shore house

Coastal vacation home

A shore house is a vacation home near the ocean or beach, particularly along the Atlantic coast.

The term is especially common in the northeastern United States, where families own or rent properties at coastal destinations for summer getaways: We're heading to the shore house for the Fourth of July.

Distinguished from a primary residence by its seasonal use and proximity to the water.

Opposites
geographic location/terrain

shore housemountain cabin

Dwelling in elevated wilderness

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

urban vs. rural retreat

shore housecity apartment

Residence in a metropolis

urban loft · penthouse · townhouse · high-rise apartment

Family

shore, house, shores, shored, shoring, shoreline, shoreside, offshore, onshore

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