Designed for a retired couple and realized within a modest budget, this island retreat is perched on a narrow, rocky knoll within a rare grove of old-growth trees. A straightforward gabled form, constructed with prefabricated trusses, serves as both an economical strategy and a means of creating generous spatial volume and visual interest. At 1,450 square feet, the part-time residence is intentionally minimalist and contemporary, allowing the owners to easily maintain the home and secure it when away.