Maplewoods

Maplewoods

Project Overview

Maplewoods reflects a thoughtful evolution of a beloved lakeside cabin, carefully expanded over time to support generations of gathering on Bay Lake. Originally built by Nor-Son in the late 1990s, this most recent addition was designed to honor the home’s character while creating new spaces for connection and comfort.

A spacious dining room addition now serves as the heart of the home, providing room for family meals and lakeside entertaining around a custom-built table designed specifically for the space. The project also connected the original bunkhouse to the main home, allowing seamless access while adding a flexible sleeping nook, office space, and bath. Cedar paneling and trim continue the warmth and craftsmanship of the original cabin, while carefully selected flooring and preserved architectural details maintain a strong connection to the home’s history and enduring charm.

Architect

Nor-Son Custom Builders

Photography

Scott Amundson Photography

“Our home on Bay Lake has been a Nor-Son project in three separate stages since its beginning in 1998. We acquired it in 2010 when it was still a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom main cabin and a separate “bunk house” with 4 single beds and a bath (attached to the carport, separate from the main cabin). Three years later Nor-Son built a 700 sqft, 2-bedroom, 1-bath addition. In 2025, Nor-Son built another 700 sqft addition (designed by our architect son). This connected the bunk house with the main cabin around the car port and includes a large dining room, another bedroom and bathroom. Both of Nor-Son’s additions were flawless in execution, on-budget, and so perfectly matched in design and materials to the main cabin that they appear to be original to the property. We were fortunate to have Jeremy as leader of the team for both additions—a true professional in every aspect, as is Steve who led the construction of the second addition.  From the large—like the pitch of the roofline or directing the flow of rainwater around the foundation—to the small—like choosing the right doorknobs or faucet handles—we had complete confidence in them. They responded so quickly to our every question via email or text it seemed we were their only customers. Well done Jeremy and Steve! Well done, Nor-Son!” —Mary and Larry, Homeowner

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