Summer is in full swing on the sandy Washington coast beaches and Seabrook is buzzing with beachcombers and cruizer cruiser bikes from sunrise to sundown. People from all over have been flocking to the beach to catch a glimpse of the beautiful 2010 Coastal Living Magazine Ultimate Beach House since the house opened.

One thing is certain – Coastal Living and Seabrook made sure the official opening of the Ultimate Beach House happened in style. On the night of July 15, right before the idea house welcomed in the crowds out front, an official grand opening party hosted over 100 regional and national guests and media crews for a sneak peak at the beach house and a chance to meet the team behind the project.

In the crowd was Sara Peterson, editor of Coastal Living Magazine, Nicole Hendrick, Coastal Living’s Idea Home Manager, and interior designer Tim Clarke representing the design team behind the gorgeous coastal chic feel of the Ultimate Beach House.

The opening of the idea home was an event marking the beginning of an era for many in the Pacific Northwest. The Ultimate Beach House illustrates the recognition the Washington and Oregon coast beaches receive from internationally renown mediums like Coastal Living Magazine. Such widespread attention proves that the effort invested in building sustainable real estate along our shores is the best way to preserve our coast while allowing people to fully enjoy it. This Coastal Living Magazine Idea House indisputably places the prospering town of Seabrook on the map of prominent beach resorts along the West Coast. If you haven’t had a chance to visit, now is the time!

In the meantime, browse through our pictures from the opening party and preview the Seabrook experience many will enjoy this summer.

We are almost at the finish line! In just 4 days, the 2010 Coastal Living Magazine Ultimate Beach House will be complete and ready for photo shooting, touring, daydreaming, and whatever else the beauty of this idea home will evoke!

The Coastal Living Magazine team has been at Seabrook all week putting the final touches on the house. The furniture has arrived and interior designer Tim Clarke is working hard to decorate the home the way he has visualized it all year long.

Our landscaping crew is working at full speed finishing up the courtyard and the areas around the house with flowers, trees, and other floral decoration.

Over the weekend, the house is going to be completely finished and ready for Coastal Living Magazine’s photo shoot and other sponsor-related events.

Finally, on July 16, the Coastal Living Magazine Ultimate Beach House will be officially open for tours to the public! You will be able to tour the Idea House for 16 weeks, until October 31!

Have you booked your trip to Seabrook yet? Homes are filling up fast so if you haven’t made a reservation, call the Seabrook Cottage Rentals office today at 877-779-9990 and come see the “ultimate” beach house!

Enjoy the picture updates!