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    New Floors in the A-Frame Cabin

    This past weekend we started our first project at the cabin. Seeing as everything else rests on the floors it made sense to start with our cabin flooring. We spent a lot of time looking at different options before finally deciding on luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring. Although we love the look and feel of real hardwood it wasn’t the right choice for this project. First, we have plenty of real wood around the A-Frame. More importantly, we need floors that will hold up to anything we throw at them. The 4 Pines Cabin is five minutes away from some of the best skiing in California as well as close…

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    6 Mountain Cabin MUST KNOWs

    What things should you be thinking about when looking for your very own Mountain Cabin? Mountain cabins and homes, particularly those in the snow, can be challenging. Here are some things we look for when looking at property. Access The most important factor is going to be access. If the cabin is in an area that gets a lot of snow, are the roads plowed? How does a homeowner access the home in winter? For example, we looked at this mountain cabin a couple of years ago, but found out that we would need to hike in during the winter months! I couldn’t imagine lugging food and firewood. As romantic…