Lakeside Cabin

This nearly 3,000 sq. ft. custom home is built for both durability and luxury, featuring an additional 600 sq. ft. garage, 855 sq. ft. of covered and screened-in patio space, and 1,223 sq. ft. of open patio for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The foundation is anchored by 51 poured piles extending 45 feet into the earth, ensuring long-term structural integrity. Designed for extreme weather conditions, the property includes 2,950 sq. ft. of heated exterior concrete coated with a durable pebble epoxy surface. This advanced system is synced with the weather channel, allowing it to automatically activate before snowfall and shut off once the surface is dry. The home’s handmade structural timber trusses add both strength and rustic elegance, while a solar array with battery backup and a spring-fed water supply ensure complete off-grid sustainability. Sitting at an elevation of 9,460 feet, the property also boasts a custom-built 4-acre lake with a private island, adding to its unique character. Constructing this masterpiece required navigating two brutal winters, with snow removal for over a mile of driveway through drifts exceeding six feet and temperatures plunging to -21°F. Delivering materials was a logistical challenge, requiring early-morning truck deliveries before sunrise to prevent road and vehicle damage from thawing and refreezing cycles. Despite the extreme conditions, this build stands as a testament to expert craftsmanship, resilience, and innovative engineering.

Project Details

Nearly 3,000 sq. ft. custom home – Designed and built for durability, luxury, and extreme weather conditions.
Additional structures – Includes a 600 sq. ft. garage, 855 sq. ft. of covered and screened-in patio, and 1,223 sq. ft. of open patio for an expansive living experience.
Deep foundation for stability – Installed 51 poured piles reaching 45 feet into the earth to ensure long-term structural integrity.
Heated exterior concrete system – 2,950 sq. ft. of pebble epoxy-coated concrete, integrated with a weather-synced heating system that activates before snowfall and shuts off once dry.
Handcrafted structural timber trusses – Custom-built for strength, durability, and a striking architectural feature.
Off-grid sustainability – Installed a solar array with battery backup and a spring-fed water supply for complete energy and water independence.
Custom-built 4-acre lake with a private island – Engineered and excavated to enhance the property’s natural beauty and functionality.
High-altitude construction challenges – Built at 9,460 ft. elevation, requiring expertise in extreme climate conditions.
Winter construction logistics – Managed two seasons of heavy snow, clearing over a mile of driveway through six-foot drifts while working in -21°F temperatures.
Specialized material delivery planning – Coordinated pre-dawn truck deliveries to prevent road and vehicle damage caused by thawing and refreezing.