On a rocky shore of Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, this 4,400 sf vacation house is designed to be a rustic all-season retreat. The use of stone, cedar siding, and interior pine finishes makes the house blend in well with the surrounding woodlands and brings warmth to the interior spaces. Its 3 floors of living space, including 3 bedrooms, can provide accommodations for up to 12 people. The home’s proportions are kept at a “cottage” scale by placing the upper story under a large sheltering gable roof with dormered windows on each side. The site naturally slopes towards the water, and provides views of the lake and the mountains beyond to all levels of living space, and to the attached screened porch. A detached garage/workshop provides storage and hobby space.