Just for an FYI - it's asking is $274,000.00 in Mountain View, Arkansas - no water (lakes/river) anywhere near - not a plus to me.

No mowing, the Cub Cadet would be relegated to moving the boat and trailer in and out of the garage. Pin Oak and Burr Oak trees abound.

I would prefer 25 acres or m ore in this case, more privacy.

I'm not up on propane, other than it cooks/fires cleanly. The stove is gas heated. The sales sheet shows to have a heat pump and central AC.

Shows city water supply. A lot of people are on the bottled water kick - I noticed this in So. Calif. 30+ years ago when visiting in Irvine, CA. I drink tap water - always have too.

I have been specifically looking for the log cabin deal - however it gets a bit much on the interiors of some of them. That is why I like the muted shading of this particular cabin's interior wood walls, and flooring shading - I just love it. On this place, the exterior would be much more durable/non-upkeep I am guessing if it were the exposed logging - instead of the sheathing. I'm not an expert on wood as some of you are. Just stone and tile flooring, cladding, etc. for the most part.

Located in North Arkansas mountains - a compromise in latitudes for my annual season tastes. It is said that the Arkansas mountains act as a shield to the wintry precipitation from the northwest. I don't exactlty buy into that though. It definitely gets winter up there in North Arkansas. I have been interested in the past in locating my homebase right on or a block or two from the beach on the Gulf of Mexico in Alabama or NW Florida in all frankness too.

A main criteria is NO HOA or condo or 'planned community' deal.

There is no river or lakes anywhere near this cabin - a minus to me. This seems to be somewhat typical, some of the nicer/affordable log cabins that I've seen on-line, are not on the water, but miles and miles from it.

The kitchen sink way off to the side is very amateurish - I agree. Makes me wonder how knowledgeable/rational the builder was - although there are architectural touches of it's construct that reflect high-line design/builder - then there are some that do not. There are questionables I have about some of it's details I'd be very circumspect about.

The two bay new garage with HIGH CLEARANCE is a biggie - as it would be for all of us gearheads.

Q: what does a garage like that one cost turnkey (electrical, water, on slab) to be erected by a contractor? Any guesses? I can't make out the brand on the picture, but I will get the ID on it if I see it in person.

Frankly, the upkeep of the pool is of zilch interest to me - I wish it weren't there. Which brings up the massive amount of exposed wood cladding on the cottage, decking, and balustrades - all that is going to need intensive re-coating every two, three years which is a PITA. The exterior walls of the cabin look good now, but I'm thinking the newness wears off the newish wood - am I right about that? Just have to see it in person - might run up there next week - since I have collected a few to look at although they are spread across the state's northern half.

Where's Tom the architect when I need him? Montana....