Is there anything more fun to fantasize about than second homes? We think not. Most of us will be lucky to pay off one home in our lifetime, but it’s always fun to dream. The good news is that with small boutique hotels and services like Air BnB, you can now actually live the fantasy (at least for a weekend). We’ve scoured the web to find the best beach getaways from all over the world to fuel your fantasies and inspire your next trip. Some of them are private homes belonging to the rich and famous, and some are actually available for rent. From Montauk to Menorca, here are our ten most daydream-worthy beach house getaways.
The Bunker House in Menorca, Spain
The Richard Meier Douglas House on Lake Michigan
Hotel Escondido in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Casa Sanchia near Cape Town, South Africa
Seaside House in Amalfi, Italy
photographed by philip mustin for national geographic
The Chandelier Surf Shack in Montauk, NY
Marina Rust Connor’s family home in Maine
photographed by boo george for vogue australia
Richard Butt’s beach cottage in Paternoster, South Africa
photographed by micky hoyle for house and leisure
Jade Jagger’s beach retreat in Goa, India
photographed by idha lindhag
Casas na Areia in Comporta, Portugal