Retirement Cabin

Retirement Cabin Remodel

Near Long Pond, this cabin has become an open-plan retirement retreat. We created more living space, laid new flooring, brought in more natural light, redesigned the bathroom, and more!

The Challenge Our Solution

Oak flooring in a Maine cabin with a wood burning stove blazing.

Remodeled cabin on Mt. Desert at Christmas time with string lights and snow on the ground.

An open concept dining room, living room, and kitchen to expand this Maine cabin.

Hallway leading into the newly redone half bath.

A full cathedral height window in this retirement cabin near Bar Harbor.

In progress installation of new, bright, minimal windows.

The Challenge

The homeowners wanted to transform their modest lakeside cabin into a permanent retirement retreat without losing the peaceful connection to the surrounding landscape. The existing footprint was too small for long-term living, and the layout needed to be reimagined to create more space, better flow, and modern comfort.

Limited cabin footprint needed to support full-time living
Outdated layout lacked connection between kitchen, dining, and living spaces
Needed additional bedroom and bathroom space for retirement living
Wanted to preserve the warmth and character of a Maine woodland retreat

Our Solution

We expanded and redesigned the cabin to create a bright, open, and welcoming home built for the next chapter of life. A large addition dramatically increased the living space, while thoughtful interior updates brought modern functionality and natural materials together to create a comfortable retreat overlooking Long Pond.

Added a large-scale addition that quadrupled the bedroom space
Installed larger windows to bring in natural light and connect the home to its surroundings
Created an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area with a cathedral ceiling
Added new oak flooring throughout the expanded living spaces
Redesigned the bathroom layout with a new master bath and converted half bath
Created a warm, functional retirement home that blends modern comfort with classic Maine character

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