10 great beach homestays around the world
When the sun is out there really is nowhere quite like the beach. We now have hosts in over 140 countries so there’s even more hosts to choose from for your next trip. Check out a selection of our amazing hosts with these 10 great homestays by the beach and see what you could be waking up to during your next holiday.
1. Khanom Beach, Thailand
Eve’s stunning and luxurious home is a stone’s throw away from Khanom Beach and boasts a private swimming pool and picturesque gardens. Khanom beach is a resort location and has been described as the Thai Riviera. Your room is very private with an ensuite bathroom and its own entrance. Eve loves to cook so you can discover traditional Thai cuisine from an expert!
2. Balian Beach, Bali, Indonesia
Villa Maya Satori has been Deborah’s home since she converted it some years ago. The antique glass house is right on the beach and has incredible views of the seafront from all the rooms, a 12 meter salt water swimming pool and its own coconut grove on the grounds. Deborah loves interacting with her guests and is happy to organise therapists for in house massages, day trips for diving, snorkelling or transfers anywhere that guests may want to go.
3. Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Luzi’s home is the perfect location as it’s a short walk to the beach and also close to the main shopping district. She has a range of rooms on offer and all have access to a swimming pool. Check out the views from the stunning rooftop terrace complete with Jacuzzi. Luzi has lived in the area for years and loves sharing her local top tips for the area.
4. Tangier, Morocco
Homestay Tangier’s owner is author Carlos who has been hosting guests for fifteen years. His enchanting Kasbah home has a spectacular rooftop terrace with incredible views of the city and the coastline. This colourful home is nearly three hundred years old and ideal for the bohemian spirited traveller.
5. Puna'auia, French Polynesia
Sylvie and her husband moved to French Polonysia with their family a year ago. Their homestay overlooks the lagoon and marina which offers incredibly beautiful sunsets every evening. Her husband loves to surf and is always open to taking guests with him to the nearby beaches. They also have a private swimming pool which guests can use too.
Book a homestay with Sylvie and her husband.
6. Urangan Beach, Australia
You’ll definitely enjoy the incredible views from Trish’s penthouse apartment! Her home faces the Great Sandy Straits marina, backs on to the beautiful Urangan Beach and is located beside Fraser Island. Her home’s private rooftop terrace has 360 degree vistas of all three! There are two swimming pools and tennis courts in the complex. Trish loves walking the beaches with guests and recommending the best places to eat in the area.
7. Boracay Island, the Philippines
Mitcheline’s homestay is located along one of the white sanded beaches of Boracay Island. This colourful home is centrally located with everything you need within walking distance. Mitcheline always sends guests to the best spots on the island and her favourite places for going out. She thinks the sunset on her local beach is second to none.
Book a homestay with Mitcheline.
8. An Bang Beach, Vietnam
This bright and spacious homestay is just minutes from the beach and is the home of Huyen. Guests have access to all parts of the home including the kitchen. It has a big garden complete with a playground for children. It also has a large terraced area and no paradise would be complete without a hammock! This is the perfect homestay for those wanting to relax.
9. Howth, Dublin, Ireland
Bridget’s home is right on the Dublin coast in the seaside village of Howth where she lives with her three daughters. The house is surrounded by the sea on all sides and the area is renowned for its coastal walks & spectacular views. Bridget likes to recommends her favourite places in Howth to her guests and to go walking with them to show them the best views.
10. Punta Braccetto, Sicily
Want to stay right along the Sicilian seafront? Mirko and Rosana’s recently renovated home is located along a beautiful wild beach bordered by Mediterranean scrub. They love to cook and even have a stone oven for baking bread, pizza, focaccia as well as traditional Sicilian dishes.
Written by Michelle O'Beirne
Michelle has loved travel since childhood, when her Mum joined an airline & she travelled with her everywhere from Bordeaux to Barbados.
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