This serene seaside shelter invites one to put cares aside and enjoy the comfort and intimacy of a nurturing environment.

True to its intention and responsive to the needs of the owners, this redesigned beach house has an atmosphere of warmth symbolized by the great stone hearth.

Existing walls were removed to provide a spacious and formal quality, while large pillars flank the free-standing fireplace and create a pleasing architectural presence.

Time honored materials place an emphasis on texture and combine with the generous scale to recall the elegance of a turn-of-the-century tourist lodge.