A couple makes the most of an idyllic location -- high on cliffs overlooking the English Channel -- with a picture-perfect cottage home for weekend entertaining. Their quirky design approach includes thatched roofs and a glitterball.

After years of visiting family in the Dominican Republic, an NYC-based couple designed a beach cabin as a place to call home for future visits. Built entirely out of Brazilian wood, Casa Madera beautifully combines indoor and outdoor living.

An adventurous family built their dream cottage on the coast of Nova Scotia. Combining design elements from their architecture and prefab business, their modern, modular home features a sauna, stunning views of the Atlantic, and private beach access.