This casual lake house designed by City Homes offers a unique combination of exquisite craftsmanship, clean design lines, and natural earth tones, perched atop a bluff overlooking Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. A warm and inviting front porch welcomes you inside where you will be astounded by the breathtaking lake views that dominate the space. 

Unique features include rustic hand-hewn beams and cased openings; paired with more modern metal stair railings and wonderfully custom cabinetry. The large, open kitchen and great room are perfect for entertaining guests, while the wide open spaces throughout the main floor lend an air of sophistication and grandeur. The interior living spaces were beautifully designed by Martha O’Hara Interiors.

What We Love: This casual lake house is full of understated elegance and sophisticated touches. Subtle touches of sophistication can be found throughout, making it super inviting. Whether enjoying a quiet evening or hosting a gathering of friends and family, this dwelling is the perfect place to make lasting memories. We are especially loving the owner’s bedroom retreat with its cozy fireplace and large sliding glass doors that invite the outdoors in.

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Note: Check out a couple of other incredible home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Minnesota: An inviting multi-level home with a west coast vibe on Lake Minnetonka and This coastal cottage-style home boasts inviting interiors in Minnesota.

Above: Strategically placed large windows allow natural light to flow in during the day and maximize stunning vistas of the lake.

This home includes a spacious mudroom that comes complete with a gear closet and adjacent dog run. Plus, just a step away is the convenient pantry and support kitchen, perfect for all your cooking and storage needs.

The stepped design flows effortlessly between the gathering room, kitchen/dining, and porch, creating a highly functional and welcoming atmosphere. Creating an easy transition between these areas makes the space ideal for entertaining friends and family or just a quiet intimate dinner at home.

Above: Grouped around a centrally located laundry and bonus room, there are three additional bedrooms upstairs each including walk-in closets.

Upstairs is the perfect sanctuary for relaxation and comfort, where you will find four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a centrally-placed laundry room for convenience. All are finished with casual materials but dressed up with exciting hardware and lighting fixtures.

The owner’s bedroom suite is like a dream come true! Imagine relaxing in front of your cozy fireplace, taking in the view from your private balcony, enjoying more storage space than you ever dreamed of in your room-sized closet, and experiencing pure bliss in a luxurious spa-style bath.

The lower level is perfect for entertaining, with its large media room, bar, and wine room. The bar features repurposed wine barrel material from the homeowner’s wedding venue. The adjacent spaces include a billiard room with a painted wainscot, a cozy theater for watching your favorite movies and sporting events, a generous exercise room closed off by a large barn door, and a guest suite.

Above: The lower level offers a separate entrance to access both the lake and the beautifully landscaped backyard with a refreshing pool. This space includes a home bar whose front cladding was custom fabricated out of woven wine barrel pieces sourced from a California vineyard.

Above: A glass-doored wine room is spacious enough for wine tastings. This space provides storage for up to 1,000 bottles.

Above: This Phantom screened-in porch with an inviting fireplace provides the ultimate in outdoor living.

PHOTOGRAPHER Meghan Doll Photography