beachhouse

Seaside vacation home

A beachhouse is a house located on or near a beach, typically used as a vacation home or seasonal residence.

The term evokes casual coastal living—sandy floors, salt air, and proximity to the water: They rented a beachhouse for the summer.

Also spelled as two words: beach house.

dwelling

cottage

Small rural home

  • bungalowOne-story house with porch
  • villaStately country residence
  • cabinSimple wooden dwelling

shack · estate · property · investment · homestead · quarters · lodging · compound · duplex · A-frame

coastal

oceanfront

Land bordering the sea

dunes · tidal · maritime · saltwater · seashore · sandbank · cliffside · surf · seagrass · boardwalk

lifestyle

relaxation

State of being unwound

sunset · barbecue · patio · lounging · entertaining · gathering · cocktails · barefoot · flip-flops · surfboard

architecture

stilts

Poles raising walkers higher

terrace · deck · dormer · gable · clapboard · shutters · eaves · cantilever · fenestration · cupola

vacation

getaway

Swift departure or retreat

timeshare · holiday · seasonal · weekend · summer · destination · booking · off-season · reunion · honeymoon

Opposites
geographic/terrain location

beachhousemountain cabin

Dwelling in elevated wilderness

ski chalet · alpine lodge · mountain retreat · forest cabin · woodland cottage

urban vs. remote setting

beachhousecity apartment

Residence in a metropolis

urban loft · high-rise apartment · townhouse · row house · penthouse

climate/season association

beachhouseski lodge

Winter resort building

winter cabin · ski chalet · ice fishing shack

Family

house, beach, beached, beaches, beachfront, beaching, beachcomber, beachy, beachwear

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G