This spectacular luxury wilderness retreat with wide-open views truly encompasses the essence of Muskoka “cottaging”, while at same time delivering opulent luxury, state of the art convenience, architectural style and craftsmanship rarely seen on even this prestigious lake. The main house and boathouse are constructed with massive Western Red Cedar logs, fitted in the Scandinavian full-scribe style of hand hewn log construction. The main cottage has 6,000 sf of finished living space that includes 8 bdrms and 7 bathrooms. There is an additional 2,000 sf of unfinished space that could also be completed. The home features geothermal heating and cooling and full Crestron home automation. Other features include an 8,000 lb hand carved boulder tub filled via waterfall 9’ above, and an amazing tree-house bunk room for the kids. The 2-story log boathouse is constructed on a steel pile dock with 2 indoor 30’ boat slips and a massive upper deck. Inside the upper level there are 2 bdrms, 1 bathroom and a living/kitchen area comprising 650 sf.
Woodrow house is a Scandinavian full scribe Western Red Cedar log home comprising almost 6,000 square feet on 3 levels. The cottage has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, Muskoka room with full second kitchen, basement rec room with bar, home gym, wine cellar and media room. Other features include a double spiral log stairs, and boulder tub. There is also a 2 car garage and full scribe log 2 slip boathouse.
Having built log homes in BC for years, the Westwood cottage was our first project in Ontario, and was an immediate success. The log house project was designed and built and sold to its current owner during construction. This house is a true blend of Scandinavian full scribe Western Red Cedar log craftsmanship with a timeless look and style of Muskoka. The 6,000 square foot home has 7 bedrooms, a games room, movie theater, wine cellar, and state of the art home automation and geothermal heating and cooling. There is also a full scribe log garage and boathouse with 2 bedroom accommodation. The boathouse is accessed by natural stone stairs and a 6 passenger tram car descending 80 feet down to the water. The tower room has 10 mile views down the lake.
This cottage compound is comprised of 5 buildings. The main cottage is a Scandinavian full-scribe Western Red Cedar log building with 4 bdrms, den, Movie Theater and gym comprising 4,000 square feet. The boathouse with 2 bdrm accommodations above and the garage are also full-scribe buildings while the 4 bdrm guest house and gathering house with large dining facilities are a log post and beam style structure. All of the buildings in this unique compound are joined to the main cottage by meandering paths and covered walkways. In total there is 9,000 square feet of living space providing 11 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms.
Painstaking planning and design work was put into this very unique cottage compound which is comprised of 3 buildings. Initially a massive renovation had to be done to the boathouse which resulted in an almost complete rebuild and transformation of the structure into a stunning Scandinavian full scribe Western Red Cedar log shell atop of a conventionally framed lower level. This boathouse features a wood burning fireplace and a TV that automatically rises up out of the floor. Next, the century old log cabin had to be lifted and moved to the back of the property where it has been restored into a charming guest cabin. Finally the stunning 4,300 square foot Full Scribe Cedar main house was designed and built. Sophisticated details and craftsmanship dominate this amazing lodge from its 25 foot tall waterfall that greets you in the entry to its hand carved stone tub that fills from the ceiling to its back lit onyx kitchen island top resting on a massive tree stump.
Designed and Built with family cottaging in mind this 5,500 square foot cottage features 6 bdrms, lower level games room, media room and 2 additional sleeping lofts. Extensive use of rough sawn trims and timbers compliment the Scandinavian Full-scribe Western Red Cedar log home. In addition to the main cottage there is a scribe log garage and boathouse that features a 2 bedroom suite above. The extensive amount of soil that was excavated from the lot was used to transform the 10 acre property into a 3-hole golf course. Sports courts and a volleyball court complete this high energy family’s perfect cottage retreat.
Falcon Crest Lodge is constructed with massive Eastern White Pine logs assembled in the Post and Beam style of construction. This 8,000 square foot cottage features a vast open floor plan surrounding an enormous 4 sided fireplace that opens onto the double staircase entry foyer, the great room, the kitchen and the 20 foot bar that faces a full sound stage for live bands. There is also a dining room with a 22 foot timber dining table and a media room, all on the main level. Upstairs there are 4 bdrms all with ensuits and a laundry room. The upper wings of the house are separated by a unique curved bridge that bends around the fireplace. In the lower level there is a large wine tasting room done in a true medieval style with open flam torches and an 18 foot tasting table.
Elk Run is an expansive and beautifully crafted Scandinavian full-scribe Western Red Cedar log home. Uniquely designed, the building was blasted into solid Muskoka granite and follows the contours of the rock shore. The cottage has over 8,000 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 offices, multiple sitting rooms, upper level media room and gym. There is also a 2 level, 6 car garage and a log boathouse with a 2 bedroom guest suite. State of the art home automation and geothermal heating and cooling ensure a high level of security and energy efficiency in this truly magnificent log lodge.
Sprawling to almost 185 feet wide this amazing bungalow manages to still have a warm and cozy feel and welcomes elegant cottaging. The 5,300 square foot cottage has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 dens, and a Muskoka room all on one level. The ceilings and floors are made from reclaimed hemlock timbers that where salvaged from century old barns and buildings in Ontario. Level pathways connect to a matching boathouse with 2 bedroom guest suite above. Flowing from the rocks behind the cottage is a story book waterfall that can be viewed from the massive French doors that surround the building. Extensive use of natural stone and gas lighting add to the century feel of this cottage estate.
This cottage is conventionally framed with the structural addition of Douglas Fir Timberframe for the Muskoka Room, Great Room and many exteriors accents. In this project we were responsible for all of the Timberframe components and their integration into the customers own design. These timbers are massive 16”x16” and 12”x24” radio frequency kiln-dried Douglas Fir. The design showcases a perfect marriage of the traditional mortise and tenon style joinery that uses hardwood pegs, with modern day engineered metal connection systems that use hidden joinery.
Scandinavian full-scribe Western Red Cedar log home. This home is comprised of 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 offices, a curved Muskoka room, 2 level garage to accommodate recreational vehicles, a main floor wine cellar, home theater, gym, and a boathouse with a self-contained 2 bedroom suite above. In total there is 10,000 square feet with an additional 1,000 in the 2 story attached triple car garage.
This water access lot required all construction products, including the Scandinavian full scribe Western Red Cedar log shell, to be shipped to site on barges and boats. The 1,600 square foot cottage with wrap around decks and a location tight to the water’s edge is the perfect get away for cottagers that still want 5 star luxuries. Attention to detail and a very efficient floor plan are evident as soon as you enter the warm cabin. The open concept plan has a high cathedral ceiling with a sleeping loft above and 3 cozy bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Large Diameter Western Red Cedar, Scandinavian full scribe Log boathouse with 2 bedroom accommodation above. Unique stone dock fascia and iron bridge that allows Seadoos and small boats to drive under it.
The Bluffs is a beautifully crafted 2,400 sf Scandinavian full-scribe Western Red Cedar log home. It features 4 bdrms and 3 bathrooms with an attached guest garage.
This 100 year old cottage had to be renovated in order to maintain its set back from the lake. The old building was supported while a new foundation was built under it and then slowly reconstructed from the outside in, preserving the interior walls and floors of the main level. This all new structure has such a old comfortable feel that echoes the tradition of Muskoka cottaging from years past.
This ski cabin is designed to accommodate large groups in a small space. The 2,200 SF 3 story home features 6 bdrms and 4 bathrooms, large decks and mountain views. It’s a full-scribe Western Red Cedar log home.
Built as a private chapel on a large cottage property this structure can accommodate small weddings and gatherings. The construction is stone and square log walls with a timber ceiling. The Timbers are Eastern White Pine, milled and then Adzed to look like Antique timbers.
This cottage is conventionally framed with the structural addition of Douglas Fir Timberframe for the Muskoka Room, Great Room and many exteriors accents. In this project we were responsible for all of the Timberframe components and their integration into the customers own design. These timbers are massive 16”x16” and 12”x24” radio frequency kiln-dried Douglas Fir. The design showcases a perfect marriage of the traditional mortise and tenon style joinery that uses hardwood pegs, with modern day engineered metal connection systems that use hidden joinery.
This cottage is conventionally framed with the addition of structural Douglas Fir Timber frame for the Muskoka Room, the Great Room and for many exteriors accents on the building. We were responsible for the entire Timber frame components and their integration into the customers own design. The timbers are massive 16”x16” and 12”x24” radio- frequency, kiln-dried Douglas Fir. The overall structure is a perfect marriage of traditional mortise and tenon joinery with hardwood pegs and the use of modern day engineered metal connection systems which are hidden in the joinery.
This commercial structure had suffered extensive fire damage. The front facade was rebuilt using natural stone and Cedar log and timbers accents. Used briefly as Hirsh Log Homes offices after the rebuild, the building was then sold and is now an engineer’s office.
This Scandinavian full scribe Western Red Cedar log home was set up in 8 hours in the Toronto Convention Center for the Cottage Life Show as the Hirsh Log Homes display and sales pavilion.
Constructed with Eastern White Pine logs in the post and beam style this high end restaurant features log siding in fill and massive Pine log trusses and a unique Pine log bar.
The Muskokan resort Club is located on Lake Joseph and is comprised of a number of fractional ownership cottages. The Clubhouse is a common access gathering building that features games rooms, a reading lounge and a movie theater.
