This replica of a Norwegian vacation cabin is quite rustic. Its modeled after one our Norwegian cousins have in Norway.
Most of the time these cabins only consist of a table, a few chairs, a basic bed and a stove to keep the inside warm enough when the snow and the temperatures outside are falling. We've made this one a little nicer. Two 100 Watt solar panels on the roof, batteries under the bed, LED lighting, propane heater, hot plate and fresh water piped from our spring.

 

Begun in 2003, we've had fun upgrading this rustic little cabin in the woods
 New bridge across Jordan Creek in 2019 and some thinning of the 80 yr old stand makes it really look like a park.
  

Stunning backdrop of deer mountain's sheer rock cliffs

Morning sunrise
 

New deck railings and balusters added 2022
 

View from the deck
RR car bridge from the 2019 Thinning
...more about the RR car bridge

Front door and bunk bed.
New memory foam mattresses with heavy duty washable covers
Generous 38" x 80" long bunks
Cool, dimmable gooseneck  reading lights have USB charger jacks

 

South Wall
Switches on wall for AM-FM radio and USB charger
Bluetooth stereo panel (upper center) rocks with 8" speakers in the ceiling. Switches next to door control the LED bunk reading lights, ceiling lights, porch light. Wisdom on conserving battery power

Propane stove and thermostat on back wall
CO and LPG alarm/monitor under the counter
 

Big one burner stove and propane heater

 Ceiling upgrade 2023
Note the LED room lights, big 8" flush speakers and Blue LED accent on a separate switch.
The big wood beam and most of the lumber to build the cabin came from milled wood from our trees.

Deck overlooks Jordan Creek
Receives generous afternoon sun

Table and benches, propane heater
Note the hidden table LED light. Padded folding chairs in the corner.
 

View of main room

Picnic table, fire circle and cabin in background

 
 
 Pulling into parking, here's the layout
 

Wide shot of the cabin, outhouse, fire circle and picnic table
 

New Outhouse
Has LED lights inside and porch
Powered underground from cabin.

 

Adjacent grassy campsite with spring water faucet and fire circle
Shares outhouse and shower with hytte cabin

Storage house and adjacent hot shower
 

Shower head and privacy surround

New Gravel Walkway
added 2023
 

Another view of the walkway

Details of the shower hot water heater system
 

Temperature set knobs on propane "insta-hot" shower
Instructions
Turn on gas valve
Turn on water
Turn on the switch on the bottom
Listen for the flame to light
Set Temperature
Reach around the wall and feel the water temp until you like it
When done
Turn off gas
Turn off Water
Turn off bottom switch
 

 

Wash Sink
Cold water only
 

Adjacent "Back Creek" campsite

Shortwave Dipole Antenna ...more
 

Antenna socket in wall for radio enthusiasts
 

Located within 20 miles from Puget sound, our property is an unusual lowland forest with 100 acres of hills and cedar groves backed by a stunning 1700’ vertical rock cliff, and sparkling Jordan Creek running along its base. With miles of trails meandering through the quiet woods you will be able to revel in the tranquility of a private preserve, without sacrificing easy access to some of Snohomish County's most famous attractions.

A hundred years ago, this land was homesteaded and logged. Remnants of the huge old growth stumps and cables and pieces from the 1900’s steam logging can still be seen in places. Since then, the land has been left to its own devices, passing through several hands, most famously owned by Earl Ingebright in the 1960s who built a truly amazing cabin in the forest.  It was revamped and updated in 2023 by a master craftsman, using local fir and hand-cut millwork and is now a unique structural work of art, available for overnight stays. 

Whether it's kayaking the local rivers, exploring the nearby mountain loop highway trails, tasting award-winning clam chowder, a wine tour, horseback riding or a hot air balloon ride, you won't have far to drive if you make our tree farm your base camp. You may notice a family of deer appear suddenly, or see over twenty species of wild birds that grace this protected spot, so bring your binoculars! A limited number of private, widely spaced camp spots are available for visitors. Our Forest Cabin is isolated and you may or may not even be aware that there are other people within miles of you. For those who value nature, seclusion, quiet and the artistry of a one-hundred-year-old second growth forest, this is the place for you.
 

09/15/23