For nearly thirty years Richard Proenneke, an amateur naturalist, lived alone in the mountains of Alaska in a log cabin he built himself. The cabin is situated near the shore of twin lakes. He survived, hunted, fished and grew and foraged his own food, only occasionally he had supplies flown in by helicopter. His life…
Tag: Log Cabin
Hand-Built Log Cabin Hideaway In The Middle Of The Forest
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROGER WADE, STYLING BY DEBRA GRAHL What is more charming than a hand-made cabin? Although this cabin is small, it has a lot of charm and attracts your attention. Log cabins have always drawn people’s attention because of their interesting and unique lifestyle. The thing why people adore them is because of the…
Romantic Hot Tub & Fireplace for a Cozy Log Cabin Getaway
Classic Cabin -Hot Tub & Fireplace in WV hills | Photo by DANIEL There is a special charm to Log Cabins that has captivated and attracted people around the world for centuries. A big part why people love log homes so much is because they last. A log cabin can withstand the test of time…
Why A Man Gave Up The “American Dream” For A Hand-Built Cabin With No Power Or Running Water…
Lost & Found Films 25 Years ago, John Coffer seemed to be have it all. A good-paying job, a nice house with a pool, a fast car and most of the luxuries that come with success. It was surprising that he decided to leave all that behind and move into a hand-built house with no…
Betsy And Larry Mehaffey’s Story About Mortgage Free Living On A Mountain
Photo by Betsy Mehaffey Betsy and Larry Mehaffey live in an off-grid home on a mountain in Dixie, Idaho. They built their own cabin by hand and they are very proud of it. It is a small but beautiful and comfortable cabin. It is very cozy in a rustic style. Their story began in May…
Kentucky Couple Brings Antique Log Cabin Back to Life
Jan Paul Donelson from Kentucky went to look for buying a house when he found this antique log cabin and right away he knew that he didn’t need to look anymore. When he told his wife Tammy, she was also impressed by the house and told him that this place felt like home. Even though…
Explore The Rustic Finishes Inside This Renovated 1930s Lakefront Log Home
This log home retreat is located on a private peninsula in Bay Lake, Minnesota. It was built in 1930 and was perfectly renovated by A & H Architecture. It remained in the rustic style, but in the same time modernized. The living conditions were improved, providing better natural light in order to maximize the spectacular…
Step Into Innermost House, a Rustic Reminder of Ages Past
When you visit a log home, you feel calm and peaceful thanks to the effect of the natural surroundings. The lifestyle is simple and quite, providing opportunity to spend more time with your family and friends. The rustic retreats offer back to basics lifestyle, and that is why people are always coming back to visit…
How To Build A Cozy Log Cabin For Less Than $500
IF YOU NEED A NICE LITTLE HOUSE TO GET THROUGH THE WINTER, THIS COZY LOG CABIN IS A GREAT CHOICE BECAUSE YOU CAN CONSTRUCT IT FOR UNDER 500$ Everyone who loves spending more time outside adores the style of log cabins. They are great for nature retreat. But people usually believe that they are too…
Breathtaking Log Cabin With Twisted Porch On Sale!
You can find this stunning log cabin in Libby, Montana on 2.3 acre of beautiful land. This amazing log cabin has an incredible mountain view and 1,738 square foot. It’s a perfect retreat with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms which are made with an admirable workmanship. You can simply sit on the porch and enjoy…