beach houses
Coastal vacation homes
Beach houses are residences located near the ocean or shore, typically used as vacation homes or seasonal retreats.
They range from modest cottages to elaborate estates: We rented a beach house for the week, Their beach house has been in the family for generations.
The term evokes leisure, summer getaways, and proximity to sand and surf.
- bungalowOne-story house with porch
- vacation rentalLodging leased to travelers
- stiltsPoles raising walkers higher
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
- salt airBriny coastal atmosphere
vacation homes · breezeway · screen door · outdoor shower · beachfront property · ocean view · barbecues · surfing · dunes · sea breeze · cottage · bonfires · boardwalks · wraparound porch · Fire Island · A-frame · cabins · open floor plan
- vacation typescamping, road trips, cruises, resorts, ski trips
- Texas CoastGalveston, Gulf of Mexico, barrier islands, coastal erosion, storm surge
- dwellingshouse, home, apartment, cabin, cottage
- seaside featuressand, waves, surf, shoreline, shorelines
- GalvestonBishop's Palace, cruise terminal, Elissa, historic district, Juneteenth
- Affluencewealth, wealthy, affluence, prestige, elite
geographic location/terrain
beach housesmountain cabins
Remote highland lodging structures
ski chalets · mountain retreats · mountain chalets · forest cabins · lakeside cabins