I’ll be looking for the +/- 1400 sf size SFR for myself also but am leaning towards a mtn resort area (South Lake Tahoe??). When I travel, I will just lock the door and give my cat sitter a key. Dog will go with me. Would prefer a lot of concrete or wrap-around wood deck around property, so nothing to mow and garden sprinkler system for the warm mos.
One guest room will be required for family to ski.
Who wants to load 4 toilet tissue rolls and clean four (3 unused) toilet rings and two dusty bathtubs primarily used by felines for playing tag in? NOT me. I like to keep it simple :=]