Nestled atop a Lake Michigan beach dune, this ongoing remodel project is changing its personality from a shag carpet cottage to an elegant nautical watch station, with all the accoutrements. The living room now blends seamlessly into the dining room and porch, where it feels like you are relaxing outdoors. Perched high above the roof line is the reading room tower, complete with a telescope for monitoring the progress of Great Lakes freighters. A two-level vast expanse of deck completes the transition to beach and the “Big Lake” beyond.