A Rustic Lake House with Hunting Lodge Charm

SOURCE: Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles | INTERIOR DESIGN: Melanie Millner, The Design Atelier | ARCHITECT: Keith Summerour, Summerour and Associates Architects | BUILDER: John Boyte, John F. Boyte Company

As the school year winds down, that’s when we start to imagine ourselves in a charming getaway like this rustic lake house in South Carolina. It has us ready for bonfires, oyster roasts, long days of kayaking -and, of course, an interior with lots and lots of wood. We are loving this gorgeous lake house–and we think you will too!

hunting lodge dining room - SOURCE: Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles | INTERIOR DESIGN: Melanie Millner, The Design Atelier | ARCHITECT: Keith Summerour, Summerour and Associates Architects | BUILDER: John Boyte, John F. Boyte CompanyAs the school year winds down, that's when we start to imagine ourselves in a rustic lake house. It has us ready for bonfires, oyster roasts, long days of kayaking -and, of course, an interior with lots and lots of wood.

huning lodge kitchen - As the school year winds down, that's when we start to imagine ourselves in a charming getaway. It has us ready for bonfires, oyster roasts, long days of kayaking -and, of course, an interior with lots and lots of wood.

hunting lodge kitchen - As the school year winds down, that's when we start to imagine ourselves in a charming getaway. It has us ready for bonfires, oyster roasts, long days of kayaking -and, of course, an interior with lots and lots of wood.

hunting lodge bunkbeds - As the school year winds down, that's when we start to imagine ourselves in a charming getaway. It has us ready for bonfires, oyster roasts, long days of kayaking -and, of course, an interior with lots and lots of wood.

hunting lodge bathroom - As the school year winds down, that's when we start to imagine ourselves in a charming getaway. It has us ready for bonfires, oyster roasts, long days of kayaking -and, of course, an interior with lots and lots of wood.

hunting lodge bedroom - As the school year winds down, that's when we start to imagine ourselves in a charming getaway. It has us ready for bonfires, oyster roasts, long days of kayaking -and, of course, an interior with lots and lots of wood.

hunting lodge - As the school year winds down, that's when we start to imagine ourselves in a charming getaway. It has us ready for bonfires, oyster roasts, long days of kayaking -and, of course, an interior with lots and lots of wood.

hunting lodge game room - As the school year winds down, that's when we start to imagine ourselves in a charming getaway. It has us ready for bonfires, oyster roasts, long days of kayaking -and, of course, an interior with lots and lots of wood.

hunting lodge porch - As the school year winds down, that's when we start to imagine ourselves in a charming getaway. It has us ready for bonfires, oyster roasts, long days of kayaking -and, of course, an interior with lots and lots of wood.

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After the worst day in her professional life, burnt-out NICU nurse Daisy Stevens runs to Cape Carolina, North Carolina, looking for a new life—and possibly new romance. On her first day at her “simpler” job, high school baseball coach Mason Thaysden discovers an abandoned baby, sending ripples through the entire tight-knit town of Cape Carolina.

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5 Comments

Leslie Sinclair says:

February 1, 2017 at 8:28 am

The woods are absolutely beautiful!

Patty Day says:

February 1, 2017 at 9:20 am

Good Morning Girls,
Perfect for a cold winter day and night! If I were to choose a “cabin” that one sure would be the one!
xo
Patty

The Buzz Blog says:

February 1, 2017 at 4:43 pm

We’d happily share bunk beds in this tranquil and relaxing home by the lake! Even though we’re more seaside than lakeside, we can imagine cozying up by the fire with hot cocoa on a cold winters’ day. Hope you’re having a lovely week, ladies!
xxoo
C + C

Parker Ferebee says:

February 20, 2020 at 8:43 pm

Hi! I was wondering what kind of wood paneling and stain you guys used on the walls in the living room? Thank you!

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