This cabin is the perfect getaway for a fishing trip

The cabin is nestled into a valley in southeastern Minnesota. The A-line frame, red shingled roof and cozy porch gives the cabin a classic look that belies its modern interiors.

Who needs wall art when you have a canvas of lush forests? Architect Dale Mulfinger brought the beautiful outdoors inside by installing floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room. The windows can be opened for a nice cross-breeze in the muggy summer time.

In the center of the main floor is a soapstone wood stove, which heats the entire cabin. All of the cabinetry, trimwork and flooring are made from local woods.

While a master bedroom is located on the main floor, another bed is located in the upstairs loft space. The bed’s wooden board works double duty as a partition from the rest of the room. Clever tricks like building under-bed storage and foregoing bedside table lamps for pendant lights save much needed space.

Another sleeping quarter is carved out in a cabin nook. Again, drawers underneath the bed eliminate the need for a chest of drawers. We love the closet’s built-in bench.

The cabin’s spacious sunroom is ideal for semi-outdoor late nights free of mosquitoes and other pests. If only it were winterized for those chilly Minnesota nights!