Log Cabin Living (2014–…): Season 3, Episode 11 - Colorado Mountain Cabin - full transcript
An active family searches for mountain cabin that is remote enough to enjoy nature but close enough to work and school in Bayfield, Colorado.
NARRATOR: Building and living
in log cabins
began with
early American settlers.
These simple, boxlike structures
reflected the limited use
of building materials
at the time.
But not anymore.
Oh, yeah.
NARRATOR: All across America,
from New England to Hawaii...
from the Rocky Mountains to
the Appalachian countryside...
more and more people
are searching for log cabins...
Oh, my God!
...unforgettable homes
framed by giant timbers...
Oh, wow.
...cathedral ceilings
and dramatic views...
where adventures truly begin.
Whoo!
Awesome!
This is
"Log Cabin Living."
BRETT: Ready to catch some fish?
EMILY: Hopefully.
AMY: We've got to keep
Jace out, though, huh?
[ Dog barks ]
I think Jace wants
to go fishing.
I think Jace wants to
go bad.
NARRATOR: Brett and Amy enjoy
the Bayfield, Colorado, area
where they currently reside
but would love to move
into a log home
in the woods
on the outskirts of town.
Got it, Emily?
Good cast.
EMILY: Yeah, I think.
Good cast.
You're getting pretty good
at that, you know it?
We're pretty lucky
to be living up here.
Currently, we live
in the town of Bayfield.
We love the activities
that are close by.
Within an hour,
we can be at 11,000 feet
doing all the things
we love to do.
We are hoping to find
a place outside of town,
but not too far,
where we can have
a little more room.
If we do have a fireplace,
I'll be happy
to help you with wood.
BRETT: You're going to have
to help me with wood.
Thanks, buddy.
Thanks, buddy.
NARRATOR: Today, the couple
will meet their Realtor,
Justin Osborn,
to go over their budget
and what they're looking for
in a log cabin.
I specialize in selling
rural properties
in Southwest Colorado.
Sell a lot of farm and ranches
and cabins out in the woods.
So remind me again, exactly,
kind of what the key features
are in the properties
that you're looking for.
BRETT: Our wish list
for our cabin
would include a modern,
updated place...
With a big open kitchen,
at least three bedrooms.
I have to have a garage.
And a little bit
of land with privacy.
Have that room to throw
the ball for the dog,
where we can wear him out.
And have you thought about
what's kind of gonna be
your maximum price range?
Yeah, we have.
I think $450,000
would be our max.
I've definitely got
some good options
for you to take a look at.
NARRATOR: Justin has selected
several cabins
near the activities that Brett
and Amy's family enjoys.
There's the Creek Cabin
and the Ponderosa Cabin.
But first, they'll tour
the Hillside Cabin,
just minutes from fishing
at Lake Simpatico.
JUSTIN: Welcome to
the Hillside Cabin.
It seems pretty private
with all the trees.
The Hillside Cabin
is 2,852 square feet.
It's five bedrooms,
three bathrooms,
sits on one acre.
And it has direct access
to the San Juan
National Forest.
And the seller
is asking $400,000.
Wow. Five bedrooms
and below budget.
BRETT: I know we're here
to see the cabin.
But since we're right here,
I got to take a look
in that garage first.
Go right ahead.
That's the space
I was looking for.
Is that going to be
big enough for you?
I think that'll work.
AMY:
The garage at the Hillside Cabin
is a four-car garage.
And that is great.
It is detached,
which is not ideal for me.
But I don't even think
Brett noticed that.
I can't wait
to see the inside.
AMY: Oh, wow.
This is really nice.
I really do like the wood floor.
Really glad it's not carpet.
Really gives it
that log cabin feel.
BRETT:
Yeah, that rustic feel.
The great room has some
great rustic touches.
Wood stove with brick behind it
and stone underneath it.
Oh, look at that view.
It is a good view.
But there's
a lot of houses
right down below
that that you can see.
You're looking down
in everybody's backyard there.
Yeah, that is true.
Looks pretty modern
and updated.
So it doesn't feel like we
would need to do much, anyway.
So that's --
that's a big bonus.
Oh, wow.
This island is a lot bigger
than I thought it would be
from the other side.
The Hillside Cabin
has a great kitchen.
It's got a big island
with lots of counter space.
And it has lots of storage
with cabinets and drawers.
I do like this window
over here.
I did notice that
the countertops
are the tile that you're not
a big fan of.
Yeah, I noticed that, too.
It's hard to roll out cookie
dough or pizza dough on a tile.
Are you ready to go see
a couple of the bedrooms?
Yeah, that sounds great.
Right around the corner here.
Wow, talk about
a log cabin feel.
Yeah, this definitely
has that rustic feel in here.
I like the rough cut trim
around the doorways.
I immediately noticed
the cabin touches in there,
with the rough-cut cedar
and, of course,
the decor in there.
Emily would like this room.
Just as it is.
Yep.
The room just
kind of feels small.
Let's go see the next one.
All right.
Pretty small bedroom.
Yeah, it is pretty little.
But it would work.
It's got some nice
crown molding features.
Definitely different decor
than the other.
I noticed the flooring
when we walked in, too.
It's not real wood either.
Yeah.
Even though the second bedroom
doesn't have real wood floor,
it is still better
than carpet.
This is a nice bathroom.
It is.
I really like the tilework
in the bathtub.
The bathroom that the girls
would share
is a nice size
and had great tile and stone
and a window
to let in natural light.
And we wouldn't really
have to change anything.
Hey, what did you think
of the bedrooms?
They're nice but
a little bit small.
But they are updated,
and there wouldn't be much work
to do in there at all.
Let's go right upstairs.
All right.
I really like the wood
on the stairs.
Oh, wow.
This is a nice room.
The upper level
of the Hillside Cabin
has a great bedroom in it
with lots of space.
And it has a great private porch
off the bedroom itself.
There's a lot of light
in there.
And it does feel quite open.
Is there a bathroom
attached to this?
Bathroom's right down
the hall here.
It's not attached
to the bedroom.
But it is immediately just
right outside the bedroom door.
So would that be
a shared bathroom?
It's really gonna depend on
how you would set this house up.
There is another bedroom
up here on this floor.
But if your family
came to visit from Florida,
we could potentially be
sharing a bathroom
with them up here then.
There is part of the cabin that
I haven't shown you guys yet.
Really?
The master not having
an immediate bathroom
off of that bedroom
was not a preference.
But when it comes to having
additional guests in the house,
there's a real happy
surprise for them.
Wow.
BRETT: That's what
I'm talking about.
♪♪
NARRATOR:
Brett and Amy are searching
for their dream log cabin
near the San Juan Mountains
in Colorado.
The Hillside Cabin
is well within their budget.
AMY:
Wow, this is a nice space.
However, there is some
concern about the bedrooms.
There is part of the cabin that
I haven't shown you guys yet.
Really?
Let's go see it.
AMY: Wow, Justin,
what is this space?
Well, you could set this up
as a game room or a family room.
There's a lot of room
down here.
It has such a great
wood accent wall
and the tile floor.
And then there's a whole other
bedroom and bathroom down there.
There's so much room.
It offers us
a lot of options.
Now that you've seen
the entire cabin,
tell me what
your thoughts are.
I'm very happy there's
no carpet in the house.
It does have
a big open kitchen area.
I think the only thing
I don't like about that
is the tile countertop.
It has that four-car garage,
which --
That would be fantastic.
And, of course, we were looking
for at least three bedrooms.
And this delivers five.
So I can't complain
about that.
Well, I think the Hillside Cabin
has a lot to offer us.
Yeah. It's definitely
on our list.
♪♪
NARRATOR:
Southwestern Colorado provides
plenty of opportunities
to get outside and enjoy nature.
Today, Brett and Amy are taking
the girls out to Vallecito Lake
to play
with their dog, Jace.
AMY: We just love spending time
together as a family,
especially in the outdoors,
in this area.
BRETT: Good boy, Jace.
Bring it.
Thirty minutes away
from Vallecito Lake,
Justin will take Brett and Amy
to the Ponderosa Cabin,
with nearby access to hiking
in the San Juan National Forest.
AMY: Wow.
BRETT: Four-car garage.
Four-car garage.
You could fill that up,
I think.
Yeah, quickly.
JUSTIN: The Ponderosa Cabin
is 3,228 square feet.
It's just under five acres.
It's got three bedrooms,
three baths in the main house.
And then in the four-car garage,
there's a separate
three-quarter bath also.
Yeah, that's what
I'm talking about.
AMY: When I see the garage,
all I can think is that Brett
will never
come in the house.
It's true.
I will lose him
in that garage.
Well, the Ponderosa Cabin
is listed at $459,000.
$459,000 is a little
over our budget.
Yeah.
Well, keep in mind
that is the seller's
asking price.
So maybe try to negotiate
a little bit,
meet in the middle somewhere.
That would be great.
That's true.
We would have to keep that
in mind, for sure.
Ladies first.
Great, thanks.
Wow, look at this entryway.
BRETT: Yeah, this is nice.
There's a lot of windows.
And it brings
in a lot of sunlight.
It's very open and inviting.
Not super excited about white
carpet, living in the woods.
Look at how open
this kitchen is, though.
I know, I need to
go see that kitchen.
That looks fantastic.
Wow. I love
the double islands.
It's so open.
AMY: The kitchen
is just wonderful
with all the cabinet space
and countertops.
JUSTIN: Are you
a wine drinker?
You got the built-in
wine rack right there.
I could fill
the wine rack up.
That is for sure.
Nice.
I really like the color of
the countertops, but it is tile.
I wish it was solid.
I knew you'd say that.
Well, there are two guest rooms
right around the corner here.
Oh, wow. This looks like
it'd be a great room
for one of the kids.
I immediately think that
Emily would enjoy this space.
She could have enough room
for her furniture
and then a lot of room
to play, as well.
Let's go see what else
the cabin has to offer.
Okay.
It's another big bedroom.
Yeah, this is a good size.
There's a lot
of mirrors though.
Yeah. I don't know about
all the mirrors.
Yeah, that's a --
it's a little dated.
Looks like there's
a door frame.
That's probably another walk-in
closet or something.
Oh, wow. Wow.
Look at this.
A bathroom attached?
We immediately thought
that our 15-year-old daughter
would really like having
an attached bathroom
to her bedroom.
And that would mean
that Emily could have
the other bathroom
all to herself.
Yeah, that would be great.
And there would be
no more fighting.
Let's go see what else
Justin has to offer.
Okay.
What are your
initial reactions so far?
Well, it's really
big and open.
And I do really like that.
How about
the master bedroom?
It's right down here
on the other wing of the house.
Wow, what a great master.
So big and open.
BRETT: This is nice.
I love the vaulted ceilings
and the --
those windows
are fantastic.
Let's take a look
at that bathroom.
Nice double vanities.
AMY: Yeah, that is nice.
We haven't had a double
vanity in quite a while.
Yeah, still got the gold
and silver fixtures.
And the tile countertops
are definitely not my favorite.
The house is already
a little over our budget.
And so having to replace
anything at this point
would be a little bit
of a concern.
But it looks like there's
a separate tub and shower.
Yeah, there is.
That's really nice.
Yeah and that is
a big soaking tub.
I was hoping for a little
space for visitors
when they come to town.
But otherwise, I think
this is a great place.
Well, let's go
right around the corner.
I got a surprise for you.
AMY: Wow, what is this?
Is this a fourth bedroom?
You know, it's not really
advertised as a fourth bedroom
because it doesn't
have the closet.
It would work
as a guest room.
AMY: When my family
from Florida comes to visit,
they don't need
a whole closet.
They have their suitcases
to live in.
♪♪
So what did you guys think
of the Ponderosa Cabin?
All of the bedrooms
were a wonderful size.
Got a great garage.
I can still see a lot of houses
from where this is at.
It doesn't have that
log cabin feel inside.
It does have
the white carpet.
With the budget where it is,
that would be hard
to replace things like that.
But it would be something
we would have to keep in mind.
Overall, I think
the Ponderosa cabin
has a lot to offer us
and is a good option.
♪♪
NARRATOR:
Justin is showing Brett
and Amy the Creek Cabin,
which offers fishing access
to Vallecito Creek
right on the property.
AMY: Well, Justin,
that was quite a drive.
JUSTIN: It was a little
further from town,
but this is the Creek Cabin.
And you'll see why
in just a second.
JUSTIN: The Creek Cabin
is four bedrooms,
three bathrooms,
sits on about half an acre.
It is 2,542 square feet.
And the seller
is asking $450,000.
That's in our budget.
Although the Creek Cabin
is a little bit further
out of town than Brett
and Amy might like,
it does put them
right here on Vallecito Creek.
Is that the creek that I hear?
It is.
It's right off
the back porch over there.
Wow.
I like that.
That's interesting.
I never would've thought
we'd have a creek
running next to a property
we could afford.
No.
The Creek Cabin
is beautiful.
And the location is amazing.
Even before we go inside,
I -- I can't imagine
anything prettier.
Oh, wow.
Look at this room.
♪♪
NARRATOR:
Brett and Amy are searching
for a rustic log cabin
just outside their hometown
of Bayfield, Colorado.
The Ponderosa Cabin meets
all of their wish-list
requirements.
But could the Creek Cabin
become the new front-runner?
Oh, wow.
Look at this room.
As we walk into the cabin,
I notice the beautiful vaulted
tongue-in-groove ceilings
and the openness
of the great room.
This is beautiful.
And look at that creek
out there.
BRETT:
The creek view is fantastic.
I really like that rock
behind the stove pipe there.
Yeah, that really is pretty.
And I like that stove.
It's not a standard
black square box
like all the rest of them.
It's not.
I'm just wondering,
is it pretty,
or is it efficient?
Well, I'd imagine
it's pretty efficient.
It would have to heat
this whole room.
Well, Amy, I'm sure you'd love
to view the kitchen.
I would.
Oh, wow. You can see
the peaks out there.
I could definitely see
myself standing here
and washing dishes,
as silly as that sounds.
As far as the rest
of the kitchen,
it's not as modern
and updated as I would like.
The cabinets
aren't really my color.
And the countertops
could use some updating.
But they're a solid surface.
There's no grout.
I like all the --
all those windows
in the dining area.
That's really nice.
It gives it a great view
from there.
BRETT: I could really just
picture our family
having dinner there
in the evenings
in the summertime
with the windows open
listening to that creek
rolling by.
Oh, this looks
like a nice room.
Yeah, I could see
one of the girls turning this
into a great room.
This is the other bedroom.
They're using it
as a sitting room.
But clearly, a bedroom.
I think the room's
are really similar in size.
So I don't think the girls would
fight over who got what room.
AMY: Next, we go upstairs
to see the master bedroom.
And right outside,
there is this great loft space.
This is a nice loft area.
Yeah, I like
the windows in here.
It gives it a lot
of natural light.
Oh, here's the master.
There's a nice skylight
right over the bed.
Is that carpet
in the bathroom?
Oh, good.
So there's tile around
the toilet and shower.
Carpet by the sink
isn't too bad.
Yeah, that countertop and that
fixture's kind of dated though.
But overall, I really like
the master suite.
Yeah.
The Creek Cabin
is beautiful.
But I kind of feel like
we've seen all of the cabin,
but I know there should
be another bedroom.
Hey, Justin?
Where's that fourth bedroom?
Follow me out
to the front porch.
It seems a little strange.
So we follow him anyway.
And then he points out
the bunkhouse.
Which when we first
arrived at the cabin,
I thought was just
part of the garage.
Oh, wow.
AMY: As we go into
the bunkhouse,
I'm surprised to see
what looks like a bedroom.
There's a lot of room
in there.
And it even has
its own bathroom.
I think that would be a great
private place for my family
when they come to visit.
BRETT:
The carpet would have to go.
But this could
really work for us.
This is the garage.
The garage is about
the same size that we have now.
I was hoping
for a little bit more.
But we're also making
what we have now work.
So I know this can work,
as well.
[ Birds chirping ]
The Creek Cabin is beautiful.
That great room
is nice and open.
Yeah, it's got that rustic cabin
feel we were looking for.
I do like that bunkhouse.
We are 20 miles
from the kids' schools.
And that would be
pretty inconvenient
with all their activities.
And then it's even farther
from where we work.
So that's something
we'll definitely have
to take into consideration.
NARRATOR:
After seeing numerous cabins
throughout
Southwestern Colorado,
Brett and Amy head
to the mountains
to discuss which cabin
they will make their home.
Man, it really is
beautiful out here.
This is probably one
of my favorite places.
Yeah, me, too.
I love coming up here.
We've narrowed it down
to the Hillside Cabin,
the Creek Cabin,
and the Ponderosa Cabin.
Yeah.
And they're all
really great.
So the Hillside Cabin.
It had that
great bonus basement.
I like all that room
in the garage
to put all of our stuff.
It was under budget.
And it had five bedrooms.
That one didn't really
have a master suite.
It also had homes
right next to it,
where you were
overlooking them.
What do you like about
the Ponderosa Cabin?
The Ponderosa Cabin
had the most acreage.
It had a lot of space
for us to spread out outside.
It does have
that huge garage.
And it has that open kitchen.
It had that white carpet.
That would be
awfully muddy.
I'm just not sure
about that.
I was really hoping we wouldn't
have our neighbors that close.
Then there's
that Creek Cabin.
That is like a dream cabin
with the creek right there
and the mountain views.
That was beautiful.
The kitchen and great room
area was nice and open.
But I really felt like it
was a little cramped.
The master suite
at the top floor was great,
but that was
a long ways from town.
That was a really
long way from town.
Even though
it's a dream cabin
with that creek running
in the background,
I think that drive to town
makes us have
to eliminate the Creek Cabin.
I would agree.
I think after
18 years of marriage,
you know me.
And that's just a lot of time
to be spent on the road.
So that leaves us
with the Hillside Cabin
and the Ponderosa Cabin.
This is
a really hard decision.
I don't know how we're
going to choose.
♪♪
NARRATOR:
Brett and Amy are searching
for a rustic log cabin
just outside their hometown
of Bayfield, Colorado.
They've eliminated
the Creek Cabin
and are now weighing out
which cabin is the one for them.
So that leaves us
with the Hillside Cabin
and the Ponderosa Cabin.
One thing I liked about
that Ponderosa Cabin
is that four-car
garage was huge.
They both had
a pretty open kitchen.
Ponderosa Cabin, though,
was just much bigger.
And I think that we could
have great family gatherings
and have friends over.
The Ponderosa Cabin
was over our budget.
And the Hillside Cabin was
pretty well under our budget.
I think that comes
from the acreage.
It's one acre at
the Hillside Cabin
versus five acres
at the Ponderosa.
Yeah, and, you know, asking
price is just a starting point.
And I could see five acres,
having plenty of room
for the dogs to run.
Maybe put up a zip-line.
Yeah.
And you and Emily could have
your archery range, too.
That's true.
Yeah, I-I think we know.
I think we do, too.
It's the Ponderosa Cabin.
That's the garage
I wanted anyway.
♪♪
Let's go tell the girls.
They'll be so excited.
♪♪
Thanks for making this
the first project
you did at the new cabin,
Daddy.
Before we were all
unpacked and decorated,
there was nothing
I could do to stop Brett
from putting up a zip-line
to surprise the girls.
Whee!
Whoo-hoo!
BRETT: This is
the perfect cabin for us,
because of the acreage,
the garage,
and the space in the house.
That was awesome, huh?
Yeah.
It's pretty cool
living out here, huh?
Yes.
The Ponderosa Cabin
was listed at $459,000.
We offered $423,000.
The final purchase price
of the Ponderosa Cabin
was $423,000.
That's $27,000
under our budget.
Glad we have a place
to put your grandpa's elk.
When did he harvest it?
Uh, 1949.
We've had our friends
and family over a few times.
I'm so excited about our future
at the Ponderosa Cabin.
I can't wait until
several years from now,
when the girls bring their
families home with the grandkids
and we can all enjoy
that great, big space.
in log cabins
began with
early American settlers.
These simple, boxlike structures
reflected the limited use
of building materials
at the time.
But not anymore.
Oh, yeah.
NARRATOR: All across America,
from New England to Hawaii...
from the Rocky Mountains to
the Appalachian countryside...
more and more people
are searching for log cabins...
Oh, my God!
...unforgettable homes
framed by giant timbers...
Oh, wow.
...cathedral ceilings
and dramatic views...
where adventures truly begin.
Whoo!
Awesome!
This is
"Log Cabin Living."
BRETT: Ready to catch some fish?
EMILY: Hopefully.
AMY: We've got to keep
Jace out, though, huh?
[ Dog barks ]
I think Jace wants
to go fishing.
I think Jace wants to
go bad.
NARRATOR: Brett and Amy enjoy
the Bayfield, Colorado, area
where they currently reside
but would love to move
into a log home
in the woods
on the outskirts of town.
Got it, Emily?
Good cast.
EMILY: Yeah, I think.
Good cast.
You're getting pretty good
at that, you know it?
We're pretty lucky
to be living up here.
Currently, we live
in the town of Bayfield.
We love the activities
that are close by.
Within an hour,
we can be at 11,000 feet
doing all the things
we love to do.
We are hoping to find
a place outside of town,
but not too far,
where we can have
a little more room.
If we do have a fireplace,
I'll be happy
to help you with wood.
BRETT: You're going to have
to help me with wood.
Thanks, buddy.
Thanks, buddy.
NARRATOR: Today, the couple
will meet their Realtor,
Justin Osborn,
to go over their budget
and what they're looking for
in a log cabin.
I specialize in selling
rural properties
in Southwest Colorado.
Sell a lot of farm and ranches
and cabins out in the woods.
So remind me again, exactly,
kind of what the key features
are in the properties
that you're looking for.
BRETT: Our wish list
for our cabin
would include a modern,
updated place...
With a big open kitchen,
at least three bedrooms.
I have to have a garage.
And a little bit
of land with privacy.
Have that room to throw
the ball for the dog,
where we can wear him out.
And have you thought about
what's kind of gonna be
your maximum price range?
Yeah, we have.
I think $450,000
would be our max.
I've definitely got
some good options
for you to take a look at.
NARRATOR: Justin has selected
several cabins
near the activities that Brett
and Amy's family enjoys.
There's the Creek Cabin
and the Ponderosa Cabin.
But first, they'll tour
the Hillside Cabin,
just minutes from fishing
at Lake Simpatico.
JUSTIN: Welcome to
the Hillside Cabin.
It seems pretty private
with all the trees.
The Hillside Cabin
is 2,852 square feet.
It's five bedrooms,
three bathrooms,
sits on one acre.
And it has direct access
to the San Juan
National Forest.
And the seller
is asking $400,000.
Wow. Five bedrooms
and below budget.
BRETT: I know we're here
to see the cabin.
But since we're right here,
I got to take a look
in that garage first.
Go right ahead.
That's the space
I was looking for.
Is that going to be
big enough for you?
I think that'll work.
AMY:
The garage at the Hillside Cabin
is a four-car garage.
And that is great.
It is detached,
which is not ideal for me.
But I don't even think
Brett noticed that.
I can't wait
to see the inside.
AMY: Oh, wow.
This is really nice.
I really do like the wood floor.
Really glad it's not carpet.
Really gives it
that log cabin feel.
BRETT:
Yeah, that rustic feel.
The great room has some
great rustic touches.
Wood stove with brick behind it
and stone underneath it.
Oh, look at that view.
It is a good view.
But there's
a lot of houses
right down below
that that you can see.
You're looking down
in everybody's backyard there.
Yeah, that is true.
Looks pretty modern
and updated.
So it doesn't feel like we
would need to do much, anyway.
So that's --
that's a big bonus.
Oh, wow.
This island is a lot bigger
than I thought it would be
from the other side.
The Hillside Cabin
has a great kitchen.
It's got a big island
with lots of counter space.
And it has lots of storage
with cabinets and drawers.
I do like this window
over here.
I did notice that
the countertops
are the tile that you're not
a big fan of.
Yeah, I noticed that, too.
It's hard to roll out cookie
dough or pizza dough on a tile.
Are you ready to go see
a couple of the bedrooms?
Yeah, that sounds great.
Right around the corner here.
Wow, talk about
a log cabin feel.
Yeah, this definitely
has that rustic feel in here.
I like the rough cut trim
around the doorways.
I immediately noticed
the cabin touches in there,
with the rough-cut cedar
and, of course,
the decor in there.
Emily would like this room.
Just as it is.
Yep.
The room just
kind of feels small.
Let's go see the next one.
All right.
Pretty small bedroom.
Yeah, it is pretty little.
But it would work.
It's got some nice
crown molding features.
Definitely different decor
than the other.
I noticed the flooring
when we walked in, too.
It's not real wood either.
Yeah.
Even though the second bedroom
doesn't have real wood floor,
it is still better
than carpet.
This is a nice bathroom.
It is.
I really like the tilework
in the bathtub.
The bathroom that the girls
would share
is a nice size
and had great tile and stone
and a window
to let in natural light.
And we wouldn't really
have to change anything.
Hey, what did you think
of the bedrooms?
They're nice but
a little bit small.
But they are updated,
and there wouldn't be much work
to do in there at all.
Let's go right upstairs.
All right.
I really like the wood
on the stairs.
Oh, wow.
This is a nice room.
The upper level
of the Hillside Cabin
has a great bedroom in it
with lots of space.
And it has a great private porch
off the bedroom itself.
There's a lot of light
in there.
And it does feel quite open.
Is there a bathroom
attached to this?
Bathroom's right down
the hall here.
It's not attached
to the bedroom.
But it is immediately just
right outside the bedroom door.
So would that be
a shared bathroom?
It's really gonna depend on
how you would set this house up.
There is another bedroom
up here on this floor.
But if your family
came to visit from Florida,
we could potentially be
sharing a bathroom
with them up here then.
There is part of the cabin that
I haven't shown you guys yet.
Really?
The master not having
an immediate bathroom
off of that bedroom
was not a preference.
But when it comes to having
additional guests in the house,
there's a real happy
surprise for them.
Wow.
BRETT: That's what
I'm talking about.
♪♪
NARRATOR:
Brett and Amy are searching
for their dream log cabin
near the San Juan Mountains
in Colorado.
The Hillside Cabin
is well within their budget.
AMY:
Wow, this is a nice space.
However, there is some
concern about the bedrooms.
There is part of the cabin that
I haven't shown you guys yet.
Really?
Let's go see it.
AMY: Wow, Justin,
what is this space?
Well, you could set this up
as a game room or a family room.
There's a lot of room
down here.
It has such a great
wood accent wall
and the tile floor.
And then there's a whole other
bedroom and bathroom down there.
There's so much room.
It offers us
a lot of options.
Now that you've seen
the entire cabin,
tell me what
your thoughts are.
I'm very happy there's
no carpet in the house.
It does have
a big open kitchen area.
I think the only thing
I don't like about that
is the tile countertop.
It has that four-car garage,
which --
That would be fantastic.
And, of course, we were looking
for at least three bedrooms.
And this delivers five.
So I can't complain
about that.
Well, I think the Hillside Cabin
has a lot to offer us.
Yeah. It's definitely
on our list.
♪♪
NARRATOR:
Southwestern Colorado provides
plenty of opportunities
to get outside and enjoy nature.
Today, Brett and Amy are taking
the girls out to Vallecito Lake
to play
with their dog, Jace.
AMY: We just love spending time
together as a family,
especially in the outdoors,
in this area.
BRETT: Good boy, Jace.
Bring it.
Thirty minutes away
from Vallecito Lake,
Justin will take Brett and Amy
to the Ponderosa Cabin,
with nearby access to hiking
in the San Juan National Forest.
AMY: Wow.
BRETT: Four-car garage.
Four-car garage.
You could fill that up,
I think.
Yeah, quickly.
JUSTIN: The Ponderosa Cabin
is 3,228 square feet.
It's just under five acres.
It's got three bedrooms,
three baths in the main house.
And then in the four-car garage,
there's a separate
three-quarter bath also.
Yeah, that's what
I'm talking about.
AMY: When I see the garage,
all I can think is that Brett
will never
come in the house.
It's true.
I will lose him
in that garage.
Well, the Ponderosa Cabin
is listed at $459,000.
$459,000 is a little
over our budget.
Yeah.
Well, keep in mind
that is the seller's
asking price.
So maybe try to negotiate
a little bit,
meet in the middle somewhere.
That would be great.
That's true.
We would have to keep that
in mind, for sure.
Ladies first.
Great, thanks.
Wow, look at this entryway.
BRETT: Yeah, this is nice.
There's a lot of windows.
And it brings
in a lot of sunlight.
It's very open and inviting.
Not super excited about white
carpet, living in the woods.
Look at how open
this kitchen is, though.
I know, I need to
go see that kitchen.
That looks fantastic.
Wow. I love
the double islands.
It's so open.
AMY: The kitchen
is just wonderful
with all the cabinet space
and countertops.
JUSTIN: Are you
a wine drinker?
You got the built-in
wine rack right there.
I could fill
the wine rack up.
That is for sure.
Nice.
I really like the color of
the countertops, but it is tile.
I wish it was solid.
I knew you'd say that.
Well, there are two guest rooms
right around the corner here.
Oh, wow. This looks like
it'd be a great room
for one of the kids.
I immediately think that
Emily would enjoy this space.
She could have enough room
for her furniture
and then a lot of room
to play, as well.
Let's go see what else
the cabin has to offer.
Okay.
It's another big bedroom.
Yeah, this is a good size.
There's a lot
of mirrors though.
Yeah. I don't know about
all the mirrors.
Yeah, that's a --
it's a little dated.
Looks like there's
a door frame.
That's probably another walk-in
closet or something.
Oh, wow. Wow.
Look at this.
A bathroom attached?
We immediately thought
that our 15-year-old daughter
would really like having
an attached bathroom
to her bedroom.
And that would mean
that Emily could have
the other bathroom
all to herself.
Yeah, that would be great.
And there would be
no more fighting.
Let's go see what else
Justin has to offer.
Okay.
What are your
initial reactions so far?
Well, it's really
big and open.
And I do really like that.
How about
the master bedroom?
It's right down here
on the other wing of the house.
Wow, what a great master.
So big and open.
BRETT: This is nice.
I love the vaulted ceilings
and the --
those windows
are fantastic.
Let's take a look
at that bathroom.
Nice double vanities.
AMY: Yeah, that is nice.
We haven't had a double
vanity in quite a while.
Yeah, still got the gold
and silver fixtures.
And the tile countertops
are definitely not my favorite.
The house is already
a little over our budget.
And so having to replace
anything at this point
would be a little bit
of a concern.
But it looks like there's
a separate tub and shower.
Yeah, there is.
That's really nice.
Yeah and that is
a big soaking tub.
I was hoping for a little
space for visitors
when they come to town.
But otherwise, I think
this is a great place.
Well, let's go
right around the corner.
I got a surprise for you.
AMY: Wow, what is this?
Is this a fourth bedroom?
You know, it's not really
advertised as a fourth bedroom
because it doesn't
have the closet.
It would work
as a guest room.
AMY: When my family
from Florida comes to visit,
they don't need
a whole closet.
They have their suitcases
to live in.
♪♪
So what did you guys think
of the Ponderosa Cabin?
All of the bedrooms
were a wonderful size.
Got a great garage.
I can still see a lot of houses
from where this is at.
It doesn't have that
log cabin feel inside.
It does have
the white carpet.
With the budget where it is,
that would be hard
to replace things like that.
But it would be something
we would have to keep in mind.
Overall, I think
the Ponderosa cabin
has a lot to offer us
and is a good option.
♪♪
NARRATOR:
Justin is showing Brett
and Amy the Creek Cabin,
which offers fishing access
to Vallecito Creek
right on the property.
AMY: Well, Justin,
that was quite a drive.
JUSTIN: It was a little
further from town,
but this is the Creek Cabin.
And you'll see why
in just a second.
JUSTIN: The Creek Cabin
is four bedrooms,
three bathrooms,
sits on about half an acre.
It is 2,542 square feet.
And the seller
is asking $450,000.
That's in our budget.
Although the Creek Cabin
is a little bit further
out of town than Brett
and Amy might like,
it does put them
right here on Vallecito Creek.
Is that the creek that I hear?
It is.
It's right off
the back porch over there.
Wow.
I like that.
That's interesting.
I never would've thought
we'd have a creek
running next to a property
we could afford.
No.
The Creek Cabin
is beautiful.
And the location is amazing.
Even before we go inside,
I -- I can't imagine
anything prettier.
Oh, wow.
Look at this room.
♪♪
NARRATOR:
Brett and Amy are searching
for a rustic log cabin
just outside their hometown
of Bayfield, Colorado.
The Ponderosa Cabin meets
all of their wish-list
requirements.
But could the Creek Cabin
become the new front-runner?
Oh, wow.
Look at this room.
As we walk into the cabin,
I notice the beautiful vaulted
tongue-in-groove ceilings
and the openness
of the great room.
This is beautiful.
And look at that creek
out there.
BRETT:
The creek view is fantastic.
I really like that rock
behind the stove pipe there.
Yeah, that really is pretty.
And I like that stove.
It's not a standard
black square box
like all the rest of them.
It's not.
I'm just wondering,
is it pretty,
or is it efficient?
Well, I'd imagine
it's pretty efficient.
It would have to heat
this whole room.
Well, Amy, I'm sure you'd love
to view the kitchen.
I would.
Oh, wow. You can see
the peaks out there.
I could definitely see
myself standing here
and washing dishes,
as silly as that sounds.
As far as the rest
of the kitchen,
it's not as modern
and updated as I would like.
The cabinets
aren't really my color.
And the countertops
could use some updating.
But they're a solid surface.
There's no grout.
I like all the --
all those windows
in the dining area.
That's really nice.
It gives it a great view
from there.
BRETT: I could really just
picture our family
having dinner there
in the evenings
in the summertime
with the windows open
listening to that creek
rolling by.
Oh, this looks
like a nice room.
Yeah, I could see
one of the girls turning this
into a great room.
This is the other bedroom.
They're using it
as a sitting room.
But clearly, a bedroom.
I think the room's
are really similar in size.
So I don't think the girls would
fight over who got what room.
AMY: Next, we go upstairs
to see the master bedroom.
And right outside,
there is this great loft space.
This is a nice loft area.
Yeah, I like
the windows in here.
It gives it a lot
of natural light.
Oh, here's the master.
There's a nice skylight
right over the bed.
Is that carpet
in the bathroom?
Oh, good.
So there's tile around
the toilet and shower.
Carpet by the sink
isn't too bad.
Yeah, that countertop and that
fixture's kind of dated though.
But overall, I really like
the master suite.
Yeah.
The Creek Cabin
is beautiful.
But I kind of feel like
we've seen all of the cabin,
but I know there should
be another bedroom.
Hey, Justin?
Where's that fourth bedroom?
Follow me out
to the front porch.
It seems a little strange.
So we follow him anyway.
And then he points out
the bunkhouse.
Which when we first
arrived at the cabin,
I thought was just
part of the garage.
Oh, wow.
AMY: As we go into
the bunkhouse,
I'm surprised to see
what looks like a bedroom.
There's a lot of room
in there.
And it even has
its own bathroom.
I think that would be a great
private place for my family
when they come to visit.
BRETT:
The carpet would have to go.
But this could
really work for us.
This is the garage.
The garage is about
the same size that we have now.
I was hoping
for a little bit more.
But we're also making
what we have now work.
So I know this can work,
as well.
[ Birds chirping ]
The Creek Cabin is beautiful.
That great room
is nice and open.
Yeah, it's got that rustic cabin
feel we were looking for.
I do like that bunkhouse.
We are 20 miles
from the kids' schools.
And that would be
pretty inconvenient
with all their activities.
And then it's even farther
from where we work.
So that's something
we'll definitely have
to take into consideration.
NARRATOR:
After seeing numerous cabins
throughout
Southwestern Colorado,
Brett and Amy head
to the mountains
to discuss which cabin
they will make their home.
Man, it really is
beautiful out here.
This is probably one
of my favorite places.
Yeah, me, too.
I love coming up here.
We've narrowed it down
to the Hillside Cabin,
the Creek Cabin,
and the Ponderosa Cabin.
Yeah.
And they're all
really great.
So the Hillside Cabin.
It had that
great bonus basement.
I like all that room
in the garage
to put all of our stuff.
It was under budget.
And it had five bedrooms.
That one didn't really
have a master suite.
It also had homes
right next to it,
where you were
overlooking them.
What do you like about
the Ponderosa Cabin?
The Ponderosa Cabin
had the most acreage.
It had a lot of space
for us to spread out outside.
It does have
that huge garage.
And it has that open kitchen.
It had that white carpet.
That would be
awfully muddy.
I'm just not sure
about that.
I was really hoping we wouldn't
have our neighbors that close.
Then there's
that Creek Cabin.
That is like a dream cabin
with the creek right there
and the mountain views.
That was beautiful.
The kitchen and great room
area was nice and open.
But I really felt like it
was a little cramped.
The master suite
at the top floor was great,
but that was
a long ways from town.
That was a really
long way from town.
Even though
it's a dream cabin
with that creek running
in the background,
I think that drive to town
makes us have
to eliminate the Creek Cabin.
I would agree.
I think after
18 years of marriage,
you know me.
And that's just a lot of time
to be spent on the road.
So that leaves us
with the Hillside Cabin
and the Ponderosa Cabin.
This is
a really hard decision.
I don't know how we're
going to choose.
♪♪
NARRATOR:
Brett and Amy are searching
for a rustic log cabin
just outside their hometown
of Bayfield, Colorado.
They've eliminated
the Creek Cabin
and are now weighing out
which cabin is the one for them.
So that leaves us
with the Hillside Cabin
and the Ponderosa Cabin.
One thing I liked about
that Ponderosa Cabin
is that four-car
garage was huge.
They both had
a pretty open kitchen.
Ponderosa Cabin, though,
was just much bigger.
And I think that we could
have great family gatherings
and have friends over.
The Ponderosa Cabin
was over our budget.
And the Hillside Cabin was
pretty well under our budget.
I think that comes
from the acreage.
It's one acre at
the Hillside Cabin
versus five acres
at the Ponderosa.
Yeah, and, you know, asking
price is just a starting point.
And I could see five acres,
having plenty of room
for the dogs to run.
Maybe put up a zip-line.
Yeah.
And you and Emily could have
your archery range, too.
That's true.
Yeah, I-I think we know.
I think we do, too.
It's the Ponderosa Cabin.
That's the garage
I wanted anyway.
♪♪
Let's go tell the girls.
They'll be so excited.
♪♪
Thanks for making this
the first project
you did at the new cabin,
Daddy.
Before we were all
unpacked and decorated,
there was nothing
I could do to stop Brett
from putting up a zip-line
to surprise the girls.
Whee!
Whoo-hoo!
BRETT: This is
the perfect cabin for us,
because of the acreage,
the garage,
and the space in the house.
That was awesome, huh?
Yeah.
It's pretty cool
living out here, huh?
Yes.
The Ponderosa Cabin
was listed at $459,000.
We offered $423,000.
The final purchase price
of the Ponderosa Cabin
was $423,000.
That's $27,000
under our budget.
Glad we have a place
to put your grandpa's elk.
When did he harvest it?
Uh, 1949.
We've had our friends
and family over a few times.
I'm so excited about our future
at the Ponderosa Cabin.
I can't wait until
several years from now,
when the girls bring their
families home with the grandkids
and we can all enjoy
that great, big space.