Log Cabin Living

California couple Paul and Susie have done a lot of traveling together, and they've always loved the Lake Adger area of western North Carolina. With their kids all grown up and away at college, the couple is ready to make the big move out of LA and back to a more peaceful, simple life together in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Susie, an artist and a painter, wants a cabin with a nice space for a workshop and possibly a studio. Paul wants a cozy fireplace for the cold winters and nice piece of land, and they both want plenty of room for friends and family to stay when they visit.

Active couple Jay and Samantha recently welcomed their first child and realized the home and neighborhood they were living in didn't afford them the outdoor lifestyle they desired. They've decided to look for a log cabin near Lake Lure, North Carolina, with plenty of space for their growing family. Jay wants a cabin that's convenient for swimming, kayaking and other waterfront activities, while Samantha wants a big, open floor plan and a porch for entertaining. But it will be a challenge to find everything on their wish list in a cabin that's both close to Lake Lure and within their budget.

After 20 years of being on the move with a military career, Scott and Chrystal are finally looking to buy their first home with their two daughters. Currently renting in Indianapolis, Indiana, Chrystal and Scott would like to move to a secluded spot close to hiking trails and nature. Chrystal has her heart set on a large front porch, while Scott wants an expansive property for their dogs. They're both looking for a cabin far away from neighbors and with plenty of room to enjoy family time. Will Chrystal and Scott find everything on their wish list within their budget of $325,000 and finally get their forever log cabin home?

An outdoorsy couple that has been living a nomadic lifestyle for two years is finally ready to set down roots together in the Flathead Valley of Montana. They're searching for a rustic log home with plenty of land, privacy and a short commute to Whitefish, MT. Their real estate agent is ready to show them a variety of cabins in the area, but with their modest budget of $400,000, they'll have to work hard to find the cabin of their dreams.

Young parents are looking for a slower paced life and a return to their roots in western Maryland to be near family, raise their two boys, and enjoy hiking, biking and swimming in the lake.

Devin is a well-traveled bachelor who loves the rustic feel of log cabins, and is ready to settle down and buy his first home in a rural area.

After spending several years vacationing in northern Minnesota, Dale and Suzanne are looking for their own log cabin retreat in the Brainerd Lakes area to spend more time with their large family.

Newlyweds escape the busy city life of Los Angeles, move to a traditional ski town and like the unique log cabins.

A Knoxville, Tennessee, couple is looking for the perfect vacation cabin for their family to escape city life and enjoy the outdoor living offered by the nearby Smoky Mountains. With a budget of $350,000, the family wants a log cabin with personality as well as lake and mountain views.

After vacationing in Big Bear Lake and the San Bernardino Mountains for years, a couple is looking for a place to call their own in the popular Southern California getaway destination. They hope to find the perfect modern yet rustic log cabin where they can relax and recharge from their lives in the city.

New parents Gretchen and Jeremy prepare to ditch the hot Arizona sun for their dream log cabin in Park City, Utah, with great mountain charm and space to roam.

A recently engaged couple searches for a cabin in the foothills of Ohio with plenty of land for outdoor activities.

A couple is looking to move from mid-town Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the countryside so that they can be closer to the outdoor activities they love. They hope to strike a balance between a remote cabin with land and the continued advantage of city amenities all within their budget of $275,000.

A born-and-bred Michigan couple is eager to find a lakefront log home near Mount Pleasant, Michigan, to spend more time outdoors with their two small children. They challenge their real estate agent to find their dream cabin complete with an open kitchen and plenty of entertaining space within a $315,000 budget.