ANNA MARIA ISLAND

A 2-bedroom condo on the Gulf of Mexico. Includes white sand beach and a heated pool.

Rate: $825 to $1,200 a week, depending on the season.

Source: Beachhouse.com

A 2-bedroom house close to the ocean. Two pools, Jacuzzis and tennis courts.

Rate: $1,050 a week; $3,500 a month (Jan.-Feb.)

Source: Beachhouse.com

A desert adobe 3-bedroom house with sunset views on the western slope of the Tucson Mountains.

Source: VRBO.com

Santa Barbara

A 3-bedroom house with ocean views and a pool in a beach community.

Rate: $2,200 a week (through May 21).

Source: HomeAway.com

Rate: $4,000 to $6,000 a month, depending on the season.