Don’t we all love the sound of the ocean and the warm sand between our toes? Feel that warm sun on your tired body. Ahh, no wonder we all want to live at the beach. Sadly this is easier said than done. I mean have you actually check out beach-front real estate lately?

My wife and I were looking at beach front properties recently. They sell for a pretty penny! Clearly most of us can’t afford that summer home right on the water’s edge. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of beach house rentals. Many of these are available on both coasts. Therefore you can take a break and enjoy the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean if you please.

As expected, many beach house rentals are extremely high priced. Much has to do with what you’re looking for. Some beach homes we searched recently online were way out of our budget. We spotted a nice two story, simple home right on the Florida coast, but was shocked at the rates. It read 3400 for summer rental. Now, I can’t afford 3400 a month on top of my regular house payment. I can’t imagine many of us could. Out of curiosity I clicked on the beach house to read more, I discovered something more absurd. The rate wasn’t per month; it was for one week! My thoughts immediately went to lifestyles of the rich and famous. Who else could afford those rates for a summer beach house? We all want to have a great vacation on the beach, but not for that rate.

Of course you can find some beach rentals for less than that. But, don’t kid yourself. They can also go much higher. Try nine grand a week during the high season, which is spring break and the summer months. Obviously these are the most desirable times to visit the beach. On the bright side, most of these beach homes are truly loaded with luxury comforts. It’s all about the spacious rooms, hot tubs and pools for parties. One particular website you can check out for up-close photos is www.beachhouse.com. I will suggest browsing for beach homes in North Carolina and South Carolina. Many I’ve seen go for considerably less than what you’ll find in Florida and California. Have fun at your beach house rental.