Real Estate This old boathouse was turned into a charming cabin overlooking the lake By Rebecca Bowslaugh Published: November 24, 2015 Updated: March 26, 2024 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This old boathouse was turned into a charming cabin overlooking the lake Built overlooking a lake on a hundred-year-old concrete pier in the Upper Midwest, architects Murphy & Co Design renovated this old boathouse into a charming summer retreat. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This old boathouse was turned into a charming cabin overlooking the lake In the middle of the main living area are double-glass doors that open to the hillside garden pathway that winds its way up to the driveway. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This old boathouse was turned into a charming cabin overlooking the lake The entire cabin is designed with a rustic-chic vibe. The hand-hewn log walls, leather furniture, and rough stone fireplace create a cozy but stylish living space. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This old boathouse was turned into a charming cabin overlooking the lake The living room's main focal point is a dry-stack fireplace with an amazing log mantel that was cut to include its massive burl. The rough plank shelves in the kitchen add to the rustic charm that flows through the space. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This old boathouse was turned into a charming cabin overlooking the lake The front of the cabin has a screened-in porch that overlooks the lake. It’s the perfect spot for daytime views or nighttime stargazing. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This old boathouse was turned into a charming cabin overlooking the lake The outside of the cabin is covered with diamond and scalloped shingles, giving the exterior a more natural appeal. To enter the main doors, you have to cross a stone slab bridge that crosses over a practical and visually appealing drainage moat. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This old boathouse was turned into a charming cabin overlooking the lake The hillside garden creates natural green space behind the cabin, and the small walkway lights illuminate the path for late-night walks. View in Fullscreen Related galleries Buy the Way: This family from Toronto lucked out and bought the cottage they were renting on Stoney Lake Buy the Way: These sisters bought their dream cottage on Minnicock Lake beside their old childhood cottage Buy the Way: A family of three buys a ski chalet in The Blue Mountains for $750K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This old boathouse was turned into a charming cabin overlooking the lake Having a boat is a wonderful way to enjoy the lake, but is a boathouse entirely necessary? Get a boat cover, find a little extra space in the nearly storage shed, and transform your boathouse into a gorgeous guest cabin like this one. Related Story Cottage of curios: prepare to be amazed