landscape – Log Cabin On The Rocks

Wrap-Around Porch

Posted on December 11, 2020January 3, 2022 by trishakilpatrick

This log cabin is surrounded by a fabulous 3/4 wrap-around porch. The front porch features some super cool hand-crafted carved benches and rocking chairs. Don’t be afraid to try them out. Notice the cool antiques on the front porch including an old telephone. Following the porch around, you can gaze out at the fire pit area (which you are free to use… the log rack should have plenty of logs). Continue walking around back to see a fabulous area behind the master suite to relax and gaze at the trees or grill up some dinner on the gas grill. An outdoor dining table and chairs are nearby. If you peek down from the back porch, you will see the overlook. I highly encourage you to visit the overlook, but flip the lights on from the top of the staircase first.

The front porch
Behind the log cabin, you can find a gas grill and an outdoor dining table.
Looking down onto the overlook
Looking up at the house from the overlook

Overlook

Posted on December 11, 2020October 6, 2021 by trishakilpatrick

From the wraparound porch, stairs lead down to the overlook. Before descending the stairs, flip the light switch at the top of the stairs under the temperature gauge if its getting dark. Directions at the bottom of this page. Take the stairs down to the overlook for an amazing view of the bluff. Rhododendron bushes fill the bluff and surround the overlook. The sound of Mandy Branch Creek and a tall waterfall behind the overlook enhance the view. After taking in the view from the overlook, turn around, take the three stairs down behind the overlook to see the dome rock house below the log cabin to the left or follow a super short trail to the right to see our seasonal creek that falls abruptly below the overlook into the bluff. Adventurous hikers/climbers might ask for directions to get to the bottom of the waterfall with a huge dome rock house that trails around to Mandy Branch Creek where a second small, but noisy, waterfall can be seen.

Looking down onto the overlook
This dome rock house is one of the smallest on the property, but it is directly under the log cabin.
The dome rock house from the overlook
Looking up at the house from the overlook

How to turn on the lights on the stairs and the overlook

The light switch to turn on the lights going down the stairs and on the overlook itself is located at the top of the stairs. You can see it circled in the picture above. Simple lift the lid and flip the switch.