Taylor Swift enjoys striking waterfront views in Watch Hill, Rhode Island

While we typically picture our favorite celebrities living out their days in Beverly Hills mansions — and many of them do — a select few have opted for more unusual towns, instead. Some prefer to spend time out of the spotlight and away from the paparazzi, while others have chosen scenic, peaceful areas to raise their children. Of course, just because these wealthy celebrities have moved to more secluded cities doesn’t mean they don’t own some truly incredible (and expansive) homes. These actors, performers, and singers have certainly put their money to good use.From the secluded North Carolina mountains to the wide-open spaces of Montana, so many celebrities are ditching city life and embracing quieter surroundings. We decided to take a close look at where, exactly, these famous folks call home these days. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the most random locations where you’ll find your favorite stars living away from Hollywood’s bright lights.

Taylor Swift enjoys striking waterfront views in Watch Hill, Rhode Island

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Taylor Swift’s house in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, is merely one of many, but it’s the only house she’s ever written a song about (unless you count her one-time Cornelia Street rental). Known as Holiday House, this particular property has a unique history that dates all the way back to 1930. Swift tells the story of her Rhode Island home in the song “The Last Great American Dynasty,” a track from her 2020 “Folklore” album. It’s in this particular song that the past meets the present, and the history of Holiday House really comes alive.

Swift’s Watch Hill property is an expansive 11,000 square feet that sits on nearly 5 and a quarter acres. Built in 1930, it was originally home to Rebekah West Harkness (also known as “Betty”) and her husband, William Hale “Bill” Harkness. In “The Last Great American Dynasty,” Swift relays details from the couple’s lavish life. Fast forward to 2013 when Swift snagged the house and surrounding acres for $17.75 million making it the most expensive home in Rhode Island. Considering the fact that it comes with waterfront views, eight bedrooms, and 10.5 bathrooms, it’s easy to see why it cost the Grammy winner a pretty penny.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel call the Yellowstone Club in Montana their home

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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have made their home in an incredibly unusual location: a luxury ski resort. The Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana, offers private ski slopes, golf courses, and the chance to spot Timberlake and Biel raising their kids.

The couple bought the property in 2015, with the hope of enjoying a bit of privacy and plenty of activities for their family. At the time, their only child was son Silas, but Timberlake and Biel now have a family of four since welcoming another boy in 2020. While the Hollywood A-listers own homes in both New York and Los Angeles as well, they reportedly spend quite a bit of time at the Yellowstone Club.

That being said, having a home in a private ski resort isn’t cheap. Yellowstone Club membership costs are incredibly high. Initial fees for membership are reportedly $300,000. But that’s not all, annual dues hover around $30,000. Not to mention, that doesn’t include the cost of actually purchasing a house in the area. Nonetheless, Timberlake and Biel have kept this location as one of their home bases. We only hope they manage to take advantage of the ski slopes often.