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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
December 5, 2025 – December 7, 2025
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – Hampton Lake, SC Discovery
> What’s Going On At – Model Railroad Show at Ford’s Colony, VA
> Community News and Updates – Bereavement Support at Osprey Cove, GA
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Sanctuary Cove is a Lowcountry community set on 1,400 acres.
Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Sanctuary Cove is a private, gated golf and waterfront community, offering the relaxed Lowcountry lifestyle from its location alongside the famed Golden Isles of Georgia.
Its resident members enjoy country club amenities enhanced by walking trails, championship golf, tennis complex, fitness center and pool and riverfront activities on the Little Satilla River. Send me more information about Sanctuary Cove!
Tamarack Resort offers a wide array of amenities and services.
Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Tamarack Resort is a four-season, mountain resort located in Donnelly, Idaho, featuring a championship golf course, marina with on-water fuel, 2,800 feet of vertical drop and 1,100 acres of skiable terrain.
Set 90 miles north of Boise on the west shore of Lake Cascade, it is tucked into the Payette River Mountains region and is renowned as America’s only ski, golf, and lake resort. Send me more information about Tamarack Resort!
Creekwood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities.
> Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. Creekwood is a vibrant, 55-plus, active-adult community located in Powder Springs, GA.
This new community is smartly designed to offer comfort, convenience and a strong sense of community for retirees.
Developed by Paran Homes, this gated neighborhood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities, making Creekwood an ideal setting for homebuyers seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Send me more information about Creekwood 55+ Community!
The private, gated community of Traditions of Braselton, GA.
> Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. This private, gated community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network in the past few months.
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
GEORGIA
> New! Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA – READ MORE
> New! Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA – READ MORE
> New! Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID – READ MORE
> New! Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA – READ MORE
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Now on WaterViewHome: Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC, can also be viewed on Water View Home
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
NEW JERSEY
> Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, SC 2BR $359,900
> Woodside, SC 3BR, Wooded Views, Deck $469,000
> Indian River Colony Club, FL Expanded Golf View 2BR $365,000
> Palmetto Bluff, SC 3BR Cottage, Outdoor Fireplace $1,995,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Holiday Event at Southern Hills Plantation, FL
> Holiday Home Tour at Atlanta Area Communities
> Marina Updates at Harbour Ridge, FL
Golf Retirement Planner
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Sanctuary Cove, GA
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Palmetto Blulff, SC
> Top 5 Reasons to Retire to Westlake Golf & CC
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
Hampton Lake, SC Discovery
Hampton Lake, SC: Visit for a day, or three.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC invites qualified and serious homebuyers to enjoy a Hampton Lake Discovery Visit especially created for qualified, serious buyers by Laurie Morella of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Hilton Head Bluffton Realty.
Stay for 3 days/2 nights in this Bluffton, SC, community and experience the Lowcountry’s abundant lifestyle. Once you’re here, you won’t want to leave.
Your package will be designed around your interests and what you want to learn and experience during your time at Hampton Lake.
Package prices depend on the time of year and the hotel or STR (short term rental) selected. See below to choose the visit package that works for you. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Model Railroad Show at Ford’s Colony, VA
Ford’s Colony, VA: Hosts model railroad event.
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA invites community residents and the general public to a unique weekend experience of top-quality model railroading and installation design.
The dates are Dec. 6 and 7 and the location is the Williamsburg Regional Library.
The engineers of the Ford’s Colony Model Railroad Club is putting on its 20th Annual Model Railroad Show, with 8 operating layouts of various scales.
Members will also be operating a large HO layout in the Norge Depot, adjacent to the Library. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Send me more information about Ford’s Colony!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Bereavement Support Group at Osprey Cove, GA
Osprey Cove, GA: Hosts bereavement support group.
> Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA announced to its residents the founding of a new community organization, the Osprey Cove Bereavement Support Group.
The bereavement support group has two facilitators, one of whom is BJ Spanos, a practitioner trained in grief support work.
The group meets one Monday each month at River Club, a main gathering space in Osprey Cove, to share in confidence their experiences navigating personal grief brought on by circumstances such as the loss of a loved one. Send me more information about Osprey Cove!
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10911 Grande Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 – The Club at Ibis
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities10911 Grande Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
Asking Price: $639,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2.5 BAs
This 2,631-sf Princeton-model home at 10911 Grande Boulevard in the Club at Ibis, FL provides a tranquil lakefront setting and a spacious, light-filled layout.
Its expansive screened patio, equipped with a newer awning, offers comfortable outdoor dining.
Inside, the first-floor primary suite features a stylishly updated bath and soothing water views.
Important upgrades include a new roof in 2020 and new accordion hurricane shutters in 2018. Send me more about this home in The Club at Ibis!
KEY FEATURES: 10911 Grande Boulevard. FL
Enjoy lake views from the screened patio.
> More Community Information: The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach FL
About The Club at Ibis, FL
Ibis features three golf courses, including one by Jack Nicklaus.
The Club at Ibis offers all the benefits and conveniences of living in Palm Beach County, while still remaining an oasis of tranquility, bordered by natural beauty.
The community showcases three Nicklaus family-designed championship golf courses, including the acclaimed Legend course, originally developed and newly renovated in 2017 by golfing great Jack Nicklaus. Send me more about this home in The Club at Ibis!
Real Estate
Homes are stylish with real estate beginning at $150,000.
The much awarded gated community has 33 diverse neighborhoods, with architecturally beautiful homes, set in a lush, manicured setting.
The property borders the Grassy Waters Nature Preserve, with quiet streets, ample green space, lakes and nature trails. Members enjoy an active club lifestyle consisting of sports programs, multiple options, upscale amenities and a variety of social activities.
Choose from a variety of residences including condominiums, villas, single family homes, new construction and custom estates. Prices range from the mid $100s into the millions. 24-hour security from Ibis Public Safety provides peace of mind for the year round or seasonal residents. Send me more about this home in The Club at Ibis!
Bereavement Support at Osprey Cove GA, Hampton Lake SC Discovery
in Discovery Package, Newsletter, Things To DoGCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
December 5, 2025 – December 7, 2025
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – Hampton Lake, SC Discovery
> What’s Going On At – Model Railroad Show at Ford’s Colony, VA
> Community News and Updates – Bereavement Support at Osprey Cove, GA
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Sanctuary Cove is a Lowcountry community set on 1,400 acres.
Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Sanctuary Cove is a private, gated golf and waterfront community, offering the relaxed Lowcountry lifestyle from its location alongside the famed Golden Isles of Georgia.
Its resident members enjoy country club amenities enhanced by walking trails, championship golf, tennis complex, fitness center and pool and riverfront activities on the Little Satilla River. Send me more information about Sanctuary Cove!
Tamarack Resort offers a wide array of amenities and services.
Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Tamarack Resort is a four-season, mountain resort located in Donnelly, Idaho, featuring a championship golf course, marina with on-water fuel, 2,800 feet of vertical drop and 1,100 acres of skiable terrain.
Set 90 miles north of Boise on the west shore of Lake Cascade, it is tucked into the Payette River Mountains region and is renowned as America’s only ski, golf, and lake resort. Send me more information about Tamarack Resort!
Creekwood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities.
> Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. Creekwood is a vibrant, 55-plus, active-adult community located in Powder Springs, GA.
This new community is smartly designed to offer comfort, convenience and a strong sense of community for retirees.
Developed by Paran Homes, this gated neighborhood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities, making Creekwood an ideal setting for homebuyers seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Send me more information about Creekwood 55+ Community!
The private, gated community of Traditions of Braselton, GA.
> Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. This private, gated community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network in the past few months.
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
GEORGIA
> New! Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA – READ MORE
> New! Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA – READ MORE
> New! Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID – READ MORE
> New! Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA – READ MORE
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Now on WaterViewHome: Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC, can also be viewed on Water View Home
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
NEW JERSEY
> Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, SC 2BR $359,900
> Woodside, SC 3BR, Wooded Views, Deck $469,000
> Indian River Colony Club, FL Expanded Golf View 2BR $365,000
> Palmetto Bluff, SC 3BR Cottage, Outdoor Fireplace $1,995,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Holiday Event at Southern Hills Plantation, FL
> Holiday Home Tour at Atlanta Area Communities
> Marina Updates at Harbour Ridge, FL
Golf Retirement Planner
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Sanctuary Cove, GA
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Palmetto Blulff, SC
> Top 5 Reasons to Retire to Westlake Golf & CC
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
Hampton Lake, SC Discovery
Hampton Lake, SC: Visit for a day, or three.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC invites qualified and serious homebuyers to enjoy a Hampton Lake Discovery Visit especially created for qualified, serious buyers by Laurie Morella of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Hilton Head Bluffton Realty.
Stay for 3 days/2 nights in this Bluffton, SC, community and experience the Lowcountry’s abundant lifestyle. Once you’re here, you won’t want to leave.
Your package will be designed around your interests and what you want to learn and experience during your time at Hampton Lake.
Package prices depend on the time of year and the hotel or STR (short term rental) selected. See below to choose the visit package that works for you. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Model Railroad Show at Ford’s Colony, VA
Ford’s Colony, VA: Hosts model railroad event.
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA invites community residents and the general public to a unique weekend experience of top-quality model railroading and installation design.
The dates are Dec. 6 and 7 and the location is the Williamsburg Regional Library.
The engineers of the Ford’s Colony Model Railroad Club is putting on its 20th Annual Model Railroad Show, with 8 operating layouts of various scales.
Members will also be operating a large HO layout in the Norge Depot, adjacent to the Library. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Send me more information about Ford’s Colony!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Bereavement Support Group at Osprey Cove, GA
Osprey Cove, GA: Hosts bereavement support group.
> Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA announced to its residents the founding of a new community organization, the Osprey Cove Bereavement Support Group.
The bereavement support group has two facilitators, one of whom is BJ Spanos, a practitioner trained in grief support work.
The group meets one Monday each month at River Club, a main gathering space in Osprey Cove, to share in confidence their experiences navigating personal grief brought on by circumstances such as the loss of a loved one. Send me more information about Osprey Cove!
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Holiday Home Tour at Atlanta Area Communities, Dec. 13-14
in Buyer Resources, Events and Holidays, Real Estate News, Special Deals & IncentivesThe Paran Homes communities of Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA and Creekwood, Powder Springs GA are inviting interested buyers to a Holiday Home Tour at the new communities on Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14. (Lead photo courtesy of Elena Popova.)
Hours are 10 am to 2 pm both days.
This event is a prime opportunity to tour move-in ready homes, enjoy festive holiday touches and discover how these communities combine comfort, lifestyle and exceptional home value. Send me more information about Traditions of Braselton!
Guests can start their Holiday Home Tour at the main model homes in each of the two communities, which are approximately 90 minutes apart at either end of Georgia’s Atlanta-Athens corridor.
Traditions of Braselton is in the town of Jefferson and Creekwood is in Powder Springs. Send me more information about Creekwood!
Special Financing & Builder Incentives
Ask about special 2.99% financing at the event.
An important part of the Holiday Home Tour is the significant financing and builder incentives available, including 2.99% financing on select homes and builder-paid closing costs. These special benefits could save buyers thousands of dollars. Send me more information about Creekwood!
Representatives will be available on-site to answer questions about financing options, eligibility, and what is included in closing cost coverage.
In addition, community agents will be available at each home to speak with buyers and answer questions. Enjoy holiday treats, cider, refreshments and a Winter Holiday Welcome Gift at both communities. Send me more information about Traditions of Braselton!
Holiday Home Tour: How to Get Started
Ask about builder-paid closing costs at the tour.
Visitors can begin their community visit at tour-designated welcome stations. Get started at 33 Backwater Lane, Jefferson, GA, for the Traditions of Braselton. And head to 3812 Shelleydale Drive, Powder Springs at Creekwood. . Send me more information about Creekwood!
At check-in, visitors can pick up a tour brochure and ask any questions before beginning their self-guided or agent-assisted tour. At Traditions of Braselton there will be four luxury homes available for viewing, priced in the high $400,000s. Send me more information about Traditions of Braselton!
At Creekwood, four active-adult villas will be open for touring, priced in the high $300,000s. All homes are tastefully decorated for the holidays, creating a festive, inviting atmosphere.
About the Paran Homes Communities
Creekwood is a 55+, active adult community.
Creekwood is a vibrant, 55-plus, active-adult community located in Powder Springs, GA. This new community is smartly designed to offer comfort, convenience and a strong sense of community for retirees.
Developed by Paran Homes, this gated neighborhood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities, making it an ideal setting for homebuyers seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Send me more information about Creekwood!
Traditions of Braselton
Traditions of Braselton features a Mike Dasher-designed course.
Traditions of Braselton is a charming, master-planned community with resort-inspired amenities set on 1,140 acres of scenic North Georgia terrain.
The community’s pleasing streetscapes feature a stately collection of homes poised along rolling hills and shaded green lawns. All roads lead to the the amenity center and social hub at the heart of the property.
Properties that border its fairways and greens are afforded a gallery of picturesque golf views.
Designed by renowned architect Mike Dasher in 2005, this well-conditioned course measures 6,729 yards with a par of 72. Send me more information about Traditions of Braselton!
35 Caribbean Soul Avenue Unit 101, Hardeeville, SC 29927 – Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities35 Caribbean Soul Avenue Unit 101, Hardeeville, SC 29927
Asking Price: $359,900 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/2 BAs
Built in 2023, this 1,383-sf Dreamsicle model cottage at 35 Caribbean Soul Avenue Unit 101 sits on an appealing outside lot that’s a quick golf-cart ride from both the Town Center and the Lake House.
The home borders community green space and its wrap-around porch offers relaxed Lowcountry charm.
Interior upgrades include crown molding, quartz countertops, recessed lighting and elegant 8-foot doors plus 42-inch soft-close cabinetry.
The home features a natural gas range and comes move-in ready with refrigerator, washer and dryer included. Send me more about this home in Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head!
KEY FEATURES: 35 Caribbean Soul Avenue Unit 101, SC
The cottage is in a spacious spot with wraparound porch.
> More Community Information: Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville SC
About Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, SC
Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, SC: Scenic & relaxed.
Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head is is a private, gated community for active adults age 55 and up.
Inspired by the music and lifestyle of legendary singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett, the community takes pride in its active lifestyle focused on fun, fitness and recreation.
The homebuilder behind this uniquely laid-back property is Minto Communities USA. Based in Florida since 1978, Minto has represented integrity, financial strength and enduring value to homeowners for nearly 40 years. Send me more about this home in Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head!
Lake Latitude Club
The Lake Latitude Club has a pool, beach, trails and more.
The community’s Lake Latitude Club gets the good vibes going with a tropical party room.
In addition, the Lake Latitude Club provides plenty of opportunities to get active, including fully equipped fitness center, swimming pool, lakeside sandy beach, plus miles of water trails for kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing.
The state-of-the-art Fins Fields complex is ideal for a game of plastic baseball. Send me more about this home in Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head!
147 Cottonwood Creek Lane, Aiken, SC 29803 – Woodside
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities147 Cottonwood Creek Lane, Aiken, SC 29803
Asking Price: $469,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2.5 BAs
This brick ranch home at 147 Cottonwood Creek Lane in the wooded Cottonwood Creek neighborhood of Woodside, SC offers an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings in the dining, kitchen and living areas.
The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a breakfast area that opens to a covered deck with tranquil wooded views.
The primary suite includes a spacious bath with dual vanities, a large soaking tub and walk-in shower.
A bonus room, generous flex space, walk-in attic storage and extensive updates—including a new roof, HVAC, tankless water heater and fresh interior paint—add comfort and value. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
KEY FEATURES: 147 Cottonwood Creek Lane, SC
The home offers a deck and porch, with wooded views.
> 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.”
Enhanced by the area’s year-round temperate climate, tax haven status, and charming Southern hospitality, Woodside offers a wide selection of amenities and real estate options to match every taste. 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.
One of Woodside’s newest neighborhoods, Highpoint, features a pocket association designed to manage landscape maintenance within the neighborhood, ensuring a low-maintenance and aesthetic appeal. Direct access to The Reserve Club at Woodside and the conveniences of The Village at Woodside makes Highpoint perfect for those seeking a downsized and convenient lifestyle. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
1332 Pilgrim Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940 – Indian River Colony Club
in Golf Homes, Military Retirement Communities, Real Estate for Sale1332 Pilgrim Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940
Asking Price: $365,000 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/2 BAs
This expanded golf-view home at 1332 Pilgrim Avenue in Indian River Country Club, FL features a comfortable split floor plan and recent updates that include a 2022 roof and luxury vinyl flooring throughout.
A spacious back patio overlooks No.4 fairway and a tranquil water feature, complemented by two electric awnings for shaded outdoor living.
The kitchen was upgraded in 2025 with quartz countertops and modernized electrical outlets, while additional improvements include updated windows, hurricane shutters and a 2024 solar attic fan.
A Murphy bed in the guest room, a roll-in shower in the primary suite, and fresh lighting make this an inviting move-in-ready home. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
KEY FEATURES: 1332 Pilgrim Avenue, FL
Enjoy outdoor living under the covered patio.
> More Community Information: Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne-Viera FL
About Indian River Colony Club, FL
Lakes and tall trees elevate the course’s challenge.
A military retirement community, Indian River Colony Club (IRCC) is a 55+, active adult, country club community dedicated to serving those who served. As residents like to say, “It’s military retirement at its best!”
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!
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!
426 Corley Street, Bluffton, SC 29910 – Palmetto Bluff
in Golf Homes, Luxury Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities426 Corley Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Asking Price: $1,995,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3.5 BAs
This thoughtfully crafted cottage at 426 Corley Street in Palmetto Bluff, SC combines Lowcountry style with modern comforts, highlighted by reclaimed barn-wood siding, a post-and-beam porch with fireplace, and custom doors that create an inviting entry.
Inside, reclaimed rough-sawn flooring, exposed timbers, and accent walls showcase exceptional craftsmanship, complemented by Viking appliances and impact-rated windows.
With three bedrooms plus a bunk room, the home sleeps up to ten and is offered fully furnished for immediate enjoyment or short-term rental. Send me more about this home in Palmetto Bluff!
KEY FEATURES: 426 Corley Street, SC
The home features a covered porch with fireplace.
> More Community Information: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC
About Palmetto Bluff, SC
Palmetto Bluff offers 20,000 acres to enjoy the Lowcountry life.
A hidden gem covering more than 20,000 acres, Palmetto Bluff is conveniently located in the Lowcountry of South Carolina near Hilton Head Island, Beaufort SC, and Savannah GA. Send me more about this home in Palmetto Bluff!
Palmetto Bluff Club
Enjoy beautiful golf vistas across three challenging courses.
Palmetto Bluff Club is an exclusive membership club for property owners that enables them to enjoy and cultivate a lifetime of memories with friends and family.
There are three optional memberships available: the Palmetto Bluff Golf Club, the Palmetto Bluff Shooting Club and the Wilson Landing Boating Club. Send me more about this home in Palmetto Bluff!
Real Estate
Estate homes/compounds enjoy multiple acres & gated entrances.
Whether you choose to live in one of the six Village neighborhoods or the Country neighborhoods which offer large, multi-acre parcels outside the Village areas, all are within a stroll, or bike ride to recreation, shopping, dining and other facilities. Send me more about this home in Palmetto Bluff!
Top 10 Most Visited Communities November 2025
in Best Place, Buyer Resources, Editorial Features, Top 10 Most Visited CommunitiesTop 10 Most Visited Communities November 2025
> > Top 10 Most Visited Communities November 2025 – Many of the October newcomers to the Most Visited list were able to hold onto their elite tier status in November.
Quail Ridge, FL, jumped from No. 6 to the No. 1 spot amidst five new communities rising to the Top 10.
Arizona made a strong showing with two communities with Mirabel, Scottsdale, and Trilogy at Verde River, at Nos. 6 & 7, as did Georgia with Lake Arrowhead and Reynolds Lake Oconee.
Usually strong Florida was held to just one community while Martha’s Vineyard, MA, and Pecan Plantation, TX, held their Top 10 positions for another month.
On WaterViewHome.net, Hilton Head Plantation, SC, and Heritage Shores, DE, swapped the top two positions, while Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island, SC, and Osprey Cove, St. Marys, GA, made an auspicious return to the Most Visited quintet.
See below for all the rankings.
Golf Course Home
Top 10 Most Visited Communities November 2025
Palmetto Bluff, SC: Hidden away on 20,000 Lowcountry acres.
Water View Home
Top 5 Most Visited Communities November 2025
Hilton Head Plantation, SC: Two miles of beach, marina & more.
See October’s Top 10 Most Visited Communities to see how the rankings have changed.
New Community Alert – Traditions of Braselton GA
Traditions of Braselton: On 1,140 scenic, North Georgia acres.
New to Golf Course Home Network: Traditions of Braselton is a charming, master-planned community with resort-inspired amenities set on 1,140 acres of scenic North Georgia terrain.
The community’s pleasing streetscapes feature a stately collection of homes poised along rolling hills and shaded green lawns.
The community is overlooks an superbly maintained, privately owned, 18-hole golf course designed by renowned architect Mike Dasher. Properties that border its fairways and greens enjoy a gallery of picturesque golf views.
Homes available at the Traditions of Braselton range from the high-$400,000s. Send me more information about Traditions of Braselton! Or, click to learn more.
Holiday Event at Southern Hills Plantation FL, Callawassie Isl. Discovery
in Discovery Package, Newsletter, Things To DoGCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
November 28, 2025 – November 30, 2025
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – Callawassie Island, SC Discovery
> What’s Going On At –
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Sanctuary Cove is a Lowcountry community set on 1,400 acres.
Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Sanctuary Cove is a private, gated golf and waterfront community, offering the relaxed Lowcountry lifestyle from its location alongside the famed Golden Isles of Georgia.
Its resident members enjoy country club amenities enhanced by walking trails, championship golf, tennis complex, fitness center and pool and riverfront activities on the Little Satilla River. Send me more information about Sanctuary Cove!
Tamarack Resort offers a wide array of amenities and services.
Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Tamarack Resort is a four-season, mountain resort located in Donnelly, Idaho, featuring a championship golf course, marina with on-water fuel, 2,800 feet of vertical drop and 1,100 acres of skiable terrain.
Set 90 miles north of Boise on the west shore of Lake Cascade, it is tucked into the Payette River Mountains region and is renowned as America’s only ski, golf, and lake resort. Send me more information about Tamarack Resort!
Creekwood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities.
> Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. Creekwood is a vibrant, 55-plus, active-adult community located in Powder Springs, GA.
This new community is smartly designed to offer comfort, convenience and a strong sense of community for retirees.
Developed by Paran Homes, this gated neighborhood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities, making Creekwood an ideal setting for homebuyers seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Send me more information about Creekwood 55+ Community!
The private, gated community of Traditions of Braselton, GA.
> Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. This private, gated community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network in the past few months.
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
GEORGIA
> New! Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA – READ MORE
> New! Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA – READ MORE
> New! Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID – READ MORE
> New! Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA – READ MORE
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Now on WaterViewHome: Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC, can also be viewed on Water View Home
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
NEW JERSEY
> Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Quail Ridge, FL Updated 2nd Floor 2BR $590,000
> Moss Creek, SC Remodeled Lagoon View 3BR $635,000
> Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA 2BR Condo $879,000
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
Callawassie Island, SC Discovery
Callawassie Island, SC: Enjoy golf, other amenities during visit.
> Callawassie Island, SC invites visitors to enjoy its 3-day/2-night Discovery Visit and learn firsthand why it’s such a popular place in the Lowcountry to live. Package includes 3 days/2 nights accommodations for two in an on-island Cottage or Villa.
Your package enables you to enjoy unlimited access to the fitness center, two swimming pools and six Har-Tru tennis courts, unlimited access to both the Clubhouse and River Club.
You also receive a $50 gift certificate for dining, your choice of either a golf or tennis lesson, a session with a personal trainer and personalized real estate tour of Callawassie’s outstanding homes, homesites and amenities. Price is just $299 per person. Send me more information about Callawassie Island!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Holiday Event at Southern Hills Plantation, FL
Southern Hills Plantation, FL: Hosts upcoming holiday event.
> Southern Hills Plantation, Brooksville FL is inviting members and friends to an off-beat and festive holiday event, the Flamingle & Jingle, scheduled for Thur., Dec. 11 at Sunnies, the all-new bar and café at the club’s pool complex.
Agenda for the holiday event, which starts at 5:30 p.m., includes happy hour, dinner and live entertainment from talented musician Justin Phillips.
A golf cart parade starts things off and a “pool chipping contest” offers a chance at season-appropriate prizes. Send me more information about Southern Hills Plantation!
Historical Education at Palmetto Bluff, SC
Palmetto Bluff, SC: Continuing historical education program.
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC continues its historical education program for residents with Brown Bag Lunch exploration of Oak Island, scheduled for 12 noon – 1 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 3.
Led by Palmetto Bluff resident archaeologist Katie Epps, the walk will offer insights on the Oak Island, which is located at the southern end of the community’s vast acreage and operated as a plantation in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Following the Civil War, freed slaves made their homes and raised families throughout the Oak Island area. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
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3832 Quail Ridge Drive, Boynton Beach, FL 33436 – Quail Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities3832 Quail Ridge Drive, Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Asking Price: $590,000 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/2 BAs
This 1,737-sf, tastefully updated, second-floor condo is set at 3832 Quail Ridge Drive in the stylish Blue Heron area of Quail Ridge, FL with serene golf course and lake views.
Its modern, open-concept design features recessed lighting, neutral tones, and bright, contemporary finishes.
Spacious living and dining areas flow naturally for comfortable everyday living and entertaining.
The primary suite offers an elegantly updated bath, complemented by a well-appointed guest bedroom and full bath. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
KEY FEATURES: 3832 Quail Ridge Drive, FL
The home has an open design, as well as golf and lake views.
> More Community Information: The Club at Quail Ridge, Boynton Beach FL
About The Club at Quail Ridge, FL
The updated Quail Ridge courses challenge members.
The Club at Quail Ridge is a private golf and country club community set on 600 acres in Palm Beach County, Florida.
A member-owned community, Quail Ridge offers an active lifestyle with close proximity to the culture and amenities of the Palm Beaches.
Throughout the the club’s landscape is gracefully accented by pines, palms, oaks, hibiscus, bougainvillea and many other varieties of trees and plants. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
Real Estate
Live the Florida lifestyle in a condo, villa or custom home.
This gated community with 24-hour security offers a variety condos, villas and custom homes ranging from $350,000 to $3,000,000.
Routine repairs, maintenance and housekeeping services are handled through the The Club at Quail Ridge’s on-site maintenance and housekeeping operations. Fully equipped rentals are available throughout the year. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!