Before & after

The Resthouse, Pre-Renovation, May 2026

In May of 2026 we purchased this 1940 coastal cottage with a vision to “bring the beach to you.” In September of 2026, we launched.

Kitchen after renovation, August 2026 — KitchenCounters, cabinets, backsplash, plumbing

Kitchen before renovation, May 2026 — KitchenCounters, cabinets, backsplash, plumbing

Living room after renovation, August 2026 — Living roomFlown TV, furniture, paint

Living room before renovation, May 2026 — Living roomFlown TV, furniture, paint

The master after renovation, August 2026 — The masterBed, storage, window treatment, paint

The master before renovation, May 2026 — The masterBed, storage, window treatment, paint

The bunk room after renovation, August 2026 — The bunk roomBeds, desk and office, window treatment

The bunk room before renovation, May 2026 — The bunk roomBeds, desk and office, window treatment

The bathroom after renovation, August 2026 — The bathroomFixtures, plumbing, cabinet, paint

The bathroom before renovation, May 2026 — The bathroomFixtures, plumbing, cabinet, paint

The courtyard after renovation, August 2026 — The courtyardNew build on bare lawn

The courtyard before renovation, May 2026 — The courtyardNew build on bare lawn

Before: May 2026. After: August 2026.

One summer.

May 2026Keys
Closed, and started ordering.
August 2026Finished
Interiors first, then a courtyard on bare lawn.
September 2026First guests
Permitted, furnished, booked.

Thinking about doing this yourself?

Permits, sequencing, trades and procurement are most of the real work. The full build is at STR Foundry.

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