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With its eco-friendly construction and beach-chic feel, our Idea Cottage in I’On, South Carolina, shows how to live large in a small footprint. Take the Tour!

Our Tidewater Retreat is a 1,710-square-foot escape that maximizes indoor/outdoor living. After a day at the beach, stow gear in the storage room and wash off sand in a bathroom located on the ground floor. On the main level, the kitchen flows into the dining room and living room and two bedrooms are quarters for friends and family. Walls of windows look out to the wrap-around porch, a perfect place to enjoy ocean breezes and sunsets over the water. view plan

No place has more charm than a little boathouse perched over the water. In its bunkhouse form, the structure, designed by Historical Concepts of Peachtree City, Georgia, offers cozy comfort to homeowners and visiting guests. view plan

Small and practical, here’s a boathouse plan with a single boat bay and living space above. It’s an exclusive design for Coastal Living Magazine by Barn Owl Designs. view plan

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