This article lists five affordable beach houses available for under $1 million. Most of these houses are available for short-term rentals and come fully furnished, generating income to help with house payments. One of the featured homes is a newly renovated four-bedroom, three-bath house in Yachats, Oregon, with expansive windows and decks overlooking the beach. Another is a three-bedroom, three-bath home in Carrabelle, Florida, with remarkable views of the private beach and Saint George Sound. The article also mentions a home in Rodanthe, North Carolina, where the famous movie “Nights in Rodanthe” was filmed.
Surf and Save! Here are 5 Bargain Beach Houses Available For Under $1M
The unofficial start of summer if finally upon us, and not a moment too soon! School is (almost) out, the sun is high, and surf and sand are calling. Thoughts of your own little beach house may be very much on your mind, especially over this long holiday weekend. But then reality intrudes: Who can afford that? Well, you may be surprised.
We’ve found five ideal seaside dwellings that are remarkably well priced—all below a million dollars.
And one of the great things about most of these houses is that you can try before you buy. Most are available for short-term rental, and some come fully furnished.
Of course, this means that these well-appointed and perfectly located beachfront homes generate income, which can help with your house payments.
You can almost smell the salt air and hear the waves as you browse our list. Dive in!
Price: $949,000Yachats rocks: Directly overlooking the beach on the dramatic Oregon coast, this newly renovated, four-bedroom, three-bath home has everything you need for a stylish escape for a weekend, or for decades to come.
Located on a bluff above the ocean, the home features a short path to the beach. It’s about 1.5 hours from Corvalis and three hours from Portland.
Expansive windows and decks with built-in seating allow you sweeping vistas of the ocean. You can also take in the views from one of two primary suites. Everything feels freshly new and nautical inside this 2,034-square-foot seaside home.
Yachats, OR
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Price: $750,000Cozy in Carrabelle: What appears to be a quaint seaside cottage on stilts is actually a decent-size domain with three bedrooms and three baths. The acre lot comes with three outbuildings and covered parking for your car, boat, or RV.
You might never want to leave this retreat, with its beautiful tongue-and-groove ceilings and wood floors. Standout features include a loft bedroom, three sunrooms, and remarkable views of the private beach and Saint George Sound.
It’s located in the town of Carrabelle, which prides itself on being “Florida Panhandle’s Gateway to the Gulf” and is known for its off-shore fishing and sugar-white sand.
Carrabelle, FL
(Realtor.com)
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Price: $999,000Spend nights in Rodanthe: Remember that Nicolas Sparks novel made into an iconic rom-com starring Diane Lane and Richard Gere, called “Nights in Rodanthe”?…
These are just a few examples of the great bargain beach houses available for under a million dollars. With a little research and some luck, you too can have your own seaside escape without breaking the bank!
So what are you waiting for? Start planning your summer vacation in one of these affordable beach houses today.
