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At 74 square meters (797 square feet), this variation of the Vinkelhuset line by Danish modular cabin designer Møn Huset is L-shaped in plan and hits all the right notes, boasting clean lines, a practical gabled roof, and simple, attractive detailing on the interior.

Floor Plan of Timeless Treasure by Studio Prototype

From the garden, an illuminated view into the bi-level extension.

The kitchen features Ikea cabinets, soapstone countertops, and steel backsplash. The oak panel doors conceal additional storage and mechanicals.

The 1,922-square-foot home was built on a double-wide lot that the owners purchased and subdivided with another couple.

An archway separates the main living space from the rest of the ground floor.

"They desperately needed more space for their soon-to-be growing family,

"The site has lush vegetation dotted with mature live oak trees, and Sarah is a gifted gardener who keeps the yard beautiful,

A primary suite was created on the new second level, complete with a freestanding tub.

The long-leaf-pine roof decking was salvaged from the original home and used on the ceiling in the new playroom.

The floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and windows were the most expensive line item in the renovation. “The house would simply not be the same without them,” says architect Miguel Rivera. “When you are in the living area with the doors open, it creates one large indoor/outdoor space that is simply stunning.” Just beyond the kitchen, a bookcase in the hallway is painted to appear red from one side and gray from the other.

Located within walking distance to the coastal village of Matanzas, the two Maralto cabins are named La Loica and La Tagua after local bird species.