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ABOVE, LEFT & FACING PAGE: A familiar sight f rom the water off Ono Island in Orange Beach,
Alabama, this impressive waterf ront cottage sits high upon the sea grass-shrouded dunes
of Bayou St John. Gorgeous wood detailing on the exterior includes decorative cypress roof
brackets, exposed rafter tails, and expansive covered porches that have truss-lined vaulted
ceilings that are elevated to catch the light sea breezes f rom Perdido Bay. The dramatic, glass-
enclosed tower is accessed f rom the primary bedroom, with a spiral staircase to a private reading
area on the first tower level and built-in bench seating with a 360-degree view of the water on
the second level.
Photographs by Coastal Lifestyle Magazine
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