Step inside an enchanting lakeside summer cottage in northern Minnesota

Photo: Troy Thies Photography

Designed by SALA Architects, this idyllic lakeside summer cottage is nestled on 40 acres overlooking Swan Lake in Ottertail County, northern Minnesota.

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The current owners are the fourth generation for this cabin site in a collective camp. They sought to replace a porch cabin with one that reflected the memories of the old and would service a central camp location as a social space for many.

The new cabin encompasses 2,188 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Photo: Troy Thies Photography

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This screened porch is sheltered from the elements while providing the family with cozy spaces to relax and entertaining.

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In the kitchen, white painted cabinetry and quartz countertops beautifully contrast with the richly stained wide plank flooring.

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At the heart of this cottage, a living area features exposed timber-frame construction to support the two bedrooms upstairs. For the fireplace, the owners replace an old wood-burning stove with a stone wood-burning fireplace.

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A space-saving staircase with alternating tread stairs leads up to the center loft. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and views of the living area below.

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Multiple shed-dormer windows flood the interiors with natural light while helping to circulate airflow in the center of this summer lakeside cottage.

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Photo: Troy Thies Photography

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