A Rustic Hideaway Perches on a Wooded Bluff Overlooking the Washington Coast

Architect James Cutler designs a refined cabin that honors this remote stretch of rugged landscape.

Ever since Jeff Albertson was a child, weekends at the beach have revolved around one particular stretch of western Washington State. After decades of vacations here, he decided it was time to establish a permanent place to stay. He and his spouse, Ben Vogt, lived for a while at a nearby inn and once toyed with the idea of buying it. 

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Lauren Gallow
Dwell Contributor
Lauren Gallow is a Seattle-based design writer and editor. Formerly an in-house writer for Olson Kundig, she holds an MA in Art & Architectural History from UCSB.

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