Beach Cottage Chronicles
HBO Max Running
5 Seasons · 60 Episodes · Premiered July 7, 2022
Discover the inspired designs, architecture and stories behind some of the most beautiful waterfront cottages in America. With each unique home, experience a firsthand look at the joy that comes from living on the water.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
11 episodes
E01
Cane Cottage
Thu, Jul 7 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
11 min
A couple turns a storm-damaged cottage into a symbol of old-Florida charm.
E02
SoCal Surf Cottage
Thu, Jul 7 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
9 min
A couple remodels a surf shack into a home while honoring its history.
E03
Costa Mesa Bungalow
Thu, Jul 7 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
9 min
A designer updates a 1950s bungalow using unconventional design ideas.
E04
Oxnard Beach Cottage
Fri, Jul 15 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
A graphic designer revamps her cottage with decor that honors her heritage.
E05
Malibu Sanctuary
Fri, Jul 15 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
12 min
A life coach remodels a cottage into a coastal sanctuary for her friends.
E06
Kona Treehouse
Fri, Jul 22 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
11 min
A father builds a one-of-a-kind Hawaiian treehouse for his daughter.
E07
Holly Beach Cottage
Fri, Jul 22 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
13 min
A musician builds a Washington cottage filled with warm nostalgia.
E08
Maury Island Cottage
Fri, Jul 29 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
12 min
Designer Tim Pfeiffer creates a welcoming home base for family hangouts.
E09
Anchor Cottage
Fri, Jul 29 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
A chef returns to her roots on Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts.
E10
Flip Flop House
Fri, Jul 29 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
9 min
An architect builds cherished memories in his Martha's Vineyard cottage.
E11
Basque in the Sun
Fri, Jul 29 2022 4:00 PM GMT+0000
12 min
A mother and daughter reimagine their cottage in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
Season 2
12 episodes
E01
Sea Roost
Fri, Mar 17 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
9 min
A New England-inspired cottage in Montauk, NY, aka The End of the World.
E02
The Beach Plum
Fri, Mar 17 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
9 min
A cottage on the island of Nantucket in MA reflects nautical traditions.
E03
Salt Box
Fri, Mar 17 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
9 min
An 1820 cottage in the Bahamas provides a timeless tropical lifestyle.
E04
Saltaire Cottage
Fri, Mar 24 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
A warm respite tucked into the tranquil carless streets of Fire Island, NY.
E05
The Seaford
Fri, Mar 24 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
11 min
Check out a 1970s-inspired surfing sanctuary just outside of San Diego, CA.
E06
Sandwich Cottage
Fri, Mar 24 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
9 min
Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics blend together in a tranquil retreat.
E07
Curly's Cove
Fri, Mar 31 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
11 min
A secluded retreat blends into the delicate wetlands of Bodega Bay, CA.
E08
Pink House
Fri, Mar 31 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
7 min
An inviting Virginia Beach, VA getaway is inspired by Caribbean travels.
E09
Bae House
Fri, Mar 31 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
A cottage interacts with nature on a private VA beach on Chesapeake Bay.
E10
Portage Bay Float Home
Fri, Apr 7 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
A floating home in Seattle is transformed into a dreamy spa-like retreat.
E11
Mr. Wilson's Beach House
Fri, Apr 7 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
11 min
A family beach cottage pays homage to four generations of seaside memories.
E12
Fisherman's Camp
Fri, Apr 7 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
A cluster of 1917 fisherman shacks combine to provide a mindful escape.
Season 3
12 episodes
E01
Les Rochers Cottage
Fri, Oct 20 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
11 min
A pair of handsome cottages overlook the sea on a Canadian archipelago.
E02
The Oyster House
Fri, Oct 20 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
An artist takes inspiration from the ocean in her own backyard.
E03
Casita Ola
Fri, Oct 20 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
A cliffside cottage inspired by a childhood in Mexico and a love of water.
E04
The Black & White House
Fri, Oct 27 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
9 min
NYC natives find solace and community on Martha's Vineyard.
E05
Shelter Island Retreat
Fri, Oct 27 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
A family creates their own sanctuary on Shelter Island in New York.
E06
Stinson Cottages
Fri, Oct 27 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
11 min
A pair of cottages nestled between the mountains and the sea of CA.
E07
Boat House
Fri, Nov 3 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
A cottage in downeast Maine incorporates an authentic lobster boat.
E08
Heirloom Cottage
Fri, Nov 3 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
A beachfront cottage in Oregon holds generations of family memories.
E09
Hill Beach Cottage
Fri, Nov 3 2023 4:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
An architect brings a touch of ornamentation into a modern renovation.
E10
Lagoon House
Fri, Nov 10 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
9 min
A family plants roots in the town of Oak Bluffs, MA on Martha's Vineyard.
E11
Vintage Laguna Cottage
Fri, Nov 10 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
11 min
A century-old Tudor cottage updated and returned to its original glory
E12
The Cape
Fri, Nov 10 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
9 min
A family finds a maritime-inspired getaway on a secluded Oregon coastline.
Season 4
12 episodes
E01
The Shug Shack
Fri, Jun 28 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
11 min
In honor of her late husband, a woman transformed a 1957 beach cottage into her family's dream home: the Shug Shack. She and her children celebrate his memory during a day of riding bikes, cooking lunch, enjoying the beach and spending time together.
E02
Casa Pakal
Fri, Jun 28 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
To celebrate the beauty of Baja California Sur's oceanfront desert, a couple built Casa Pakal. Secluded amidst banana trees and cacti, Casa Pakal blends nature with various Mexican styles into a thoughtful haven where every detail tells a story.
E03
Thatch House
Fri, Jun 28 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
13 min
To fulfill a need for an escape along with his lifelong dream of building something entirely from the start, a man found the perfect location on a remote island in the Bahamas. Then, he built the Thatch House -- an off-the-grid eco-friendly surf camp.
E04
Rosea Ranch
Fri, Jul 5 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
9 min
Looking for an escape from the city, this couple found Sea Ranch, California. Nestled in nature along the northern California coast, their 1978 home, Rosea Ranch, invites their family of four to slow down and enjoy the simple things.
E05
Villa Capeli
Fri, Jul 5 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
11 min
After falling in love with the island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, a couple decided to transform a cliffside cottage into their own personal paradise.
E06
San Juan Island Tide Lines
Fri, Jul 5 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
12 min
Fulfilling a lifelong dream, a man revamps an abandoned cottage into a rugged yet refined retreat. He and his dogs embrace the challenges and lifestyle of the outer San Juan Islands.
E07
Cherry Grove Escape
Fri, Jul 12 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
8 min
First-time home builders construct a year-round escape on the shores of Cherry Grove, New York, one of America's first LGBTQ+ communities. Enjoying a restful fall weekend, the couple reflects on the various seasons they've spent at Cherry Grove Escape.
E08
Twin Peaks Cottage
Fri, Jul 12 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
12 min
In honor of her childhood summers, a woman crafts Twin Peaks -- a double A-frame cottage just steps away from the British Columbian coast. Integrating the intense vibrancy of the surrounding nature into the home, she finds serenity.
E09
Katie's Light House
Fri, Jul 12 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
12 min
A couple who winters at their inherited lighthouse-inspired home reflects on its restoration, its quirks, its family legacy and the protection of the last bastion of Florida's small beach towns.
E10
South Jetty Cottage
Fri, Jul 19 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
11 min
Seeking a simpler life, a Portland creative found this artistic wooden cottage on the Oregon coast. Taking his position as the latest steward of the land seriously, the owner transforms the garden and creates opportunities for fellow artists.
E11
The Lighthouse Cottage
Fri, Jul 19 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
12 min
A couple gets help from their kids as they breathe new life and legacy into a one-hundred-year-old cottage in the dunes of Cape May, New Jersey. Taking on the restoration of the 1920s beach house themselves, the young family forges a perfect escape.
E12
Sag Harbor Cottage
Fri, Jul 19 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
13 min
A woman uses her design expertise to create the Sag Harbor Cottage. Full of music, memories, and the space to make new ones, Sag Harbor Cottage is the perfect escape for her whole family.
Season 5
13 episodes
E01
The Dune House
Tue, Oct 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
On the Oregon Coast, photographer and filmmaker, Ben Moon, builds a home where the forest meets the sea. Designed for surfing, creativity, and healing, it's a sanctuary shaped by light, sound and a deep connection to place.
E02
Cliff Top House
Tue, Oct 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
13 min
A couple makes the most of an idyllic location -- high on cliffs overlooking the English Channel -- with a picture-perfect cottage home for weekend entertaining. Their quirky design approach includes thatched roofs and a glitterball.
E03
Casa Madera in D.R.
Tue, Oct 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
13 min
After years of visiting family in the Dominican Republic, an NYC-based couple designed a beach cabin as a place to call home for future visits. Built entirely out of Brazilian wood, Casa Madera beautifully combines indoor and outdoor living.
E04
Nova Scotia Modular Cottage
Tue, Oct 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
10 min
An adventurous family built their dream cottage on the coast of Nova Scotia. Combining design elements from their architecture and prefab business, their modern, modular home features a sauna, stunning views of the Atlantic, and private beach access.
E05
Simmer Cottage
Tue, Oct 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
12 min
Nestled in the woods of coastal Southampton, New York, a couple designed a quaint beach cottage for summer getaways. Inspired by time they spent in London, their design draws from the coziness of the Cotswolds, as well as the history of the home.
E06
Salt Cured Cottage
Tue, Oct 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
13 min
Empty-nesters turned to a childhood friend to help them fulfill their lifelong dream of building a beach house. Just steps from Vilano Beach, Florida, they custom built Salt Cured Cottage, complete with tropical landscaping and a big front porch.
E07
Palapa Concreta in Oaxaca
Tue, Oct 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
13 min
A Venezuelan artist put down roots with her uniquely designed home Palapa Concreta, in Oaxaca, Mexico. Her open-air retreat design on the edge of Puerto Escondido serves both as a living art exhibit and a seamless blend between the indoors and outdoors.
E08
The Bay House
Tue, Oct 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
12 min
A couple hand-built their rugged cottage on the wild coast of Washington using local timber to withstand fierce coastal winds. Thus, creating the retreat of their dreams that will stand the test of time with both its incredible craftsmanship and beauty.
E09
Outer Banks Family Home
Tue, Oct 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
12 min
After purchasing a beachfront property close to relatives, a young family native to The Outer Banks put their DIY skills to work in designing a colorful full-time beach residence, with state park views and plenty of creative space for their growing kids.
E10
Montara Beach Cottage
Tue, Oct 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
11 min
A couple longing to live by the ocean found an empty lot on the seaside mountains of Montara Beach. Now they've built the custom beach home of their dreams from the ground up.
E11
Long Island Cottage
Tue, Oct 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
13 min
A New York City-based couple transformed a 1970s beach cabin into an Australian-inspired outdoor living oasis as a place for them and their kids to slow down and connect with nature.
E12
Arch Cape Oregon
Tue, Oct 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
12 min
In Arch Cape, Oregon, a couple bought an unusually shaped beachfront property that many other buyers overlooked. With the help of an architect, they crafted the property into a stunning glass-and-cedar modern home that blends with the rugged coast.
E13
At Ease Cottage
Tue, Oct 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
11 min
Two friends restored a beach cottage on Edisto Island, SC., preserving much of the home's original maritime charm. Amidst their creatively fulfilling renovation project, the dual-sided living quarters created a home away from home for both their families.