Coastal Cottage Core! 5 Dreamy Dwellings To Turn Into Your Own Seaside Sanctuary

The “cottagecore” trend may have come and gone—but there is one element of that lifestyle that continues to soar in popularity among homebuyers: the coastal cottage.

While open to interpretation as far as decor and aesthetics are concerned, there are a few key amenities that every coastal cottage has, including proximity to water, as well as a beach-inspired theme that runs throughout much of the home.

But coastal cottages also embody a very particular kind of lifestyle that, to many, seems idyllic. Lounging by the open water; breathing in crisp, salty air; and listening to the waves slowly roll in on sandy shores.

With such a perfect picture it mind, it’s easy to see why the coastal cottage remains one of the most sought-after home styles.

Whether you are in the market for a summer home or simply daydreaming of your creating your own seaside retreat, here are five stunning estates from Maine to Delaware where you’ll be guaranteed to create unforgettable memories.

1. 68 Little Neck Rd, Southampton, NY

Price: $2,450,000

Hamptons retreat: This two-family compound with a boat dock sits on Old Fort Pond and has direct access to Shinnecock Bay.

Designed as an investment property, legacy estate, or “future single-family conversion,” the four-bedroom residence built in 1955 and modernized over the years boasts a two-bedroom apartment on the first floor with an updated kitchen. Upstairs, an additional sun-soaked, two-bedroom unit features cathedral ceilings with exposed beams and direct access to a private waterfront deck.

The property also has 67 square feet of private waterfront.

2. 182 Lucia Beach Rd, Owls Head, ME

Price: $2,750,000

Periwinkle Cottage: This four-bedroom residence overlooks the private shores of Lucia Beach and has breathtaking views of Penobscot Bay and Andrews Island.

Built in 2012, the 2,485-square-foot estate boasts a custom cherry spiral staircase, a stone fireplace, built-in cabinetry, radiant floors, oversized windows, and glass French doors that open up to a covered patio. A first-floor primary suite has oceanfront views. Two upstairs guest bedrooms with a classic boat design share a sundeck.

The property also has direct access to a private sandy beach.

3. 494 Shore Rd, North Truro, MA

Price: $2,890,000

Cape Cod luxury: This gray-shingled seaside residence on Beach Point is surrounded by waterfront views of East Harbor, Pilgrim Lake, and Cape Cod Bay.

The three-bedroom residence was built in 1923 but has been recently modernized to now boast a bright and airy 1,796-square-foot open floor plan with radiant heat and solar panels. Highlights include built-in window seating, a living room with gas fireplace, a dining room with oceanfront views, and a modern chef’s kitchen with Big Chill appliances and access to a new deck with removable stairs that lead directly to a sandy beach.

A covered front porch and private upstairs deck are designed for soaking in the views.

4. 6 Baker Way, West Dennis, MA

Price: $2,400,000

Cape Cod oasis: This updated beachfront retreat with a wraparound deck boasts oceanfront views spanning Nantucket Sound to Swan River.

The renovated, four-bedroom residence built in 1930 last traded hands in 1998 for just $300,000. A modernized 1,558-square-foot floor plan features pickled-pine walls, reclaimed wide-plank floors, repurposed port windows and sconces, and a mantelpiece from the USS Constitution’s ‘Old Ironsides.’ A sunny kitchen has granite countertops, and two bathrooms feature blue glass tiles.

A second-floor balcony accessed by primary and guest bedrooms overlooks the dune-filled property’s private beach.

5. 22596 Bay View Cir, Lewes, DE

Price: $2,447,900

Rehoboth Bay escape: This recently built, five-bedroom contemporary with access to a private cove next to a protected wetland sanctuary boasts 203 feet of water frontage overlooking Rehoboth Bay.

The 3,100-square-foot residence’s open floor plan features a kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a living room with vaulted ceilings. A water-facing primary suite with soaking tub opens up to the 64-foot rear deck with jetted spa-pool that can also be accessed by the living room.

With views of the Indian River Inlet Bridge, the property with “picturesque postcard setting” also has an outdoor shower, a private dock, and a boat lift.