When it was time to design his Big Sky home, this homeowner set out to prove that bigger is not always better. A native of northwest Montana, Mike is no stranger to the expansive views and stunning scenery of Big Sky. Located less than 50 miles from Yellowstone...
A couple designed their vacation cabin to allow them to add more space and features if they decide to live there permanently. Allan and Karen have the best of both worlds right in the same small town on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia....
A heritage-loving couple created a home that encapsulates their love of nature, history, craftsmanship, and one another. More than 200 years ago, settlement of this land began. Before that, it was bountiful Cherokee and Creek Indian hunting ground. Earlier still,...
Outdoor enthusiasts Chip and Cindy Schuppert have always enjoyed the mountains, but an autumn school break with their kids in 2003 hooked them on the Smoky Mountains in Western North...
A Montana getaway offers space for a family to disconnect from the hectic pace of Canadian city life and reconnect with each other. When Kelly and John started thinking about building a vacation home, they were looking for more than just a house. With busy careers and...
A little bit of heaven is found in a vacation rental log home two-and-a-half miles from Glacier National Park. Each year, over three million people visit the “Crown of the Continent,” Glacier National Park, a spectacular million-acre destination that includes parts of...
This lodge-like home is a welcoming lakeside escape for an active family who enjoys water sports. Tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina’s 18.5-acre Lake Keowee is a perfect setting for a getaway with its 350 miles of shoreline and...
An entrepreneurial couple creates a breathtaking lakefront getaway home through steely determination. Joe Murphy didn’t have a lot of extra time on his hands, but he really needed a project. Over the past decade, Joe and his wife, Jill, have developed a penchant for...
A North Carolina couple creates a mountain getaway rental log home with an eye towards retirement. Bliss mountain lodge is located in the leatherwoods mountains community. renters can use the resort’s swimming pool, on-site restaurant, hiking trails and...
A Canadian couple’s desire for an uncluttered log home results in a minimalist look throughout their 2,000-square-foot home. This small and cozy log cabin is a showcase for Dominique Fournier, the owner, builder, and founder of Confort Nature, a company specializing...
A childhood dream of a sturdy log home comes to fruition through a fast-moving team effort. In mid-May of 2012 Linda and Ted Valentiner walked into Montana Log Homes in Kalispell, Montana with ideas in their heads and magazine clippings in their hands. Less than three...
This handy retired couple works together to make continual improvements to their stunning Big Sky, Montana, home. Look north, and you’re treated to views of Whitefish Mountain ski area and Glacier National Park. Look south, and you’ll see the stunning 200-square-mile...
