Winter's cold and decidedly vexatious arms still have many of us in a full embrace, meaning it's high time to escape, if only virtually, to warmer temps. To get you even more pumped for summer, here are five exceptional modern beachside getaways around the world anyone in their right mind wouldn't hesitate to teleport to.
Fidar Beach House
Jbeil, Lebanon
Set on the country's Northern coast, this 5,500-square-foot spread is perched above a rocky cliff like some sort of breathtaking party fortress. Inside, the dark stone lofted stairwell takes you from the bedrooms on the lower level up to the public rooms. Not to mention the outdoor lounge areas and a kickass infinity pool. [See more]
Casa Punta
Punta Hermosa, Peru
Here we have a 3,700-square-foot year-round retreat that hugs the Pacific coast with three floors of tiered living space extending right up to the sand, as well as a flow that takes you from the front door down to the water in just a few steps. However, considering the sprawling patio, pool, and grilling station, you'll have plenty of excuses not to visit the beach. [See more]
Till House
Navidad, Chile
Definitely not for the faint of heights, this modest 2,000-square-foot cliffside crib sits 750 feet up above the water and is set up to take in the vertigo-inducing views that come with living in such a precarious position. Much of the home's front windows are floor-to-ceiling glass, and the open-air wooden deck would be wildly dangerous without its nearly-invisible short glass railings. If you're brave enough, there's also a cozy old-school wooden hot tub set up overlooking the breaking waves just a short, terrifyingly un-railinged walk away. [See more]
Surfside Residence
New York, USA
Check out the modernized Montauk pad that's set up like two stacked glass boxes, with an open-concept one bedroom above and communal living areas down below. It fully embraces the indoor-outdoor way of life with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in both the front and back, where a pool wraps from one end to the other. Should you feel like spreading the wealth and sharing the good life with some pals, it also has guest wing attached to the nearby garage. [See more]
The House Of The Infinite
Cadiz, Spain
Perhaps you recognize this one? This behemoth of the beach is fashioned almost entirely of Roman Travertine, with stark-white cave-like living areas on the first level that look as though they were meticulously carved from the earth. But the roof is the true gem here—boasting a built-in pool and views of the water that'll make you think you're floating off into the Atlantic. Or maybe that's just the mushrooms kicking in. [See more]
Joe McGauley is a stark white senior editor at Supercompressor.