coastal villa

Beachfront luxury home

A coastal villa is a spacious, upscale residence situated near the sea, typically suggesting Mediterranean architecture, vacation luxury, or resort living.

The term evokes terracotta roofs, ocean views, and leisurely wealth: They rented a coastal villa in Portugal for the summer.

Villa distinguishes it from ordinary beach houses—implying something grander and more permanent.

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oceanfront · private beach · balcony · outdoor living · al fresco dining · whitewashed · stone walls · terra cotta · cliff · sunset · morning light · bougainvillea · retreat · holiday · summer rental · shutters · breeze · azure

Opposites
geographic location

coastal villamountain cabin

Dwelling in elevated wilderness

desert dwelling · forest lodge · forest cabin · mountain chalet · alpine chalet

dwelling type and luxury level

coastal villahovel

Wretched small dwelling

slum dwelling · studio apartment · bedsit · city apartment · mobile home

setting and environment

coastal villaindustrial loft

Converted factory residence

warehouse conversion

Family

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