Summer beach house for two weeks

[Anonymous]

Hi-any recs for summer beach house rental locations for the last week of August and first week of September? Driving or flying distance from D.C. Is all good--a wide range of budget options (but not too expensive) would be great.

[Anonymous]

That's a pretty wide set of criteria.

Nantucket?

[Anonymous]

OP here--casting a wide net to get ideas. We're new to the DC area (from west coast) so trying to gather intel on all the options, then narrow from there. If easier, we'll be there with a 5 year old and an infant. We like water activities and will have friends and family visiting throughout the 2 weeks. Price wise, something under $2k would be great.

[Anonymous]

I love St. Simons Island in Georgia.
The beaches are quiet that time of year, most of Georgia is back in school by then.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here--casting a wide net to get ideas. We're new to the DC area (from west coast) so trying to gather intel on all the options, then narrow from there. If easier, we'll be there with a 5 year old and an infant. We like water activities and will have friends and family visiting throughout the 2 weeks. Price wise, something under $2k would be great.

Under $2k a week might be tough to find if you expect oceanfront. Or did you mean $2k total for two weeks? If the latter, then maybe a one bedroom condo bayside at sea colony.

[Anonymous]

You can do that because first week of September rates will drop. North Georgia -St Simon's is nice, as is St Augustine Florida, but a long drive. People love the Outer Banks but I am done with North Carolina as a state because of politics.

I am partial to Martha's Vineyard and if you are used to west coast water, it won't seen cold to you and that is the warmest the water will be all season!

[Anonymous]

Good options on Cape Cod, but $2k/week won't get you beach. We spent $2k/week a decade ago (now we own) and usually had a nice little ranch house a couple of miles from the beach. September may be less expensive.

[Anonymous]

What about Caribbean locations with quick non-stop flights? Or Charleston?

[Anonymous]

$2k a week will be really hard to do at the Delmarva (Bethany, Rehoboth, Ocean City) beaches. You might be able to find it in North Carolina. It's hurricane season though.

[Anonymous]

Def get ocean front or really close to it. Makes a big difference when schlepping beach gear + 2 kids. Plus, it's easy to return to the house for naps, bathroom, extra snacks, forgotten items, etc.
We did the beach with a 6 mo old and 2, and 4 yr old and loved having the convenience if walking in/walking out.

Dh Google satellite the beach house to see exactly how far the house was from the beach bc you have to be careful with terms like "beach view" and "beach front".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here--casting a wide net to get ideas. We're new to the DC area (from west coast) so trying to gather intel on all the options, then narrow from there. If easier, we'll be there with a 5 year old and an infant. We like water activities and will have friends and family visiting throughout the 2 weeks. Price wise, something under $2k would be great.

So how big of a place do you want with all those people you think will visit and are you expecting them to pay for their share if you rent, for example, a place that sleeps 8 which will def cost close to 2k (although that totally depends on where you go).

[Anonymous]

We do OBX or the Cape. Prices do drop at the end of August, but your budget may be tough.

[Anonymous]

Outer banks?
https://www.twiddy.com/outer-banks/corolla/ocean-sands-d/rentals/seaquester/

[Anonymous]

Remote but on the beach
https://www.twiddy.com/outer-banks/4x4/swan-beach/rentals/tranquility/

[Anonymous]

Outer Banks