Unbuilt

Tucked behind an existing residence in the quiet charm of Port St. Joe, this guest cottage offers a timeless nod to Florida's vernacular architecture. Inspired by the cracker-style cottages that once dotted the Gulf coast, the home is a celebration of simplicity, proportion, and a lifestyle rooted in the rhythms of the outdoors.

The low-slung gable form, deep overhangs, and shaded porches create a strong architectural silhouette while offering generous, livable outdoor space front and back. Elevated slightly off the ground and framed with lattice skirting, the cottage breathes with its environment, capturing breezes and diffused light through a carefully balanced composition of double-hung windows.

Inside, the vaulted ceilings and open plan layout create a bright and welcoming heart for the home. The living, dining, and kitchen spaces flow together, anchored by a shiplap feature wall and softened by warm textures and natural light. It's an interior designed to feel both unassuming and authentic-cozy without being confined.

This is a cottage built not just to host guests, but to invite lingering. A place where the pace slows down, the porch lights glow in the evenings, and the Gulf breeze carries the scent of salt through every open window.