This shingle-style residence was designed by Swan Architecture and built by John Kraemer & Sons, located in Carman Bay, a community of Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. Designed as a home away from home for a family of four, the cottage serves as a wonderful destination spot for seasonal recreation. When the parents retire, they will eventually transition […]

This rustic lakeside retreat was designed by custom home building company Lands End Development, located in Gull Lake, Cass County, Minnesota. Clad with stone and cedar siding on the exterior facade, this home makes quite a presence on the lake. Its surrounded by a backdrop of heavy woods and fronted by a pristine lake, perfect for […]

This stunning summer cottage was designed by Anne Hepfer Designs, located on beautiful Lake Joseph, in Muskoka, just two hours north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This lake house is the perfect getaway for those living and working in the city, with the perfect blend of privacy and spectacular shoreline views. This family cottage features natural materials and […]

With a secluded setting and pristine water views, this shingle-style cottage is nestled on Whitefish Lake, Montana, owned and designed by the principal of Landmark Builders. The owners had lived nearby this property and when it became available, they jumped on the opportunity after coveting it for so long. The main challenge was the topography, so the builder […]

Texas-based studio Lake|Flato Architects imagined this modern lake house retreat, constructing it right into the hillside to take advantage of its pristine lakeside views in Marble Falls, Texas. The architects devised the home to be spread out over three levels. The main living spaces are housed on the top floor, nestled just above the tree line to take […]

This charming lakeside cabin in Montana features a modern-rustic exterior, while the interior showcases beachy design elements, with interior design carried out by Pearson Design Group. The exterior facade is clad with wood siding, where large expanses of windows capitalizes on the views towards the tranquil that the property is fronted to. Steps lead up to […]

This brand new lakeside family home is styled in a northwest contemporary with Asian undertones, designed by SkB Architects, located on Mercer Island, Washington. The homeowner’s wanted an architectural design inspired by the likes of Frank Lloyd Wright and Roland Terry. The exterior facade features a low profile, flat roof with horizontal wood siding and clerestory windows. An outdoor concrete pathway […]

A modern lake house was constructed to maximize its views of Lake Washington an Mt. Ranier by SkB Architects in collaboration with Dyna Contracting, located on Mercer Island, Washington. A relaxing oasis from city life, the home encompasses 6,500 square feet of living space, with a urban beach house aesthetic. There were two existing homes on the site when […]

This modern lake house family retreat was recently given a complete overhaul by architectural studio Workshop/apd, located in Westchester, New York. The home had been a vacation getaway for the family for years but was very dated, so the family pretty much lived outside, enjoying all that the area had to offer. The original home was cramped […]

Nestled quietly on a lakeside location in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada, this stunning cottage built by Bachly Construction is traditional on the outside yet modern and relaxed inside. The property, which is owned by the owner of the building company, underwent an extensive renovation and expansion. The homeowners goal was to create a peaceful retreat to enjoy summers […]