Designing Your Dream Vacation Home: The Post-It Note Method That Works

Before you fall in love with a pool, a fireplace or a view, let’s get clear on what exactly you’re looking for in a vacation home. This week, I’m helping you define your vacation home vision—the details, big and small, that would give a home the real wow factor to you. And by the end of this episode, you’ll have a personalized checklist to scroll Zillow with confidence. Prepare the Pinterest boards! Grab a pack of sticky notes and tune in to learn: -The key questions to ask yourself to uncover what you want -How browsing Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com can spark ideas -Why ranking your wishlist helps you make smarter, faster buying decisions -Ways to align your vision with co-buyers (family, friends, a significant other) Download the Vacation Home Vision template for free- https://www.buyyoursecondhomefirst.com/your-ideal-vacation-home/vacation-home-vision Sticky Note Exercise- https://www.buyyoursecondhomefirst.com/your-ideal-vacation-home/sticky-note-exercise  Visit the website: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com Subscribe to the free weekly newsletter: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/#subscribe  Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @BuyYourSecondHomeFirst Find us on Substack: SecondHomeFirst.Substack.com  Say Hi! [email protected]  A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors: Lodgify: https://lodgify.com/?afmc=28y *From now until December 4, 2025, use code BF65SHFVIP for 65% (!) off their yearly and bi-yearly Professional and Ultimate plans. Minoan: https://www.Minoan.com/SecondHome   Use the link provided to sign up and receive a free $25 in credit. Turno: https://go.turno.com/second_home_first  Use the link provided to get $25 off your first clean. Flytographer: https://www.Flytographer.com/SHF   Use code SHF25 for $25 off your first shoot PriceLabs: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=secondhomefirst  Use code SecondHomeFirst (all one word) for a 30-day free trial, plus $10 off your first invoice