Construction Diary: The Founder of a Cabin Rental Company Builds a Fire Island Retreat of His Own

The deck functions as an extension of the living space, and it’s the best place to take in the sunsets over the bay. Acquiring the IKEA sofa was a multi-state saga that involved family members buying half of it in Texas, Jon and Michael finding the rest on a trip to Minnesota and flying home with the whole thing from Milwaukee. But it was worth it: "It's so comfortable!" says Jon. "And it's the perfect size for that spot."