Timber Frame Cabin in Idaho Lake Pend Oreille

This timber frame cabin in Idaho is the perfect retreat place to gather family and friends on Lake Pend Oreille.

  With entertaining in mind, they worked with PrecisionCraft Log and Timber Homes to create a timber-frame home with a dramatic glass prow and soaring ceilings. Mountain Architects, a sister company of Idaho-based PrecisionCraft, designed the home for the Bisbees and their guests. A cozy movie theater, artfully designed full bar and indoor pool complete with a waterfall make entertaining easy and fun.

With a little extra planning and careful thought, the staff of Mountain Architects drew up a design that would delight guests while also creating an environment conducive to the Bisbees' enjoyment of the great outdoors and time spent just relaxing. Although larger in size than a traditional cabin, Charlie and Lauren's timber-frame home is their cabin retreat; a place where they gather with family and friends. With an open design, the kitchen allows guests to pull up a stool and interact with the Bisbees as they prepare meals, fostering a spirit of togetherness.   When it's time to eat, guests can take a seat in the dining area with its wrap-around views, or dine al fresco on the deck just outside the dining area's French doors. The great room also bids a warm welcome with its massive stone corner fireplace, comfortable seating area and panoramic lake views. Venetian-plastered walls, mocha-colored timbers and warm stucco hues add to the charming ambiance of the home's living spaces. When family and friends are not the focus of Lauren and Charlie's attention, they retreat to the reading area in the loft to cozy up with a good book or simply enjoy views of the majestic lake, perfectly framed by a custom, arched-barrel truss high above the great room. In fair weather, the home's multiple decks provide ample space for outdoor living.

Often, couples like Charlie and Lauren fall in love with a timber company because of a particular design or a company's distinctive architectural focus. Other times, would-be homeowners are passionate about the building process, looking for a reliable path to the realization of their dream home. Together, PrecisionCraft and Mountain Architects provided both of those services to the Bisbees. The finished product? A getaway that sets the stage for fond memories of good times spent together.

Home Plan Details:

Log Provider: PrecisionCraft Log and Timber Homes

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 5.5