Photo Gallery III:  Lake Okoboji Guest Cottage This little cottage began as a rundown, uninteresting shack of a building. We had a tall request to convert it to a three bedroom two bath guest retreat for the owners of this lake Okoboji estate. It was only 800 square feet. We wrapped the tiny existing building with an addition on the lake end of the building to appear as if it was all one wraparound porch. But, in fact the sides of the addition expanded the living and dining spaces on the interior. The interior of the building was completely demolished and the exterior rebuild after adding structural strength. We covered every surface of the cottage with wood because it was not going to be heated in the winter—and it added so much character. Lighting fixtures add charm and cost effective character so we didn’t scrimp on the electrical plan.   Guest Cottage A three bedroom 2 bath lakeshore guest cottage   Living Room to Porch A half round window added to the original structure brings in light. P.S. The sailboat was drawn right on the plans   Kitchen Custom nautical look kitchen cabinets topped with wood counter top Window Gable Over Kitchen Sink An architectural surprise element over the sink lights and adds charm to the room   Kitchen Built-In Hutch A shallow hutch is recessed into the wall for much needed storage   Kitchen Views Lake Through Dining Room Windows Shiny painted wood beams carrying heating and air conditioning allowed us to vault the living room Fireplace Mantle and Cabinets Custom vintage looking brackets lend lakeshore character to the fireplace   Tiny Guest Bath A space saving nautical vanity design   French Doors Lead to the Porch Sconces and horizontal wall planks in the living room contrast with the bead-board paneling of the porch