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Mountain Log Homes

The mountains — the quintessential idea of where to build a log home.

  1. Though modest in size, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom beauty has plenty to offer guests both indoors and out. Even the lights along the bridge were planned to accommodate late-night visitors. “The lights can be controlled from an electrical box on the first post,” says Art. “Those are the little things that really make a difference.”

    Mountain Paradise: A Poconos Cabin for a Weekend Retreat
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    Getting Away To It All: A Handcrafted Montana Home
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    On Happy Trails: A Hybrid Vacation Cabin in North Carolina
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    All in the Mix: A Tennessee Mountain Cabin
  5. The home sits on 57 acres and offers a perfect view of the passing trains that wrap around the property.

    From the Appalachians to the Rockies: A Colorado Log Home
  6. A steeply pitched roof sets the tone for French Country style. Stonework anchors the home to its woodsy setting.

    A French Country Montana Timber Home
  7. Glowing on a wintry night, this luxurious retreat home snuggles into a sloped lot overlooking the Gore Mountains in central Colorado. The varied roofline echoes the mountains' peaks.

    The Lure of the Rockies: A Rustic Colorado Log Home
  8. Large-diameter logs support the front porch. Lantern-style lights flank aluminum-clad patio doors. Rustic pine rockers afford comfort while viewing the surrounding mountains.

    Altitude Adjustment: A Handcrafted Log Home in Colorado
  9. Peaks of the Lost River Range tower over the valley and provide a dramatic backdrop. The owners of this fishing getaway wanted a building that looked as if it had been there for a century.

    Old West: An Idaho Log Home
  10. By doing the landscaping themselves, the Wammocks kept the lot natural and took advantage of stone outcroppings to shape garden beds. They even made a split-rail fence.

    Room and a View: A North Carolina Log Home
  11. Generous cedar decks surround the house on three sides. Ken and Linda made the railings; they cut the trees, peeled the logs and drilled the holes for the balusters. The stucco and timbered gable ends recall Adirondack log houses, appropriate for homeowners originally from Upstate New York. The jackleg fence adds Western appeal.

    Mountaintop Views: Montana Mountain Home
  12. The log home is located on three-and-a-half acres on a picturesque mountain. Behind it is a heavily wooded hill. The homeowners wanted lots of windows to take advantage of the gorgeous views. The Woolards live on the only flat stretch of road in Ashe County, which run 12 miles alongside the tranquil New River.

    A Perfect Plan: North Carolina Log Retreat
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    Ranch-style Home Transformed into Timber Classic
  14. Kuhns Bros. Log Homes Exterior

    Treasure of the Sierra Nevada: Log Cabin in the California Mountains
  15. On a snowy winter's night, a blazing fire warms the cabin's outdoor area. The double-sided fireplace serves both the great room inside and this sheltered outdoor space.

    Redefining Rustic in this Idaho Timber Home
  16. Charlie and Lauren Bisbee worked with their designer to give their great room the best views in the house. When night falls and the view fades, all eyes turn to the handsome corner fireplace.

    Best of Both Worlds in an Idaho Timber Home
  17. From the lake, the home's full height is visible, while from the street, it appears low-slung.

    Timber Home in the Catskills is a Masterpiece of Craftsmanship
  18. The Knaffs could have used wall logs as small as 8-inches, but say they chose 12-inch ones "for stability." The home's windows are Jeld-Wen Premium.

    If at First You Don’t Succeed: A Smoky Mountain log home
  19. Set in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, this handcrafted structure by Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia is the permanent residence for Brian and Karen Wray. As a whimsical touch, Pioneer carved bear paws into the posts supporting the front porch. The home is Green certified due to features such crushed rock around the perimeter of the house, which allows the snow pack to drain back into the aquifer. The owners added a metal grate in the Brazilian Ipe hardwood step leading to the front door so snow would fall through and not create a hazard for their guest.

    Home at Last: Sweat equity pays dividends for a patient Colorado couple

    Brian and Karen Wray's log home won a slew of awards and is certified energy efficient, but it almost didn't happen.
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    Home Away from Home: A Weekend Home in Western Virginia
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    Mountaintop Makeover: A Mountainside Log Home in Montana
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    Family Affair: Pennsylvania Log Home
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    Timeless Treasure: A Vintage Log Home in Georgia
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    New Mexico Mountain Log Home
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    Family Affair: Virginia Vacation Log Retreat
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