Tour this off-grid, multi-generational cabin in Georgian Bay

The cabin is named after Adam’s mother, Molly, who bought the island in 1998. It’s only accessible by boat or plane, so all the materials were brought over by boat. The roof is made of shingled asphalt, while the exterior was constructed of the wood from old Ontario barns. Rather than painting the wood or treating it with soylents or preservatives, designers Adam and Katja kept in bare to allow it to weather with time.

The L-shaped layout allows for this open-concept main room and for a secluded bedroom located at the back of the cabin. Anchoring the cabin is this beautiful fireplace, which was constructed with local stones, while a library-slash-reading nook is tucked in one corner and the kitchen and dining room is located on the other side.

Since the cabin is only 1,000-square-feet but can sometimes be filled with multiple families, there are plenty of space-saving, multi-functional design elements. For example, the rafters provide additional storage and the interior of the kitchen island is the perfect place to store dry goods. The windows in the library nook roll open to allow for cool cross breezes in the warmer months. Meanwhile, the authentic Irish wood stove warms the house in the cooler months.

This sunroom offers the family an uninterrupted view of the island’s granite bedrock and the beautiful waters of Georgian Bay. Since all the wood in the home was reclaimed for old barns, some of the floorboards are centuries old!

This little deck is located off the kitchen. With just two chairs, it’s the perfect spot for Adam and Katja to enjoy a moment by themselves.