More Lake Camp in Maine

See the rest of the rustic family lake camp house in part two of our tour.

This week, I traveled (virtually) north to visit my friend Marsha’s idyllic summer cottage – called a camp. The first half of the Lake Camp house tour began with a view of the back entrance [also above] because that’s the scenic side.

But I also want to show what the house looks like in front – where the twig ‘Welcome’ sign hangs. I think it’s so charming.  And see those small windows? That’s the guest room, where I’ll take you shortly.

Inside, there’s a great room, with a hallway leading to the master bedroom, and a loft above.

The compact master shows Marsha’s passion for vintage and antique furniture, including the red-painted iron bed and the quilt. I was intrigued by the little hanging shelf to the right of the window. Marsha explains that it’s her command center which “organizes my life while at camp…[a] place to pin business cards, reminders etc.” While the furniture looks simple and elemental most of it – like the blanket chest at the foot of the bed — is antique. The Euro sham-pillow in the center has a cheerful embroidered saying:  “Good Morning.”

One guest room is tucked under the eaves at the front of the house. Painted in Sherwin Williams “City Line,” it is the same muted green used in the kitchen and baths. The bedroom is spacious enough for a twin bed at the other end. Windows all around contribute to the open-air feel of an old-fashioned sleeping porch.

Upstairs, the compact sleeping loft space holds two twin beds where the grandchildren hang out. How could any child not love a “camp Grandma” that’s this much fun.

Two identical baths serve the master and other bedrooms. Each has American Standard’s “Standard Collection” pedestal sink and matching  toilet.

The screen porch, at the back of the first floor boasts a 9-foot-long red western cedar dining table and views of the lake on all sides!

A sitting area, decked out in patriotic red-white-and-blue, is a great spot to enjoy cocktails at sundown. Wicker furniture from Lloyd Flanders is weather-resistant and the chaise is teak —  no worries when a storm rolls though.

White-painted Adirondack chairs are a favorite of Marsha’s for both her homes. With their tall backs and low seats they are the perfect perch for daytime relaxation or a night time marshmallow roast when the lake camp house firepit’s roaring. Day or night, the clear blue water and picturesque setting makes any visitor want to enjoy the true purpose of camp, and “Go Jump in the Lake.”

Marsha also opened her Virginia Farmhouse for an exclusive Atticmag tour.

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