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Getting to the Beach Is Half the Fun
Getting to the Beach Is Half the Fun
The journey might not be as good as the destination. But as these beach lovers can tell you, it’s not all bad.
By Josh Terry
A Family’s Seaside Cottage Renovation Makes Room for New Memories
A rear extension inspired by the Victoria coast’s pastural setting gives the owners plenty of space for generations to come.
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How one New Yorker found a new favorite pastime in her search for a place to swim laps.
A Splendid Midcentury Home Surfaces on the English Coast for $850K
Set in a seaside town, this revamped cottage is bathed in natural light and warm finishes.
10 of Our Favorite Beach Homes You Can Book Right Now on Airbnb
There’s no need to wait when the sun, sand, and sea are calling your name.
Go Full Cottagecore With This $1.7M English Coach House
The original details are perfectly preserved in this countryside home.
A Centuries-Old “Floating Farmhouse” Lists for $2.9M in the Catskills
The 3,400-square-foot home in Eldred, New York—originally featured in Dwell in 2012—is seeking a new owner after an extensive remodel by self-taught designer Tom Givone.

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