I want to go on a road trip with my friends after graduation and stay in a house on a beach we will rent. They’re all 17 and 18 years of age and are allowed to stay in most states. What east coast states would permit me to stay in this beach house?
Probably not a state issue as much as it is an issue with the person/company renting the property. Most 16 year olds would likely want to rent a place to have a party.
Means a few things -
1. Underage drinking. Somebody gets killed or hurt as a result, there will undoubtedly be lawyers going after the person stupid enough to rent to teenagers.
2. Property damage. What are the odds that a bunch of teenagers with no adult supervision would damage your property?
It’s not worth the risk.
That being said, if you had enough $, you might be able to get someone at a place like Hampton Beach, NH or Old Orchard Beach Maine to rent you a cottage on/near the beach. You would probably need to pay cash (not credit) in advance and provide a substantial cash security deposit. I’d look on craigslist. Those types of folks don’t have a web site or use realtors.
Even the crappiest beach houses in New England rent by the week and cost over $1500/week.