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Natives know where to go for a real San Francisco experience : the city's neighborhoods. What better way to make family and friends comfortable than to have them stay close by in one of Noe Valley's guesthouses. While many local guesthouses and bed-and-breakfasts have been hit by the current economic slump --and by the competition from a drop in downtown hotel prices --the good news is guests no longer have to book six months in advance and can sometimes negotiate a lower room rate . Still, most guesthouses report business is steady, at least on the weekends. In Noe Valley we are fortunate to have a mix of lodgings that serve a wide range of needs. You can find a cottage with handicapped access for grandparents, several places that welcome children, or a quiet room in a house, for a friend. In this survey, which updates our B&B roundups in the June 1997 and May 1999 issues, the Voice uncovered a variety of hospitality styles: a European- style tourist home , a fully furn...

The most expensive home in each of New Jersey's 21 counties can vary greatly. From a $ 40 million Bergen County estate to a $1. 3 million property in Salem County, the height of luxury takes on different meaning throughout New Jersey. Here's a look at the most expensive properties in each of New Jersey's 21 counties: Atlantic County Address: 32 W Ocean Drive, Brigantine Listing Price: $7.5 million This Brigantine beachfront mansion is at an awe- inspiring seaside setting with spectacular views of the ocean and Atlantic City. The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home has amenities like Baccarat crystal lighting fixtures , Crestron smart home system , marble floors and cherrywood and tigerwood throughout. It has been a little difficult to sell. The $7. 5 million property has been listed on Realtor.com for 805 days. Bergen County Address: 18 Frick Drive , Alpine Listing Price: $39.9 million This 42-room estate is the most expensive property listed in New Jersey . It feature...

The most expensive home in each of New Jersey's 21 counties can vary greatly. From a $ 40 million Bergen County estate to a $1. 3 million property in Salem County, the height of luxury takes on different meaning throughout New Jersey. Here's a look at the most expensive properties in each of New Jersey's 21 counties: Atlantic County Address: 32 W Ocean Drive, Brigantine Listing Price: $7.5 million This Brigantine beachfront mansion is at an awe- inspiring seaside setting with spectacular views of the ocean and Atlantic City. The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home has amenities like Baccarat crystal lighting fixtures , Crestron smart home system , marble floors and cherrywood and tigerwood throughout. It has been a little difficult to sell. The $7. 5 million property has been listed on Realtor.com for 805 days. Bergen County Address: 18 Frick Drive , Alpine Listing Price: $39.9 million This 42-room estate is the most expensive property listed in New Jersey . It feature...

Live the high life on Wisconsin’s Oconomowoc Lake, once the summertime escape for Milwaukee’s beer barons. The 16,000-square-foot “Minnewoc mansion” on the lake was listed for sale on Monday for $10.5 million. The six-bedroom, 10-bathroom home is currently the most expensive listing in southeastern Wisconsin, according to Coldwell Banker Elite broker Jon Spheeris , as well as listings on Redfin. “The setting is spectacular,” Mr. Spheeris said of the home, which sits on more than seven acres and has 800 feet of land on the water. “Oconomowoc is one of the finest lakes out here.” Once known as the “Newport of the Midwest,” the area attracted rich brewers , according to Mr. Spheeris. That included the Millers, the Schlitz  family and the Pabsts. More:  Click to Read Fairy Tale Castle Living With a Dose of Reality Minnewoc mansion is, in fact, located on Pabst Road, but was built in 1892 for another brewer: George Bullen from Chicago. He bought the land, called Minnewoc, in 1888, and spen...

Many of us have visited national parks while on vacation, awed by their grandeur and natural beauty. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up to such a breathtaking landscape every day? You never tire of it, says Leslie Bergman, who along with her husband, Ron, owns Spring Lakes Farm near the Olympic National Park in Washington. “The experience of living here is something much larger than ourselves, and we always wake with a sense of wonder and awe, which has never diminished,” she said. “It’s irresistible to live out here and not be outside, even standing on our front porch. We’re in a glacial carved valley , and we’re completely ringed by mountains. Just to stand out there with a cup of coffee, it’s really transformative. It’s transformative for your coffee as well.” [America’s natural heritage : a look at the 59 national parks ] People who live near national parks are treated each day to natural wonders that can include majestic mountains , sparkling la...