A Charming Vacation Log Home by the Water

Introducing a Stunning Vacation Getaway

You'll want to take a closer look at this stunning Qualicum Beach Cottage vacation home by the water. The homeowners wanted to build a warm vacation getaway with water views. They chose to build a small cottage near Qualicum Beach where they can enjoy all of nature's beautiful surroundings. Located on Vancouver Island British Columbia, Canada the handcrafted, full scribe, piece en piece log cottage is 1,079square feet of space with the main floor and a loft.

Exceptional Craftsmanship and Location

Built from Western Red Cedar with an average wall log diameter of 12 inches to 14 inches, the logs are finished with latewood, with a timber pro coatings stain. Special features of the log cabin include cedar flares, truss work, posts, and beams, and roof members. This small vacation cabin at the beach feels like it is worlds away yet it is located at Qualicum Beach is a popular coastal tourist destination. The location has a mild climate and stunning location on the Strait of Georgia. With beaches, forests, and wetlands in easy reach, vacationers and residents alike enjoy the natural beauty of the region.

The Owners' Journey to Building Their Dream Cabin

For owners, Allan and Karen building a home was not a new experience. They built the house they live in now, and Allan has served as a general contractor on several houses and the barns on their farm. They originally bought the beachfront land as a holding property, but the temptation to build a log cabin on it was too much to resist. It was such a nice spot Allan said he just couldn't stop dreaming about building there. At just 650 square feet on the main level with a 429-square- foot loft, the intent was to build a small cabin building so that when family and friends gather there they truly spend time together, rather than spread out in different rooms. Their farmhouse is a large Victorian-style house and serves as the family's primary residence. The log house is small and cozy, and it feels very comfortable and natural, providing a simpler life.

Unique Features and Character of the Cabin

Each room feels special in its way. They built the cabin with character logs, so it has immediate appeal, and there are lots of interesting features The Western Red Cedar logs have knots and irregularities, and the trusswork, posts and beams, and roof members showcase cedar flares that highlight the wood's natural beauty. The log cottage was built by Summit Log and Timber Homes, the handcrafted piece-en-piece log house construction resulted in a true one-of-a-kind home.

Thoughtful Design for Comfort and Functionality

The main floor bathroom features a sink made of petrified wood and a walk-in shower with mica-slate walls. Floors throughout the main level are luxury vinyl, a sound choice for beach life, and the accompanying sand and the durable material look just like weathered wood. The living room is open to the kitchen, so the family can enjoy preparing meals together. The cottage has white cabinets, fir ceilings, and three windows that also help keep the kitchen light and bright. The loft upstairs has space for overnight guests and a half bath, which is helpful when they have visitors.