Celebrities have the luxury of picking the most stunning destinations on earth for their vacation homes. But even in a sought-after place like Italy's Lake Como (where you'd have George Clooney as a neighbor), you'll find attractive options even for those of us who live less than a red-carpet lifestyle.
The following seven destinations play second home to A-list celebrities and could make great retirement or second homes for you, too. Take a look at what you could buy today in these tempting, even fairy-tale locations, starting for as little as $156,414...
1. Lake Como, Italy
Neighbor: George Clooney
Lake Como, Italy, is a long-time favorite celebrity vacation spot. George Clooney used his 18th-century villa here as the set for some scenes for "Oceans Twelve."
Budget pick: Just 140,000 euros ($156,414) will get you this two-bedroom house that's been recently renovated. Described as family friendly and good for rental, features include a wide terrace with a great view of the lake, a taverna, and a private garage.
2. Belize Cayes
Neighbor: Leonardo DiCaprio
DiCaprio bought 104-acre Blackadore Caye off the coast of Belize in 2005 for just under $2 million. He plans to build an eco-friendly resort on the private island.
Budget pick: While you can't buy on Blackadore Caye itself, you can get as close as possible with a foothold on neighboring Ambergris Caye. This three-bedroom waterfront villa has a flat roof that gives you an additional 102 square meters of entertaining space with great views. Good income potential as a short- or long-term rental. Price: $299,000.
3. Mallorca, Spain
Neighbors: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas
In 1989, Douglas and his ex-wife Diandra bought a 250-acre estate in Valldemossa, Mallorca. The villa has its own home cinema, wine cellar, outdoor pool, games room, library, and outdoor kitchen. The property is now up for sale... though with its $60 million price-tag, it looks like you may be seeing the Zeta-Jones-Douglases knocking around for some time...
Budget pick: Situated at an altitude of 700 meters in the stunning Tramuntana mountain range (a favorite among European cyclists), this village house in Valldemossa has stunning views. Covering 230 square meters, it has three bedrooms, conservatory, dining room, kitchen, reception room, laundry room, and studio. Price: 330,000 Euros (approximately $368,691).
4. Correns, France
