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“We’re always throwing events,” says Paul, so the indoor/outdoor style was a great fit for them.

"Most people would have leveled it,

Nearly all of the woodwork in the house is original, with minimal restoration required -- there were few gaps, splits, or other issues with the quality of the workmanship.

Original tile in the bathrooms remains, including this reddish-burnt orange tile in the master bathroom.

In 2020, In addition to designating three La Jolla houses as historic, the San Diego Historical Resources Board designated the house as historic and granted Liebhardt the status of “master” architect.

The private backyard presents a resort-like setting, complete with a sparkling pool, stone fountains, numerous patios, and a 1,000-square-foot guest house.

The Little Owl A-Frame’s matte-black exterior sets it apart from its woodsy neighbors.

“The Cortes at one time was part of the official Airstream Caravan, so it could have travelled the world,” Markie says. “For now, it’s our home away from home at a quiet spot on a riverbank, but who knows where it’s going!”

The riverfront property has been the family’s refuge during the pandemic.

Instead of polishing the exterior, they decided to embrace the old Airstream’s aged patina.

A metal wall divider helps delineate space between the living area and bedroom.

The interior features durable, lightweight vinyl plank flooring, and the walls are painted Benjamin Moore Cloud White.

The banquette, countertops, floating shelves, niches, and bedframe are made from reclaimed pine.

To hold up against wear and tear, the sofa cushions are upholstered in a pet- and kid-friendly performance fabric with FibreGuard.