Deductions & credits

Thanks for this wonderful  topic.   I am in the same exact situation ... so while you advise on this being considered as 2nd home, can I deduct the prop. tax and the mortgage interest on 2nd home ?   shouldn't second home be certain miles away from primary, etc. ??? Do they still apply ?   how do these deductions work ?  (you owning a 2nd home that is not rental and not your primary?)  thanks.