A two-bedroom, two-bathroom beach cottage on the Massachusetts coast, Lookout House serves as a seaside retreat for a family of four. Intended as a quiet oceanfront escape, the cottage is also ideal for entertaining, but just large enough to sleep the family.

A stair, in the space between the brise soleil and the outer wall leads away from the ocean view to the entrance of the cottage.

The entrance area contains closets, hooks, and plenty of space to tuck away beach gear.

Turning a corner, visitors are first confronted with the view through the living space, toward the ocean.

The family members are each avid cooks, so a fully-equipped kitchen is essential.

Time for a cocktail?

The second bedroom, which the family’s two children will share.

The view from the master bed.

A stair on the balcony leads up to the roof deck.

The spacious roof deck provides the family with an outdoor kitchen, and plenty of space for playing, relaxing, and entertaining with a view.

While relaxing in their beach cottage, the family demands privacy. The Lookout House focuses views from the interior outward toward the water, rather than inward.

1. Foyer; 2. Closet; 3. Mechanical; 4. Bathroom; 5. Kitchen; 6. Dining; 7. Living Room; 8. Master Bedroom; 9. Master Bathroom; 10. Bedroom; 11. Terrace.

12. Roof Deck.