As autumn paints Qingdao's Shinan district, several historic houses offer unique coastal experiences:

At No 7 Taipingjiao 1st Road, the Cape No 7 Seaview Boutique Villa brings a Mediterranean charm to Badaguan. With its blue-and-white windmill and Santorini-style decor, the villa's rooftop "sky garden" offers breathtaking ocean views that rival Greece's.

The room view from the Cape No 7 Seaview Boutique Villa. [Photo/WeChat account: Shinanly]

Nearby, No 19 Taipingjiao 1st Road houses the Qingdao Monet Garden, a boutique villa inspired by the Impressionist master. Its 12 rooms, named after Monet's famous works, blend art and accommodation with French architectural flair.

The Qingdao Monet Garden is decorated with oil paintings on the walls. [Photo/WeChat account: Shinanly]

For intimate seaside stays, No 18 Huiquan Road's Intima Sea Seaview B&B has renovated an old villa into a cozy retreat. Vintage touches and warm lighting create a timeless coastal living experience.