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Now available to rent on Airbnb, the revamped 1950s dwelling, known as The Surf Cabin, features airy interiors with laid-back vibes for a breezy weekend getaway.

Homeowner and co-designer Christopher Hansen heads for the beach from the home’s double-height entry hallway, where a glass stairway with parota wood treads maintains sight lines.

"Throughout the day, the property continues to reveal itself in new ways,

Striking views of the downtown skyline and Griffith Observatory can be seen from the terraces and rooftop.

The secondary structure features a full kitchen, office area, living room, and bedroom suite, complete with its own private patio.

"Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just relaxing with family and friends, this space is perfect for enjoying the Southern California lifestyle,

The primary suite prioritizes intimate indoor-outdoor living, complete with a wall of bi-folding glass doors that open up to the manicured backyard gardens.

Floor Plan of Neskowin Beach House Remodel by Webster Wilson

Homeowners Jamie and Cleo eschewed the option to add a second story, as their neighbor had chosen, instead doubling down on their "jewel box."

The new master bedroom includes a bay window protruding outward from the original facade, making a window seat that frames a view of shore pines and the dunes.

The remodeled kitchen offers a whole corner of glass, and continues as a backsplash beneath the new cabinetry.

A centuries-old blue oak stands near the intersection of the two wings of the house, which is clad in Alaskan yellow cedar. “We decided to split the house into two volumes to let in light and allow us to be more nimble with where we placed the structures.” Jess Field, the architect.

Floor Plan of Casa Flores Bungalow by Avi Ross Group

“Not many materials are lightweight and translucent,” he says, noting that he and Elle became familiar with polycarbonate as interns at the architecture firm OMA in Rotterdam.

The new staircase to the bunk room also has a privacy screen made of a bookcase with storage.

Case Terrosa floor plan