We had the best time at Lake Martin with Mark’s sister and brother-in-law, Kim and David. They built this home in The Harbor at Lake Martin 13 years ago and it’s such a nice get away spot for them from their main home in Fayetteville, GA. This was my first time at the lake house and it was so fun to see it in person. I shared Kim’s beach house in Destin with you over a year ago and today I’m sharing the lake house. It was a relaxing couple of days there at the lake, lounging on the porch, eating good food, boating, and floating in the lake and just being together with family. All the things that make summer fun!
There are lots of Alabama people of course who have lake houses at Lake Martin, with a strong contingent of Georgia people as well we heard.
The driveway is in a semi-circle downhill so we were all parked there and it was a challenge getting a full picture of the house from the street side, but this is a pretty good shot of it.
The other side shows the wrap around porch which wraps to the back of the house too. I forgot to get a picture of the backside but we spent a lot of time sitting on that back porch.
Front door to the house.
Front porch
Side porch, so cute with good breezes blowing through. The weather couldn’t have been better.
Kim is a thrifter like I am and always looking for deals on vintage things. She found this Tarpon Springs, FL bench somewhere along the way, as well as that little table and chippy white chairs.
View from the porch looking down to the lake. That centipede grass was so green and lush.
Lake side looking back to the house. That’s Kim and David as we were getting ready to go out on the boat that first morning. I’ll share lots of lake pics next week, but today we’ll look at the house.
Kim had all the wood milled in AL and it’s beautiful. There is so much wood all over, from the ceiling to the planked walls to the stained pine floors. I told Kim she was doing shiplap before shiplap was cool, since she built this home 13 year ago way before the Fixer Upper show. She’s got plenty of comfortable and casual furniture around the house, some family pieces and some found pieces.
I love these soaring ceilings and all that planked wood. Those windows up top let in a lot of light.
Greatroom looking back to the kitchen.
Everything is all open with the greatroom, kitchen and dining table which is a nice flow.
Kim loves old rattan and bamboo like I do, so it’s fun to see her collections.
Another shot of the kitchen. Keep in mind we all just piled in and brought food so the counters have food and stuff, not picture perfect, but you get the idea.
Love the dining table and rattan chairs.
Pantry screen door.
That Welcome fish was cute on the wall. She whitewashed all that wood on the walls herself before they installed it.
Bedroom 1 is painted a cheery lime green. Mark’s parents stayed in here. I loved this room, so cute!
She’s got a cute mix of vintage and found things, making the house so cozy and comfortable.
The master bedroom.
Every bedroom is painted a different color on the planked walls.
Sitting area.
Hall bathroom.
Bedroom 2 where we stayed. Love the hooked rugs and vintage feel.
These white wicker pieces belonged to their grand parents and Mark said he has such fond memories of his Nanny sitting in the rocking chair. The chairs are so petite.
I didn’t take pics downstairs, but there is another TV sitting area with a bedroom, bathroom and small kitchen down there too. Such a nice house with gorgeous views of the water. Of course that’s what you want to enjoy the most when you’re at the lake.
They have a nice pontoon boat and we all went out on that two days. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect.
Their slough is very nice and peaceful. You could hear everyone out on their docks, enjoying the water and nice weather last weekend.
Mark and I getting ready to get on the boat for a ride. I took lots of lake pics and can’t wait to share those with you.
I captured this blue hour shot one night and it was so peaceful and pretty with the lights reflecting off the water. This is from their back porch.
Kim liked that picture so much that we went across the lake to the neighbor’s house and captured this shot looking back at their house during blue hour.
This captures lake living perfectly. Blue water and skies and peaceful lake life. We loved it so much and can’t wait to go back! It was great spending time with Mark’s family.
Nancy says
Beautiful home. What a fun weekend.
Eve says
Beautiful lake house. Finally, pictures of a house that looks like people actually live in. Most homes look “staged” so this was so refreshing to see cereal boxes and other things on the countertops!
Rhoda says
Thanks, Eve, I agree I get tired of the overly staged too. It’s gotten so perfect out there, who can keep up with that?
Pat says
I love Lake Martin . Can’t wait to see more pictures. This makes me long to be there😍
Barbara Moore says
such a nice way to spend a weekend! just lovely.
Mary Sturgeon says
Sooo beautiful! I enjoyed your weekend , thanks for taking us along. Definitely was looking forward to the house tour. Love it! Looks very inviting and comfy. Your SIL has done a great job making the house a home. Could you ask her where she purchased her white, chenille bedspread in the master bedroom, please? TIA
Rhoda says
Hi, Mary, she said it came from Belk 20 years ago and the brand is Mary Jane. Maybe you can find something similar. I found this one with a quick Google search, sort of similar feel:https://www.countrydoor.com/p/angelica-ruffle-chenille-bedspread-802551.html?source=google&code=PLA_Campaign-Computer&medium=inhaus&link=802551&cm_mmc=google-_-PLA_Campaign-Computer-_-All+Products-_-802551&cm_mmca1=ABA&mkwid=sQ1PiwG4h-dc_pcrid_431602253261_pkw__pmt__slid__product_802551_pgrid_34406745551_ptaid_pla-804416356480_&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyNqUt6XZ6QIVjbLICh0zMQO7EAQYAiABEgLTBPD_BwE
Mary Sturgeon says
Thanks Rhoda. I will check it out 👍🏻
Judy Clark says
Rho,
Nothing like lake living! Looks like you had a wonderful weekend. I love Lake Martin, and that house is so adorable. Your SIL did an amazing job decorating, and I love those the walls.
Thanks for sharing!
Judy
janeinbama says
Just beautiful, well loved and used. I need to get a blue light hour shot of our house!
4littlepilgrims says
Absolutely gorgeous! I drove by Lake Martin a few days ago!😊 She lives near me…I’m in Fayette County as well. 😃 I need the name of that bright green paint color.
Rhoda says
It is beautiful there! I’ll try to find out what the green paint color is.
Rhoda says
HI, again, she thinks it’s Dill Pickle by Ben Moore.
Karen says
What a nice lake place (up the road from where I live), so peaceful looking. I too like the laid back, comfy look, Kim and her husband keep it up well, so many pluses. Can only imagine how refreshing your visit to was at Lake Jordan with family. What a blessing! The night pictures are awesome.
Stacey says
What a gorgeous lake home! The collected over time look is so perfect. I love the different colors of paint in the rooms.
Dawn says
What a wonderful home! Thank you to your SIL for letting you share it with us.
Ruth says
How fun! What a beautiful home with so many fascinating details. Thanks for sharing and thanks to your SIL for letting us have a peek.
Deidra says
Gorgeous home! Thank you Kim and you Rhoda for sharing with us!
Audra says
Beautiful house! Looks like a fun place to spend the weekends! It may sound crazy, but one thing that stood out to me was that chenille bedspread in the master bedroom! When I was younger, I spent time at a beach cottage owned by one of my grandmother’s friends, and all the beds were iron and had those same style chenille bedspreads! It brings back great memories!
Rhoda says
It’s a great look at a lake house!