25 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.
From revamped surf shacks to contemporary coastal cabins, these sunny retreats offer easy beach access and incredible ocean views.
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.
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.
Photo: Åke E:son Lindman
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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