Firefly by Unique Home Stays | HomeAdore

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Administrator

Rustic retreat situated in the United Kingdom available through Unique Home Stays.

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Cabins at Half Mile Farm | North Carolina | Nightly Rental

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Administrator

Nestled at the edge of a rambling stream, a century old forest, and a quiet apple orchard at Half Mile Farm sits a collection of Highlands’ most distinctive, luxury cabins. These cabins, originally erected in various locations across the Southeast, were carefully dismantled and reconstructed here among the beauty of large hemlock trees and countless rhododendrons. The building designs were developed with the intent to complement the natural landscape. The most significant features of the property are the creek, dense woods, open meadows, and ponds. Specifically, thoughtful consideration was given to placement of balconies, windows, and doors, to maximize the privacy and serenity of our guest experience. Cabin interiors are charmingly appointed with antique and reproduction period furniture and folk art. Architecturally, you will find vintage paneling, half-timbering, and log work, historic brick and stonework, wide-plank floors, massive oak beams, slab stone hearths, and subtle modern conveniences that all come together to create a most unique atmosphere.

The Cabins can be rented as separate one bedroom suites, or combined into a two or three bedroom cabin.

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Star Lake, Wisconsin | Nightly Rental

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Administrator

5 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 5.5 Baths

Located on beautiful Star Lake, one of the most desirable lakes in northern Wisconsin, the Star Camp Compound includes Oak and Fern Cabins which were newly completed in 2007. These year round homes have rustic north woods charm for the perfect vacation.Oak Cabin and Fern Cabin rent as a duo during our peak season-May through the first week of September. Oak and Fern can be rented separately or together for a discounted rate during our off-peak months-September-April, excluding holidays. Please inquiry directly about holiday rates.Oak Cabin has three queen bedroom suites, each with its own private bathroom, and also includes a separate powder room. Oak Cabin includes a fully outfitted kitchen with dishwasher, double ovens, gas grill, and a dining table suitable for ten. Oak Cabin’s large screened porch overlooks the lake.

Star Lake Wisconsin Rental – HomeAway Star Lake

Comfy 1800’s Cabin

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Administrator

by James Ray Spahn Photographer

This is actually a guest house that was an original 1800’s cabin that the owner came upon as driving home from the city. Guess the cabin was going to be torn down by the city and removed from its location so they could expand the freeway. The owner talked to the local officials and found out that the cabin was to be removed and condemned, but if he wanted it he could have it if he did all the work in removing the structure. Not only did he remove it, but he rebuilt it one log at time on his property in the country. He also found out from some of the old timers in the area that back in the day the cabin was owned by a pioneer family of ten. Yes ten people living in an eight hundred square foot cabin. No wonder the family had eight children. I guess it would be pretty hard not to bump into your wife from time to time in such a small space.Being that the cabin was only eight hundred square feet it posed a real problem for shooting. Tight spaces as this one are very hard to find just the right composition as well places to hide your lights. The cabin was extremely dark and needed lot of lights to bring out the details. I went with hot lights and did all of the shooting in the evening and in the morning.

One would think with such a small space that you would not need a ton of time to complete the shoot, but this was the reverse. It took a total of about nine hours to complete the shoot. One other note of interest. When I arrived at the house the rain was coming down in sheets. So the exteriors had to wait to the following day which brought the sun out for about an hour before if started to come down again. The great thing about the shoot is that the homeowners were kind enough to offer the cabin to me for my lodging. I spent two nights there. I now have just one more incredible story from my photography travels!