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Retreat with family and friends to this winsome getaway, perfect as either an adorable mountain retreat or a cozy lakeside cabin, where casual conversation centers around a wonderful stone fireplace. When sunny mornings beckon, enjoy coffee and a breath of fresh air on one of two railed porches. The expansive living room enjoys plenty of natural light. The centrally located, rustic fireplace ensures that the entire home will stay nice and toasty on cold autumn nights. The adjacent kitchen provides access to the rear porch. After a relaxing day of fishing or hiking, this just might be the perfect spot to have some dessert and do a little stargazing. The nice-sized bedroom is served by a full bath. A French door leads onto the back porch. Handy laundry facilities are tucked away in a closet nearby. more

Thoughtfully designed and affordable to build, this home illustrates cabin living at its best. It?s the perfect hideaway for the lake or mountains, with a design that combines compactness and rustic styling. An adorable front porch is just the place to set up a couple of chairs?or maybe a hanging swing?and take a load off your heels. Inside, the open living room enjoys a fireplace, windows along three walls, and a set of French doors that open to a screened porch at the back. With warmth wafting over from the living room and the soothing smells of dinner being prepared in the adjoining kitchen, the dining room offers a place to settle down at the end of the day. A spacious rear bedroom makes use of the main floor?s full bath. Upstairs, a second bedroom enjoys a roomy sleeping area, plus its own private bath. more

This quaint log cabin retreat is ideal for weekend getaways or retreats in the woods. Featuring stone, rough-hewn logs and cedar roof shingles, the exterior is a nature-lover's delight. Multiple windows brighten the living room, which features a woodstove and adjoins the efficient L-shaped kitchen. The living room also opens to roomy front porch?just big enough for a couple of chairs or a swing. The surprisingly spacious upper-floor loft bedroom includes two sizable closets. more