The affordable south coast beach bungalows giving us “good vibrations”

Everybody dreams of a sea change: the romantic vision of living by the sea with sun-kissed skin and sand between your toes.

If you're on a budget - and most of us are - we've compiled the most affordable beach bungalows on the market right now to help you realise that dream.

19 Runnyford Road, Nelligen

An easy, relaxed lifestyle is on offer in the quaint Nelligen village. This three-bedroom cottage is set on a green garden block surrounded by mature trees and bushland. The exterior has been freshly painted in Yale blue and the generous porch is perfect for unwinding with a cuppa and enjoying the views.

Inside, the updated kitchen has a gas cooktop, lots of cupboard space and a fresh tiled backsplash. A lovely established veggie garden is serviced by a private bore water system. The garden is home to lemon, orange, lime and apple trees, tomatoes, cauliflowers, strawberries and more. Bonus: the home is just metres from the friendly River Café, the beloved Steampacket Hotel and the Clyde River boat ramp.

6 Emmott Street, Moruya

This original Aussie coastal weatherboard home has stunning 180-degree views from the mountains to the ocean, encompassing the River Valley and Moruya townships. Located on a generous 1075sqm block, the home is framed by front, side and rear verandahs.

The sunroom has large windows overlooking a huge back yard. Just footsteps from the Moruya River and all the amenities of the main street, this home has so much potential, with some minor renovations it could be transformed into a stylish contemporary cottage. 

4 Currowan Street, Nelligen

A tri-level timber bungalow, nestled high in the Nelligen treetops: it's an absolute dream! Wake up to the calls of birds instead of your phone alarm and cook breakfast in a contemporary kitchen with stone benchtops, gas cooktop and stunning outlook over the trees.

The upper level has two spacious bedrooms and an ensuite that opens up to the treescape. The raked ceilings are lit up with large skylights, and the lower floor has two large rooms that are ideal as an artist's workshop or parents' retreat. The jetty is moments from home and Batemans Bay is a nine-minute drive.

27 Evans Street, Moruya

The original mid-century features of this home will have you feeling like you’re at Nanna's coast house. The kitchen has original timber cabinetry (with 1960s display cabinets) and original pink and black bathroom is gorgeous - complete with pink bath and laminated vanity.

The living room provides loads of socialising space for all the visitors you’ll be hosting for the holidays. Located just minutes from the main street and Moruya Golf Club.