Many of the houses in Newport, Rhode Island are old classics but not this beauty. Sandcastle is a modern home which was built in 1991. Designed by Bill Burgin, the home has beach and ocean views from many rooms and includes deeded rights to a private resort beach. The first story features large open windows and floors of imported African bubinga wood in a Versailles palace design. The gourmet kitchen has granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom has a fireplace, oceanfront balcony and a marble bath. There are three additional bedrooms with marble bathrooms. The third floor observation room has a wet bar and there is a lower level family room with a wet bar. The home also has an ocean-facing lap pool for workouts with a view. It is listed at $4.995 million. After the jump, if it were any closer to the water it would float.

This classic summer house in sits on 2.6 acres in the  Sagaponack area on a dune overlooking the ocean. The shingled beach house has seven bedrooms spread out over 10,000 square feet of space. There are ocean views from many of the rooms. The home has a gourmet kitchen, living room, dining room and a media room. Outside there is a small pool. The house is listed at $25 million. Views and interior shots after the jump.

There's no doubt that the Miami real estate scene is hot. With high-rises going up all over, it would seem that condos have become a ubiquitous good. Thankfully, one of the nations preeminent architects has come in to break some of the monotony with great design. The Beach House is a 12 story, 101 unit building that gives each unit a penthouse vibe with floor-to-ceiling windows and private high-speed elevators. 6 floor plans offer up to 2,800 sq feet and every unit enjoys a terrace that adds more living space. A beach club with pool and cabanas ensure that you won't forget that you're at the beach. Because sand gets everywhere, you could opt for the sky pool on the rooftop and lounge about without the hazards of the beach. You know its in a good location when the shops of Bal Harbor are in walking distance. It's not that Miami needed another condo building, it just needed one with style.

Gorgeous beach houses aren't just for the coasts, this beach house sits on Lake Charlevoix in Michigan. This house sits on the end of a road and is surrounded by water on three sides. It has a deep water pier and the exterior features a wraparound deck. The 5,580 sq. ft. home has four bedrooms, two fireplaces, a large kitchen with granite counter tops, two wet bars and a lower level entertainment area. The third floor is a multi-use area with its own bath, wet bar and balcony overlooking the lake. Every room has a view of the lake. It is listed at $3.599 million.