Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Airbnbs with beachfront access continue to rank among the most popular properties on the vacation rental platform. After all, who doesn't want to wake up to the sound of waves crashing right outside ...

Living by the beach has long been a defining aspiration—drawn by the promise of tempered nature, privacy, and immediate access to the water. Historically, beach houses tended to be rustic and pared ...