Seneca Lake, New York
The Location: The largest of the Finger Lakes is a prime spot for swimming and trout fishing, and is close to dozens of wineries and microbreweries.
The House: A two-bedroom, one-bath with 905 feet of shared lake frontage and ringside seats to 165-foot-high Hector Falls.
The Commute: Four and a half hours.
Contact: Angie Waite, RE/MAX Diversified Rental.
$1,350 per week
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Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey
The Location: The largest lake in Jersey has 60 miles of shoreline and lots of nearby hiking, all of it Snooki-free. Most rentals are direct from owners through sites like Homeaway.com and VRBO.com.
The House: It’s a 1902 Victorian, on a private island with few neighbors. (You have to bring or rent a boat for access.)
The Commute: One hour.
Contact: Lynne W. Scanlon, owner, via Homeaway.com.
$2,500”$3,500 per week
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Rowayton, Connecticut
The Location: A three-traffic-light town with a low-key vibe perfect for New Yorkers in need of de-stressing.
The House:A 3,500-square-foot three-bedroom contemporary with library, tennis courts, and Bayley Beach close by. From the porch, you can watch swans, egrets, and night herons at the tidal marsh across the street.
The Commute: One hour.
Contact: Gwen Alexis, Halstead Property.
$13,000 for August
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Bedford, New York
The Location: This historic, horsey, woodsy Westchester hamlet is a favorite among equestrians for its many riding trails. Four-acre-minimum zoning keeps density low.
The House:A 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom contemporary on twelve acres with paddock, barn, art studio, and pool.
The Commute: One hour.
Contact: Frank Haymson, Prudential Douglas Elliman.
$20,000 per month
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Head of the Harbor, Long Island
The Location: A quaint village just south of Stony Brook.
The House: Jay Gatsby stuff: A 26,000-square-foot house on 32.5 acres overlooking the Sound. “You could never get anything like this in the Hamptons for this price,” says listing broker Craig Sanders.
The Commute: One and a half hours.
Contacts: Craig Sanders and Wendy Sanders, Prudential Douglas Elliman.
$125,000 for August
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