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A tiny outbuilding offers a cozy living space inside a simple shell.

Without the need for a permanent foundation, the Hüga House can be relocated at any time.

Black-painted window and door frames contrast with the white-painted steel siding and offer a crisp, clean aesthetic for the exterior of the cottage.

“The roof overhang extends the living space,” says Boyer, so the deck becomes a spot to entertain visiting friends and family. The couple have been working to restore the surrounding land, as well.

Lane also designed a detached screen porch for the property. Its orientation captures the view of a small mountain across the lake. “A New Hampshire lake house always has a screened porch,” he says. “This one allows for a separate experience that connects you to nature.”

"The home noses out of the forest just a little bit, like it’s peeking out of the trees,” says architect Ray Calabro.