What do you think of when you hear the phrase beach house? A place that’s large enough to hold all your family and friends but small enough to be affordable, where you can relax in luxury between dips in the ocean or trips to the dunes, or close enough to the center of town to access great restaurants and shops? If this sounds like what you want, here are 10 coastal houses that will blow your mind and still fit into your budget.
1) House in Kailua, Hawaii
This is a 2,000-square-foot house with ocean views, a hot tub, and private access to one of Hawaii’s most famous surfing spots. After surfing all day, relax on your home’s 50-inch plasma TV. Rent for $250 per night. House in Mexico: This two-bedroom place has air conditioning and nice ocean views from its huge balcony. There are also two bathrooms, so you can have a party for yourself and your friends at a great price of $30 per night. House in Playa Del Carmen: If you’re looking for something tropical that has everything from convenience stores to bars within walking distance, then look no further than Playa del Carmen.
2) Rustic Residence by Lake Sunset
Located on an idyllic cove, Rustic Residence by Lake Sunset proves that not all beach houses need to be big and ostentatious to be impressive. Constructed in 1999, it was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian architecture—an ethic of design that emphasizes natural beauty and minimalist living. A house game is almost always exciting for a wealthy retiree who may want a modern elevator system, a curved glass tower with views of natural stone pools, and three pools. two on-site tennis courts, six bedrooms (including one converted from an old boathouse), two studies, and seven bathrooms. Though listed for $75 million, its owners won’t mind if you take in some rays on their private sandy beach.
3) Glass Beach House by Peter Archer
This contemporary home is located in Kempton, Illinois. The impressive glass and steel exterior gives it a modern look while keeping with its beach house theme. Glass House's open-minded design makes it great for fun! But despite its size, it still maintains a cozy feel with plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. This spacious 4 bedroom has 2 full baths, and 2 half baths and sits on a 13,000 square foot lot. If you’re looking for a property that reflects modern-day living in an unspoiled setting, then you’ll want to check out Glass House!
4) Acres House by David MacKenzie
Acres House is a beach house built on 17 hectares in Wellington, New Zealand. This place is easily described as a slice of heaven. There are 24 different structures in Acres House, including several bedrooms and two private cottages. Outside you will find an amazing swimming pool, a private beach area, and much more. David MacKenzie designed Acres House with four main principles in mind: respect for nature, integration with its surroundings, purity of design, and elegance of form. Each structure meets these requirements and everything seems to blend into one harmonious masterpiece. For many people, experiencing a weekend at Acres House would be like winning the lottery.
5) Dreamy Yellow Beach House by N.Omura + A.Fujita Design
Located just north of Osaka in Japan, this stunning house comes with an incredible amount of amenities. The home has a nautical feel with its yellow facade and large porthole windows, but it’s also elegant and modern with sleek furniture, minimalistic details, and high-end design. This is a home where guests can relax during beautiful sunny days at the beach or play games in front of a roaring fire during cold winter nights. The house features four bedrooms all equipped with wooden floors, closets, dark gray walls, and blue accent paint throughout to match its vibrant exterior.
6) The White House on the Ocean
Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Located in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island, a popular vacation destination known for its gorgeous scenery and abundance of activities, The White House on the Ocean offers guests unparalleled access to some of America’s most stunning natural wonders. Designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie, who was inspired by traditional Hawaiian architecture, The White House is a 5-star resort with 6 individual bungalows that accommodate two to four people. Nestled at an elevation of 725 feet above sea level along a 15-acre property bordering marine preserves and protected conservation lands, each cottage features floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies with spectacular views of Oahu across Kaneohe Bay.
7) Contemporary Beach Home on Stilts in Naples, Florida
If you’re looking for somewhere to relax and catch some rays, look no further than Naples. Located right on a stunning white-sand beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Stilts is a modernist residence that offers an interesting juxtaposition between land and sea. Designed by California-based Steven Hermann Architects, Stilts has been in development since 2006—and after 9 years of hard work, it’s finally ready for habitation. It looks much different from your typical beach house: it’s literally on stilts as it juts out over crystal blue waters and hammocks give guests something to lounge on when they aren’t swimming in their pool or sipping cocktails at sunset.
8) The Modern Beach House by Durevall Arkitektkontor AB
Every home should be beautiful, both inside and out. The Modern Beach House by Durevall Arkitektkontor AB, however, is more than just beautiful. It was designed with a very specific goal in mind: to provide its inhabitants with a paradise-like escape that’s also convenient and comfortable. Beautifully appointed within, it’s built to embrace life at one of Sweden’s most stunning beaches—but that only scratches the surface of its appeal. To look at it from an aerial perspective, we have a completely different idea of what a modern beach house means.
9) Glammed Out South Beach Rental by Ty Pennington
This luxury condo is located in South Beach, Miami, Florida. It has three bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms with a total of 3,164 square feet. This rental can be yours for $8,500 per night. If you are planning to stay at a luxurious place in South Beach then you should go for it! The view from its balcony will give you an amazing experience. You will enjoy sitting on its porch while you have breakfast or dinner. The best part about it is that there’s also a rooftop pool where you can relax and enjoy swimming whenever you want to. The large bedroom has two walk-in wardrobes and a bathroom with a jacuzzi bath and shower.
Before deciding whether or not to book any particular beach house, we advise that potential guests take into account how far they plan on traveling from their home base for each day of their vacation so they know how much time they'll need on top of their vacation days off work (if any) to make all necessary arrangements before heading out each day.
10) Pet-Friendly Beach Cottage by Nancy Miller Interior Design
Pet-friendly homes have been getting a lot of buzzes recently and I love them! Pet owners will often take their furry friends along on vacation, making beach houses that allow dogs in high demand. The free-spirited nature of pet-friendly rentals also makes them popular with many families. Let’s take a look at 10 great beach houses that welcome pets, so you can get an idea of what they look like. You might just find your next summer destination!
