# Sprawling Alaskan Cottages The Hidden Bay Retreat is a Chalet-Style Home in Alaska By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-bay-retreat References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/hidden-bay-retreat/) & [rsir](http://www.rsir.com/eng/sales/detail/286-l-638-528cnc/hidden-bay-retreat-juneau-ak-99801) The Hidden Bay Retreat is only accessible by air or sea, making this sprawling structure look as if it is in its own corner of the world. Placed on the Alexander Archipelago island in Alaska, this chalet-style home looks like a cottage, but is filled with the finest and most high-end finishes. Sitting right on the edge of the water, the structure features [floor-to-ceiling windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ely-retreat), allowing for a view of the water from every room. The home was crafted with [Western Red Cedar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-bracco) and finished with a copper roof. The interior is covered in timber-lined walls and an earthy color scheme. The Hidden Bay Retreat has the design features of a small cottage on a large home, making it homey yet luxurious. Image Credit: [Sotheby's International Reality](https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Retreat Homes in Remote Locations:** Opportunity for investors to tap into the affluent market seeking unique and isolated vacation experiences. - **Use of Premium Materials for Home Construction:** Innovative construction companies could create a luxury niche by incorporating exotic and high-end materials into home builds. - **Emphasis on Floor-to-ceiling Windows:** Companies could leverage this trend to provide breathtaking and immersive views for homeowners in any location. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Real Estate:** Opportunity to differentiate offerings by building ultra-luxury, remote vacation homes. - **Construction:** Opportunity to innovate with premium materials for high-end home builds. - **Home Furnishings:** Potential to provide complementary decor and interior design services for luxury retreat homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lakeside Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muskoka-lakeside-cottage.md) - [Intimate High-Altitude Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altihut.md) - [Idyllic Tranquil Nature-Surrounding Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algonquin-highlands-cottage.md) - [Mountain Retreat Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-cabin.md) - [Tranquil Seasonal Canadian Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cabin.md) - [Waterside Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral.md) - [Tranquil Nature-Centric Cabin Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nortehaus.md) - [Cabin-Conjoined Singular Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1807-holiday-home.md) - [Coastal Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall-retreat.md)