The above image shows an awesome twin level holiday modern beach house situated on the beachfront with direct access right onto the sand. Source www.decoist.com
There is something magical about beach houses. Come to think of it, lakefront houses have a similar appeal, and you cant help but fall in love with those colorful beach changing sheds. When one thinks of a beach house, or a lake house, the thought of vacations in the sun, or of holidays springs to mind but whatever it means to you, there are many different styles of beach house and holiday home, from the large palatial mansions that practically dominate the view of the beach, through to the simplistic of little cottages (and even some tiny houses) that seem to ‘only just rise above’ the sandhills.
This gallery of homes that grace the shores of many different beaches, and lakefronts will have you longing for the days of summer again. To feel the sand between your toes and to experience the smell of an outdoor barbecue cooking your favorite outdoor foods. Take a tour through these home, and relive your own experiences by the beach, and reminisce about those stunning memorable days as a child (or even as an adult) when you remember the sun was warm, the water glistened in the distance, and the sand was hot on your feet. Make the most of now and get back to the beach.
Castlerock in New Zealand holiday beach house set on top of a hilly knoll overlooking the nearby beach
Beautiful triple storey beach house with upper deck viewing and ready access to adjacent beach. Source pinterest.com via www.foreverandarecipe.com
Beautiful beachside house with semi rustic modernistic design photo: H Gifford Yale Wagner-Source www.dwell.com
Beach house built from four shipping containers. Source pinterest.com via www.behance.net
Stunning cottage style beach house with sandy pathway to the beach and expansive open plan deck. Source Pinterest.com via www.freshome.com
A summer cottage by the lake. The stained red/brown boards on the house are the perfect color for this magical woodland setting.
Lake house with pier and woods at sunrise in the morning in New York state Finger Lakes
Luxurious multi level beach house in beautiful nautical blue color
Imposing Stately Beach House at Rosemary Beach, Florida -Source Pinterest via Found on vrbo.com
335 Sq ft tiny beach house with bathroom, full kitchen, two decks, and French doors. Source www.zillow.com
A small cute yellow house with a stained front porch and white windows in a beach side setting and camouflaged by adjoining trees
These colourful bathing houses at Brighton Beach, Australia have been painted with a bright and cherry color scheme. A perfect look in this beach side setting each beach hut showing off its own unique color and design.
Beachfront Cottage living Source Pinterest.com found on beachblissliving.com
A New Beach House with beautiful landscaping finished in light blue boards with brown shutters. The palm trees provide the holiday beachy feel
Beautiful bright bathing houses on white sandy beach at Brighton in Melbourne, Australia.
This well designed new beachfront condo complex looks stunning with the colourful array of color combinations on each building looks perfect in this stunning location.
Two new colourful beach houses finished in a soft yellow and pink surrounded by tropical landscape gardens.
A large multi storeyed beach house finished in light blue boards and white windows and decking with extremely contrasted red storm shutters on the beachside.
A large beach house that fits in its environment seamlessly with the gorgeous pale blue exterior finished with white trim that sits amongst the white of the sandy beach and the tropical landscaping. Very nautical picture.
This beach house is a great example of a playful use of color giving the house a real relaxed beach feel with its multi color exterior and extensive yellow deck.
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