Mountains

The home is accessible year-round, although snowy winters and road closures make the trip from Seattle a bit longer during the colder months.

Floor Plan of Tinyleaf by GO’C

Floor-to-ceiling glazing and a linear skylight help welcome the landscape within the cabin’s small footprint.

The siting of the home was intended to take advantage of the proximity to Lake Ontario, with windows aimed at the waterfront wherever possible.

An authentic finca featured a large, wood-burning stove in its central room/ kitchen, and it was common for the wood smoke to discolor just about everything in the room. Here, the very modern,

Kander created a casual and cozy vibe in the sunken lounge with built-in seating covered with simple foam cushions. Light pours in through the hidden skylight while the long, narrow windows add to the interior focus and intimacy of the room. The oversize moon print, one of few pieces of art in the house, celebrates the home’s Catalan name, Can Luna.

After the death of her husband, Eugene, Oregon, resident Barbara McDonald purchased a 1946 single-level cottage and hired her son, architect Ben McDonald, for a renovation.

Objects collected over the couple’s travels are displayed across the book-lined shelves.

Exposed beams stretch across the vaulted wooden ceilings in the main living areas.

Original details can be found throughout the multi-level interiors, including the custom built-ins in the wood-clad library.

The kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances, custom wood cabinetry, and a large island.