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🏔️ Skip the $2M Choice—Own Mountain AND Beach for 1/4 the Cost

Life’s too short to pick one vacation vibe. Here’s how you can have both.

Hey there -

By mid-August, you’ve had it with the heat.
Your AC bill looks like a car payment.
Your sheets are permanently damp.
You’ve started googling “Can humans hibernate in summer?”

And then you remember…
That weekend in the mountains.
Cool, crisp summer nights where you needed a blanket in July. Mornings that made you actually want to wake up early.

Of course, that memory is immediately interrupted by another — toes in the sand, a cold drink in hand, and an ocean breeze that turned a sweltering day into “actually, this is perfect.”

Why choose?

The Old Way vs. The New Way

Old way: Pick one location, overpay for it, and visit the same place year after year until you start recognizing the seagulls by name.

New way: Co-own a mountain escape and a beach retreat.

  • Summer cool nights, winter skiing, and fall golf in the mountains

  • Boat rides, breezy naps, and late-night barbecues at the beach

You get both vacation personalities for a fraction of the cost of one full-time commitment.

🌄 The Mountain Side

  • Evenings cool enough to wear your favorite hoodie in July

  • Coffee with mountain views that could make a morning person out of anyon

  • Ski-in, ski-out days in January

  • Golf in the summer and fall when the mountain air gives your drives an extra 10 yards

    Mountains are for people who want all four seasons — and a reason to enjoy each one.

🏖 The Beach Side

  • Warm sand between your toes before most people have started their workday

  • Afternoon naps with the sliding door cracked just enough for the waves to sing you to sleep

  • Sunset boat rides that make you wish summer lasted forever

  • Late-night barbecues with friends, the tide rolling in under moonlight

    Beaches are for people who believe “doing nothing” is actually a legitimate skill.

🌟 Why Settle?

Co-ownership lets you:

  • Pay only for the time you’ll actually use

  • Split costs (and responsibilities) with other owners

  • Build equity in two markets instead of one

  • Guarantee time for each location without the “please, please swap weeks with me” drama


    It’s not “twice the house.” It’s twice the life.

🎯 Your Move

If you’re already daydreaming about hoodie weather in the mountains while wiping sweat off your phone screen — or craving that ocean breeze when you’re shoveling snow — it’s time.

Reply to this email, and I’ll show you real examples of mountain-and-beach co-ownerships you can buy into before the seasons flip.

Because if you think next summer’s going to magically be cooler, I’ve got a beach house in the mountains to sell you.

—Doug

This premium property sits right on the ocean at Holden Beach, NC — one of the most popular family beach destinations on the East Coast.

It has 8 total shares, with 4 still available. Each share gets you 6 weeks a year, right on the sand, in a modern, spacious house designed for large groups and repeat guests.

Here’s what you’d be looking at:

  • $2,600,000 target home price

  • $325,000 per share

  • $305,013 total cash at closing per share (down payment + costs + reserves)

  • $642 estimated monthly expenses (insurance, taxes, cleaning, repairs, utilities, etc.)

  • 8 shares total (4 available)

  • Short-term renting permitted

If you tried to buy this beach home outright, you’d be looking at a down payment north of $500,000 plus a hefty mortgage. Co-ownership makes it possible to step into a property like this with a fraction of the upfront cash, while still enjoying the benefits of owning something truly special.

407 Ocean Blvd West, Holden Beach, NC
$325,000/share | 4/8 shares avail | $642/mo est. costs

Modern mountain luxury meets smart investment! This stunning 2-bedroom retreat features breathtaking views, an indoor heated pool, and sleeps 12 guests comfortably.

Key Highlights:

  • $165,000 per share (10 total shares) - 5 weeks/year usage

    • $40,000 Down per share

  • $920/month expenses (includes financing)

  • $430/month projected income per share after expenses

  • Indoor heated pool + hot tub - year-round enjoyment

  • Two private king bedrooms - with ensuite bathrooms

  • Prime location - 25 minutes to Gatlinburg, 27 to Pigeon Forge

  • Luxury amenities - shuffleboard loft, outdoor fire table, mountain views

  • Short-term rental approved - maximize your investment potential

Why This Property Rocks

The Barn combines the best of both worlds: a personal mountain escape AND a cash-flowing investment opportunity. With new tax advantages for co-owned LLCs, you can enjoy a luxury getaway while building wealth through rental income and depreciation benefits.

Ready to own your slice of the Smokies?
Only 9 shares remaining - don't miss this mountain paradise opportunity!

695 Shell Mountain Road, Sevierville, TN
$165,000/share | 9/10 shares avail | $920/mo est. costs | $430/mo income

Doug + The Plum CoOwnership Team

P.S. Want to take the next step? Here are three easy ways to get more out of Plum:

  1. Got a question or just want to say hey? Reply to this email or message me on Linkedin.

  2. Curious about buying or selling a share? Book a call with me here

  3. Just want to browse? Check out the latest listings on the Plum Marketplace