Nova Scotia, Canada

Canadian architect ​​Brian MacKay-Lyons is a master at creating homes that embody their surroundings, often learning about each plot’s history before ever breaking ground. The Point House, for example, was modeled after Nova Scotia’s unassuming fish shacks, with cedar shingles outside and light timber beams inside. The modern twist comes courtesy of the floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows, from which guests can comfortably watch the changing tides of the North Atlantic.

Source: CNN Traveler & AIRBNB