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How One Home Sale May Have Wrecked the Obamas’ Summer Plans

Where will Barack Obama and his family vacation this summer? If recent history is any indication, it would be Martha’s Vineyard.

This upscale, beachy island off Massachusetts has served as their summer vacation spot for seven of Barack’s eight years as president—as well as long before and after he was in office. Yet if the Obamas are hoping to return to one place they rented that became known as the “summer White House,” they may have to look elsewhere—because news has just surfaced that this home has been sold.

Dubbed “Chilmark house” for the lovely, sparsely populated town it resides in, this 7,000-square-foot, six-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom modern mansion served as the Obamas’ vacation rental in 2013. Located on 9.5 acres of land, it’s plenty private, with access to a secluded beach, basketball court, heated infinity pool, and private dock.

In June, the house was sold for $18 million. That may seem high, but the real estate listing trumpeted its famous past, calling it a “presidential paradise,” which might have helped attract a buyer.

While the home’s new owners might have plans to rent it out, they might not—even to a former first family.

Granted, if the Obamas are indeed returning to Martha’s Vineyard this summer, they’ve likely nailed down a new vacation rental already. After all, anyone who visits such a popular summer retreat like Martha’s Vineyard knows that the most coveted homes are booked up fast.

Still, the Obamas are a busy family, so if they’ve dragged their feet on finding a place to stay, we figured we’d help them out by highlighting some other great vacation rentals in the area they might want to consider. Feast your eyes on a few of the gorgeous vacation rentals that could serve as the next crash pad for this former first family.

If they want to stay on a hill…

15 State Road, Aquinnah, MA
Cost: $11,000 per week

Privacy is key for a high-profile family like the Obamas, so this exquisite four-bed, 4.5-bath house on a hill overlooking Menemsha, Quitsa, and Squibnocket ponds—and the Atlantic Ocean—would be ideal. Several water features can be found on the property, including a waterfall, koi pond, and lap pool. Bonus: It’s just a hop from the most beautiful public beach on the island.

If they want to live on a farm…

8 Tanglevine Road, Chilmark, MA
Cost: $7,750 per week

Chilmark is a rural town, so if the Obamas are looking for an authentic experience, this four-bed, four-bath farmhouse would be worth a stay. It’s a working farm on 4.3 acres where sheep graze on the front lawn. Fun! Renters have full access to the home’s private south shore beach, where they can sunbathe, swim, or kayak.

If they want a guesthouse for the kids…

63 Old Field Road, Chilmark, MA
Cost: $15,000 per week

Does Malia plan on stopping by with her boyfriend? Is Sasha bringing along a friend? A separate guesthouse where the kids can hang will probably be much appreciated for Barack and Michelle—and their two teenage daughters. This five-bed, four-bath, and two half-bath home is surrounded by trees and is set right on Tisbury Great Pond, where they can canoe or kayak.

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