Tucked next to a small pond, this house faces the ocean in Rhode Osland. The Owners wanted a snug coastal house that would still work for their extended family’s vacations. They were looking for a casual house that incorporated beautiful New England traditional seaside details. Interior design by Scarborough Phillips Design and construction by Pariseault Builders Inc.

Numerous open and closed porches, decks, and trellis wrap the house and garage. Shingle style details tie the house to it historic neighbors. The house was limited to a specific footprint to keep it out of flood zones.

Inside the living spaces flow into one another for easy, open summer living for an active family. Storage is tucked everywhere. A back entrance corrals sand tracked in from the beach before it gets in the house.

Photos by Robert Brewster