About the Teahouse
Inspired by Traditional Japanese Design
The Little Sebago Lakehouse features an open plan, designed to adapt traditional Japanese rural architecture to a wooded lakefront setting. The design employs lots of glass, sliders and skylights, porches and engawas to embrace the natural world. The main level is dominated by a great room, a high ceilinged, timbered space, encompassing the living room, with its fireplace, a dining area, and a fully-equipped island kitchen. The views of the surrounding woodland and lake are a constant source of pleasure.
On the second floor balcony, shojii screens set off the master bedroom suite with a king-size platform bed, and European-style bathroom. A window in the tiled shower and the private balcony overlook a pine grove. The guest bedroom below, a tatami-floored space with its own private entrance, sleeps two adults on queen-size Japanese style platform bed (new in 2013) or two children. It is set off from its adjoining bathroom (also with shower) by more sliding screens. Although this bedroom is ideal for both adults and children, kids and teenagers really like having their own special sleeping loft with two futons above the ell off the living room. Altogether we can comfortably accommodate 6 people (4 adults, 2 children). See additional short-term guest space below.
Special features of the ell, which are reminiscent of a Japanese teahouse, include the traditional tokonoma, an alcove for displaying Asian art, and the floor-level viewing window facing the lake. Two more futons there can used for overnight guests, or just to lounge and relax
Master Bedroom
On the upper level with private balcony, en suite bath, and unique Japanese art and furnishings. A second bedroom with en suite bath and authentic tatami flooring is located on the main level.
Open plan with vaulted ceilings
Living room and gourmet-equipped kitchen as seen from overlooking balcony. Not shown, dining area adjoining the kitchen and the screened eat-in porch with gas grill.