20 Surf-Inspired Getaways That Encourage Laid-Back Living

From revamped surf shacks to contemporary coastal cabins, these sunny retreats offer easy beach access and incredible ocean views.

20 Surf-Inspired Getaways That Encourage Laid-Back Living

From revamped surf shacks to contemporary coastal cabins, these sunny retreats offer easy beach access and incredible ocean views.

Built entirely from teak harvested on-site, this breezy solar-powered home in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, ticks all the right boxes for a pair of avid environmentalists who love surfing.

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to suit up for some much-needed outdoor fun. Below, we’ve rounded up 25 surf-inspired homes and short-term rentals that prioritize seaside activities—and of course, plenty of relaxation under the sun, too.

1. This Minimal Japanese Getaway Was Built for Surfing

Designer Sohei Nakanishi created a seaside family getaway in Japan’s Chiba prefecture as a retreat from urban life. The facade integrates a mix of natural materials that reference the home’s surroundings, in addition to a courtyard that sports a bright-citrus accent shade.

Designer Sohei Nakanishi created a seaside family getaway in Japan’s Chiba prefecture as a retreat from urban life. The facade integrates a mix of natural materials that reference the home’s surroundings, in addition to a courtyard that sports a bright-citrus accent shade.

Photo by Yohei Nakazato

Part surf shack, part modernist dwelling, this 2,500-square-foot house on Sweden’s southwestern shore is no fussy show home. Board storage is integrated into the design, so residents just grab and go—and nobody worries about sand or wet footprints brought in from the beach on the concrete floor.

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Lauren and Brittan Ellingson, the owners of Notice Snowboards, a custom snowboard and wakesurf company in Whitefish, Montana, approached Workaday Design and builder Mindful Designs to concoct a new lake home for their family. The brief was, perhaps unsurprisingly, focused on getting the family outdoors as much as possible.

Lauren and Brittan Ellingson, the owners of Notice Snowboards, a custom snowboard and wakesurf company in Whitefish, Montana, approached Workaday Design and builder Mindful Designs to concoct a new lake home for their family. The brief was, perhaps unsurprisingly, focused on getting the family outdoors as much as possible.

Photo by Gibeon Photography

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