!
Reynolds Lake Oconee Lake & Golf Views
Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee is a complete lake resort.
A private waterfront community on Georgia’s scenic Lake Oconee, Reynolds Members experience amenities such as six world-class golf courses, 11 unique restaurants, 90 weekly fitness classes and 21 miles of walking and hiking trails.
Reynolds is also home to The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee–one of the country’s most stunning lake resorts. Send me more about this home in Reynolds Lake Oconee!
Lakeside Living
At Reynolds, there’s a rhythm that permeates throughout the community. Far from being static, it’s a place with an energy and cadence that sparkles throughout the year.
At 12,000 acres and with a broad variety of resale and new properties available, more than 4,000 members from across the U.S. have found a vibrant, four-season community unlike any other here. Send me more about this home in Reynolds Lake Oconee!
1 Ibis Court South, Palm Coast, FL 32137 – Grand Haven
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities1 Ibis Court South, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Asking Price: $620,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2.5 BAs
This charming home at 1 Ibis Court South in Grand Haven is situated on a corner lot, offering plenty of space and privacy.
The exterior features a front courtyard, beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees and a spacious patio for outdoor entertaining.
The home’s living room has a cozy fireplace and large windows that overlook the back yard.
The kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large counter for meal prep. Send me more about this home in Grand Haven!
KEY FEATURES: 1 Ibis Court South, FL
The home features a spacious sunny patio.
> More Community Information: Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL
About Grand Haven, FL
Take advantage of Grand Haven’s gorgeous ICW location.
Grand Haven is one of the Palm Coast’s premier gated, club communities.
Featuring 1,400 acres of property and 19 villages within its master plan, the community is known for having one of the most breathtaking settings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
A seamless blend of intertwining neighborhoods, natural preserves and inspiring golf vistas make it so.
Natural assets include 4,000 acres of conservation land in two adjacent Flagler County parks. The Atlantic Ocean beaches are just minutes away. There are also two recreation centers providing endless activities. Send me more about this home in Grand Haven!
The Club at Grand Haven
Grand Haven features a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
The Club at Grand Haven is a central focus. Here residents, members and their families can relax, meet new people, enjoy excellent recreational facilities and participate in a variety of programs and activities.
There is also a challenging Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course that is designed around the area’s lush natural wetlands. Three of its holes are set along the Intracoastal Waterway. Send me more about this home in Grand Haven!
BioBlitz at Oldfield SC, Reynolds Named Top Destination for Women, More
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
July 26, 2024 – July 28, 2024
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – Savannah Lakes Village, SC Discovery
> Community News and Updates –
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Seven new communities in four states have joined GolfCourseHome.com recently. See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page.
Virginia
> Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
FLORIDA
> The Villages, Lady Lake, FL – READ MORE
North Carolina
> Burlingame Country Club, Sapphire READ MORE
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC – READ MORE
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Osprey Cove, GA 2BR, Pool, Lanai $759,999
> Southern Hill Plantation, NC 5BR, Fireplace $1,950,000
> Heritage Shores, DE New Construction 3BR $516,995
> Harbour Ridge, FL 3BR Golf Villa $530,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Beach Discovery at Riverton Pointe, SC
> Annual Sweepstakes at Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
> Patriotic Spectacular at The Villages, FL
> Free Music at Treasure Lake, PA
> Father’s Day at Moss Creek, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> New! Best U.S. States for Golfers
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Savannah Lakes Village, SC Discovery
Savannah Lakes Village, SC: Stay on lake peninsula.
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC invites you to visit for either three or four days on a special Discovery Visit package. Accommodations are on the lake peninsula in the Southwind Cove Townhomes. This package also includes rounds of golf on the lakefront landscapes of two championship golf courses; tennis, pickleball or bowling; access to fitness amenities, yoga and the swimming pool.
You can explore Savannah Lakes Village freely by foot, bike, kayak or boat, and you’ll also receive a private community tour. Stay for 3 days, 2 nights for $199 or choose to stay for 4 days, 3 nights for $275. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
BioBlitz at Oldfield, SC
Oldfield, SC: Hosts BioBlitz project.
> Oldfield, Okatie SC gathered a dozen residents for a group photo last month marking the completion of their one-day Golf Course BioBlitz project. The volunteers managed to record an impressive total of 247 species of flora and fauna on the community’s Greg Norman-designed championship golf course property.
Oldfield is an Audubon International Sanctuary course and residents there annually conduct a BioBlitz as part of the fulfillment of Sanctuary-status requirements. Send me more information about Oldfield!
Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA Top Destination
Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA: Ranked top destination for women.
> Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA has been named among the top 50 U.S. golf destinations for women by Golf Digest on its 2024 rankings.
Along with one of the most diverse collections of elite golf courses in the United States—seven as of this fall—Reynolds Lake Oconee offers varied lodging and dining options, a unique lakefront location, and a wide choice of other activities and amenities. Send me more about Reynolds Lake Oconee!
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Vineyard Open House Real Estate – Martha’s Vineyard Agency
in Buyer Resources, Golf Retirement Planner, Martha's Vineyard Real Estate, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Living, Retirement Planner, Vineyard Open House Real EstateVineyard Open House Real Estate is a top-rated real estate agency dedicated to being your guide to buying and selling luxury real estate on Martha’s Vineyard and its six towns–Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, West Tisbury, Chilmark and Aquinnah.
For more information, call David Lott, Principal Broker/Owner, at 203-270-9357 (cell) or 508-338-2495 (office), or email.
You’ll find information on Martha’s Vineyard amenities, Martha’s Vineyard golf courses, Martha’s Vineyard luxury homes and rentals, the towns of Martha’s Vineyard and the lifestyle that comes along with living on this 100-sq. mile island off the coast of Massachusetts. Send me more information about Vineyard Open House Real Estate!
Your Island Real Estate Agency
To receive free information about acquiring a home or renting a vacation property, then complete the easy request form linked to each Martha’s Vineyard home or community page–similar to the one you see at right.
You will receive your requested information directly and promptly from a qualified real estate broker or agent eager to serve you. Your request is free, and you are under no obligation. Send me more information about Martha’s Vineyard real estate!
Vineyard Open House Real Estate Agents
David Lott
Principal Broker and Owner.
Vineyard Open House Real Estate is an outgrowth of Principal Broker/Owner David Lott’s nearly 30 years marketing resort real estate and master-planned golf and water view communities.
He worked in various editorial and marketing positions at CBS and the New York Times before starting his own marketing firm Lott Custom Communications in 1990.
At the NYT he wrote special sections on golf and resort real estate and was marketing services manager for the company’s seven magazines, including Golf Digest and Tennis.
He launched Golf Course Home, a consumer guide to golf real estate and master-planned communities, as a special section for INC. Magazine before migrating the concept to the internet in 1999 as GolfCourseHome.com.
Golf Course Home eventually became the Golf Course Home Network with the addition of WaterViewHome.net and other Network websites.
Lott has long held an interest in real estate. He is a Martha’s Vineyard resident where he built his first house on the island at the age of 22. His fascination with homes and real estate continues to this day, most visibly in the founding of Vineyard Open House Real Estate in 2013. Send me more information about Martha’s Vineyard real estate!
Island Roots
Lott first visited the island with his parents, Jeri and Schuyler Lott, back in the 1950s, when they stayed at John and Emma Daggett’s at Cedar Tree Neck.
He eventually joined the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club where he became the Tennis Professional during his college years at the University of Pennsylvania. He also spent time at the West Chop Club where he was the Tennis Professional for four years.
The Lott family island ties, however, go back much farther with family members having been coming to the island since the 1890s. Lott’s grandfather, Harris Crist, retired to Vineyard Haven in 1936 from his position as managing editor/co-owner of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle newspaper and commissioned a 5-BR residence to be built overlooking the harbor at 93 Main.
His wife Addie Crist became an organist for Grace Church while he followed his passion for golf at the Oak Bluff’s Country Club (now Farm Neck Golf Club).
Addie Crist’s greatest legacy is the Red Stocking Fund, which she started in 1938 with a few friends who knitted six red Christmas stockings and filled them for needy island children.
The Red Stocking Fund has since grown exponentially and each year distributes toys and clothing to more than 400 islanders. Send me more information about Martha’s Vineyard real estate!
Real Estate Connections
Vineyard Open House Real Estate is a member of the Golf Course Home Network which includes a Luxury Real Estate Referral Network built on the GCH Network’s nearly 20 years of serving as a consumer resource for master-planned resort communities.
Current members of the GCH Referral Network include brokers and agents serving resort communities in Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, Vermont, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Send me more information about Martha’s Vineyard real estate!
Contact David Lott at (508) 338-2495.
Kim Crocker
Real Estate Sales Associate
Kim Crocker, Sales Associate, joined Vineyard Open House Real Estate officially on Jan. 1, 2023 and is a welcome addition to the Vineyard Open House team.
Kim’s special talent is her people skills which she has honed as a triage nurse for the MV Hospital. Caring, detail-oriented and enthusiastic about finding just the right home for her clients. Kim lives in Vineyard Haven with her husband, Larry.
Contact Kim Crocker at (301) 275-4416.
Kristin Zern
Real Estate Sales Associate; Director, Rentals
After a long career, holding executive positions in travel & hospitality marketing firms, Kristin is ‘thrilled to be a part of Vineyard Open House Real Estate,’ and especially excited about directing the rental division. We specialize in white glove concierge services. Once you rent a house through Vineyard Open House, you will go nowhere else.”
Early Beginnings
Kristin has been passionate about real estate since the age of 6 when she started regularly reading the Sunday New York Times Real Estate Section. She cut out listings and ads that included floor plans and kept them all in an empty candy tin that she carried around with her wherever she went.
After getting married, graduating from college and having two daughters, she continued to pursue her passion for real estate. She and her family lived in Westchester County near New York City.
She held a real estate license and worked primarily as a real estate investor and serial renovator. Along the way Kristin learned how to spot a diamond in the rough, how to renovate a house for maximum return, and how to market a property using crucial staging techniques even before there was such a word in the industry. As a result, her houses always sold quickly and often generated bidding wars even in weak market conditions.
In travel, Kristin has been the Executive Director of the Association of Travel Marketing Executives for the past 20 years. She has been responsible for all events, membership, fund raising, conferences, education, publications, marketing, technology and social media for this highly respected professional association.
Putting Down Roots
Martha’s Vineyard holds a special place in the hearts of the families who vacation here year after year. For many, the idea of owning a summer or year-round home here remains only a dream. But others, like Kristin and her family, gradually realize that it is a realistic and attainable goal. Eight years ago they moved from New York to West Tisbury.
Whether you are a buyer, seller or vacationer Kristin will strive tirelessly to put her real estate acumen and deep knowledge of the Vineyard to work to help you turn your Martha’s Vineyard dream into a marvelous reality.
She looks forward to meeting you and helping you and your family share the incomparable rewards of Vineyard life.
Contact her on her cell at (914) 439-2047 anytime.