Futon

Kaz-ma holds up the charred post while the rest of the family attends to affairs at the sunken table.

Beddo, which is produced by the Danish outdoor furniture company Skagerak, means "bed" in Japanese and was designed by Christina Liljenberg Halstrøm as the ultimate piece of indoor/outdoor resting furniture.

Family beds by Lorenzo Damiani for Campeggi For many, formal guest rooms are rare, but visitors aren’t. Luckily, this set of four beds folds neatly into a console. Rope handles act as drawer pulls.

The living space gives first priority to comfort, and furniture pieces like the sofa bed by Niels Bendtsen deliver. The wood-burning stove by Rais is especially valued during wintertime visits.

Pil-low by Redesign for Prostoria Sofa beds are perhaps the quintessential transformable pieces. Unlike staid pull-outs, this fold-down model offers a more streamlined silhouette.

In the living room, there is an iron fireplace by Danish manufacturer Aduro. A futon can be converted into a double bed for additional guests. Two sliding glass doors open onto the terrace. “It is a really peaceful and quite interesting atmosphere,” Laugsch says. “We have a fireplace in the boat to curl up on the couch with a glass wine after a day of sightseeing.”

The tatami room (pictured) has mats from the Futon Company and a “Hinamatsuri” mobile adds a cheery touch.