SUTTONS BAY COTTAGE

 

Tucked into a densely wooded lot in northern Michigan, this gabled vacation rental distills Scandinavian influences into a quiet, elemental form. Designed with restraint and purpose, its dark, monolithic exterior is softened by thoughtful detailing—most notably in the rhythm of the vertical battens, which subtly tighten as they approach the entrance, echoing the density of the surrounding forest. Proof that even the most modest budgets can yield elegance through precision, this retreat offers a refined, immersive connection to nature.