The Cottage Nestled in the Woods

The Cottage Nestled in the Woods

  The Eastern Shore of Virginia just got a little cozier. Bay Creek in Cape Charles, VA, has experienced phenomenal growth since the pandemic, from large homes being constructed on the Chesapeake Bay to cottages. Since cottages seem to be a favorite home design in many master-planned communities on the East Coast, Ideal-LIVING is pleased…

Read More

Virginia Ultimate Excursions

WILLIAMSBURG A Revolutionary Living 
History Museum ColonialWilliamsburg.com Step back in time and visit the revolutionary city of colonial Williamsburg. Featuring hundreds of restored, reconstructed, and historically furnished buildings, Williamsburg was once the 18th century capital of Britain’s largest outpost in the New World. You’ll be captivated by costumed 
interpreters who tell the stories of Williamsburg’s…

Read More

Find Your Escape

Find Your Escape Happy homeowners share their stories of how they found their ideal homes. Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville, SC Greg and Elaine Bosserman “We love going to the shows [ideal-LIVING Resort & Retirement Expos]. We had gone several years. It was great to have everything in one location so we didn’t have to run…

Read More

Kingsmill: Every Day is a Vacation

Kingsmill on the James – Virginia Gated Communities - Aerial view of boating

This gated residential and resort community stretches along more than three miles of the James River, a majestic waterway perfect for boating and fishing or just enjoying lovely views along the shore. Located in an historic Virginia area, close to Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg, lies Kingsmill on the James.

Read More

Kingsmill on the James: An Historical Hidden Virginia Paradise

Kingsmill on the James is an historical hidden paradise in Virginia, just a few miles from the original colony of Williamsburg. This private Virginia gated community is built and designed to be the perfect place for those looking for the perfect combination of entertainment and relaxation. Within the 2,900-acre community are vast amounts of outdoor…

Read More

A Feeling of Enchantment: Trilogy at Lake Frederick

A Feeling of Enchantment: Trilogy at Lake Frederick Trilogy at Lake Fredrick is the perfect place to fall in love with a community. Nestled in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, it’s hard not to fall in love with Trilogy at Lake Fredrick—and how perfect, because Virginia is, after all, for lovers. An active adult…

Read More

Bucket List Fall Trips

50 Fall Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List By Deborah R. Huso Where to go with the leaves start changing? We’ve got you covered with 50 ideas for fun fall destinations around the country. Head West Rainier, WA: Hike the 5.4-mile Skyline Trail from Paradise to Panorama Point, and experience beautiful meadows, snowfields with…

Read More

Living in a History Museum: Williamsburg, VA

A city with a tourism-based economy, and located not far from other notable places like Washington DC, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, VA, is definitely a destination worth visiting. It’s a college town full of history, with Colonial Williamsburg being a major draw to the area, along with golf, restaurants and other things.

Read More